Books That Built Me Shar Banerjee

In this Hot Takes episode, we explore Adam Grant's "Give and Take," delving into the intriguing dynamics of giving, taking, and matching in various aspects of life. Join us as we uncover how being smart givers can lead to success in navigating the complex exchanges of life! Oh yea, and lots of cookie chatter. Let's go!

Grab your wands, dust off your broomsticks, and get ready to dive into the magical realm of Harry Potter as we unravel the secrets of leadership. Accio podcast wisdom!Joining me today is Josi Dumont, an avid Harry Potter fan and leadership expert. Together, we'll explore how the characters, challenges, and triumphs in the wizarding world can illuminate our understanding of effective leadership in our own lives and organizations.If you're a HP fan, this episode is not to be missed!

Grab your wands, dust off your broomsticks, and get ready to dive into the magical realm of Harry Potter as we unravel the secrets of leadership. Accio podcast wisdom!Joining me today is Josi Dumont, an avid Harry Potter fan and leadership expert. Together, we'll explore how the characters, challenges, and triumphs in the wizarding world can illuminate our understanding of effective leadership in our own lives and organizations.If you're a HP fan, this episode is not to be missed! Prefer...

Prepare to have your perceptions challenged as Malcolm Gladwell takes you on a captivating journey through the complexities of human interaction in 'Talking to Strangers.' With Gladwell's signature blend of storytelling and research, this book is a thought-provoking exploration of trust, deception, and the misunderstandings that shape our world.Watch with subtitles here: https://youtu.be/tEMHyLOAZnI

This week’s conversation explores the four tendencies from Gretchen Rubin's book 'The Four Tendencies'. The four tendencies are Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, and Rebel. Upholders meet both inner and outer expectations, Questioners meet inner expectations but resist outer expectations, Obligers meet outer expectations but resist inner expectations, and Rebels resist both inner and outer expectations. The conversation delves into the characteristics, strengths, and challenges of each tendency,...

Hot Take on Decisions! In this episode, Shar shares her personal reflections and opinions on the book 'The Decision Book: 50 Models for Strategic Thinking' by Mikael Krogerus and Roman Tschäppeler. She discusses the importance of understanding what you want to achieve and the ultimate frustration problem you're trying to solve. Shar emphasizes the distinction between making the right decision and making decisions right, highlighting the dangers of analysis paralysis and perfectionism. She sug...