Books and References

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Training

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The New Mager Six-Pack

Mager is a standard. This collection gathers his major works in one place.

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Into The Storm

Might seem odd, but the study of how training paid off BIG time is fascinating. What does the military do when they are not warfighting? Training for the most highstakes game there is.

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The Performance Consultant's Fieldbook

Lots of info and templates you can adapt.

 

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Performance Consulting

A standard, though not for all beginners.

 

Coaching & Mentoring, Managing & Succeeding

(I have not read the books with no comment, but they have been recommended by reliable sources. Send me a review, if you have read one of them!)

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Co-Active Coaching

The definitive book on coaching approach and techniques.

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The Portable Coach

By the late, beloved Thomas Leonard, a standard with a very human touch.

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The Handbook of Coaching

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Coaching: Evoking Excellence In Others

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Action Coaching

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Coaching At Work

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Coaching At Work Toolkit

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The Heart of Coaching

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Rogue Warrior's Strategy for Success: A Commando's Principles of Winning

No nonsense, tough and penetrating, the question is, do you really want to be here? If not, so solly, get out of the kitchen.

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Defining Moments: When Managers Must Choose Between Right and Right

Sometimes there is not only no clear direction, but all the possibilities seem to be correct yet competing. See how others handled these "Hobbes' Choice" situations.

 

 

Website Design

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Dreamweaver MX training. Very good, with caveat.

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Flash MX training. Very good, with caveat.

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The Richest Man In Babylon

Using analogy and metaphor, Clason shows why we need to think out our financial situation and prepare ahead of time for what may be coming down the road. Great read.

Leadership

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Leadership

Why was he so well prepared, so poised, so responsible on That Day? This book tells why. His motto: "I'm Responsible" 'Nuff said.

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Leadership Secrets of the Rogue Warrior

Many don't like this guy, but his style of leadership runs along the same line as the others here - get the info and advice, then take the decision and go.

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Hope: Human and Wild

How America is an ecological success story and why Mayor Jaime Lerner, of Curitiba, Brazil should work with Giuliani to create the ultimate book on "How To Be A Successful Mayor or Leader Anywhere." See the difference between experts and professionals, and why a gregarious community is the most free and creative.

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Steel My Soldiers' Hearts

Hackworth leads from the front with intelligence and dedication. The REMFs would be funny if they were not so deadly to their own troops.

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Dedication and Leadership

An odd little book that got me started decades ago on how real leaders work -
set the goals, get people to buy in and let them run.

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On Becoming A Leader

Not like his earlier book, Leaders. More on the inner manifestation and rewards of being a good leader.

Last updated December 22, 2005