How to talk to anyone – 92 little tricks for Big Success in Relationships
by Leil Lowndes This is a super book, short, readable and very practical. The book is split into several sections and each has a description and a “How to”. Some of the strategies you will be already doing, but there is enough in this book for everyone to find it useful. An example:- She suggests […]
6 Blind Elephants – Understanding Ourselves and Each Other
by Steve Andreas There are two books in this series and they are written to be read together, and in order, as the subheadings indicate: – Volume 1 – Fundamental Principles of Scope and Category Volume 2 – Applications and Explorations of Scope and Category. These are “weighty” titles and descriptions and reflect the content […]
In Sheep’s Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People
by George K. Simon Jr. This book focuses on explaining and exploring covert aggressive behaviour. Workplace conflict is on the rise according a CIPD research survey[1] in which employers confirm that the “scale of workplace conflict is remarkable”. Conflict is demonstrated by aggressive behaviour. Openly aggressive behaviour is overt and tangible and is therefore easy […]
Assertiveness at Work
by Ken and Kate Back “Being assertive does not compromise empathy” was the most useful learning made by a delegate attending a seminar I recently delivered, ‘Handling Challenging Conversations’. I’m cheered by this feedback, as it’s my experience – gained from delivering 100’s of courses that cover behaving assertively, managing conflict and dealing with challenging […]
Confidence Boosters – 10 Steps to Beating Self Doubt
by Martin Perry This book is for ‘anyone whose natural talent and abilities are hampered by self-doubt. Itprovides a clearly structured route to building confidence and self-esteem’ I highly recommend this book for several reasons. It’s very easy to read. Each chapter is short with a mix of layouts, font sizes. It’s visually interesting with […]
Instant Confidence!
by Paul McKenna Confidence is perceived as the jackpot quality by many. “If only I had the confidence I’d…” is something I often hear. This book is an excellent introduction to, and overview of, confidence. It states that “If you’re ready to feel completely comfortable in yourself and finally achieve what you are truly capable […]
The Power of Focus
by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Les Hewitt This is a superb book which I highly recommend. Its strap line is “How to hit your business, personal and financial targets with absolute certainty”. The book identifies 10 strategy areas of focus: Habits – successful people have successful habits Build on your strengths not weaknesses Designing […]
Nice Girls Don’t Get The Corner Office
by Lois P Frankel Do you want to increase your influence and other people’s perception of your authority and power? If so, this book will help. The book identifies ways that many girls and women behave that are a result of their socialisation. “Nice” girls wait to be asked, expect their efforts will be noticed […]