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MANAGEMENT BASICS

Books revealing

J O H N P . K O T T E R

John Kotter’s now-legendary eight-step

process for managing change with positive

results has become the foundation for

leaders and organizations across the globe.

By outlining the process every organization

must go through to achieve its goals, and by

identifying where and how even top

performers derail during the change process,

Kotter provides a practical resource for

leaders and managers charged with making

change initiatives work.

LEADING CHANGE

K E N B L A N C H A R D J O H N S O N S P E N C E R

Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson have

written The New One Minute Manager to

introduce the book’s powerful, important

lessons to a new generation. In their concise,

easy-to-read story, they teach readers three

very practical secrets about leading others

—and explain why these techniques continue

to work so well.

THE NEW ONE MINUTE MANAGER

J I M H A R T E R In this bestseller, Gallup presents the

remarkable findings of its massive in-depth

study of great managers. Some were in

leadership positions. Others were front-line

supervisors. Some were in Fortune 500

companies; others were key players in small,

entrepreneurial firms. This book explains

how the best managers select an employee

for talent rather than for skills or experience,

set expectations, build on each person’s

unique strengths rather than trying to fix his

or her weaknesses, and get the best

performance out of their teams.

FIRST, BREAK ALL THE RULES: WHAT THE WORLD'S GREATEST MANAGERS DO DIFFERENTLY

P A T R I C K L E N C I O N I

Throughout the story, Lencioni reveals the

five dysfunctions which go to the very heart

of why teams even the best ones-often

struggle. He outlines a powerful model and

actionable steps that can be used to

overcome these common hurdles and build a

cohesive, effective team. Just as with his

other books, Lencioni has written a

compelling fable with a powerful yet

deceptively simple message for all those who

strive to be exceptional team leaders.

THE FIVE DYSFUNCTIONS OF A TEAM: A LEADERSHIP FABLE

P E T E R F . D R U C K E R The measure of the executive is the ability to

"get the right things done." This usually

involves doing what other people have

overlooked as well as avoiding what is

unproductive. Intelligence, imagination, and

knowledge may all be wasted in an executive

job without the acquired habits of mind that

mold them into results.

Ranging widely through the annals of

business and government, Peter F. Drucker

demonstrates the distinctive skill of the

executive and offers fresh insights into old

and seemingly obvious business situations.

THE EFFECTIVE EXECUTIVE: THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO GETTING THE RIGHT THINGS DONE

MANAGE AND INSPIRE OTHERS

Books revealing how to

R O B E R T I . S U T T O N In a landmark article published in the

esteemed Harvard Business Review, Robert I.

Sutton addressed a taboo topic that affects

every workplace: employees who are

insensitive to their colleagues, corporate

bullies, bosses who just don't get it, the kind

of people who make you exclaim in

exasperation, "What an asshole!"

Now, in a definitive book that addresses this

growing problem, Sutton shows you how you

can work with unsavory people without

becoming one of them yourself.

THE NO ASSHOLE RULE: BUILDING A CIVILIZED WORKPLACE AND SURVIVING ONE THAT ISN'T

S I M O N S I N E K

START WITH WHY shows that the leaders

who've had the greatest influence in the

world all think, act, and communicate the

same way -- and it's the opposite of what

everyone else does. Sinek calls this powerful

idea The Golden Circle, and it provides a

framework upon which organizations can be

built, movements can be led, and people can

be inspired. And it all starts with WHY.

START WITH WHY: HOW GREAT LEADERS INSPIRE EVERYONE TO TAKE ACTION

J U D I T H G L A S E Author Judith Glaser presents a framework

for knowing what kind of conversations

trigger the lower, more primitive brain; and

what activates higher-level intelligences such

as trust, integrity, empathy, and good

judgment. Conversational Intelligence makes

complex scientific material simple to

understand and apply through a wealth of

easy to use tools, examples, conversational

rituals, and practices for all levels of an

organization.

CONVERSATIONAL INTELLIGENCE: HOW GREAT LEADERS BUILD TRUST AND GET EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS

S Y D N E Y F I N K E L S T E I N

In this book by telling us the fascinating

stories of superbosses and their protégés,

Finkelstein explores a phenomenon that

never had a name before. And he shows how

each of us can emulate the best tactics of

superbosses to create our own powerful

networks of extraordinary talent.

SUPERBOSSES: HOW EXCEPTIONAL LEADERS MASTER THE FLOW OF TALENT

L E S L I E G I B L I N

Les Giblin, a recognized expert in the field of

human relations, has devised a method for

dealing with people that can be used when

relating with anyone – parents, teachers,

bosses, employees, friends, acquaintances,

even strangers.

Each chapter includes a handy summary, so

there’s absolutely no chance of missing the

book’s key points. 

