Thierry Guedj recommends highly.
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It's All Politics
by Kathleen Kelley Reardon, Ph.D. Success in business requires a good amount of political sensitivity and skill. Reardon's convincingly argued tome is an intelligent reflection on the necessity of paying close attention to delicate interpersonal dynamics when conducting tricky negotiations or making well-orchestrated career moves. |
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ReThinking Work by Cliff Hakim Hakim is a deep thinker. In this groundbreaking work shows us to how we can find lasting happiness by taking a good, hard look of what makes us tick as human beings. He shows us that when we are truly motivated by what we do, work can indeed seem effortless and deeply plearurable. |
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The Office Survival Guide by Marilyn Puder-York, Ph.D. The individual who does not quite understand how organizations really work is bound to make errors in his or her job. Puder-York, a clinical psychologist by training, gives real-life examples of her HR consulting work. Her vignettes can at times be painful to read because they can be powerful reminder of past errors. |
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Career Distinction by William Arruda and Kirsten Dixson Aruda and Dixson understand what it takes to stand out as a professional in a highly competitive business environment. Much of their advice is commonsense, but they often also go beyond what's obvious. You will, most of all, learn how you can go about building a stellar reputation as a doer and go-to person. |
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Portfolio Life by David Corbett The over-fifty crowd can be anxious about its relevance in a high-speed, youth-driven marketplace. Corbett reassures us that there are plenty of opportunities for experienced boomers who are willing to take stock of their interests and skills and put together a portfolio of experiences and activities. |
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CEO of Me by Ellen Ernst Kossek and Brenda Lautsch When the world around us seems to pull us in a thousand directions it can be sometimes be hard to be in touch with what we want and we need professionally and personally. This book does a terrific job helping us sort through our natural inclinations and our current needs to create the right mix of work, family and finances. |
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On Becoming A Leader by Warren Bennis Bennis' book is a classic for the ages. Anyone with an interest in the art and science of leadership is guaranteed to enjoy his book. You won't find any magic bullets there, but rather a reflective meditation on what it means to lead. |
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The Seven-Day Weekend by Ricardo Semler Maverick billionaire serial entrepreneur Ricardo Semler asks dozens of provocative questions about how a business can be run that most managers and CEOs would rather avoid entirely. He questions some of the most established "truths" about hierarchy, information sharing, labor policies, and profit sharing. |
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Taking Advice by Dan Ciampa Leaders often complain about how lonely it can be at the top. Ciampa tells us it does not have to be that way. He is full of wise and fully tested suggestions about how leaders can build diverse advisory networks that will help break the isolation, increase effectiveness and thrive even in difficult times. |