Global Dexterity: How to Adapt Your Behaviour Without Losing Yourself in the Process by Andy Molinsky is a compelling book that addresses the challenges individuals face when working across cultures and provides practical strategies for adapting behaviour effectively. Drawing on his extensive research and personal experiences, Molinsky offers a comprehensive guide to developing "global dexterity" - the ability to adapt to different cultural contexts while staying true to oneself.
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.
Manage Up!: The Ultimate Guide to Managing Your Manager by Jacqueline Ross is a comprehensive guide that provides practical strategies for successfully managing the relationship with your manager and maximising your professional growth. Drawing on her extensive experience in leadership development and coaching, Ross offers valuable insights, tips, and techniques for building a productive and collaborative partnership with your manager.
"Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" by Robert Cialdini is a classic book on the science of influence and persuasion. Cialdini draws on years of research in psychology, sociology, and communication to outline six key principles of persuasion that can be used to influence others in a variety of settings.
Personal Branding for Dummies by Susan Chritton is a comprehensive guide that demystifies the concept of personal branding and provides practical advice for individuals looking to develop and enhance their personal brand. The book offers step-by-step instructions, actionable strategies, and real-life examples to help readers understand the importance of personal branding and how to effectively communicate their unique value to the world.
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.