HOW TO HAVE CONFIDENCE AND POWER IN DEALING WITH PEOPLE

S C O T T J . A L L E N M I T C H E L L K U S Y

Free of complicated theories, the book

focuses on what really works to get people

motivated, working effectively, and acting as

leaders themselves. The book delivers

streamlined instructions on modeling

behaviors, sharing information, building

accountability, stretching teams, providing

feedback, and 45 other practical strategies.

THE LITTLE BOOK OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: 50 WAYS TO BRING OUT THE LEADER IN EVERY EMPLOYEE

DEVELOP TEAM MEMBERS' SKILLS

Books revealing how to

M A R C U S B U C K I N G H A M D O N A L D C L I F T O N

This book contains a unique identification

number that allows you access to the

StrengthsFinder Profile on the Internet. This

Web-based interview analyzes your

instinctive reactions and immediately

presents you with your five most powerful

signature themes. Once you know which of

the 34 themes - such as Achiever, Activator,

Empathy, Futuristic, or Strategic - you lead

with, the book will show you how to leverage

them for powerful results at three levels: for

your own development, for your success as a

manager, and for the success of your

organization.

NOW, DISCOVER YOUR STRENGTHS

L I Z W I S E M A N G R E G M C K E O W N

A thought-provoking, accessible, and

essential exploration of why some leaders

(“Diminishers”) drain capability and

intelligence from their teams, while others

(“Multipliers”) amplify it to produce better

results. Including a foreword by Stephen R.

Covey, as well the five key disciplines that

turn smart leaders into genius makers,

Multipliers is a must-read for everyone from

first-time managers to world leaders.

MULTIPLIERS: HOW THE BEST LEADERS MAKE EVERYONE SMARTER

M A R C U S B U C K I N G H A M Great managing, leading, and career success

- Buckingham draws on a wealth of

applicable examples to reveal that a

controlling insight lies at the heart of the

three. Lose sight of this "one thing" and even

the best efforts will be diminished or

compromised. Readers will be eager to

discover the surprisingly different answers to

each of these rich and complex subjects.

THE ONE THING YOU NEED TO KNOW: ... ABOUT GREAT MANAGING, GREAT LEADING, AND SUSTAINED INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS

G I N O W I C K M A N R E N É B O E R

In How to Be a Great Boss, Gino Wickman

and Rene’ Boer present a straightforward,

practical approach to help bosses at all levels

of an organization get the most from their

people. They share time-tested tools that

have worked for more than 30,000 bosses in

every industry. You can learn to be a great

boss—and dramatically improve both your

organization’s performance and your team’s

excitement about their work.

HOW TO BE A GREAT BOSS

T O M R A T H

To help people uncover their talents, Gallup

introduced the first version of its online

assessment, StrengthsFinder, in 2001 which

ignited a global conversation and helped

millions to discover their top five talents.

In its latest national bestseller,

StrengthsFinder 2.0, Gallup unveils the new

and improved version of its popular

assessment, language of 34 themes, and much

more (see below for details). While you can

read this book in one sitting, you'll use it as a

reference for decades. 

STRENGTHSFINDER 2.0

DEVELOP YOURSELFBooks revealing how to

K I M S C O T T

Radical Candor offers a guide to those

bewildered or exhausted by management,

written for bosses and those who manage

bosses. Taken from years of the author’s

experience, and distilled clearly giving

actionable lessons to the reader; it shows

managers how to be successful while

retaining their humanity, finding meaning in

their job, and creating an environment where

people both love their work and their

colleagues.

RADICAL CANDOR: BEA KICK-ASS BOSS WITHOUT LOSING YOUR HUMANITY

D A L E C A R N E G I E

You can go after the job you want...and get it!

You can take the job you have...and improve

it! You can take any situation you're in...and

make it work for you!

Learn the six ways to make people like you,

the twelve ways to win people to your way of

thinking, and the nine ways to change people

without arousing resentment.

HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE

J O H N C . M A X W E L L

In this Christian Leaders Series edition of

this Maxwell classic, you will discover the

biblical foundation for leadership that John

Maxwell has used as a pastor and business

leader for more than forty years. These same

principles and practices are available for

everyday leaders in every walk of life. It is a

lofty calling to lead a group―a family, a

church, a nonprofi t, a business―and the

timeless principles in this book will bring

positive change in your life and in the lives of

those around you.

DEVELOPING THE LEADER WITHIN YOU

S T E P H E N R . C O V E Y

One of the most inspiring and impactful

books ever written, The 7 Habits of Highly

Effective People has captivated readers for 25

years. It has transformed the lives of

Presidents and CEOs, educators and parents

— in short, millions of people of all ages and

occupations.

THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE: POWERFUL LESSONS IN PERSONAL CHANGE

PSYCOLOGY TIPSBooks revealing

K E I T H F E R R A Z Z I T A H L R A Z In Never Eat Alone, Ferrazzi lays out the

specific steps he uses to reach out to connect

with the thousands of colleagues, friends, and

associates on his contacts list, people he has

helped and who have helped him. And in the

time since Never Eat Alone was published in

2005, the rise of social media and new,

collaborative management styles have only

made Ferrazzi's advice more essential for

anyone hoping to get ahead in business.

