Why keep all the great information out there to ourselves?
We've compiled our recommended podcasts, articles and books to help you navigate through the world of emotional intelligence, leadership and self-development.
We've included reading to consider if you want to find out more about a certain topics we've covered in our workshops or leadership programmes, and also some of our absolute favourites which have influenced our team members during their career journeys.
Good listening
The CultureCon Podcast
A interesting listen around workplace communication and leadership, challenging outdated practices, offering insight on trust, authenticity and listening first. A powerful reminder that work should feel challenging, not impossible.
Inspirational Leadership for People Managers, Executives & HR Leaders
If you have ever wondered why certain situations trigger you, or how to calmly respond with compassion - this Podcast is worth a listen. It highlights the practical tools that will help navigate stress and ultimately support personal growth and strengthen relationships. (Ep.122)
Secret of the Career Game
A great Podcast delving into how to develop real confidence, completely flipping 'fake it till you make it' on its head. A must listen for anyone that wants to lead with both clarity and connection. (Ep.107)
Quick-reads and insights
Customers Expect Empathy. Here's How to Deliver It.
Harvard Business Review, Jamil Zaki and Conny Kalcher
When Two CEOs Are Better Than One
The Insider, Maureen Hoch
The Future does not fit in the containers of the Past, Rishad Tobaccowala.
11 Assessments Ever Executive Should Take
Forbes Coaches Council
Harvard Business Review, Daniel Goleman
Simon Sinek
Are men and women really wired differently?
Tom Whipple, The Times
5 Networking tips for Introverts (and anyone else)
Willy Das and Samantha Dewalt, Harvard Business Review
7 Leadership Blockers—and How to Overcome Them
The Insider, Gretchen Gavett
The Best Leaders Have a Contagious Positive Energy
Harvard Business Review
The Wrong Ways to Respond to Emotional Employees
Harvard Business Review
Being Better
The Future does not fit in the containers of the past, Rishad Tobaccowala
Mindfulness & AI: The Old & New of Emotional Intelligence
Daniel Goleman
The Future does not fit in the containers of the past, Rishad Tobaccowala
The Hidden Beliefs That Hold Leaders Back​
Harvard Business Review, Muriel M. Wilkins
When Your CEO's Leadership Creates Chaos.
Managing Up, Jenny Fernandez and Kathryn Landis
~Because companies do not transform. People Do.
The Future does not fit in the containers of the past, Rishad Tobaccowala
Harvard Business Review
The Essential Presentations checklist, Gary Genard
Men Get More Actionable Feedback Than Women
Harvard Business Review
Go-to reads
Challenging and succeeding under any conditions.
- John Kotter & Holger Rathgeber
An insightful and engaging read for anyone facing change, or for anyone looking to better understand how to adapt in uncertain times. This book reveals powerful lessons about teamwork, leadership and resilience, while showing how we can move past fear and resistance to embrace new possibilities. ​
Instilling passion, creating shared goals & building meaningful organisations
- Steven J Stein
An evidenced approach to practical empathetic leadership using real life relatable examples of people and organisations to bring EI to life.
Say what needs to be said and hear what needs to be heard
- Megan Reitz and John Higgins
A well written, honest book -giving practical and well researched advice. Why do we not "Speak Up" and what can we do to build trusting relationships that allow us to risk speaking up and encourage and enable others to do the same.
Ten Helpful Habits
- Professor Steven Peters
Ignore that this is aimed at children, this is also a brilliant toolkit for adults. If you want quick, easy techniques to apply to everyday life then read this!
Why it can matter more than IQ
- Daniel Goleman
If you start with anything, start with this. In its time, it was a ground breaker, redefining intelligence and success, and over 25 years later it is still an absolute classic. The most well-thumbed book on our bookshelves.
Transforming professional and personal life
- Rosamund & Benjamin Zander
A wonderful and practical book - but you need to do the work! It's about changing the way we think and respond, if we want to fulfil our potential and tap into our well of possibilities.
How to build trust & connection no matter the distance
- Erica Dhawan
A great communication toolkit for our times that helps navigate the world of video meetings, conference calls, emails, messages and chat and Slack channels.
The science of collective intelligence and its power to change our lives
- Hannah Critchlow
A lively examination of communal endeavour and the technological advances that could spur greater cooperation and boost group thinking.
Emotional Intelligence & your success
- Steven J Stein & Howard E Book
We often use this book as an extra resource for our emotional intelligence masterclasses. Separate chapters on the 15 EI subscales offer an accessible way to understand the depth of emotional intelligence and how you can apply it in your everyday life.
- Resee L Stone
A great resource for anyone starting to negotiate the complicated realm of leadership - some easy-read sections to dip in and out of as points of reference on your journey.
The acclaimed mind management programme to help you achieve success, confidence and happiness
- Professor Steven Peters
Must read for anyone who's ever overreacted to something small, or for anyone looking to make positive changes in their life. This a fascinating look at the science behind how we react to certain people/situations and more importantly, how we can manage these reactions.
How to get what you want by saying what you mean
- Kim Scott
Highly useful for everyone in any aspect of life. It gives a useful and easy to apply quadrant framework on how to approach communication of feedback.
A hands - on tool for practicing personal accountability at work and in life
- John G.Miller
Instead of asking 'why is this happening to me?' Instead ask 'what can I do to improve my situation?'. A must - read!