#1 – The One Minute Manager – Exceptional advice for new and existing manager alike on how to better streamline and manage your operation. Simple processes, quality time with subordinates, no chaos!
#2 – Crucial Conversations – How do you confront that problem employee? How do you ask for a promotion? How do you make your teammates get along? These questions and so many more give us all anxiety throughout our careers. The author breaks down a very simple and methodical approach to these topics that minimize stress and alleviate the stress associated with them.
#3 – Extreme Ownership – Take accountability to the next level. A ‘How to’ for inspiring confidence in those above AND below you in the chain of command. The only way to prevent future failures is to OWN your position.
#4 – Emotional Intelligence 2.0 – What do other people really think of you? Chances are that your perceptions are off. All of our behaviors and actions put off signals to others. What are yours saying? Includes online diagnostic assessment (can be taken twice) to gauge your current levels and then again to verify progress.
#5 – Who Moved My Cheese – This one breaks down how people perceive and react to change. Great read to help you recognize the signs and avoid wasting time dwelling on the past. Very simple, but very powerful.