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What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

How Successful People Become Even More Successful

by Marshall Goldsmith

The corporate world is full of intelligent and skilled executives, but few will ever reach the top and, according to Goldsmith, subtle nuances make the difference.

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Working With Emotional Intelligence

by Daniel Goleman

Do you have what it takes to succeed in your career? What distinguishes star performers from the mediocre is emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is actually a set of skills that anyone can acquire, and in this practical guide, Daniel Goleman identifies them, explains their significance, and shows how they can be fostered. As Goleman documents, emotional intelligence is the essential ingredient for reaching and staying at the top in any field, even high-tech careers.

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Leadership from the Inside Out

Becoming a Leader for Life

by Kevin Cashman

In this summary Kevin Cashman demonstrates that his "grow the whole person to grow the whole leader" approach focused on purpose-driven leadership, is even more relevant in today’s hypercomplex world.

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Innovation by Design

How Any Organization Can Leverage Design Thinking to Produce Change, Drive New Ideas and Deliver Meaningful Solutions

by Edgar Papke, Thomas Lockwood

In Innovation by Design, authors Thomas Lockwood and Edgar Papke share the results of their study of some of the world’s most innovative organizations including the 10 attributes leaders can use to create and develop effective cultures of innovation

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The Inspiration Code

How the Best Leaders Energize People Every Day

by Kristi Hedges

Kristi Hedges has used quantitative research and responses from leaders at all levels to discover what inspiring leaders do differently.

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Do Big Things

The Simple Steps Teams Can Take to Mobilize Hearts and Minds, and Make an Epic Impact

by Craig W. Ross, Angela V. Paccione, Victoria L. Roberts

Do Big Things presents an intuitive, seven-step process that equips teams with how to quickly and consistently operate in a manner necessary for success.

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Find the Fire

Ignite Your Inspiration and Make Work Exciting Again

by Scott Mautz

Scott Mautz identifies recurring “anti-muses” that sap our energy and optimism. Find the Fire shows how to counter these forces and create conditions where inspiration thrives.

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Get to Aha!

Discover Your Positioning DNA and Dominate Your Competition

by Andy Cunningham

Andy Cunningham details the DNA of three types of companies in the world and presents a step-by-step framework to help you determine your company’s position in the marketing landscape using her DNA-based methodology.

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First, Fast, Fearless

How to Lead Like a Navy SEAL

by Brian Hiner

Brian "Iron Ed" Hiner tells what it’s like to be a SEAL and what shapes the intense sense of sacrifice, teamwork and mutual commitment they share. From his own 20-year career as a Navy SEAL and his hands-on experience of commanding hundreds of strategic combat missions and operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and across the globe, Hiner extracts business leadership lessons that can help leaders isolate what’s most important, especially in stressful times.

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