Justin Follin

David Butlein Greenspan

Be a Better Team by Friday is a visionary, how-to guide for CEOs, top leaders, and team managers committed to achieving massive gains.

As your company's growth accelerates, the heat turns up, and teams break down. It gets harder to work together when things get tough. This book reveals the surprisingly simple skills required to get your team to the top. Fast.

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Martin Gonzalez

Joshua Yellin

Unique insights from pioneers of Google’s Startup Accelerator on why building teams is harder than building tech—and a proven way to develop a strong, resilient and effective team.

The Bonfire Moment has proven effective with hundreds of teams of all sizes around the world—from the smallest startups to large organizations—significantly improving their cohesion, focus and effectiveness. Now this book will teach leaders the principles behind The Bonfire Moment and how to run the workshop on their own. It's ideal for anyone who needs to build an extraordinary team to achieve big goals.

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Julian Roberts

This book is helping leaders create stronger, more adaptable teams in today's volatile business landscape. This book empowers leaders and team members to develop a clear sense of purpose, implement resilient processes, foster psychological safety, cultivate authentic leadership, embrace diversity, and build connectivity in remote/hybrid environments. By applying these principles, readers can navigate uncertainties, overcome obstacles, and emerge stronger from adversity. The book's practical strategies help teams improve performance, increase innovation, and maintain well-being in high-pressure situations. Ultimately, it's helping leaders create more successful, resilient organisations that can thrive in any business climate.

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Jeff Hilimire

Teresa Caro, Megan Barney

Everyone knows that the “right kind” of team includes a clear purpose, clear vision, clear objectives, clear roles, and mutual trust. However, establishing this is easier said than done—especially in today’s ad hoc and asynchronous work culture. So where do leaders of teams or organizations who aim to drive high performance begin? The Purpose Playbook, a companion guide to the Turnaround Leadership Series, is designed to help teams and businesses alike to develop Purpose-driven leadership. The methodology and corresponding activities to help teams uncover and craft their Purpose, Vision, Tenets, & Values (PVTV), leveraging Jeff Hilimire’s proprietary leadership concept. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or a facilitator, this playbook is designed to help you navigate the meaningful journey of shaping a culture that’s rooted in purpose and clear vision. Part narrative, part roadmap, part execution, The Purpose Playbook uniquely helps leaders and teams picture themselves going through

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Suzanne Martin

Brilliant leaderships offers up stories and ideas to help teams and leaders grow. At the end of each chapter there are questions and exercises leaders can do to work on the topic covered. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out, you will find valuable insights and practical advice to become a more effective—a more brilliant—leader!

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Amy Moudy Comeau

This book serves as an essential resource for leaders navigating adversity, demonstrating how author Amy Comeau kept her marketing team motivated during the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through her weekly emails, she provided not just information but a lifeline of encouragement and emotional support, fostering a culture of trust and resilience. Her candid reflections highlight the significance of authentic communication in leadership, offering practical strategies for inspiring others. As one reader noted, “Amy’s weekly emails during the most difficult times in the health care field are a model for any leader. The content and reflections provide an inside view into how one of the country’s premier health care systems persevered during the pandemic.” This book guides leaders toward building strong, compassionate teams capable of overcoming life's challenges together, ultimately revealing the power of shared experience and connection in the face of crisis.

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Carol Sanford

In this groundbreaking shift to how we approach learning, best-selling author and business educator Carol Sanford offers a systemic, introspective approach to education and critical thinking.

No More Gold Stars answers the important question “How do we stop letting others think for us and instead learn to examine knowledge for ourselves?” If our current approach to learning undermines learning itself, it’s time to dismantle the flawed behaviorism theory fueling such errors in our schools, families, and businesses and instead turn inward to be self-directed, critical thinkers.

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Andrea Hollingsworth, PhD

In an era marked by unprecedented volatility, uncertainty, and trauma, The Compassion Advantage guides leaders seeking to navigate these turbulent times. This book offers more than just inspiration; it provides practical, science-backed, actionable tools and real-world examples that demonstrate how compassionate leadership can transform an organization from within, creating a ripple effect that extends far beyond the workplace.

