218 Leadership books for decoding conflict

A leadership responsibility is to keep learning. How? Reading. Book recommendations! We've got three leadership books to decode conflict, one to make you more calm and wise, one that inspires, plus a fun one and Netflix suggestions too. Why you should listen: we can all get better at the critical leadership skill of managing conflict Some conflict arises due to embedded social constructs based on invisible cultural norms; this book reveals eight scales to help make sense of these differences Some arguments seem impossible to fix: this book by Buster Benson gives us a leadership framework to work with so we can turn disagreements into productive growth conversations. Work from home versus being told to go back to the office? This book on polarities will definitely help. We explore uplifting leadership journeys Joyful Wisdom by Yongey Mingyar is a gentle introduction to Buddhism and better awareness that brings peace and joy The All Blacks leadership journey is a delight in this beautiful book by James Kerr Andy Weir's latest novel, Project Hail Mary is a fun romp Netflix shows of American Crime Story: the stories of O.J. Simpson, Gianni Versace, and Jeffrey Epstein 👉🏼 Want to share your experience? Ask a question? Share a resource? Jump on our podcast Facebook page here. *** Shownotes: www.zoerouth.com/podcast/leadership-books-conflict Here are the books mentioned: Culture Map - Breaking through the invisible boundaries of global business by Erin Meyer Why are we yelling? The art of productive disagreement by Buster Benson Navigating Polarities - Using both/and thinking to lead transformation by B. Emerson and K. Lewis Legacy - What the All Blacks can teach us about the business of life by James Kerr Joyful Wisdom - Embracing Change and finding freedom by Yongey Mingyur Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir *** Related episodes on leadership books: 205 Leadership books on power People Stuff wins Book of the Year for leadership skills Canberra leadership expert Zoe Routh recommends some leadership books *** About your host,  Canberra leadership expert Zoë Routh: Zoë Routh is one of Australia's leading experts on people stuff - the stuff that gets in our way of producing results, and the stuff that lights us up. She works with the growers, makers, builders to make people stuff fun and practical. Zoë is the author of four books: Composure - How centered leaders make the biggest impact,  Moments - Leadership when it matters most, Loyalty - Stop unwanted staff turnover, boost engagement, and build lifelong advocates, and People Stuff - Beyond Personalities: An advanced handbook for leadership. People Stuff was awarded Book of the Year 2020 by the Smart WFM Australian Business Book Awards. Zoë is also the producer of The Zoë Routh Leadership Podcast. www.zoerouth.com