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)