Career Development Books

 Reading can be good for your career. Consider some of the following options to expand emotional intelligence, understand work dynamics, and deepen self awareness.

  • Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts—Becoming the Person You Want to Be by Marshall Goldsmith

  • Career Distinction: Stand Out by Building Your Brand by William Aruda

  • StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Gallup

  • Know Yourself, Grow Your Career: The Personal Value Proposition  by Anne Marie Segal

  • The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter by Michael D. Watkins

  • The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life by Hal Elrod 

  • Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results by James Clear

  • You Are the Team: 6 Simple Ways Teammates Can Go From Good to Great by Michael Rogers

  • Mastering Lean Product Development: A Practical, Event-Driven Process for Maximizing Speed, Profits, and Quality by Ronald Mascitelli

  • Scrum for Hardware by Paolo Sammicheli

  • Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People by Vanessa Van Edwards

  • Why Leaders Fail and the 7 Prescriptions for Success by Peter Stark

  • The Practice of Management by Peter Drucker

  • Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success by Brad Stulberg

  • The Vitality Imperative: How Connected Leaders and Their Teams Achieve More with Less by Mickey Connolly

  • Rise: 3 Practical Steps for Advancing Your Career, Standing Out as a Leader, and Liking Your Life by Patty Azzarello

  • Ripple: A Field Manual for Leadership that Works by Chris Hutchinson

  • It’s the Manager: Moving From Boss to Coach by Jim Clifton and Jim Harter

  • What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful by Marshall Goldsmith

  • It’s Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy by Captain Michael Abrashoff

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