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Book Reviews

FOUR BOOKS TO GET YOU

THINKING DIFFERENTLY

B Y MICHELLE L R A YMOND

here is something undeniably inevitable to what is now possible. It is
refreshing about getting a new almost as if a new lease on life occurs.
perspective, especially when the There is great freedom that comes from
Taccepted one is outdated and challenging current ways of thinking – not
ineffective. just for the sake of it, but in the quest to
Holding onto old ways of thinking and create value, sustainability and inclusiveness.
beliefs can become tedious. Often, this is If you, like me, have a strong desire to learn,
only realised in hindsight, looking back unlearn and relearn to create a better world,
and contrasting what was right, true and these four books are a must! THE INVISIBLE GORILLA
Written by two experimental
psychologists, this book describes the
THE FIFTH DISCIPLINE most common yet unbelievable tricks
There are usually two reactions to the mention of this the brain and intuition can play and
book. One is absolute reverence by those who love it how that shapes reality. It also poses
and use it as a handbook for business and leadership, some interesting questions for the
and the other is exasperation. This book is an old justice system – what is the truth if
favourite for the MBA syllabus. The content seems two people can hold opposing views
to go against the grain of standard ‘industrial aged’ on the same observed incident?
thinking. Love it or loathe it, it is well worth the read. This book makes us smarter by reminding
Written by Peter Senge back in 1990, his work us just how little we know – Time Magazine.
still makes waves today. He is an American scientist,
teacher and director of the Center for Organizational
Learning at the MIT Sloan School of Management.
If you feel, like many do now, that the current way
of working with command-and-control hierarchical
management structures in business and schools
requires change, then this book is the answer to that
change.

DEVIATE
A high school teacher once said that science and art do
not belong together. This was his justification for why
a student could not combine the two when selecting
subjects in her early high school years. Enter the lab of
misfits. A genius experiment started by the author, Beau
Lotto brought artists, dancers, children, mathematicians,
investors and neuroscientists together to collaborate,
innovate and develop ideas and prototypes. This book
is one of the products of this exercise. TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
There is so much to gain from this book. The biggest Not the typical business book one might
is self-discovery through understanding how the brain consider, Tuesdays with Morrie is filled
functions. with everyday wisdom. It tells the story of
an egocentric man and his enlightening
conversations about life, death, love and
success with his old and dying college
professor. This book is a reminder to see
I would love to hear your recommendations! I believe learning is a collaborative beyond daily grinds and the demands
and community effort. Drop me an email with your best reads that have changed of life. It challenges the status quo and
the way you think. social norms and offers an opportunity to
May your learning be a lifelong love. reconsider what is really important in life.
It is one of those books that deserves a
michelleraymondsa@gmail.com • www.michelleraymond.com
second, third and even fourth read.

Fourways Gardens • 16 • July 2022