A theory-based and practical way of looking at interpersonal dynamics and how to build stronger relationships at work.

Practical advice from Marshall Goldsmith, one of the world's best-known executive coaches - focuses on typical blindspots and what to do about them.

Looks at ways we become defensive without realizing it and what we can do about it. Helpful in business as well as personal settings.

This is a more theoretical book, but quite fascinating in its descriptions of adult stages of development and why they are important.

Brandon and Seldon explore the differences between what they call the "power of ideas" and the "power of person". The authors point out that either of the extremes can cause leaders and managers to be less effective in their work. Fortunately, the authors also point out ways to remedy this, with integrity, leading to increased effectiveness.