You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters by Kate Murphy is a thought-provoking book that explores the art of listening and its profound impact on our relationships, well-being, and society as a whole. Murphy sheds light on the alarming decline of listening skills in our modern world and provides insightful perspectives and practical tips to become better listeners.
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.
Renée Evenson’s Customer Service Training 101 is a practical guide that equips professionals with essential communication and interpersonal skills to enhance customer service interactions. The book focuses on helping employees develop a customer-centric mindset, improve verbal and nonverbal communication, handle difficult situations, and create positive experiences that drive customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Managing Up: How to Forge an Effective Relationship with Those Above You by Rosanne Badowski is a comprehensive guide that offers practical advice and strategies for building strong relationships with superiors. Drawing on her extensive experience as an executive assistant to former General Electric CEO Jack Welch, Badowski provides valuable insights on managing upwards and leveraging that relationship for personal and professional growth.
"Steal the Show: From Speeches to Job Interviews to Deal-Closing Pitches, How to Guarantee a Standing Ovation for All the Performances in Your Life" by Michael Port is a comprehensive guide to public speaking and performance. The book offers practical advice and strategies for anyone looking to improve their communication skills, whether it's for delivering speeches, job interviews, or sales pitches.
Employee Engagement 2.0: How to Motivate Your Team for High Performance by Kevin Kruse is a comprehensive guide that offers practical strategies for leaders to drive employee engagement and foster a high-performance work culture. Kruse draws from extensive research and interviews with top leaders to provide actionable insights on how to create an environment that motivates employees and maximises their potential.