Recommended Books

 

 

 

Leadership and Self Deception – The Arbinger Institute 

 

An excellent “concept” book. Very thoughtful analysis of how we project our emotions onto situations to make what happens somebody else’s responsibility rather than our own.    

 

 

 

 

Management One On One – Kelly Riggs

 

A book filled with practical techniques. The premise is simple: employees are your primary asset and your management style should be to have weekly meetings with your direct reports where you coach and mentor them rather than directing them.

 

 

Multipliers – Liz Wiseman

 

Another practical book that talks about two very different leadership styles. Diminishers are the people always looking for credit and sapping talent and commitment. Multipliers are leaders who use their intelligence to amplify the smarts and intelligence of the people around them.      

 

 

 

       

 

The Question Behind the Question – John G Miller

 

Fierce Conversations – Susan Scott

 

These are two books about how to motivate people by the way you talk to them. Both start with a similar perspective to Liz Wiseman’s book and focus on redirecting conversations away from blame and towards positive outcomes.

 

 

 

 

Ownership Thinking – Brad Hams

 

Ownership Thinking shows employers how to get employees to think and act like owners - how to implement a program that turns employees into engaged and active participants. The book is a step-by-step guide to implementing ownership thinking including ensuring employees understand the financials and how they impact them, and providing bonus plans that pay for themselves.