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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