DIANA’S Books - expand your mind, gain new perspectives
Not knowing: the art of turning uncertainty into opportunity
Management Book of the Year UK
Not Knowing is an exploration of how embracing uncertainty can lead to learning, innovation and growth. The book challenges readers to reframe their relationship with the unknown, offering practical strategies for thriving in an increasingly complex and unpredictable world. Not Knowing was awarded the prestigious Chartered Management Institute's Management Book of the Year in the UK. Its universal message has resonated globally, with the book being translated into multiple languages.
“Being comfortable with leaning into your own Not Knowing is at the heart of all great leadership work today. The essence of leadership is about sensing, leaning into, and actualising emerging future possibilities. D’Souza and Renner’s book gives you a highly fascinating account on the frontline of this new leadership work.”~ Dr C Otto Scharmer, Senior Lecturer MIT, author of Theory U and Founding Chair of the Presencing Institute
not doing: the art of effortless action
Not Doing offers a fresh perspective on productivity and success in our hyperactive world. The book challenges the conventional wisdom of constant action and busyness, and explores how stepping back and embracing moments of 'not doing' can lead to greater clarity, creativity, and effectiveness in both personal and professional spheres.
Drawing on diverse fields such as neuroscience, Eastern philosophy, and organisational psychology, Not Doing provides practical strategies for achieving more by doing less. It guides readers on how to cultivate presence, harness the power of reflection, and tap into their innate wisdom.
“In this insightful and poetic book, Renner and D’Souza draw the difference between action that defines us, and action that defies us. The book invites us not to take the road less travelled, but to travel our road more meaningfully. And what makes it meaningful, they contend, is the pauses, observations, experiences, and encounters we make space for – as much as the strides we take and the distance we cover. If you care about where you are going, where you are taking people, and how, you should read Not Doing before setting out.” ~ Gianpiero Petriglieri, Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour, INSEAD
