These May Reader’s Corner must-reads are some of our favourite books, carefully chosen from our global network of speakers. These experts inspire audiences on a global scale and these books provide a deeper look into their brilliance and insights.
May Reader’s Corner Top Picks:
Bankers Like Us, by Leda Glyptis explores the challenges of digital transformation in banking, arguing that true innovation will come from determined insiders who understand the industry’s complexities.
Now That I Have Your Attention follows Nicolas Hamilton‘s inspiring journey from being told he would never walk to competing in top-level British motorsport, sharing the tough and surprising lessons he’s learned.
Counter Intelligence by Robert Hannigan delves into the history and modern role of counter-intelligence, highlighting the unique problem-solvers who prevent terrorist attacks and decode encrypted technology.
Leda Glyptis
Bankers Like Us
The ex-banker and current technologist’s latest book, Bankers Like Us, explores the fact that “despite 15 years of digitization, the financial services is behind every other sector in the economy”.
The world is going digital, and banking is trying to keep up. But why is it so difficult? This book explores the human and structural barriers to technological progress in banking.
It argues that the real change won’t come from outsiders or future generations but from people within the industry.
Nicolas Hamilton
Now That I have Your Attention
Nicolas Hamilton has been defying expectations from the start.
Born with cerebral palsy, he was told he’d never walk and would need a wheelchair for life. Today, he not only walks but also races in the British Touring Car Championship, competing alongside the world’s best drivers.
Now That I Have Your Attention chronicles Nicolas’ incredible journey and the surprising, tough lessons he’s learned along the way.
Robert Hannigan
Counter Intelligence
What can the secret world of codebreakers and problem-solvers teach us about performance and creativity? How do you hire smart people to prevent terrorist attacks and decode encrypted technology?
In this book, Robert Hannigan, former Director of GCHQ, delves into the history and role of counter-intelligence services.
From Bletchley Park to GCHQ today, discover the unique traits of engineers, mathematicians, and other problem-solvers in the intelligence community.
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