March is National Reading Month! We are excited to share our favorite books written by thought leaders in company culture and employee experience. Whether you are looking to improve your self-awareness, get inspired by the most influential voices of modern day leadership, or find tools to incorporate into your workplace routines - we have the perfect recommendations for you!
Obligatory Disclaimer: All books mentioned in this post I have read cover to cover and love. If you decide to click on the affiliate links and make a purchase, I'll be earning some money to support my Amazon obsession (i.e. finding new ideas to share with you!). You do not pay a higher price.
Category: Leading Through Self-Awareness
This book was recommended to me by my former Executive Leadership Coach as a way to learn about the concept of being "in the box" vs "out of the box". It teaches fundamentals of problem solving through a lens of self-awareness.
A classic in business, this book comes with a personalized assessment of the reader's Top Five Strengths and a How-To Guide for interacting with other strength profiles within your organization.
Named one of the top leadership skills during the pandemic, emotional intelligence is key to fostering positive workplace relationships. Emotional Intelligence 2.0 comes with a test to form a baseline understanding for the reader's individual level of EQ and personalized recommendations for how to improve.
Category: Thought Leadership
Written over a decade ago, Simon's concept of finding deeper purpose within your work has stood the test of time. His style of writing is easily consumable and thought-provoking - this read is a sure page turner!
With a perfect balance of bravery and heart, this book challenges leaders to take a road less traveled in developing talent within an organization. Instead of shying away from difficult conversations, readers learn how to lean in and do the necessary work.
Do you know the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset? Carol Dweck perfectly describes how a shift in mindset unlocks potential in ourselves and others. Its concepts blend perfectly into the workplace, but are also applicable in everyday life.
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