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We have compiled a short list of books that compliment and
deepen what you will learn on programmes.
Click on the books to buy through amazon.co.uk.
John Heider
This has long been one of my all time favourite books on leadership.
A million miles away from dry theory and endless checklists,
it is more like a volume of leadership poetry, full of powerful
metaphors. As well as individual reflective material there
is also much wisdom for anyone who leads groups and teams
such as the following:
'The well-run group is not a battlefield of egos…
The wise leader knows that it is far more important to be
content with what is actually happening than to get upset
over what might be happening but isn’t.'
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Patrick McKenna & David Maister
I bought this book because many of my coaching clients aren’t
line managers in the traditional sense. They are often the
functional head of a group of articulate, highly skilled independent
professionals who don’t take too kindly to being closely
managed. A series of clear, practical checklists aimed directly
at managers and leaders. It is divided into sections with
headings such as Getting Ready, Coaching Individuals, Coaching
the Team and Building For the Future. An excellent everyday
guide book for both new and experienced leaders of professional
groups. Read it and learn how to get the best from even your
most challenging colleagues!
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William Bridges
A book I often recommend to my clients and have used myself
at crossroads moments. An excellent resource for helping us
cope creatively with the critical changes in our lives. Bridges
identifies three stages of transition - endings, the neutral
zone and new beginings. Includes personal reflective methods
and advice applicable to both individuals and organisations.
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Nancy Kline
A simple but profound book about what
it takes to create a Thinking Environment with yourself, others
and at work. Nancy
describes and demonstrates through examples the key skills
needed to help people express their creativity and resourcefulness,
individually and in groups. A deeply moving book exploring
a way of being with others which can change whole organisation
cultures.
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Mark Forster
Mark's book offers a genuinely different and practical approach
'for the naturally disorganised'. Key aspects of his methods
are how to manage your attention and work with your resistance.
Packed with useful ideas you can use straightaway. Try them
and see for yourself.
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Marshall B. Rosenberg
How many times do we wish we had the skills to communicate
more effectively especially where there could be conflict?
Several of my clients have found this book extremely helpful
as it offers a profound and practical approach to communicating
with both ourselves and others with greater clarity and understanding.
Apply these techniques consistently and I guarantee you will
improve the quality of your relationships both at home and
at work.
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Don Richard Riso, R. Hudson
For those who are familiar with the basics of type, this book
can both accelerate and deepen your psychological and spiritual
journey. Packed with simple, practical guidelines on the model
and then a series of exercises to aid awakening for each of
the types, it offers a clear path for personal and spiritual
evolution. A stunning book in its wisdom and depth which I
find myself returning to again and again to find yet more
inspiration.
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Michael J. Goldberg
A very useful Enneagram book aimed at business leaders and
for those who are less comfortable with spiritual language.
Suitable for beginners and those who want to understand what
drives themselves, their colleagues and clients. Some great
case studies of real life leaders, their strengths, weaknesses
and challenges from an Enneagram perspective. Also some specific
personal development suggestions and tips on how to handle
other types most effectively.
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Eckhart Tolle
If you are seriously interested in developing greater presence
and more lasting peace and happiness, this is modern classic.
It compliments well the work of Riso and Hudson in their Enneagram
trainings and offers many practical ideas which are spiritual
but non-denominational. A simple yet profound message whose
meaning deepens as we go further along our development path.
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Jon Kabat-Zinn
A very clear and entertaining description of what it means
to be more mindful and present in our everyday life. Rather
then going into a monastery or withdrawing from the world,
this book is about how incorporating meditation techniques
on a regular basis can help you enjoy life more fully. Will
appeal to both beginning meditators and long-time practitioners.
He reminds us very powerfully that awakening is no further
from us than this very moment we are in. Full of simple practices
you can try out at any time.
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Danah Zohar & Ian Marshall
After all the hundreds of books and articles about IQ and
EQ, there seems to be enough collective evidence from psychology,
neurology, anthropology and cognitive science to suggest that
there is a third Q in the form of SQ or spiritual intelligence.
SQ is what we use to develop our capacity for meaning, vision
and value. Covering both the scientific evidence for SQ based
on recent brain research and ways to assess and develop your
own SQ, this is both an inspiring and practical read.
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Tony Schwartz
What is a truly meaningful and complete life and who can show
me how to live it?
Armed with these two questions, Tony Schwartz began a fascinating
Cook's Tour of America's leading psychologists, mystics, philosophers,
psychics and scientists. This book filled a lot of the (many)
gaps in my knowledge about the leading spiritual thinkers
of our age. I particularly enjoyed learning about Ram Dass'
and Timothy Leary's run ins with Harvard, the pioneers of
the Esalen Foundation and Maslow's troubled childhood. The
chapter on Al Almaas and Helen Palmer added to my Enneagram
education.
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