Below is a carefully curated library of resources available to Damien’s clients.
Please use the contact form to request a link to the full resource library.
- Manage Yourself
Articles
- A classic from Peter Drucker: Managing Oneself, the Key to Success.
- HBR article by Dan Ciampa: The More Senior Your Job Title, the More You Need to Keep a Journal. You’ll need a HBR subscription for this article. Damien has purchased copyright permissions and can email you a copy.
- Damien’s clients report that his most valuable resources are a “Planning for Performance” workbook and an article called “Scheduling for Success.” Please contact him if you are interested in receiving a copy.
- Strengthen Your Strategy
Articles
- The most comprehensive book on this topic is The Strategy Book by Max McKeown.
- A newer book, Strategy That Works, is a deeper dive into how companies can bridge the strategy/execution gap by focusing on building capability.
Videos
- Start With Why by Simon Sinek
- What is Strategy by Michael Porter
- Manage Your Board
Articles
- 2016 McKinsey article: “The CEO Guide to Boards.” (You’ll need a free login.)
- Bill George is the former CEO of Medtronic and someone whose work Damien admires. Bill wrote an article for McKinsey quarterly review called: “Board Governance Depends on Where You Sit.”
Books
- There are several books available, but this is the only must-have: How to Manage Your Board While Your Board Manages You by Martin M. Coyne.
- Select and Develop Your Team
Articles
- Spencer Stuart article: “Building High-Performing C-Suite teams.”
- Damien is a big fan of Jon Katzenbach. His article “Unleashing the power of teams” is a terrific primer.
Books
- There are many books about teams and teaming. Patrick Lencioni’s work is admirable (though it does have some shortcomings). His model for the Five Dysfunctions of a Team (start with his field-book) is simple and Damien’s clients like it a lot. He has also written a book about The Ideal Team Player.