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Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes are High

by Marion Howell | Jun 3, 2019 | Conversation Skills and Emotional Intelligence

2002, by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzer I first read this book when first became a coach, in large part because clients wanted to improve on how they lead really difficult conversations.  Personally, I find there are more detailed steps...

Fierce Leadership: A Bold Alternative to the Worst “Best” Practices of Business Today.

by Marion Howell | Jun 2, 2019 | Leadership, Organizational Change and Culture

2009 by Susan Scott. I love this book!  When I listened to the audio version, I felt like Susan Scott was reading my mind.  She has provided the language and context to understand how “best” practices create systemic problems.  I thought it...

The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary things Happen in Organizations

by Marion Howell | Jun 2, 2019 | Leadership, Organizational Change and Culture, Uncategorized

2012, by James Kouzes and Barry Posner. It has taken me a long time to read this one.  Peter referred to Kouzes and Posner when he was working on his PhD so I have a sense of connection to this title.  I’ve put this book is at the top of the reading...
13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do

13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do

by Marion Howell | Feb 12, 2019 | Mindfulness and Personal Development

2014, by Amy Morin This book is for you if you learn by having a clear how-to approach to new behaviors based on her work as a psychotherapist.  Morin provides direction, practical suggestions, and the rationale behind her recommendations.  Examples are...

Results that Last: Hardwiring Behaviors That Will Take Your Company to the Top

by Marion Howell | May 15, 2018 | Leadership, Organizational Change and Culture

2008, by Quint Studer If you’ve ever worked at a hospital that hired the Studer Group, you’ll have had the experience of having the Studer Model inform how your senior leaders are directing your energy and attention.  Studer’s organization has created a program based...
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