Episode · The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett · 2021-02-08

Steven Bartlett & Fran Millar: books mentioned on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

How To Chase Your Dreams Without Fear Holding You Back with Fran Millar

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My guest this week is an inspiring woman and a brilliant leader, Fran Millar. Fran was recently appointed CEO of the UK fashion brand, Belstaff.

Steven Bartlett discussed The Chimp Paradox by Steve Peters and Radical Candor by Kim Malone Scott. Fran Millar discussed Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. The Chimp Paradox

    Steve Peters · at 0:55

    The Chimp Paradox by Steve Peters is a psychological guide that uses a metaphor of the emotional 'chimp' and the rational human brain to help readers understand emotional control and impulse management.

    Discussed
    “the other person she was surrounded by throughout her career is steve peters who a lot of you will know from the book he authored the paradox which redefines from a psychiatrist's point of view how our mind works and where our behavior comes from”
    Where to get it
  2. Lean In

    Sheryl Sandberg · at 16:43

    Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg is a prominent corporate manifesto that examines the structural barriers women face in the workplace and encourages female leaders to pursue professional ambition assertively.

    Discussed
    “i remember reading um cheryl sandberg's book about lean in and it was like um you know when young women will come into a meet room and they won't sit at the table like they physically won't sit at the table they'll sit back at the sides”
    Where to get it
  3. Radical Candor

    Kim Malone Scott · at 20:52

    Radical Candor by Kim Malone Scott is a management guide that teaches leaders how to care personally while challenging directly.

    Discussed
    “have you read a book called radical camber it's up there on my bookshelf somewhere but i've not read it yet”
    Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged Happy Sexy Millionaire
“it's a book called happy sexy millionaire which is authored by me i spent the last almost two years in jungles around the world in costa rica and indonesia in solitude writing this book it's the most important thing i've ever created”