Empathy - 2017

Empathy is credited as a factor in both improved relationships and even better product development. But while it's easy to say "just put yourself in someone else's shoes," the reality is that understanding the motivations and emotions of others is an elusive capability. This book helps you understand what empathy is, why it's important, how to surmount the hurdles that make you less empathetic--and when too much empathy is just too much. This volume includes the work of: Daniel Goleman, Annie McKee, and Adam Waytz.

Influence + Persuasion - 2017

Changing hearts is an important part of changing minds.
Research shows that appealing to human emotion can help you make your case and build your authority as a leader. This book highlights that research and shows you how to act on it, presenting both comprehensive frameworks for developing influence and small, simple tactics you can use to convince others every day.
This volume includes the work of :
Nick Morgan, Robert Cialdini, Linda A. Hill, Nancy Duarte

Mindfullness - 2017

Listening is a critical skill that leaders and managers often take for granted. By learning to listen mindfully, you can keep your employees more engaged, foster the discovery of new ideas, and hear what you need to hear in a discussion rather than what you expect to hear.
The book will teach you what great listeners do, how to stay fully present in challenging conversations, and how empathic listening can help others learn and grow.
This volume includes the work of : 
Peter Bregman, Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman, Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter, Amy Jen Su and Muriel Maignan Wilkins

Resilience - 2017

How do some people bounce back with strength from daily setbacks, professional crises, or even intense personal trauma? This book reveals the key traits of those who emerge stronger from challenges, helps you train your brain to withstand the stresses of daily life, and presents an approach to an effective career reboot. This volume includes the work of: Daniel Goleman, Jeffrey A. Sonnenfeld, and Shawn Achor.

Authentic leadership  - 2018

This book explains the role of authenticity in emotionally intelligent leadership. You'll learn how to discover your authentic self, when emotional responses are appropriate, how conforming to specific standards can hurt you, and when you need to feel like a fake.
This collection of articles includes: "Discovering Your Authentic Leadership" by Bill George, Peter Sims, Andrew N. McLean, and Diana Mayer; "The Authenticity Paradox" by Herminia Ibarra; "What Bosses Gain by Being Vulnerable" by Emma Seppala; "Practice Tough Empathy" by Rob Goffee and Gareth Jones; "Cracking the Code That Stalls People of Color" by Sylvia Ann Hewitt; "For a Corporate Apology to Work, the CEO Should Look Sad" by Sarah Green Carmichael; and "Are Leaders Getting Too Emotional?" an interview with Gautam Mukunda and Gianpiero Petriglieri by Adi Ignatius and Sarah Green Carmichael.

Dealing with difficult people - 2018

At the heart of dealing with difficult people is handling their--and your own--emotions. How do you stay calm in a tough conversation? How do you stay unruffled in the face of passive-aggressive comments? And how do you know if you're difficult to work with?
This book explains the research behind our emotional response to awful colleagues and shows how to build the empathy and resilience to make those relationships more productive.
Books in this series are based on the work of experts including:
Daniel Goleman, Tony Schwartz, Nick Morgan, Daniel Gilbert

Hapiness - 2018

What is the nature of human happiness, and how do we achieve it in the course of our professional lives? And is it even worth pursuing?
This book explores answers to these questions with research into how happiness is measured, frameworks for personal behaviors, management techniques that build happiness in the workplace--and warnings that highlight where the happiness hype has been overblown.

Leadership presence - 2018

Lead with charisma and confidence.
Many leaders consider "executive presence" a make-or-break factor in high-powered promotions. But what is this elusive quality, and how do you develop it?
This book explains how to build the charisma, confidence, and decisiveness that top leaders project. Whether you're delivering a critical presentation or managing a hectic meeting, you'll be inspired to approach the situation with new strength.
This volume includes the work of:
Deborah Tannen, Amy J. C. Cuddy, Amy Jen Su

Purpose, Meaning + Passion - 2018

In an ideal world, our work lives would be completely fulfilling and intrinsically motivating. But what if you're stuck in a job and your heart isn't in it anymore? Or what if your company's mission seems unrelated to the work you do day in and day out? This book showcases the power of passion--and how you and your team can find it at work. 

Confidence - 2019

You need confidence to inspire trust, communicate effectively, and succeed in your organization. But self-doubt and nerves can undermine your ability to act decisively and persuade others. What can you do to push past these insecurities?
This book explains how you can use emotional intelligence to become more confident at work. You'll learn how to correct what is holding you back, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and when feeling too self-assured can actually backfire.
This volume includes the work of:
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic , Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Amy Jen Su, Peter Bregman

Focus - 2019

The importance of achieving focus goes well beyond your own productivity. Deep focus allows you to lead others successfully, find clarity amid uncertainty, and heighten your sense of professional fulfillment. Yet the forces that challenge sustained focus range from dinging phones to office politics to life's everyday worries. This book explains how to strengthen your ability to focus, manage your team's attention, and break the cycle of distraction. This volume includes the work of: Daniel Goleman, Heidi Grant, Amy Jen Su, and Rasmus Hougaard.

Mindfull listening - 2019

Listening is a critical skill that leaders and managers often take for granted. By learning to listen mindfully, you can keep your employees more engaged, foster the discovery of new ideas, and hear what you need to hear in a discussion rather than what you expect to hear. The book will teach you what great listeners do, how to stay fully present in challenging conversations, and how empathic listening can help others learn and grow. This volume includes the work of: Peter Bregman; Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman; Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter; Amy Jen Su and Muriel Maignan Wilkins.

