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!
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.
The Mediation Process – Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict
Mediation is an essential skill in resolving workplace disputes. The Mediation Process offers a step-by-step guide to facilitating fair and effective resolutions. Whether you're an HR leader, mediator, or manager, this book provides the tools to navigate difficult conversations with confidence.
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.
What Got You Here Won’t Get You There – Breaking Through Career Plateaus: Why Past Success Won’t Guarantee Future Growth
Successful leaders often hit a plateau—what worked before no longer drives progress. What Got You Here Won’t Get You There reveals the subtle habits that hold leaders back and offers practical strategies to break through to the next level. Essential reading for executives, HR professionals, and anyone looking to elevate their leadership impact.
Thanks for the Feedback – Mastering Feedback: How to Get the Most Out of Criticism (Even When It’s Hard to Hear)
Feedback is essential for growth—but why is it so hard to give and receive? Thanks for the Feedback explores the psychology of feedback, providing actionable strategies for workplace leaders to improve performance, communication, and relationships.
Nonviolent Communication – How Empathy Can Transform Workplace Disputes
How do you communicate in a way that defuses conflict and builds understanding? Nonviolent Communication introduces a four-step process to express needs, listen actively, and create mutual respect. A must-read for HR professionals and leaders who navigate high-stakes conversations.
Good for You, Great for Me – Winning Negotiations Without Creating Resentment
Winning at negotiation isn’t just about claiming value—it’s about creating it. Good for You, Great for Me dives into the concept of “trading wisely,” where both parties walk away feeling satisfied while maximizing their own outcomes. Ideal for workplace leaders, HR professionals, and dealmakers, this book teaches the art of building trust while negotiating assertively.
The Power of a Positive No – Saying No Without Burning Bridges
Saying "no" can be one of the hardest things to do—especially in high-stakes workplace negotiations. The Power of a Positive No teaches you how to assert yourself with confidence while preserving relationships. Whether you're declining an unreasonable request, setting boundaries with a difficult employee, or negotiating workplace policies, this book provides a framework for standing your ground while keeping the conversation open.