When I Say No, I Feel Guilty by Manuel J. Smith is a timeless classic that offers valuable insights and practical techniques for developing assertiveness and effective communication skills. This book serves as a guide for individuals who struggle with setting boundaries, saying no, and expressing their needs without feeling guilty. Through a comprehensive exploration of assertiveness, guilt, and communication patterns, Smith empowers readers to overcome these challenges and lead more authentic and fulfilling lives.
Me 2.0: Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success by Dan Schawbel is a comprehensive guide that offers valuable insights and practical advice on building a personal brand in the digital age. Schawbel, an expert in personal branding and career development, provides readers with a step-by-step approach to leveraging social media, networking, and self-promotion to establish a strong personal brand that aligns with their career goals.
Managing Up: How to Move Up, Win at Work, and Succeed with Any Type of Boss by Mary Abbajay is a comprehensive guide that offers practical strategies for effectively managing the boss-employee relationship and advancing in your career. Abbajay provides insights, tools, and techniques for navigating various types of bosses, building strong relationships, and achieving success in the workplace.
The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business by Erin Meyer is a thought-provoking book that explores the complexities of cross-cultural communication and provides a framework for understanding cultural differences in the business world. Drawing on extensive research and personal experiences, Meyer presents a practical guide to navigating the cultural nuances that shape our interactions and influence our success in a globalised marketplace.
Rosalie Maggio’s The Art of Talking to Anyone is a practical guide to mastering verbal communication in both personal and professional settings. The book provides strategies for starting, maintaining, and ending conversations with confidence, making meaningful connections, and handling difficult situations with ease. It is particularly useful for those who want to improve their social skills, enhance their professional relationships, or feel more comfortable engaging with new people.
The Feedback Fix: Dump the Past, Embrace the Future, and Lead the Way to Change by Joe Hirsch is a thought-provoking book that challenges traditional approaches to feedback and offers a fresh perspective on how leaders can create a culture of effective feedback in the workplace. Hirsch, an expert in organisational culture and leadership development, presents a compelling case for reimagining feedback as a forward-looking tool that inspires growth and drives positive change.