Leadership | The Roundtable

Snakes in Suits, When Psychopaths Go To Work

Posted November 1, 2011 in Communication, Leadership, What We're Reading

By: Paul Babiak and Robert D. Hare Reviewed by: Glain Roberts-McCabe The Premise: The modern, flexible corporate world is the perfect breeding ground for psychopaths according to this provocative read by psychologist Dr. Paul Babiak and psychopathy expert Dr. Robert Hare. Snakes in Suits paints a compelling picture of the way individuals with psychopathic tendencies […]

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Posted July 27, 2011 in Decision Making, Leadership, Teamwork, What We're Reading

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni Reviewed by: Glain Roberts-McCabe The Premise: First published in 2002, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team provides a framework to help identify and fix issues within groups that cause them to derail. Through a business fable, Lencioni takes you through the journey of a new CEO […]

The No Asshole Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn’t

Posted April 27, 2011 in Communication, Leadership, What We're Reading

The No Asshole Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn’t by Robert Sutton Reviewed by: Glain Roberts-McCabe The Premise: In Bob Sutton’s pre-release to his most recent book (Good Boss, Bad Boss) he zeroes in on the epidemic of bad (actually, abusive) behaviour in the workplace and its effect on individuals and […]

The Little Book of Economics

Posted October 1, 2010 in Leadership, What We're Reading

By: Greg Ip Reviewed By: Sandeep Achar, Roundtable Member The Premise: The Premise: Economics has for long been known with the unflattering name of being a ‘dismal science’. This fascinating book by Greg Ip is a very timely one given the challenging times that we face today in most of the leading economies of the world. […]

Delivering Happiness – A path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose

Posted August 1, 2010 in Leadership, Self-Insight, What We're Reading

By: Tony Hsieh Reviewed By: Glain Roberts-McCabe The Premise: In an honest and candid ride-along, Tony Hseih describes his journey from enterprising & optimistic youngster surviving several failed attempts at entrepreneurship before arguably achieving the ultimate in financial success in 1998, at the age of 24, by selling the company he co-founded to Microsoft for $265million. However, […]

Crush It! Why now is the time to cash in on your passion

Posted April 1, 2010 in Career Management, Leadership, Self-Insight, What We're Reading

By: Gary Vaynerchuk Reviewed By: Glain Roberts-McCabe The Premise: If the word “intimacy” makes you squirm, join the club. Personal development consultant and coach, Suzanne Aldis Routh doesn’t mince words in this book that explores better ways to build better relationships and yes, the word intimacy figures throughout. From looking at various barriers to effective communication, Aldis […]