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Choosing Progress Over Perfection
Perfectionism asks for flawless from the first stroke. Progress asks for the next step. The difference, and four ways to shift from one to the other.
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Books I come back to, and who they’re for.
The Coaching Habit
Michael Bungay Stanier
LeadershipRead it if you lead people and want to give less advice and ask better questions.
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman
LeadershipRead it if you want to see why smart people make quick decisions they later regret, and when to slow down.
Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life
Marshall B. Rosenberg
CommunicationRead it if conversations keep turning into who’s right, and you want to connect instead.
Bored, Lonely, Angry, Stupid
Luke Fernandez and Susan J. Matt
Personal growthRead it if you wonder how screens and social media shape the way you feel.
The Happiness Trap
Russ Harris
Personal growthRead it if you’re tired of fighting difficult thoughts and want to make room for them instead.
The Language of Emotions
Karla McLaren
CommunicationRead it if you want to understand what your feelings are trying to tell you.
The Why Café
John P. Strelecky
TransitionsRead it if you’re asking yourself what you really want from life and work.
The Ideal Team Player
Patrick Lencioni
LeadershipRead it if you’re building or leading a team and want people who are humble, hungry and smart.
Change Your Questions, Change Your Life
Marilee Adams
LeadershipRead it if you want to lead with curiosity instead of judgment.
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