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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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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Maheshika Halbeisen

The Job Well Done helps people by showing them what true leadership means. It tells the story of Queen Elizabeth II, how she led with grace, strength, and purpose for over 70 years. It gives clear lessons on how to stay focused, work hard, and serve others. The book shows that leadership is not about power but about responsibility, humility, and resilience. It inspires readers to build their own path, to lead with values, and to never give up, even when times are hard. Through examples of the Queen and other leaders, it teaches how to balance personal life with professional duties, how to adapt, and how to stay grounded. The Job Well Done gives practical advice for anyone who wants to be a better leader, showing that success comes through dedication, consistency, and the willingness to serve.

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Hanna Hasl-Kelchner

Seeking Fairness at Work helps executives, managers and entrepreneurs see how the unwritten rules at work, when broken, keep employees from doing their best work and companies from reaching their full potential. Using real life stories it reveals the fundamental unfairness and hidden conflicts that slowly crush trust and employee engagement. It also tackles managers' misconceptions and concerns about fairness head-on as it takes the reader through a practical five-step framework that includes concrete ways to dramatically elevate the employee experience – and business results. It’s been called an “eye-opening game changer” and “must read” for every emerging and existing leader, at every level, who wants to immediately make a positive impact on their team.

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Mary V Mason

"Think Like a Doctor, Lead Like a CEO" helps people by providing a unique leadership framework that merges medical precision with business strategy. Dr. Mary Mason leverages her medical and executive expertise to teach readers how to identify root causes of organizational issues, design effective treatment plans, and inspire collaborative teamwork. Through real-world case studies and a medically-minded methodology, readers gain the tools to address challenges with empathy, clarity, and vision, transforming their leadership approach and driving transformative change within their organizations.

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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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Jean Boulton

This is a book about challenging and deepening worldviews. It explores the remarkable resonance between complexity and Daoism, engaging with the processual, contextual and emergent nature both of ourselves and of the world of which we are a part. Connecting ideas from such diverse fields as quantum physics, brain science, political theory and economics, it asks what ‘making sense’ of the world means in these turbulent times and how that can galvanise action for those of us trying to make a difference, trying to ‘make waves’ in a world of increasing connectivity, polarisation and fragility. Taking its lead from Daoist texts, the design encourages readers to open at any page and use the short, stand-alone, yet networked pieces as reflective starting points. It will be of interest to those striving for social change, as well as managers and policy makers looking for inspiration. Readers will find relatable material to help them explore how to engage effectively in this complex world.

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Gary Burke Mr

Companies spend fortunes transforming their businesses, changing what and how they do things: developing and improving products and services, introducing new technology and ways of working, reducing costs, enhancing productivity and customer satisfaction. But it’s all too common for transformation programmes to fail to deliver expected outcomes and benefits, to the detriment of the business, staff, investors and, most importantly, customers. The leadership team is ultimately accountable for the success of any transformation but often has little experience of transformational change, so can easily underestimate what's really involved and the impact on the business – so approach it in the wrong way – and months later need a board meeting to discuss the millions spent and how to get the programme back on track! A Transformation Lens enables business leaders to better understand transformational change, make better informed decisions and approach it in the right way, to everyone’s benefit.

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Joel Dubin

My book pokes fun at office politics, bureaucracy and toxic work environments. It gives people comic relief from their unhappy situations at work. I also like to call it an anti-manual of how not to run a business. If your company follows all seven habits, it will crash and burn, or at least give some laughs as the ship is sinking. You'll learn why the basic principles of dysfunctional business, The Principle of the Appearance of Activity, and The Spinning Plate Theory of Management, aren't taught at business schools.

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Mandy Flint

Mandy Flint, Elisabet Vinberg Hearn

How do you prepare for the things you can’t prepare for?
You read this book. It’s the book that helps you hit the ground running and supercharge your leadership skills whilst keeping up with your day job. In this book, the authors have identified 'The Six Superchargers', the six mind/skillsets that will empower leaders, particularly when combined, to confidently embrace an increasingly complex and fast-changing world of work. These mindsets/skill sets will equip you to deal with things we don’t even know about yet, and you will be building true long-term capability as a leader.

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Stephen Wyatt

This book answers two important questions: What skills do you need to be successful as a leader today that are different from those required previously? How can you develop these differentiating skills and mindsets? It proclaims that the antidote to the crisis of leadership lies in four attributes: Aspire – Make clear personal choices of what purpose to pursue; Ally – Form mutually respectful, supportive relationships within and beyond the organisation; Adapt – Navigate through turbulence; Accelerate – Continually learn to remain relevant and heighten impact. This academically robust book is replete with quotes, vignettes and encouragement contributed by over 50 leaders from a broad variety of backgrounds, sectors, and countries. Each chapter includes commentary, draws on the most relevant theory and reference texts and concludes with suggested exercises to increase your impact.

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