Books Recommended by Bogdan Lucaciu
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13 books recommended by Bogdan Lucaciu
The Talent Code: Greatness Isn’t Born. It’s Grown. Here’s How.
by Daniel Coyle
Greatness can be cultivated through deep practice, ignition and master coaching.
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance - it was frustrating to read: “Where was this book 20 years ago!?”
Reinventing Organizations
Completely unrelated people told me about it at the same time, for different reasons. People that I really looked up to. Quite serendipitous. It was almost spooky reading it, I didn't expect such a highly regarded book to be so close to my unconventional beliefs about organisation design.
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
by Daniel Pink
Spoiler: it’s autonomy, mastery, and purpose.
Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World
It provided a sense of perspective on humanity as a whole (much like Sapiens). It connected many dots and it was super engaging, total binge-reading material.
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most
by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen
I’m re-reading “Difficult Conversations”. It’s written by the “Harvard Negotiation Project” guys that also wrote “Getting to Yes” and “Thanks for the Feedback”. It allowed me to navigate super important conversations by shifting from a “who’s right” stance to a learning stance. Giving it another spin after two years from the first read as I'm working on my assertiveness.
Smartcuts: How Hackers, Innovators, and Icons Accelerate Success
by Shane Snow
A light & entertaining read, the anecdotes illustrating each concept are super inspiring.
The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World
by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrams
I recently read “The Book of Joy”. It’s a series of dialogues between Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu (beautifully narrated in the audio version). They share their view on living a happy life in the face of adversity. The book brought profound clarity on topics… Read the full quote
I recently read “The Book of Joy”. It’s a series of dialogues between Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu (beautifully narrated in the audio version). They share their view on living a happy life in the face of adversity. The book brought profound clarity on topics like compassion, gratitude, generosity, and it deeply resonated with my worldview. If there’s one book you end up reading from my list, I hope it’s this one.
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents
“Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents” is also worth mentioning, it allowed me to tame some old demons.
Co-Active Coaching: Changing Business, Transforming Lives
by Henry Kimsey-House, Karen Kimsey-House, Phillip Sandahl, Laura Whitworth
Very well structured material on coaching. I'm a better listener now.
High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way
In parallel I’m also listening to “High Performance Habits” on Audible. If you get past the introduction, which is a bit too “self-help” in tone, the content is amazing. I consider myself a high performer, but it comes and goes, depending on so many things… Read the full quote
In parallel I’m also listening to “High Performance Habits” on Audible. If you get past the introduction, which is a bit too “self-help” in tone, the content is amazing. I consider myself a high performer, but it comes and goes, depending on so many things like mood, stress, energy. This book does a good job at setting a vision for long-term, consistent high performance in all areas of life.
Rewire: Change Your Brain to Break Bad Habits, Overcome Addictions, Conquer Self-Destructive Behavior
I think Rewire (by Richard O'Connor) helped me a lot at the time, it was the first neuropsychology book, and it shed light on my bad habits and behaviour. It opened my appetite for “brain” books and started a journey of understanding, acceptance and change.
Speaking Peace: Connecting with Others Through Nonviolent Communication
I recommend any book written by Marshall B. Rosenberg - my personal and professional relationships changed for the better after finding his work.