Recommended Reading
Richard N. Bolles, author of "What Color is Your Parachute?", with Coach Kevin
On a daily basis, I come across many writings that really hit home. For your reading, I have compiled a sampling here. When the link "Amazon" is listed after the title, you can link over and get the book at a great price! Remember, these are great as tools, as you are discovering you passion for your career. All the best, and let me know how these authors help you along your journey... I invite your feedback and thoughts…
Career Development
- 48 Days to the Work You Love, by Dan Miller - Amazon
- An Easier Way to Change Jobs, Bob Gerberg
- Boom or Bust! New Career Strategies in a New America, by Carleen MacKay and Brad Taft - Amazon
- Career Coaching, An Insider's Guide, by Marcia Bench - Amazon
- Changing Careers for Dummies, by Carol L. McClelland, Ph.D. - Amazon
- Do What You Are, Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type, by Paul D. Tieger - Amazon
- Dynamite Salary Negotiations, Know What You're Worth and Get it!, by Ronald L. Krannich, Ph.D. - Amazon
- Excuse Me, Your Job is Waiting, by Laura George - Amazon
- Finding a Career That Works for You, by Wilma R. Fellman, M.Ed. - Amazon
- Follow Your True Colors to the Work You Love, by Carolyn Kalil - Amazon
- Get Hired Now, A 28-Day Program for Landing the Job You Want, by C.J. Hayden - Amazon
- Go Put Your Strengths to Work, 6 Powerful Steps to Achieve Outstanding Performance, by Marcus Buckingham - Amazon
- How to Get a HeadHunter to Call, by Howard S. Freedman
- I Don't Know What I Want, But I Know It's Not This, A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Gratifying Work, by Julie Jansen - Amazon
- Interview Fitness Training, by Carole Martin - Amazon
- Job Hunting for Dummies, by Max Messmer - Amazon
- Job Interviews for Dummies, by Joyce Lain Kennedy - Amazon
- Luck is no Accident, by John D. Krumboltz, Ph.D. - Amazon
- Military Transition to Civilian Success, by Mary T. Hay, Ph.D. (with contributions from Kevin Tucker)
- Now, Discover Your Strengths, by Marcus Buckingham - Amazon
- Now What? 90 Days to a New Life Direction, by Laura Berman Fortgang - Amazon
- Negotiating Your Salary: How to Make $1000 a Minute, by Jack Chapman - Amazon
- New Beginnings, Your Guide to Retirement and Lifetime Action Planning, by Drake Beam Morin
- New Career Planning and Adult Development Journal, by Wendy Enelow, Guest Editor (with contributions from Kevin Tucker)
- New Work Habits for a Radically Changing World, by Price Pritchett - Amazon
- Selection Interviewing for the 21st Century, by DBM Publishing
- The Christian's Career Journey-Finding the Job God Designed for You - Amazon
- The Five-Minute Interview, A New and Powerful Approach to Interviewing, by Richard H. Beatty
- The Lifetime Career Manager, New Strategies for a New Era, by James C. Cabrera
- The Universal Language DISC, A Reference Manual, by Bill J. Bonnstetter
- The Wholehearted Journey, Bring Qualities of Soul to Everyday Life and Work, by Denise Bissonnette - Amazon
- What Color is Your Parachute?, by Richard N. Bolles - Amazon
Leadership
- Developing the Leader Within You, by John C. Maxwell - Amazon
- Developing the Leaders Around You, How to Help Others Reach Their Full Potential, by John C. Maxwell - Amazon
- Next Generation Leader, Five Essentials for Those Who Will Shape the Future, by Andy Stanley - Amazon
- Successful Termination, How Managers Can Handle the Job They Like Least, by William J. Morin
- The Leadership Style of Jesus, How to Develop the Leadership Qualities of the Good Shepherd, by Michael Youssef
- The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player, Becoming the Kind of Person Every Team Wants, by John C. Maxwell - Amazon
- The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make, by Hans Finzel - Amazon
- The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, Follow Them and People Will Follow You, by John C. Maxwell - Amazon
Organizational Development
- Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies, by Jim Collins - Amazon
- Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and Others Don't, by Jim Collins - Amazon
- Human Resource Management, by Robert J. Mathis - Amazon
- Human Resources Kit for Dummies, by Max Messmer - Amazon
- Inside the Magic Kingdom, Seven Keys to Disney's Success, by Tom Connellan - Amazon
- Painless Performance Evaluations, A Practical Approach to Managing Day-to-Day Employee Performance, by Marnie E. Green - Amazon
- The Disney Way, Harnessing the Management Secrets of Disney in Your Company, by Bill Capodagli - Amazon
- The Loyalty Effect, The Hidden Force Behind Growth, Profits, and Lasting Value, by Frederick F. Reichheld - Amazon
- The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference, by Malcolm Gladwell - Amazon
Personal Development
- Breaking the Ice, 306 Great Conversation Starters, Dave Sherman - Amazon
- Choosing Joy at Work, by Roger Wyer - Amazon
- Elevating Your Elevator Speech, Dave Sherman - Amazon
- 50 Top Tips, A Simple Guide to Networking Success, Dave Sherman - Amazon
- Jim & Casper Go to Church, Frank Conversation About Faith, Churches, and well-meaning Christians, by Jim Henderson - Amazon
- Nuts!, Southwest Airlines' Crazy Recipe for Business and Personal Success, by Kevin Freiberg - Amazon
- Rediscovering Church, The Story and Vision of Willow Creek Community Church, by Bill Hybels - Amazon
- The Purpose Driven Life, What on Earth Am I Here For?, Rick Warren - Amazon
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Powerfil Lessons in Personal Change, by Stephen R. Covey - Amazon
As a client, you are able to use any of these books (and others!), to supplement the services you are receiving through C-Cubed Career Consulting & Coaching.
