Book Reviews THIS MONTH’S BOOK REVIEWS
How to Play Nicely in
Business Jane Malyon
What character traits do you desire from the people you engage in business with? According to author Jane Malyon, integrity, honesty and ‘do as you say you will’ are at the top of the list. Malyon has created this no- nonsense guidebook that will guarantee rewarding and sustainable business relationships as well as take the stress out of the workplace. Going through the social rules learnt at infancy, Jane explains how we forget these important life lessons and that it is all too easy for society to slip into a downward spiral of greed, meanness and corruption. The solution is to return to ‘nice’ and make the business world a nicer place to be in. Jane adds; “Over the years, I have coached very distraught executives who have had their feelings trampled on in business. The stress caused by some working environments and surrounding behaviours is a killer. We can all do better than that.” Hailing from a background in communication skills and confidence coaching, working with parents, stroppy teens and primarily, business teams and executives, we believe reading this book leaves us in safe hands to work towards being a better business individual.
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Ever Say D I E Mui Li
In this controversial book, author Mui Li challenges the general lack of understanding about Diversity, Inclusion and Equality in UK business today. Having been involved in the anti-apartheid movement as well as working closely with the Commission for Race Equality and The Commission for Equality and Human Rights, author Mui Li is well equipped on the matter and seeks to voice the problem. Unlike other books on the market that present theoretical ideas on how to treat your employees, Mui presents an argument based on her own personal experiences of inequality both growing up and professionally, challenging current policies that are not implemented in social and work environments. “The main goal is to share an understanding of what diversity, inclusion and equality is, so that it reaches people who otherwise would seem to be kept apart from it. I do not wish or believe that education is only for everyone up to 16, then only a select few,” says Mui, with the general focus on the book being on racism and sexism.
Every Child Needs a Mentor
Herman Stewart
I think we can all agree that there is something missing in the way we educate and support children at present and author Herman Stewart believes the answer lies in mentoring programmes. Detailing case studies from mentees and parents who share alike views on mentoring, Herman offers a how-to guide for parents seeking help, teachers looking for inspiration or more importantly,
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business owner or manager who needs to nurture new talent in the workplace. Not only this, but it is often a corporate responsibility to support the leaders of the future, with Herman believing that every child has a seed of greatness within them with the potential to come to fruition. Herman has also observed the effect of quality mentoring, stating; “Lessons can be applied to accelerate the mentee’s growth, progress, confidence, insight and success in less time. Simply because the mentor’s hindsight then becomes the mentee’s foresight! This is why we need to mentor our younger generation.”
With thanks to Media Jems (London)
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