30 books every manager should read
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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
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
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
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
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
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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