Why developing Mental Toughness should be a must for data leaders
Sharing a book review of “Developing Mental Toughness” and why this focus is so relevant for analysts and today’s data leaders. Learn MTQ48.
Category: Books
January 5, 2022
Calling Bullshit: a book to develop your Critical Thinking skills
Book review of “Calling Bullshit: The art of scepticism in a data-driven world” a vital book to help you nurture your critical thinking skills
How all leaders can learn that data means business
Book review of “Data Means Business” by Jason Foster & Barry Green. What you can find in this book & how it will help data leaders succeed.
See history with fresh eyes by reading the Timeline of World History
A review of the engaging Timeline of World History from Useful Charts. Exploring what to expect and the lessons it has for data visualisers.
Seeing with fresh eyes: The Infographic Bible
A review of the visual treat that is The Infographic Bible. Considering the lessons for others visualising textual data & sharing examples.
Seeing with fresh eyes through the latest from Edward Tufte
A review of “Seeing with Fresh Eyes” the latest book from Edward Tufte. How this artist reveals the seeing & conscience you need for data viz.
What you can learn from ‘Be Data Literate’ for your own campaign
Book review of “Be Data Literate” by Jason Morrow. New guest blogger Tristan Mobbs shares what all types of leaders can gain from this book.
Achieving Digital Transformation success through more discipline
Book review of “Why Digital Transformations Fail” by Tony Saldanha. Unpacking what you’ll find in this book. Why disciplined execution is key
Find the best of Psychometrics to help you as a leader or a coach
Book review of “Psychometrics in Coaching” edited by Prof J Passmore. Summarising the 17 tools reviewed and other best practice provided here
Why our approach to Artificial Intelligence needs a reboot
Book review of the vital “Rebooting AI” by Gary Marcus & Ernest Davis. Why & how we need to change our approach to Artificial Intelligence.
How a wider repertoire of charts gives Better Data Visualizations
Book review of the wonderful “Better Data Visualizations” from Jon Schwabish. How this book will help you expand your repertoire of charts.
How to learn the real practice of Adaptive Leadership
A book review of “The Practice of Adaptive Leadership” by Heifetz, Grashow & Linsky. Why this very practical book matters & you should read it