Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen explores the art of receiving feedback effectively and leveraging it for personal and professional growth. The book provides valuable insights, practical strategies, and real-life examples to help readers develop the skills necessary to receive feedback with openness and use it constructively.
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.
In his groundbreaking book Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ, author Daniel Goleman challenges the conventional notion that intelligence is solely defined by one's IQ. Goleman argues that emotional intelligence, which encompasses a set of skills related to understanding and managing emotions, plays a crucial role in personal and professional success.
Writing Effective Email: Improving Your Electronic Communication by Nancy Flynn is a comprehensive guidebook that aims to enhance readers' skills in crafting clear, concise, and professional emails. Flynn recognises the growing importance of email communication in today's digital age and provides practical strategies and tips to help readers communicate effectively through this medium.
"Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln: 21 Powerful Secrets of History's Greatest Speakers" by James C. Humes is a book that offers practical tips and advice on public speaking. The book draws inspiration from some of history's most famous and effective speakers, such as Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln. Humes identifies 21 key strategies for delivering powerful and memorable speeches and presentations.
In "Train the Trainer: The Art of Training Delivery" by Skills Converged, readers are taken on a comprehensive journey into the intricacies of effective training delivery. This book, authored by the esteemed training resource provider Skills Converged, serves as an invaluable guide for trainers looking to hone their skills and elevate their impact in the realm of professional development.