Power + Impact - 2019

With formal authority comes power. But few people realize that informal power--the kind that doesn't come with a title--can have just as much impact. How do you use your power for greater influence? This book explains how power affects our emotions, our behavior, and how we work with others. You'll learn how to use self-awareness to keep your power in check, connect with the right people to create more value, respond to abuses of power, and leave a lasting impression. This volume includes the work of: Dan Cable, Peter Bregman, Harrison Monarth, Dacher Keltner.

Self-awareness - 2019

Self-awareness is the bedrock of emotional intelligence that enables you to see your talents, shortcomings, and potential. But you won't be able to achieve true self-awareness with the usual quarterly feedback and self-reflection alone. This book will teach you how to understand your thoughts and emotions, how to persuade your colleagues to share what they really think of you, and why self-awareness will spark more productive and rewarding relationships with your employees and bosses. This volume includes the work of: Daniel Goleman, Robert Steven Kaplan, and Susan David. 

Energy + Motivation - 2022

Push through when procrastination calls.
Some days you’re on fire at work; other days you’re burned out and easily distracted. How can you maintain your drive, make consistent progress, and expend your energy wisely?
This book will help you identify what’s behind your flagging engagement and productivity--and provide the expert research and advice on what to do about it.
This volume includes the work of:
Annie McKee, Heidi Grant, Shawn Achor, Elizabeth Grace Saunders

Virtual EI - 2022

Be mindful, empathetic, and authentic--even on-screen.
Managing your team, building relationships and trust, and facilitating effective meetings in a hybrid or fully remote workforce is challenging.
Virtual EI explores how to develop, practice, and demonstrate your emotional intelligence and social skills in a virtual or hybrid setting. You'll learn how to make your team feel heard, draw everyone's voice into the conversation, and make real connections.
This volume includes the work of :
Amy C. Edmondson, Mark Mortensen, Heidi K. Gardner, Amanda Sinclair

Good habits - 2023

Improve the way you work--and feel--by forming better habits. We all have habits. Some of them we've carefully established; others we may have simply fallen into. Some help us get our work done; others hold us back. This book explores how to change your behavior to break counterproductive tendencies, combat everyday stressors, and ultimately reach your goals at work and in life. This volume includes the work of James Clear, Rasmus Hougaard, Jacqueline Carter, and Whitney Johnson. How to be human at work. 

Grit - 2023

In the face of hardship, you need perseverance and determination.
You need grit. But how do you build it?
This book explores how you can persist in difficult situations. You'll learn how to convince yourself to do hard things, find support in trying circumstances, and know when you're pushing yourself too hard.
This volume includes the work of:
Angela Duckworth, Misty Copeland, Shannon Huffman Polson, Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic

Inclusion - 2023

Everyone deserves to feel a sense of respect and belonging. And we all want our coworkers to feel safe, heard, and free to be their authentic selves at work. But being an inclusive colleague doesn't always come naturally.
This book will teach you how to be more empathetic, accepting, and socially aware, so you can create a more inclusive work environment—starting with yourself.
This volume includes the work of:
Ella F. Washington, DDS Dobson-Smith, Selena Rezvani, Stacey A. Gordon

Managing your anxiety - 2023

What's the worst that can happen?
Anxiety is the most prevalent mental disorder worldwide. But rumination, worry, and catastrophizing don't have to hold you back at work. By understanding how anxiety works, you can better manage these feelings.
This book will help you distinguish stress from anxiety, use self-compassion and mindfulness to combat the symptoms, find the support you need, and move forward more comfortably and confidently in your job.
This volume includes the work of:
Alice Boyes, Judson Brewer, Rasmus Hougaard, Jacqueline Carter

Curiosity - 2024

Open yourself to new possibilities.
Curiosity is a powerful tool for leaders. It can help you cope with complexity, learn from challenging conversations, build trust, and discover new perspectives.
This book provides the expert research and advice you need to break free of your assumptions, strengthen your relationships, and see the world differently.
This volume includes the work of:
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Marsha Acker, John Coleman, Manbir Kaur

Psychological safety - 2024

Create a space where everyone can contribute and shine.
Psychological safety is a shared belief within a team that it's OK to speak up, ask questions, take risks, and make mistakes without fear of repercussions. And it's a leader's job to create it.
This book offers a rich understanding of this concept--and the trust and humility that must come with it. You'll learn how to build a psychologically safe environment, acknowledge difficult topics and emotions, and ensure that everyone feels comfortable in fully engaging with those around them.
This volume includes the work of:
Amy C. Edmondson, Daisy Auger-Dominguez, Erica Keswin, Ron Carucci

Having difficult conversations - 2025

Build your ability to discuss tough topics at work.
At times in our careers, we face conversations that bring out tense emotions. Our instinct may be to avoid them entirely, but engaging in challenging conversations can create opportunities to build stronger work relationships, teams, and organizations.
This book will help you learn how to communicate productively under stress, offer and accept critical feedback, and ensure teams walk away from challenging conversations feeling united.
This volume includes the work of:
Amy Gallo, Rebecca Knight, Liane Davey, Joseph Grenny

Managing overthinking - 2025

Get your mind unstuck.
It can be challenging to be mindful when you're trapped in your own head. Overthinking comes in many forms--overanalysis, perfectionism, worry, rumination--and each of these can be harmful to your productivity and well-being at work.
This book will teach you how to understand what type of overthinking you are experiencing, realize when you're cycling in a mental loop, and break free so that you can trust your gut, make a decision, and move forward with confidence.
This volume includes the work of :
Alice Boyes, Melody Wilding, Thomas H. Davenport, Sian Beilock