Book Reviews

My Top 5:

Excellence Wins: a no-nonsense guide to be coming best in a world of compromise – By Horst Schulze Podcast by Jonathan Perks

Excellence Wins: a no-nonsense guide to be coming best in a world of compromise – By Horst Schulze

It has been a pleasure to get to know Horst through a recommendation from Duncan and I look forwa…

“Life is in the Transitions; Mastering Change at any Age” by Bruce Feiler Podcast by Jonathan Perks

“Life is in the Transitions; Mastering Change at any Age” by Bruce Feiler

I found this book quite profound and it made me reflect on getting the most out of my life, and r…

Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life Podcast by Jonathan Perks

Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life

Change your thoughts change your life by Wayne Dyer If you want to take your time listening to a…

Discipline is Destiny Podcast by Jonathan Perks

Discipline is Destiny

Discipline is Destiny. I found the Stoic philosophy interpreted by Ryan holiday to be life enhanc…

Atomic Habits. By James Clear Podcast by Jonathan Perks

Atomic Habits. By James Clear

Another really helpful book that has shaped my daily routine rituals and mental and physical heal…

How to Win Friends & Influence People. By Dale Carnegie Podcast by Jonathan Perks

How to Win Friends & Influence People. By Dale Carnegie

So this is my favourite book. It was probably the first self-development human behaviour book I w…

Leading from the Front. By General Sir Richard Dannatt Podcast by Jonathan Perks

Leading from the Front. By General Sir Richard Dannatt

This is a superb autobiography by a man I admire and respect and who taught me so much when I was…

The Buddha and the Badass. By Vishen Lakhiani Podcast by Jonathan Perks

The Buddha and the Badass. By Vishen Lakhiani

This is a thoroughly fascinating book written by a quirky and unusual leader from Malaysia who wo…

Health Revolution – Finding Happiness and Health Through an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. By Maria Borelius Podcast by Jonathan Perks

Health Revolution – Finding Happiness and Health Through an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. By Maria Borelius

A fantastic healthy book – she practices an anti inflammatory lifestyle. 1. Embrace a healt…

The Infinite Game: How Great Businesses Achieve Long-lasting Success. By Simon Sinek Podcast by Jonathan Perks

The Infinite Game: How Great Businesses Achieve Long-lasting Success. By Simon Sinek

Simon Sinek is one of my favourite authors made famous by start with why and his other book leade…

Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations: by Admiral William H. McCraven Podcast by Jonathan Perks

Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations: by Admiral William H. McCraven

This is a fascinating autobiography of a real-life hero who is probably one of the most inspirati…

Lives of the Stoics: The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius – by Ryan Holiday Podcast by Jonathan Perks

Lives of the Stoics: The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius – by Ryan Holiday

I’ve become a big fan of Ryan Holiday’s books from: the Daily Stoic, the Obstacle is …

Fantasyland: How America Went Haywire – a 500 year History: by Kurt Andersen Podcast by Jonathan Perks

Fantasyland: How America Went Haywire – a 500 year History: by Kurt Andersen

I was thoroughly captivated by this comprehensive and riveting history of America. Kurt Andersen …

A Promised Land. By Barack Obama Podcast by Jonathan Perks

A Promised Land. By Barack Obama

This is an exceptional biography by a man who is an inspiring leader; regardless of your politica…

The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom Perseverance and the Art of Living. By Ryan Holiday Podcast by Jonathan Perks

The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom Perseverance and the Art of Living. By Ryan Holiday

This is superb in any version. It’s a must read. I have it on my kindle as a paper bag and …

Leading with Dignity: How to Create a Culture that Brings out the Best in People. By Dr Donna Hicks Podcast by Jonathan Perks

Leading with Dignity: How to Create a Culture that Brings out the Best in People. By Dr Donna Hicks

Dr Hicks was one of my Professors when I attended the excellent course at Harvard on leadership i…

Don’t sweat the small stuff; and it’s all small stuff. By Dr Richard Carlson Podcast by Jonathan Perks

Don’t sweat the small stuff; and it’s all small stuff. By Dr Richard Carlson

Another favourite of mine and I re-listen to this many times for its simple wisdom and putting ev…

The Element. By Sir Ken Robinson Podcast by Jonathan Perks

The Element. By Sir Ken Robinson

The late Sir Ken Robinson was one of my favourite TED speakers and a role model on combining humo…

Leadership is Language. By Captain David Marquet Podcast by Jonathan Perks

Leadership is Language. By Captain David Marquet

This is an exceptionally useful practical book for leaders making decisions particularly in the v…

Turn the Ship Around. By Captain David Marquet Podcast by Jonathan Perks

Turn the Ship Around. By Captain David Marquet

It has been a real pleasure to interview Capt. David Marquet as part of the inspiring leadership …

More Time to Think: A Way of Being in the World. By Nancy Kline Podcast by Jonathan Perks

More Time to Think: A Way of Being in the World. By Nancy Kline

More is Nancy Kline’s 2nd book after time to think which made her name. She actually said: …

The Promise That Changes Everything: I Won’t Interrupt You. By Nancy Kline Podcast by Jonathan Perks

The Promise That Changes Everything: I Won’t Interrupt You. By Nancy Kline

The latest of Nancy Kline’s 3 to 4 books and undoubtedly her best. This is in my top 10 bes…

Why CEOs Fail Podcast by Jonathan Perks

Why CEOs Fail

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