In "Coaching Habit," Michael Bungay Stanier distills the essence of effective coaching into a practical guide. Stanier introduces seven powerful questions designed to spark transformative conversations. With a focus on curiosity and listening, the book provides managers and leaders with actionable techniques to become more effective coaches, fostering improved communication and professional growth within their teams.

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June 10, 2026 

“Negotiating with Giants” by Peter Johnston

"Negotiating with Giants" by Peter Johnston is a practical guide to negotiating in high-stakes situations. Drawing on his experiences negotiating with large corporations, Johnston shares insights and strategies for achieving favorable outcomes. The book offers valuable lessons for negotiators at all levels, emphasizing preparation, flexibility, and the ability to build lasting relationships.

July 8, 2026 

“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey

Stephen Covey's timeless principles continue to guide individuals toward personal and professional effectiveness.

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August 12, 2026 “Certainty: How Great Bosses Can Change Minds and Drive Innovation” by Mike Mears

The dilemma: our Stone Age brains are hardwired for survival and programmed to fear the unknown, yet the work world demands constant innovation. The enemy of better leadership is uncertainty deeply buried in the minds of your workforce. The answer: understand human nature. Work with it rather than pushing against it. Mears draws on neuroscience and psychology-plus compelling stories from his career-to offer practical leadership advice.

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September 9, 2026 

“Glad We Met: The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings” by Steven Rogelberg

1:1s are arguably one of the most critical meeting types for the success of team members, managers, coaches, teams, and organizations. The best managers recognize that 1:1s are not an add-on to their role as a manager. Conducting 1:1s successfully are foundational to being a manager. At the same time, these meetings are the core of a direct report's experience and development at work, including how well they engage and attach to their role, perceive the effectiveness of their manager, and envision their future at the organization. Dr. Steven Rogelberg, author of The Surprising Science of Meetings, helps us maximize the potential of these crucial conversations.

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October 14, 2026

“The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork: Embrace Them and Empower Your Team” by John C. Maxwell

Individual all-stars can only take you so far. Ultimately, success--whether in business, family, church, athletic teams, or any other organization--is entirely dependent on teamwork. But how does one build that team? Leadership expert and bestselling author John C. Maxwell knows that building and maintaining a successful team is no simple task. Even people who have taken their teams to the highest level in their field have difficulty re-creating what accounted for their successes. In his practical, down-to-earth style, Maxwell shares the vital principles of team building that are necessary for success in any type of organization.

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November 11, 2026

“The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate the Three Essential Virtues” by Patrick Lencioni

In “The Ideal Team Player”, Lencioni tells the story of Jeff Shanley, a leader desperate to save his uncle’s company by restoring its cultural commitment to teamwork. Jeff must crack the code on the virtues that real team players possess and then build a culture of hiring and development around those virtues. Beyond the fable, Lencioni presents a practical framework and actionable tools for identifying, hiring, and developing ideal team players.  Whether you’re a leader trying to create a culture around teamwork, a staffing professional looking to hire real team players, or a team player wanting to improve yourself, this book will prove to be as useful as it is compelling.

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