In The Compassion Advantage, readers will discover how compassion is not just a soft skill but a powerful force that can significantly bolster employee retention, enhance organizational agility, drive innovation, and supercharge engagement. By fostering a culture of compassion, leaders can attract top talent and build a resilient workforce ready to tackle any challenge.

This book helps anyone who aspires to lead in a way that not only meets the demands of the modern world but also addresses the deep-seated emotional and psychological needs of their team.

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ANITA KAUR MENDIRATTA

Why is it that when a crisis occurs some people immediately, instinctively step up and lead, as though hearing a calling? Are they wired that way, born to lead? Or do moments in their lives put them on a path to extraordinary leadership? The Call to Leadership reveals the true essence of leadership in times of extreme challenge. Beyond technical aspects, it goes deep into the hearts and minds of global decision makers. Through exclusive interviews, twenty C-suite leaders share never-before-heard perspectives on leading through one of the most challenging times in modern history – the COVID-19 pandemic. Their revelations expose how we can understand, control, and even navigate our own ability to face any§ crisis - be it personal or professional - and come through safer, stronger, and even stronger for others. The findings are rigorous and remarkable as a study of exceptional leadership. Uniquely, the book is a valuable tool in identifying behaviours key to getting through a crisis.

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John L. Bennett

This book is about effectively coaching others in your role as a manager-coach, a person who uses coaching-related knowledge, approaches, and skills to coach team members in the organization who report to them or who have sought their coaching. Managers and leaders at all levels play a vital role in developing talent, increasing performance, and supporting transitions and transformations and this book helps them and their teams prepare for, respond to, and learn from change which is critical for thriving. Leaders at all levels, human resource professionals, and graduate students will find research-based, practical approaches to developing talent, improving performance, and supporting transformation. Topics include the change coaching process, theoretical foundations of coaching, use of self in managerial coaching, six coaching skills, how to coach across differences, specialty coaching (peer, team, and executive), ethical considerations for coaching, and continuous development.

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Tiffany Gaskell

Sir John Whitmore

An international bestseller, featuring the influential GROW model, this book is the founding text of the coaching profession. It explains why enabling people to bring the best out of themselves is the key to driving productivity, growth, and engagement. A meaningful coaching culture has the potential to transform the relationship between organizations and employees and to put both on the path to long-term success.
This 6th edition has been updated throughout to reflect today's new world of work, and will revolutionize the traditional approach to organizational culture. Insightful real-world examples serve to champion inclusivity, alongside practical exercises which place an increased value on trust and responsibility. Critical new material has further been added to strengthen the process of measuring the benefits of coaching as a return on investment; all ensuring this contemporary new edition will remain at the forefront of professional coaching and leadership development.

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Maureen Dunne

Attempts to implement neuroinclusion at scale have overwhelmingly failed at the hands of overgeneralized “check the box” strategies that dive no deeper than superficial accommodation. Dr. Dunne exposes this fundamental misunderstanding and explains why outcomes range from uninspiring to disastrous for organizations while still failing to serve the legions of underemployed neurodivergent jobseekers with dignity, economic opportunity, and authentic inclusion.

The Neurodiversity Edge challenges this flawed paradigm and unveils a revolutionary new framework and practical roadmap to building an organizational culture fundamentally aligned with authentic neuroinclusion in the context of accelerating technological change. The result is a bold vision for a new values-driven approach that fosters inclusion and economic opportunity for the disproportionately unemployed neurodivergent population that benefit all with cognitive and experiential diversity as an essential driver of innovation.

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Paolo Gaudiano

"Measuring Inclusion" creates a direct and measurable link between Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and financial success, demonstrating to business leaders how embracing DEI can drive organizational performance. The book’s innovative approach combines data and financial analogies to show that DEI is not only beneficial but essential for long-term success. Importantly, it outlines strategies that promote inclusion without triggering backlash, making DEI initiatives more appealing to leaders. By motivating organizations to prioritize DEI, this book paves the way for improved working conditions, increased representation, and greater opportunities for historically underrepresented and underprivileged individuals. The ripple effect of these changes extends beyond the workplace, fostering a more inclusive society where participation by diverse groups is encouraged and valued.

