I had the opportunity to meet a brilliant young man this week. His list of accomplishments was long, his skill-set was broad, and his impact on others was positive and deep. Yet it was clear that he was struggling with a bad case of the “shoulds” and the second guessing that came with it.
We are all in throes of massive change – and the reality is that the pace and magnitude of change we are facing is only going to amplify. So having a basic grasp of how change works in organizations is important for us all. Warning: This list will not be for the faint of heart, so I’ll rate it on digestibility. Some will be suitable for all levels, and others for those who like to take a deep dive. And I am always looking for more here – so I’ll look forward to the books you recommend on this topic.
I often get asked what books I recommend for certain topics; so in this series, I’ll share my top 10 recommendations for books on: Organizational Change, Self Development, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship. I’ve culled through hundreds of books and selected those that I refer to over and over and over again. These are the ones that are dog-eared, stuffed with notes and Post-its.
My hope is that you’ll share the titles of the books that inspire and inform you… as it is not too late to put then on my wish list for Santa.
I started in January of 2011 to crystallize what people who were successful in today’s unprecedented environment were doing. I tapped into my experience consulting with lots of leaders across many industries. I reflected on my own life and what worked and what didn’t.
And I started writing – and writing – and writing. And then editing and honing and testing.
And the result is the Evergreen Leadership Library, a set of 10 eBooks that are available here.
And if you are seeking to effect positive change – at work or home, personally or professionally, they might be for you.
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My success rate with resolutions is pathetic. I am not alone. In today’s post, I suggest an alternative – that may indeed lead to lasting transformations.
Jessica Valenti’s recent post on “She Who Dies with the Most Likes Wins” struck a cord with me – and may for others who struggle with balancing being liked with getting things done.
I love books – and especially business books. I have stacks everywhere. Some well-worn, marked and tagged. Others with their pages yet unturned. This book was a real find!
A basic tenet of our Evergreen Leadership Approach is the concept of “shedding”. If you feel your load is heavy, here are suggestions on some things you might shed.
My Mother, a very wise woman, taught me that, “Practice makes perfect.” However, after 5 months of diligent (swimming) practice, I was not getting close to passable, let alone perfection. And if that adage was truly the case, the folks on the job that had done it the longest would be the best. Clearly not my experience in swimming or in life.
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