Relevant Resources
These resources are recommended for common coaching topics
Communications
Fierce conversations by Susan Scott
You just don't understand! By Deborah Tannen
Quiet: The power of introverts in a world that can't stop talking by Susan Cain
Conversational Intelligence by Judith Glaser
Thinking
Creative intelligence by Bruce Nussbaum
The six thinking hats by Edward DeBono
Emotional intelligence by Daniel Goleman
Loving what is by Byron Katie
Using your multiple brains to do cool stuff by Marvin Oka and Grant Soosalu
Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
Social: Why our brains are wired to connect by Matt Lieberman
Leadership
Quiet leadership by David Rock
FYI: For Your Improvement by Michael Lombardo and Robert W. Eichinger
What got you here won't get you there by Marshall Goldsmith
The leadership challenge by Barry Posner and Jim Kouzes
The power of full engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz
Servant leadership by Robert Greenleaf
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini
Happiness
The Authentic Happiness site (www.authentichappiness.com) is chocked full of fun and free personality assessments. Grounded in research about positive psychology, these assessments will help you understand the ingredients of happiness and how to tap into personal satisfaction.
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Flourish, by Martin Seligman, M.D., explores the application of positive psychology to help you see real improvement in your happiness. The book refers to an assessment called VIA Character Strengths. Both the free and paid versions can help you move toward experiences that allow you to optimize your strengths.