Let’s face it: running a consulting business is equal parts strategy, sleepless nights, and a touch of chaos. Whether you’re navigating the wild world of leadership, launching your own company, or figuring out how to tame the latest tech trends, there’s one timeless tool that can help—books. Yep, those old-school, page-turning things!
At SIAG, we love diving into books that inspire, challenge, and occasionally make us laugh out loud (because who doesn’t need a chuckle when learning about the ever exciting world of Governance, Risk or Change Management?).
Here are some of the reads that have shaped how we think about leadership, entrepreneurship, and the constantly-changing consulting world. Think of it as a book club for the consulting-curious—with no mandatory reading deadlines or timesheets to fill out!
The Seven Principles of Professional Services - https://amzn.to/3DU8Uvq
Written by Shane Anastasi
“The Seven Principles of Professional Services details the prerequisite knowledge that every consultant must master when delivering complex professional services. Coupled with the author's and his industry colleagues' real life examples of success and failure, these principles provide every consultant with actionable guidance to improve their service quality.”
No Ego - https://amzn.to/41Zttka
Written by Cy Wakeman
This is an extremely HOT TAKE on employee engagement and Leadership. Definitely not for all leaders, but offers valuable insight into potential flaws around engagement programs and lack of accountability.
“Cy Wakeman teaches you how to hire “emotionally inexpensive” people, solicit only the opinions you need, and promote self-awareness in your whole team. No Ego disposes with unproven HR maxims, and instead offers a complete plan to turn your office from a den of discontent to a happy, productive place.”
Traction: Get a grip on your Business - https://amzn.to/3DIxIqj
Written by Gino Wickman
“In Traction, you'll learn the secrets of strengthening the six key components of your business. You'll discover simple yet powerful ways to run your company that will give you and your leadership team more focus, more growth, and more enjoyment. Successful companies are applying Traction every day to run profitable, frustration-free businesses—and you can too.”
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