In 2024, despite the busy election and political campaign season, which limited my reading time, I managed to explore a diverse range of books that deepened my understanding of leadership, development, and personal growth. The Limits of Institutional Reform in…
Worth the Fighting For is a compelling and profound memoir by Senator John McCain, written with his longtime collaborator Mark Salter. The book offers a look into McCain’s personal and professional life, from his time as a prisoner of war…
This week, I had the rewarding experience of completing Horst Schulze’s insightful book, Excellence Wins: A No-Nonsense Guide to Becoming the Best in a World of Compromise. As the co-founder and former president of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Schulze is…
Pak Tee Ng’s Learning from Singapore: The Power of Paradoxes provides a profound and scholarly examination of the intricate dynamics that have shaped Singapore’s globally acclaimed education system. The book goes beyond the surface-level success of Singapore’s high international rankings,…
While browsing a small bookstore at Dulles International Airport, I stumbled upon HBR’s 10 Must Reads On Leadership. As someone always on the lookout for insightful reads, especially those that could refine leadership skills, this collection immediately caught my attention.…
Aden Duale’s memoir, ‘For The Record’, serves as a captivating odyssey from his modest beginnings to his current esteemed position as Minister of Defense. With meticulous attention to detail, Duale masterfully narrates the formative experiences of his early life, demonstrating…
In the past six years, my reading has primarily revolved around development, public service, artificial intelligence (AI), and the intricate sphere of service delivery. My governmental roles and multifaceted responsibilities are closely intertwined with these subjects. This interesting encounter has…
I was travelling from Hyderabad, India, to Hargeisa, the Republic of Somaliland. And usually, when I check-in to malls and airports, my first destination before the departure terminal is to look for a book store. Fortunately, I found a WH…
The Leadership Gap: What Gets in the Way of Your Greatness” by Lolly Daskal is a thought-provoking book that examines the many gaps that might prevent leaders from attaining their greatest potential – a book that was gifted to me…
“The Sheikh CEO” is a book written by Dr. Yasar Jarrar, Phd, that distils the lessons to be learned from observing Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, featuring interviews capturing insights from ministers and members of his team. The book…