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Jonathan Henry Sacks, Baron Sacks, MBE is a British Orthodox rabbi, philosopher, theologian, author and politician. He served as the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth from 1991 to 2013.
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The Infinite Game
Simon Sinek - 2019-10-15
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Explore the difference between finite and infinite games in this powerful book. While the former is defined by clear rules and an endpoint, the latter is unpredictable, ever-changing, and has no winners or losers. The author explains how playing with a finite mindset in an infinite game can hold you back in life and business. However, leaders who embrace an infinite mindset can build stronger, innovative, and inspiring organizations where trust and cooperation thrive. Discover how adopting an infinite mindset can help you leave your organization in better shape than you found it.
Jonathan Sacks
2020-07-29T16:44:24.000Z
@simonsinek - I’ve based my commentary essay on this week’s reading from the Hebrew Bible on your excellent book ‘The Infinite Game’, from which I’ve learnt a great deal - as I did with your other wonderful book ‘Start With Why’. Thank you!      source
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Start with Why
How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
Simon Sinek - 2009-10-29
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Discover the secret to why some people and organizations are more innovative, influential, and profitable than others in this powerful and engaging exploration. Through studying influential leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Steve Jobs, Simon Sinek discovered they all had one thing in common: they started with why. With compelling real-life stories, Sinek shares his insights on what it takes to truly lead and inspire.
Jonathan Sacks
2020-07-29T16:44:24.000Z
@simonsinek - I’ve based my commentary essay on this week’s reading from the Hebrew Bible on your excellent book ‘The Infinite Game’, from which I’ve learnt a great deal - as I did with your other wonderful book ‘Start With Why’. Thank you!      source
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Why We Sleep
Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
Matthew Walker - 2017-10-03
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Discover the power and purpose of slumber with this international sensation of a book. Sleep expert Matthew Walker examines every aspect of our physical and mental well-being, from learning and mood to regulating hormones and preventing diseases like cancer, Alzheimer’s and diabetes. In this “compelling and utterly convincing” read, Walker explains how to improve our lives by harnessing the benefits of sleep.
Jonathan Sacks
2017-12-17T09:34:19.000Z
What were the best books you read in 2017? Very interested in your opinions as I am always looking for good books to read. Here are some of my choices; books by Michael Walker, @DouglasKMurray, Dr Jean Twenge and Dr Edith Eger.      source
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The Choice
Embrace the Possible
Edith Eva Eger - 2017-09-05
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Surviving the Holocaust and years of guilt and trauma, a brave woman shares her journey of healing and forgiveness. The Choice explores how our minds can keep us imprisoned and how we can find the key to freedom. With moving stories of those she's helped to heal, this life-changing book provides hope and comfort to its readers.
Jonathan Sacks
2017-12-17T09:34:19.000Z
What were the best books you read in 2017? Very interested in your opinions as I am always looking for good books to read. Here are some of my choices; books by Michael Walker, @DouglasKMurray, Dr Jean Twenge and Dr Edith Eger.      source
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iGen
Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us
Jean M. Twenge PhD - 2017-08-22
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Discover how "iGen," the generation born in the mid-1990s and later, is vastly different from any other generation before them. From how they socialize to their attitudes towards religion, politics, and more, this book by a renowned psychologist explores the unique characteristics of iGen. With a focus on safety, tolerance, and a rejection of previous social norms, this generation is growing up slowly and facing unprecedented levels of anxiety and loneliness. If you're a parent, employer, educator, or simply interested in understanding the rising generation, this highly readable and entertaining book is a must-read.
Jonathan Sacks
2017-12-17T09:34:19.000Z
What were the best books you read in 2017? Very interested in your opinions as I am always looking for good books to read. Here are some of my choices; books by Michael Walker, @DouglasKMurray, Dr Jean Twenge and Dr Edith Eger.      source
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The Strange Death of Europe
Immigration, Identity, Islam
Douglas Murray - 2017-06-20
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Explore the gripping account of Europe's gradual descent towards self-destruction in this bestselling book. Douglas Murray travels across Europe to investigate the effects of factors like mass immigration, self-distrust, and delusion on the continent's cultural identity. The updated version now also highlights global political developments and terror attacks in Europe. Murray's critical analysis of multiculturalism, repatriation, and guilt in the West sheds light on the malaise deep-seated in European culture. A stark, thought-provoking read that calls for immediate action before it's too late.
Jonathan Sacks
2017-12-17T09:34:19.000Z
What were the best books you read in 2017? Very interested in your opinions as I am always looking for good books to read. Here are some of my choices; books by Michael Walker, @DouglasKMurray, Dr Jean Twenge and Dr Edith Eger.      source
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Leadership on the Line, With a New Preface
Staying Alive Through the Dangers of Change
Ronald A. Heifetz, Marty Linsky - 2002-04-18
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This book is about leadership and how it requires taking risks that can jeopardize your career and personal life. Renowned experts present tools for navigating the dangerous work of leading change and the critical importance of personal survival. Their practical strategies, demonstrated through vivid stories from all walks of life, show how you can exercise leadership and thrive to enjoy the fruits of your labor, whether you're a parent, politician, CEO, or community activist.
Jonathan Sacks
It’s deeply honest, and a book that I give to everyone, so they know exactly what they’re letting themselves in for if they choose to be a leader.      source