https://www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newMN_HTE.htm
A site that has tons of useful tools and resources on time management, career and just about every other self-help topic you might encounter in your work life.
A couple of great TED talks to watch on time management and in particular how-to management meetings so they don’t overtake your life.
https://ed.ted.com/on/7iFzKKiq#review
Get Sh*t Done: The Ultimate Guide to Productivity, Procrastination, & Profitability by Jeffrey Gitomer
A great book that focuses on a method to remove barriers and increase your productivity.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
A classic and despite its age, a book that is still relevant and has a lot to offer in helping you understand yourself and how to maximize the effort you deliver.
Drive by Daniel Pink
A study on what motivates us to achieve and deliver. Motivation is always a factor in getting ahead, this is a great resource to help you understand and tap into lasting motivation.
https://www.lifehack.org/articles/featured/18-tricks-to-make-new-habits-stick.html
A quick read blog post that I found helpful and thought provoking. Its 18 steps to make new habits stick.
Two more outstanding TED talks on habits, how to form the ones you want and break the ones you don’t.
A quick TED talk on how to think about your next presentation and set it up so that it resonates with the audience.
Difficult Conversations by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen, Roger Fisher
As a manager, heck as anyone, you will have to have tough conversations. This is a well-regarded book on who to structure and have those conversations in the best way possible. You can never be good enough at this skill.
How to talk to anyone by Leil Lowndes, Joyce Bean, et al.
Skip through any name-dropping or exclusivity, the points and techniques are valuable and can help you break the ice.
Grammarly.com
As with all things, precision matters. I am not great at spelling and grammar, so I use any tool that helps me write better and helps my communication. Grammarly works well for me, it’s not perfect but integrated well into my tools.
A quick video on making and communicating your ideas. I really like it best starting at about the 5 min mark.
This is an article on effective email communication written for faculty and students at the University of North Carolina. It does a good job getting across some key points on using email well.
https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/effective-e-mail-communication/
In this short blog on the Forbes site, the author lays out some key attributes and styles for writing good email messages.
Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi and Tahl Raz
A real-world guide on how to build and develop the strongest relationships you can. Its an easy read and I found it very helpful.
The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism by Olivia Fox Cabane
Some may find this book helpful in developing and strengthening their interpersonal skills. Its not for everyone as this is a difficult topic, but I include it here as a resource for those who thrive on self-improvement.
Superconnector: Stop Networking and Start Building Business Relationships that Matter by Scott Gerber and Ryan Paugh
Like most books on networking, this book wont work for everyone, but it offers some helpful tips and techniques and really just gets you thinking differently about the chore of networking. The best parts are about getting the most out of the relationships you have and not taking them for granted.
https://ideas.ted.com/an-introverts-advice-for-networking
An interesting Ted blog on how to keep a “loose” touch with the many people you encounter and have relationships with. It is an except from the authors new book, which I have not read but might be good.
How to Stand Out: Proven Tactics for Getting Noticed by Rob Yeung
Not as popular as some books I have listed, but this research-based book has lots to offer in gaining visibility.
https://www.ted.com/talks/seth_godin_how_to_get_your_ideas_to_spread/transcript by Seth Godin
A compelling TED talk on getting your ideas out there and having them resonate with others.
https://www.businessinsider.com/15-surprising-tips-for-standing-out-at-work-2014-2
This is a short blog that caught my eye a while ago. Its sharp, simple and to the point on how to stand out at work. Work a quick read.
It’s Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy, 10th Anniversary Edition by Captain D. Michael Abrashoff
I have used this book several times with teams as a group activity, cohesion tool and motivational class in building teams. I really like it and I think you will too.
The Motivation Myth: How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to Win by Jeff Haden
If you’re anything like me, getting started is easy, keeping at it can be tougher. This book was helpful to me as a resource to find ways to drive my actions and keep on getting on. Something critical as you develop into a manager.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson.
This book was not my style, however I did feel it brought out some compelling things to think about. Its worth a plane ride read and maybe it will help you determine if a managerial role is what you really want.
Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin.
This is a fun read but has lots of military stories in it, so if that’s not your thing, then this book wont work for you. One thing is for sure, the Seals take ownership seriously and so should you.
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t by Jim Collins
An older book now, but still it has value in highlighting the importance of culture and lessons on how you might approach your new managerial position.
In search of Schrodinger’s cat: Quantum physics and reality by John Gribbin
This is an interesting, if a bit dry, look at the discoveries and history of modern quantum theory and its impact on how we understand our world. A bit outside my realm of thinking, but interesting.