By: Courtney Templin
I always loved the vibes of “back to school” when growing up. Sharpened pencils and crisp crayons, blank notebooks, and the nervous excitement of so many new things right around the corner. I get these vibes around this time at work too. After the playful summer months, I find myself looking forward to new work goals and good fall reads.
If you’re seeking a little inspiration as we head into September, check out a few of our book recommendations. Please let us know what you are reading or listening to and what we should add to the list!
MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
How to Change When Change Is Hard
How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter
Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy
Get a Grip
on Your Business
A Millennial’s Guide to Rewriting the
Rules of Management
The Proven Method for Building Strategy, Focusing Your Resources, & Taking Smart Action
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact
Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder
The Quest to Solve Problem Before They Happen
The New Psychology of Success
The Power of Passion and Perseverance
How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life
Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Bring Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges
Transform Any Situation, Close Any Deal, and Achieve Any Outcome
Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact
Overcoming the Resistance That Awaits New Ideas
Over 325 Ready-to-Use Words and Phrases for Working with Challenging Personalities
Tools for Talking When Stakes are High
Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die
OUR FAVORITE CHICAGO BOOKSTORES
Semicolon Bookstore
(Wicker Park)
After-Words Bookstore
(River North)
Unabridged Bookstore
(Lakeview East)
Madison Street Books
(West Loop)