Wider reading
Why keep all the great information out there to ourselves?
We've compiled our recommended reading of books and articles 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.
Recommended Books
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.
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!
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!
Quick-reads and insights
The Wrong Ways to Respond to Emotional Employees
Harvard Business Review
11 Assessments Ever Executive Should Take
Forbes Coaches Council
Mindfulness & AI: The Old & New of Emotional Intelligence
Daniel Goleman
The Future does not fit in the containers of the past, Rishad Tobaccowala
~Because companies do not transform. People Do.
The Future does not fit in the containers of the past, Rishad Tobaccowala
Harvard Business Review
The Future does not fit in the containers of the past, Rishad Tobaccowala
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
Men Get More Actionable Feedback Than Women
Harvard Business Review