Category Archives: Leadership

Grit – The power of passion and perseverance By Angela Duckworth (Summarised by Paul Arnold, Strategic Planner,Facilitator and Trainer)

Posted on November 19, 2016 by slooowdown

The book in a nutshell Grit is a key factor for success in life. Grit is a mindset of not giving up. It gives us the staying power to push on through the trials and tribulations and remain dedicated to … Continue reading →

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A beautiful constraint – summary

Posted on May 29, 2016 by slooowdown

A beautiful constraint. How to transform your limitations into advantages. By Adam Morgan & Mark Barden.  Summarised by paul_arnold@me.com – Strategic facilitator, planner and trainer. The book in a nutshell Every cloud has a silver lining. When life gives you … Continue reading →

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Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

Posted on November 21, 2015 by slooowdown

Summarised by Paul Arnold – Strategic Planner, Facilitator and Trainer – paul_arnold@me.com   THE BOOK IN A NUTSHELL   We are lousy decision makers – we make faulty judgements. The original views of humans being ‘econs’ whereby we make perfect … Continue reading →

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Grow – How ideals power growth and profit at the world’s greatest companies. By Jim Stengel

Posted on November 21, 2015 by slooowdown

Summarised by Paul Arnold – Strategic Planner, Facilitator and Trainer – paul_arnold@me.com IN A NUTSHELL Brands/Organisations will maximise their return if they have at their driving core an ideal (i.e. a higher level purpose). In Stengel’s top 50 cases, they … Continue reading →

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Getting to Yes – Negotiating an agreement without giving in by Roger Fisher and William Ury

Posted on November 21, 2015 by slooowdown

Summarised by Paul Arnold – Strategic Planner, Facilitator and Trainer – paul_arnold@me.com THE BOOK IN A NUTSHELL ‘Principled’ negotiation is based on four key areas (PIOC): People – Separate the people from the problem Interests – Focus on interests not … Continue reading →

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The Chimp Paradox The Mind Management Programme for Confidence, Success and Happiness by Dr. Steve Peters

Posted on November 21, 2015 by slooowdown

  Summarised by Paul Arnold (Strategic Planner, Facilitator and Trainer) – paul_arnold@me.com THE BOOK IN A NUTSHELL Metaphorically we have three ‘operating systems’ inside of us: The Chimp (i.e. the uncontrolled, emotional child within us), The ‘Human’ (i.e. the rational … Continue reading →

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Think like a freak. How to think smarter about almost anything By Steven Levitt & Stephen Dubner

Posted on November 21, 2015 by slooowdown

Summarised by Paul Arnold  (Strategic Planner, Facilitator and Trainer)  paul_arnold@me.com THE BOOK IN A NUTSHELL To think like a freak you need to see things differently and not be clouded by societal or emotional pressures. The book suggests a number … Continue reading →

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Why Leadership ‘punch’ made the difference

Posted on May 8, 2015 by slooowdown

Oh what a night! Not what we all had predicted. But we have greater clarity than we anticipated. We have a clear leader – but an equally clear statement for Scotland. The next few weeks we will all pick over … Continue reading →

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Summary of David & Goliath – Underdogs, Misfits and the art of battling giants by Malcolm Gladwell

Posted on February 5, 2014 by slooowdown

  David & Goliath – Underdogs, Misfits and the art of battling giants by Malcolm Gladwell (summarised by Paul Arnold – Strategic planner, facilitator and trainer) THE BOOK IN A NUTSHELL Sometimes what we think is an advantage becomes a … Continue reading →

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Summary of ‘Start with Why – How great leaders inspire everyone to take action’ by Simon Sinek

Posted on January 12, 2014 by slooowdown

Start with Why – How great leaders inspire everyone to take action by Simon Sinek Summarised by Paul Arnold (Strategic Planner, Facilitator and Trainer) – paul_arnold@me.com) THE BOOK IN A NUTSHELL People don’t buy What you do nor How you … Continue reading →

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