Recommended Business Books for Professionals

Since it was first published almost fifteen years ago, David Allen's Getting Things Done has become one of the most influential business books of its era, and the ultimate book on personal organization. “GTD” is now shorthand for an entire way of approaching professional and personal tasks, and has spawned an entire culture of websites, organizational tools, seminars, and offshoots.

Charles Duhigg introduces us to scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. Distilling vast amounts of information into engrossing narratives that take us from the boardrooms of Procter & Gamble to sidelines of the NFL , Duhigg presents a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential.

John Whitmore was a pioneer in the coaching profession and in his latest edition of his well respected book Coaching for Performance he will help you manage your employees through effective coaching...

Atul Gawande use his own experience as a surgeon to help other professionals appreciate the value of checklists to be successful through consistent quality.

Lencioni reveals through this fable the five dysfunctions which go to the very heart of why teams even the best ones-often struggle. He outlines a powerful model and actionable steps that can be used to overcome these common hurdles and build a cohesive, effective team. Lencioni has written a compelling fable with a powerful yet deceptively simple message for all those who strive to be exceptional team leaders.

Discover your top talents through the StrengthsFinder assessment. Use those talents to grow your practice with ease and understanding.

The Art of Speed Reading People offers a valuable tool for sizing up people & speaking their language. This book helps you use the power of Personality type to communicate more effectively in business and life.

How to grow your business in a productive and predictable way.

The 80-20 principle is one of the great secrets of highly effective people and organizations. Did you know, for example, that 20 percent of customers account for 80 percent of revenues?

William Ury will help you deal with tough people, tough times, and tough negotiations. You don't have to get mad or get even. Instead, you can get what you want!

Daniel Goleman identifies the skills and competencies of emotional intelligence and explains that EI matters more than IQ.

Whether you manage one person or hundreds, asking the right question at the right time is one of the most valuable skills you can have. It’s what distinguishes a good manager from a great one. This definitive guide shows you how to ask for the most from your staff—and get it!

This book that will help you improve the quality of your personal and professional relationships.

Csikszentmihalyi found that people were happiest when most absorbed in their actions, a state he termed flow.

David Maister offers a guide to every management issue at play in professional firms.

This book will help you deal with difficult business conversations.

Pitch Perfect teaches you how to overcome common communication pitfalls using McGowan’s simple Principles of Persuasion, which are highly effective and easy to learn, implement, and master.

This is a book worth reading if you find it difficult to say no, as the book is loaded with scripts that will help you say no.