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Self-Presentation & Self-Confidence
Brag! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It by Peggy Klaus
A transformative tool for anyone who believes that talking about oneself is bragging. Stop missing opportunities!
Feel The Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers
Quite simply, there is no better book for managing nerves and overcoming fear.
How To Raise Your Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden
The book I give to clients more than any other. Branden’s theories and ideas are top-notch, but the book’s real value comes when you interact with it and do the exercises. A potentially life-altering experience.
You Are The Message: Getting What You Want By Being Who You Are
by Roger Ailes
Covers everything from the first seconds of greeting someone new to projecting the image you want in a room. Great to build basic self-awareness.
Self-Awareness & Relationships
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High
by Patterson, Grenny, et al
A brilliant set of tools for managing yourself in conversations that feel emotional. Vitally important skills laid out
clearly. My second most distributed book.
First, Break All The Rules by Marcus Buckingham
A wonderful book for becoming a great manager.
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
A visionary book that should be required reading for all team leaders. Team members, too!
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
A book of wisdom. These four agreements, made with yourself, guide you toward living a balanced, authentic life. Simple and powerful.
Leadership and Self-Deception by The Arbinger Institute
This book illustrates how, despite our best intentions, we all live in self-deception. It also shows how to “get out of the box.” A profound set of ideas told in a simple, welcoming way.
The Secret Handshake: Mastering the Politics of the Business Inner Circle by Kathleen Reardon
The author shows that “politics” really means “relationships.” Her concrete tools help build mastery in the context of politics.
Stop Sabotaging Your Career by Lois Frankel
An insightful book for understanding how the habits you have today are rooted in your past. She provides the tools to do some serious gardening. Excellent!
The Trusted Advisor by Maister, Galford, et al
My third most distributed book. Maister and his co-authors show how trust can be built through observable behaviors. If you demonstrate even half of what’s described here, your career will soar.
Primal Leadership by Goleman, Boyatzis, McKee
This follow-up to “Emotional Intelligence” shows leaders how their personal styles directly impact the bottom line. A dynamic wake-up call.
Talking 9 to 5, Men and Women in the Workplace: Language, Sex and Power by Deborah Tannen
An excellent guide to understanding how the genders get disconnected—and how to avoid the pitfalls. As always with Tannen, a practical and enjoyable read.
Presentations & Impact
Death by Meeting by Patrick Lencioni
Lencioni’s model may be slightly more intricate than you need, but this book is guaranteed to expand your vision and improve your meetings.
Made to Stick by Chip Heath & Dan Heath
Indispensable ideas for moving from ho-hum to memorable.
Successful Presentations for Dummies by Malcom Kuchner
A great fundamental resource for anything related to presentations.
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