The books listed below are just a few of my favorites that can be helpful for you in managing many areas of your career: from personal insight, to inspiration regarding advocating for yourself and taking charge of your career, to finding work/life balance, and, finally, to making a career change, if necessary. There are many pathways to success and wisdom to take you there. Therefore, you may see the same books referenced in several of the Threshold Advisors book lists. Enjoy and learn.

Positivity: Top-Notch Research Reveals the 3-1 Ratio That Will Change Your Life
by Barbara L. Fredrickson, PhD
Fascinating book, backed by years of research, about how overcoming negativity with positive emotions can enhance relationships, careers and lives. 

Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
by Daniel H. Pink
A well-researched, interesting book about what motivates us and makes our work satisfying.  Useful both for personal insight and self-motivation and for anyone charged with leading teams.

To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others
by Daniel H. Pink
This book posits that we are all “in sales” and suggests how we can effectively master the art of “moving” others.

Lean In
by Sheryl Sandberg
This personal account from one of our most visible female executives contains insights and ideas for helping women to succeed in today’s workforce. Useful for both career women and the men with whom they live and work.

Play Like a Man Win Like a Woman: What Men Know About Success that Women Need to Learn
by Gail Evans
A quick read that helps women understand the unwritten rules of how men “play the game”.

The Well Spoken Woman: Your Guide to Looking and Sounding your Best
by Christine K. Jahnke
This book offers very useful and easy to learn techniques for women (and men) to state ideas more effectively, to speak with increased confidence and to be taken more seriously.

 

Total Leadership: Be a Better Leader, Have a Richer Life
by Stewart Friedman
A Wharton School professor, steeped in positive psychology, offers a contemporary approach and practical advice to those seeking greater integration of career and family life.

What Happy Working Mothers Know: How New Findings in Positive Psychology Can Lead to a Healthy Work/Life Balance
by Cathy L. Greenberg, PhD and Barrett S. Avigdor
This book integrates positive psychology with practical tips for helping working mothers achieve a healthy, “happy” work/life balance.

What Color is Your Parachute: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers
by Richard Nelson Bolles
A classic book for anyone considering a potential career direction.

Now What?: 90 Days to a New Life Direction
by Laura Berman Fortgang
A compelling book with an actionable 90-day plan for anyone looking for “purpose” and contemplating a potential career change.