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V Jean Ramsey

Jean Kantambu Latting

Conscious Change provides principles and tools for individuals to navigate challenges in multicultural contexts. The book showcases how 19 contributors have successfully applied the Conscious Change framework, first introduced in Reframing Change, to build inclusive workplaces and stronger interpersonal relationships. Through real-life stories, readers can learn practical skills for becoming inclusive leaders and fostering equity in work and community settings. By sharing a variety of experiences, Conscious Change has the capacity to transform lives, equipping more people with tools to create positive change in culturally diverse settings. The book's impact is significant, with a reviewer from the Midwest Review of Books noting its timely arrival "at a crucial moment in our nation's history," and praising its "invaluable insight on how we can bridge the divide and foster unity."

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Sile Walsh

Practical Guidance: Provides practical ways to lead inclusively, regardless of formal leadership status.
Focus on Being: Emphasizes embodying inclusion daily rather than listing diversity tasks. Thoughtful Authenticity: Advocates for considered authenticity aligned with organisational goals to avoid career limitations. Human Connection: Encourages connection with one's humanity and others, fostering self-awareness and honest improvement. Empowering Guidance: Combines research-based practices with a compassionate perspective, offering clear, actionable tools. Root-Cause Approach: This approach shifts focus from fixing symptoms to addressing the root causes of exclusion, promoting a deep understanding of inclusivity. The book transforms the perception of inclusive leadership from compliance to a vital, everyday practice, making a real difference in organisational and individual dynamics.

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Marie Carasco

Organizational Culture will teach change managers, organizational development specialists, and HR professionals who seek to engage and support a diverse workforce. The goal of this book is to focus on the community aspect of encouraging differences while not subjecting their employees to harmful environments causing traumatic workplace experiences.

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Layla McCay

Layla McCay’s ‘Breaking the Rainbow Ceiling’ provides a compelling look at the challenges facing LGBTQ+ professionals as they navigate their careers – with critical advice from many senior figures, from CEOs to Ambassadors, who have smashed their own rainbow ceilings. McCay reveals the challenges that LGBTQ+ people commonly encounter as they find their way in work environments and explores the hidden differences that cause LGBTQ+ people to be underrepresented at the most senior levels of professional life. McCay exposes the barriers LGBTQ+ people face in the workplace as significant, widespread and damaging to ignore and she uses her voice to provides the practical strategies that can help empower LGBTQ+ people to reach their full professional potential and equips organizations to build a more inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and succeed.

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Eva Medilek

This book helps people with skin color privilege navigate the intricacies of race relations in an easily digestible, actionable way. When the need for diversity and inclusion training skyrocketed in 2020, after George Floyd's murder, people were being guilted, shamed, and canceled for saying things the wrong way. This book takes a practical approach to integrating allyship and inclusion into your daily life. From defining racism and allyship to learning about how to speak up against discrimination, this book takes the fear and mystery out of talking about race and taking action towards working to create more inclusive environments.

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Tiana S Sanchez

Tiana Sanchez, Deborah K. Ford Ph.D, Andy Fee, Dr. Natalie Parks, Dr. Nicole Yeldell Butts, Paula Valle Castañon, Marina St Cyr, Mark Maes

In today’s increasingly polarizing world, this book is a powerful reminder of the critical role civility plays in saving us from self-destruction. As divisions deepen across societies, it’s clear that a new kind of leadership—rooted in civility, respect, and inclusivity—is needed more than ever. Readers are discovering how embracing civil leadership can bridge divides, rebuild trust, and create environments where collaboration and understanding thrive. The book shows that civility isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s essential for our survival, offering a path forward that prioritizes empathy, ethical behavior, and a collective sense of responsibility. In a world full of conflict, civility might just be the key to saving us from ourselves.

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