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Survival of the Savvy: High Integrity Political Tactics for Career and Company Success
Politics in organizations are a reality. Your coaching clients or even you may be caught up in the maelstrom of political maneuvering. How can you help them survive?
Rick Brandon and Marty Seldman provide a practical guide to understanding, surviving, and managing the political landscape with integrity. Both Rick and Marty are masters at helping others with the people side of business from the CEO to all organizational levels.
(more…)Personality Type: An Owner’s Manual by Lenore Thomson
Thomson has years of experience both writing about theology & psychoanalysis and teaching university courses on psychological type. She brings her wealth of experience to this comprehensive book on Myers-Briggs Type. She uses commonly known cultural figures and familiar cartoon strips to provide examples of a cognitive process or type. If you are a trekkie and love type, you’ll definitely relate to her examples.
She shows a depth of understanding of the 16 types and the 8 cognitive processes. It is a meaty read, enthralling and dense with information, insight, and perspective.
(more…)The Introvert Advantage
An MBTI® qualification program participant who prefers introversion introduced me to a 300+ page book devoted entirely to the topic of introverts. I wondered what could one possibly say about one of Myers-Briggs® eight preferences (Extroversion, Introversion, Sensing, iNtuiting, Thinking, Feeling, Judging, Perceiving) that would take up that much space. I recommend you check this one out.
(more…)Retooling on the Run: Real Change for Leaders with No Time
Dr. Stuart Heller wrote this timeless book in 1995. In 2006 I attended his 3 day class found a him a genuine, insightful, likeable expert in somatics and their application. I “got” the profundity of the somatic approach working with Stuart. How could simply moving your hands or being aware of your feet create shifts in your attitude and actions? The simple turned out to be profound.
(more…)Please Understand Me II by David Keirsey
PUM I was my introduction to type and temperament in the late 80s and I’ve been a Myers-Briggs and Temperament fan ever since. The chapters on Temperament in relationship, parenting, and leadership are chock full of good examples. Myers-Briggs explanations are on target as well. You will refer to it time and again.
Co-Active Coaching by Whitworth, Kimsey-House, and Sandahl
The 80 page Coach’s Toolkit at the back of the book justifies buying this book. The rest of the book covers fundamentals, coaching skills, and coaching practices. All is worthwhile even if this is not your primary approach to coaching. I’m sure you will find something useful.
The authors are connected with Coaches Training Institute, a well-respected coaches training program located in San Rafael, CA.
Gifts Differing by Isabelle Myers
This classic belongs on every type enthusiast’s shelf. Who would be more knowledgeable than the creator of the MBTI? She writes with the clarity and elegant simplicity that I’ve seen in many INFPs. It’s basic, it’s thorough, it’s insightful. I can’t believe I had a pile of MB books before I added this one to the shelf.
Difficult Conversations by Stone, Patton, Heen
The authors give useful distinctions and many conversation examples. The three 3 conversation components either spoken or unspoken (what happened, the underlying feelings and identity issues) are useful for any consultant facilitating meaningful and transformative client conversations. My copy has bent corners and underlining throughout.