Suggested Reading
Many participants ask us for learning sources for the research, and
authors
we reference in our consulting assignments and workshops. So we have
listed
our top ten list of some of the books that have influenced our thinking
and
points of view on performance and change. So here they are with a few
comments to encourage you to take action to change your life. Clicking
on
the book cover or title will take you to the Amazon.com profile for
that
particular book.
 Finding
Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihal. After
25+ years of research Dr. Csikszentmihal has capture the essence
of satisfaction and building a productive and fulfilling life.
This book is inspirational. Don't miss the 5 C's for creating
a fulfilling life. This book may change your life. It is worth
the investment. |
 Stress for Success by Mark McCormack. Learn how to use stress to your advantage. |
The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal) by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz |
 Presenting
to Win: The Art of Telling Your Story by Jerry
Weissman. I have read at least 50+ books on presentations
and public speaking; this one is the "best" because
it provides a no nonsense approach and provides vivid examples
from openings to closing and PPt uses. I if you are going to
be a speaker this is a must buy. |
 Mind
Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence by
Gary Mack and David Casstevens. Even though the focus
is athletics this book is excellent for anyone's understanding
about how the mental aspects control and determine the outcome
of any performance art from dancing to public speaking. |
 The
Path of Least Resistance: Learning to Become the Creative Force
in Your Life by Robert Fritz. A process
for confronting fundamental proposition in your life. This
book teaches you how to create the life and things you want.
Robert Fritz demonstrates that any of us has the innate power
to be creative and take control of our lives. Discover the
steps of creating; the importance of creating what you truly
love, how to focus on the creative process to move from where
you are to where you want to be, and much more. This book is
the only self-help book that I recommend to my beloved wife
of 39 years has read and loved. She says it changed her life
and point of view on what is important. |
 Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. This powerful book confronts readers with the existential meanings of life. I have always recommended this book for my students majoring in communications to help them understand that a situational crisis always demands ethical and personal choices. |
 The
Tipping Point: How little Things Can Make A Big Difference by
Malcolm Gladwell. A book that helps you understand connectors,
mavens and salespeople from the perspective of the buyer. He
lays out a strong case for paying more attention to how small
things in life have large impacts on results.Can be applied
to relationships, organizational change projects and personal
development issues. A must read for people wanting to understand
the complex process of change. |
| Quality Selling through Quality Proposals: A No-Nonsense
Guide to Complex Customer-Driven Sales by Mark W. Hardwick, Ph.D. Over 20,000 sold. Teaches professionals the art of consultative selling; provides proposal templates and customer centered approach to selling. Please contact author by email to purchase |
