The Leadership Code by Dave Ulrich/ Norm Smallwood/Kate Sweetman, Havard Business Press 2008
This book offers practical day-to-day actions in being a well rounded leader. It draws on decades of research experience that has lead to five essential components in being an exceptional leader. You still set the standards of your performance though awareness in the important elements allows you to be more effective as a leader.
Leadership and Self Deception by The Arbinger Institute, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc., 2010
This is one of the most profound and practical books I have ever read. It holds up the mirror for us to reflect on how we communicate and behave. It gives examples of how we provide excuses for ourselves instead of accepting the responsibility of our shortcomings. We all do it and this book offers us the opportunity to change.
Blink by Malcolm Gladwell, Little, Brown and Company, 2005
This is an easy read about how you “think without thinking”. The book reveals that the great decision makers aren’t the one’s who process the most information, they are the ones that have mastered the art of ‘thin slicing’. ‘Thin slicing’ is how we naturally form opinions and make judgments instantly.
It’s Time Now by Cindy Dachuk, ECW Press, 2004
Written by a friend and colleague, Cindy shares examples and exercises that have proven to be successful with her own clients. This book is like having your own personal coach that guides you to discover what is important to you and taking responsibility for creating the life you want.