Welcome to My Favorite Books & Tools!
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Welcome to My Favorite Books & Tools! *
Explore a growing collection of the best books and resources for conflict resolution, leadership, and workplace dynamics—curated for HR leaders, managers, and professionals navigating complex workplace challenges.
Check back often for new recommendations!
The Speed of Trust - Why Trust is Your Workplace’s Greatest Asset (or Its Biggest Liability)
Trust isn’t just a soft skill—it’s the foundation of leadership, teamwork, and business success. The Speed of Trust reveals how leaders can build credibility, foster strong relationships, and accelerate results by developing a high-trust workplace culture.
The Power of Us – How Group Identity Shapes Workplace Conflicts & Solutions
What makes people work together—or against each other? The Power of Us explores how shared identities influence teamwork, cooperation, and decision-making. A must-read for HR leaders and managers looking to build cohesive, high-performing teams.
Fight Right – How to Make Workplace Arguments Constructive, Not Destructive
Conflict in the workplace isn’t the problem—it’s how you handle it. Fight Right challenges leaders to rethink conflict as an opportunity for growth, innovation, and stronger teams. This book provides actionable strategies for transforming workplace disagreements into productive conversations.
Humble Inquiry – How Great Leaders Ask More and Tell Less
Asking the right questions can be more powerful than having the right answers. Humble Inquiry teaches leaders how to foster trust and collaboration through thoughtful, open-ended questions. Essential for HR professionals, managers, and anyone looking to improve workplace communication.
The Leadership Challenge – The Leadership Challenge: Five Practices That Drive Extraordinary Leadership
What makes a truly great leader? The Leadership Challenge breaks down leadership into five key practices that inspire, motivate, and transform teams. This book provides a roadmap for leaders at all levels to develop trust, credibility, and lasting influence.
The Beauty of Conflict – Rethinking Conflict: From Workplace Tension to Team Strength
Most people view conflict as something to avoid—but what if it could be a tool for transformation? The Beauty of Conflict reframes conflict as an opportunity for growth, creativity, and deeper collaboration. Through engaging stories and practical strategies, this book helps workplace teams harness conflict productively instead of letting it derail success.