Gregor

A very thorough biography of one of the world's most creative people, but too dry for my liking. If you are looking for a deep biography that covers all aspects of Leonardo Da Vinci's life, then this book will not disappoint, but I found it quite a slog to get through. There were large portions of the book that I found irrelevant to me and boring, which is my own fault for picking out a biography rather than a shorter book covering the highlights of Da Vinci's achievements and his ways of working.

A useful book for anyone wanting to reevaluate their communication at work, although it will be most useful for those in management positions. I enjoyed the author's clear explanations of the four quadrants you can fall into with your communication, and there were some great points about the benefits of giving people criticism early, rather than letting issues fester. Ultimately, this is a book that anyone can benefit from, but those who already have direct reports will get more out of it than individual contributors.