Interview with Sue Musson, author of Firecracker Leadership: How to become a great leader
Sue Musson, author of Firecracker Leadership: How to become a great leader recommends a super set of books! Before jumping into the interview, please check out Sue's book:
Description from Blackwells: (All links earn commission from purchases. Prices accurate at time of writing)
Firecracker Leadership: How to become a great leader
Unlock the secret of Firecracker Leadership and discover the exceptional leader within you.
Thirty years of leadership wisdom are brought together here to guide you to becoming a truly outstanding leader. Harness the power of your head, hands and heart in perfect balance to fulfil your potential.
Read this book and learn to:
- Provide inspiration and a compelling sense of purpose
- Build and lead winning teams
- Celebrate successes with authenticity
- Navigate crises with confidence
- Thrive under the spotlight and stay resilient through life's challenges
Buy On:
Bookshop.org UK £16.99
Bookshop.org US $20.99
Blackwells £16.99
Waterstones £20.99
Q. Do you have a favourite smart thinking book (and why that book)?
Secrets of Sand Hill Road: Venture Capital and How to Get It by Dale Carnegie. Description from Bookshop.org: (All links earn commission from purchases. Prices accurate at time of writing)
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. This book helped me in the early stages of my career and has shaped my leadership philosophy. For more than 30 years, I have found resonance in the simple yet profound content of this book. Building connection to others is the cornerstone of effective leadership, and this timeless classic explains why this is so important and how to do it.
Secrets of Sand Hill Road: Venture Capital and How to Get It
One of the best-known motivational guides in history, Dale Carnegie's groundbreaking book has sold tens of millions of copies, been translated into almost every known language, and has helped countless people succeed.
Originally published during the depths of the Great Depression--and equally valuable during booming economies or hard times--Carnegie's rock-solid, time-tested advice has carried countless people up the ladder of success in their professional and personal lives.
How to Win Friends and Influence People teaches you:
-How to communicate effectively
-How to make people like you
-How to increase your ability to get things done
-How to get others to see your side
-How to become a more effective leader
-How to successfully navigate almost any social situation
-And so much more!
Achieve your maximum potential with this updated version of a classic--a must-read for the 21st century.
Buy On:
Bookshop.org UK £19.00
Bookshop.org US $17.66
Blackwells £10.29
Waterstones £12.99
Q. What's the most recent smart thinking book you've read (and how would you rate it)?
The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success by Darren Hardy. Description from Bookshop.org: (All links earn commission from purchases. Prices accurate at time of writing)
The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy. This is a direct, practical guide to setting and achieving meaningful goals aligned to personal values. The book provides a valuable wake-up call with its emphasis on taking personal responsibility, embracing accountability and being honest with yourself. The content is a readable, actionable compendium of personal achievement theory and practice. I would highly recommend.
The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success
No gimmicks. No hyperbole. Finally, just the truth on what it takes to earn success
As the central curator of the success media industry for over 25 years, author Darren Hardy has heard it all, seen it all, and tried most of it. This book reveals the core principles that drive success. The Compound Effect contains the essence of what every superachiever needs to know, practice, and master to obtain extraordinary success. Inside you will find strategies on:
How to win--every time! The No. 1 strategy to achieve any goal and triumph over any competitor, even if they're smarter, more talented or more experienced.Eradicating your bad habits (some you might be unaware of!) that are derailing your progress.Painlessly installing the few key disciplines required for major breakthroughs.The real, lasting keys to motivation--how to get yourself to do things you don't feel like doing.Capturing the elusive, awesome force of momentum. Catch this, and you'll be unstoppable.The acceleration secrets of superachievers. Do they have an unfair advantage? Yes, they do, and now you can too!
If you're serious about living an extraordinary life, use the power of The Compound Effect to create the success you desire. Begin your journey today!
Buy On:
Bookshop.org UK £14.24
Bookshop.org US $19.53
Blackwells £14.99
Waterstones £14.99
Q. Do you have a favourite childhood book?
King of the Wind by Maguerite Henry. Description from Blackwells: (All links earn commission from purchases. Prices accurate at time of writing)
King of the Wind by Marguerite Henry. I was horse mad as a child and started riding and reading around the same time. I was captivated by the adventures of a stable boy called Agba and a horse called Sham. Their journey from Morocco to France to the racetracks of England is vividly written and relays an exciting story full of peril and triumph.
Any book by Roald Dahl would be a close second.
King of the Wind
He was named 'Sham' for the sun, this golden-red stallion born in the Sultan of Morocco's stone stables. Upon his heel was a small white spot, the symbol of speed. But on his chest was the symbol of misfortune. Although he was swift as the desert winds, Sham's pedigree would be scorned all his life by cruel masters and owners.
This is the classic story of Sham and his friend, the stable boy Agba. their adventures take them from the sands of the Sahara. to the royal courts of France, and finally to the green pastures and stately homes of England. For Sham was the renowned Godolphin Arabian, whose blood flows through the veins of almost very superior thoroughbred. Sham's speed -- like his story -- has become legendary.
Buy On:
Bookshop.org UK £14.99
Bookshop.org US $7.43
Blackwells £6.61
Waterstones £7.99
Q. Do you prefer reading on paper, Kindle or listening to an audiobook?
All of the above in different situations! Audiobooks are a favourite for long commutes or road trips in the USA. There is no better way to tick off the miles while enjoying a great yarn. Kindles are a fantastic space and weight-saving option when on holiday or travelling. But, when it comes to sitting curled up in front of a fire with a great read, there is no substitute for paper.
Q. Do you have a favourite bookshop (and why that shop)?
Many thanks to Sue for recommending a super set of books! Please don't forget to check out Firecracker Leadership: How to become a great leader.
Daryl
Image Copyrights: (Firecracker Leadership: How to become a great leader), Ebury Publishing (Secrets of Sand Hill Road: Venture Capital and How to Get It), John Murray Press (The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success), Aladdin Paperbacks (King of the Wind).
< Home