NEVER EAT ALONE, EXPANDED AND UPDATED: AND THE OTHER SECRETS TO SUCCESS, ONE RELATIONSHIP AT A TIME

S H A W N A C H O R

Using stories and case studies from his work

with thousands of Fortune 500 executives in

42 countries, Achor explains how we can

reprogram our brains to become more

positive in order to gain a competitive edge at

work.

            

THE HAPPINESS ADVANTAGE: THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY THAT FUEL SUCCESS AND PERFORMANCE AT WORK

C H I P H E A T H D A N H E A T H

In a compelling, story-driven narrative, the

Heaths bring together decades of

counterintuitive research in psychology,

sociology, and other fields to shed new light

on how we can effect transformative change.

Switch shows that successful changes follow

a pattern, a pattern you can use to make the

changes that matter to you, whether your

interest is in changing the world or changing

your waistline.

SWITCH: HOW TO CHANGE THINGS WHEN CHANGE IS HARD

E R N E S T G U N D L I N G C H R I S T I E C A L D W E L L K A R E N C V I T K O V I C H

The trend toward global leadership has

emerged full-blown amidst the rising global

economy. Today's leadership must

understand how to work effectively and

efficiently across a variety of contexts.

Leading Across Borders provides a roadmap

to the new leadership paradigm, helping you

expand your own skillset and create forward

momentum.

LEADING ACROSS NEW BORDERS: HOW TO SUCCEED AS THE CENTER SHIFTS

S T E V E N D . L E V I T T S T E P H E N J . D U B N E R Levitt and Dubner offer a blueprint for an

entirely new way to solve problems, whether

your interest lies in minor lifehacks or major

global reforms. No topic is off-limits. They

range from business to philanthropy to

sports to politics, all with the goal of

retraining your brain. You’ll learn the secrets

of a Japanese hot-dog-eating champion, the

reason an Australian doctor swallowed a

batch of dangerous bacteria, and why

Nigerian e-mail scammers make a point of

saying they’re from Nigeria.

THINK LIKE A FREAK: THE AUTHORS OF FREAKONOMICS OFFER TO RETRAIN YOUR BRAIN

J I M C O L L I N S

Over five years, Collins and his research

team analyzed the histories of all twenty-

eight companies in the study. After sifting

through mountains of data and thousands of

pages of interviews, Collins and his crew

discovered the key determinants of greatness

- why some companies make the leap and

others don't.

GOOD TO GREAT: WHY SOME COMPANIES MAKE THE LEAP AND OTHERS DON'T

S Y L V I A L A F A I R

Don't Bring It to Work explores what happens

when patterns originally created to cope with

family conflicts are unleashed in the

workplace.?This groundbreaking book draws

on the success of Sylvia Lafair's PatternAware

program Total Leadership Connections.

Throughout the book she shows how to break

the cycle of pattern repetition and offers the

tools that can turn unhealthy family baggage

into creative energy that will foster better

workplace associations and career success.

DON'T BRING IT TO WORK: BREAKING THE FAMILY PATTERNS THAT LIMIT SUCCESS

SUCCESS STORIESBooks revealing

E R I C S C H M I D T J O N A T H A N R O S E N B E R G

The book contains lessons that Eric and

Jonathan learned as they helped build the

company. The authors explain how

technology has shifted the balance of power

from companies to consumers, and that the

only way to succeed in this ever-changing

landscape is to create superior products and

attract a new breed of multifaceted

employees whom Eric and Jonathan dub

"smart creatives." Covering topics including

corporate culture, strategy, talent, decision-

making, communication, innovation, and

dealing with disruption, the authors illustrate

management maxims.

HOW GOOGLE WORKS

D A V I D M A R Q U E T A true story of how the Santa Fe skyrocketed

from worst to first in the fleet by challenging

the U.S. Navy's traditional leader-follower

approach. The crew became fully engaged,

contributing their full intellectual capacity

every day, and the Santa Fe started winning

awards and promoting a highly

disproportionate number of officers to

submarine command.

No matter your business or position, you can

apply Marquet's radical guidelines to turn

your own ship around.

TURN THE SHIP AROUND!: A TRUE STORY OF TURNING FOLLOWERS INTO LEADERS

T O M R A T H B A R R Y C O N C H I E

Nearly a decade ago, Gallup unveiled the

results of a landmark 30-year research

project that ignited a global conversation on

the topic of strengths. More than 3 million

people have since taken Gallup’s

StrengthsFinder assessment, which forms

the core of several books on this topic,

including the #1 international bestseller

StrengthsFinder 2.0. Barry Conchie reveal

the results of this research.

STRENGTHS BASED LEADERSHIP: GREAT LEADERS, TEAMS, AND WHY PEOPLE FOLLOW

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