Book Summaries

By recognizing bias, emphasizing empathy and curiosity, and making true understanding a priority in the workplace, you can unlock the potential of every person you encounter.

Based on nearly a decade of research, the six critical practices that are identified will give you a head start in building the competence and confidence you need to succeed as a first-time manager.

Wake Up and Smell the Coffee puts the imperative of teams in context; discusses the characteristics, strengths, and challenges of the basic team types; and teaches leaders and team members alike how to have effective teams.

Primal Teams shows how anyone can control potentially damaging emotions, while triggering the kind of passion and energy that supercharge performance.

Unstoppable Teams shows managers at every level, at both large and small organizations, how to inspire, motivate, and lead the people around them.

Tom Kendrick includes information on Agile methods and evolving project management tools, and strategies for working with virtual teams.

In The Insider’s Guide to Culture Change, acclaimed culture transformation expert and global executive Siobhan McHale shares her proven four-step process to demystifying culture transformation and initiating positive change.

Karin Hurt and David Dye provide a road map to build a high-performance, high-engagement culture around sharing ideas, solving problems, and rewarding contributions from all levels.