After many months of not writing, I’m excited to resume, and this time, in English. As some of you may know, I moved to Berlin six months ago. I chose Berlin because of the abundant job opportunities for non-natives. While speaking German is beneficial, it’s not mandatory. Many international companies here use English as their primary language. However, for administrative tasks, German can be quite helpful. Additionally, I believe it’s respectful to learn the language of your new home. So, I’ve begun my language journey. “Hallo, Mein Name ist Irene” \ud83d\ude42 I hope to write a post in German someday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, I’d like to discuss a common question you might encounter during job interviews: “What three books would you recommend leaders read and why?” This question often assesses your communication skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Initially, I found this question challenging because I prefer reading articles over HR books. However, keeping the objectives in mind \u2014 assessing my communication skills and suggesting valuable reads for leaders \u2014 I realized there are numerous books that fulfill these criteria. Here are my top three recommendations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
THE FOUR AGREEMENTS<\/strong><\/a> by Don Miguel Ruiz<\/p>\n\n\n\n At InfoJobs<\/a>, we gifted this book to all team members. The author shares four life principles, rooted in ancient Toltec wisdom, to enhance happiness and reduce unnecessary suffering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why is it essential for leadership?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n After introducing this book at InfoJobs, the frequency of gossip and negativity decreased, with the principles of direct communication being adopted widely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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