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Resources for Professionals

Everyone learns differently, and discovering what mix works for you is really helpful. This is a pick of some favourite resources for those that find books, teleclasses, and podcasts of value. They purposefully include a range of styles, so can find the most appealing resources. Just click on the book cover for more.

Leadership & Self-Deception
by Arbinger institute
How do you see the people and not just the tasks? Story-telling style with lots of real-life examples.

The Emotionally Intelligent Manager
by David Caruso & Peter Salovey
What really is Emotional Intelligence and how can I develop mine? Logical explanation, with concrete exercises.

Strengthsfinder 2.0 (inc. an online test)
by Tom Rath
A tangible way to build confidence, focus on your strengths & how these affect people managment in business.

The Leader's Guide to Storytelling
by Stephen Denning
How he identified 8 distinct categories of story, each with a different style and impact that can help you lead effectively.

And if you're an entrepreneur...

Why not try a Virtual Assitant - it has worked wonders for me, freeing up my time for the things only I can do, as well as enabling me to introduce new online facilities without having to understand and manage it all! I have just 4-5hrs a month and top it up where I want to, and can grow that over time as my business grows. I can recommend:My VA - Justine Curtis, my current VAGerry Hyde - Based in Berkshire, UK

And something for when you want to make a difference but need to make a profit, Heart of Business. Great for those wanting spiritually based practical business support.

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