Recommendations: Department of Management

Recommended by Dr. Dan Morrell: "In the graduate Strategic Decision Making class, we discuss how decision making can be slow and deliberate or quick and automatic. Blink: The Power of Thinking takes a deep dive on the advantages of 'going with our gut' and trusting our intuition."

Recommended by Kenneth George: "This is a good basic budgeting book. I sent a copy to my oldest son."

Recommended by Kenneth George: An award-winning psychologist reveals the hidden power of our inner voice and shows how to harness it to combat anxiety, improve physical and mental health, and deepen our relationships with others.

Recommended by Kenneth George: "A book that will a) help you read faster, b) give you some time management advice, and c) help you become the best student you can be."

Recommended by Kenneth George: "This is a recently published study on generational differences and how we can all work well together."

Recommended by Kenneth George: "This is an amazing book about time management and personal organization that is helpful to anyone who wants to improve their everyday effectiveness."

Recommended by Jim Bast: Over five years, Jim Collins and his research team analyzed the histories of 28 companies, discovering the key determinants of greatness -- why some companies make the leap and others don't.

Recommended by Dr. Deana Raffo: Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.”

Recommended by Kenneth George: In these tough times, there are few people who are completely happy with the current conditions. From business executives to the everyday Joe or Jane, everyone seems to be going through a rough economic and personal crunch. But acclaimed business school Professor Srikumar Rao says that we can learn to create joy no matter what else may be going on around us. Rao shows you that it isn't the negative thing that happens to you that causes your unhappiness, it's how you see it.

Recommended by Jim Bast: Updated for today's readers, Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People is a classic that has improved and transformed the personal and professional lives of millions. Carnegie’s rock-solid, experience-tested advice has remained relevant for generations because he addresses timeless questions about the art of getting along with people. This historic bestseller conveys crucial life lessons through engaging storytelling, showing readers how to become who they wish to be.

Recommended by Kenneth George: "It's the Manager shows the importance of what management does and how you, as a manager, drive your organization."

Recommended by Jim Bast and Dr. Leigh Anne Clark
Dr. Clark says, "We all have found ourselves serving as leaders despite not having an official title to be a leader and will do so again as we continue our journey in life. This book is based on 30 years of research about what the best leaders 'do' to be exemplary leaders. The five practices work in any setting and culture and at any time in your life. LEAD 3010 Leadership Skills and Development is based on the contents in this book. The authors explain each of the five practices with countless real-world examples and provide an access code for a self-assessment of your current leadership skills. It is also a book that I return to over and over as I face different leadership challenges at different points in my life. It is an excellent resource for self-development."

Recommended by Dr. Tim Moake: "A bit of a different read that is not set up like a traditional book."

Recommended by Dr. Leigh Anne Clark "By sharing the science behind habits and our brains, this book teaches us the power of changing existing habit loops in our personal lives or work lives to get amazing results."

Recommended by Dr. Dan Morrell: "This is another one from the graduate Strategic Decision Making class. While we believe that our decisions are very determined, thought out, and rational, there are many reasons why that may not be the case. Once we learn why we may not have always made the most rational decision, we can start asking ourselves the right questions to determine whether or not our future decisions are made for the right reasons."

Recommended by Dr. Deana Raffo: Amy Cuddy has galvanized tens of millions of viewers around the world with her TED talk about "power poses." Now she presents the enthralling science underlying these and many other fascinating body-mind effects, and teaches us how to use simple techniques to liberate ourselves from fear in high-pressure moments, perform at our best, and connect with and empower others to do the same. Every reader will learn how to approach their biggest challenges with confidence instead of dread, and to leave them with satisfaction instead of regret.

Recommended by Kenneth George: "Cain recognizes the strengths of introverts and helps us understand how different personalities work together."

Recommended by Dr. Deana Raffo: Chade-Meng Tan, one of Google’s earliest engineers and personal growth pioneer, offers a proven method for enhancing mindfulness and emotional intelligence in life and work. Meng’s job is to teach Google’s best and brightest how to apply mindfulness techniques in the office and beyond; now, readers everywhere can get insider access to one of the most sought after classes in the country, a course in health, happiness and creativity that is improving the livelihood and productivity of those responsible for one of the most successful businesses in the world.

Recommended by Kenneth George
"This book shows you how to organize your resume, prep for interviews, and crush it at getting a job."

Recommended by Dr. Deana Raffo: Wharton professor Richard Shell created the Success Course to help his world-class MBA students answer two questions that aren’t as obvious as they seem: “What, for me, is success?” and “How will I achieve it?” Based on that acclaimed course, Springboard shows how to assess the hidden influences of family, media, and culture on your beliefs about success. Then it helps you figure out your unique passions and capabilities, so you can focus more on what gives meaning and excitement to your life, and less on what you are “supposed” to want.

Recommended by Jim Bast: Start with Why shows that the leaders who've had the greatest influence in the world all think, act, and communicate the same way -- and it's the opposite of what everyone else does. Sinek calls this powerful idea The Golden Circle, and it provides a framework upon which organizations can be built, movements can be led, and people can be inspired. And it all starts with WHY.

Recommended by Dr. Jackie Gilbert: "Jack Canfield provides life lessons and strategies to help people take control of their lives and to make positive improvements. This book is packed with: ho-tos, practical experience, resources, lessons learned. Tips to help us streamline our lives, along with action steps to help us break free from our comfort zones and to experience life more fully."

Recommended by Kenneth George: "Reiman talks about his business of creating an idea driven organization."

Recommended by Dr. Ralph Williams as a book to read and learn how to lead a small business.

Recommended by Kenneth George: "This is a study in a seldom recognized aspect of the decision-making process."

Recommended by Jim Bast: John Wooden’s goal in 41 years of coaching never changed; namely, to get maximum effort and peak performance from each of his players in the manner that best served the team. Wooden on Leadership explains step-by-step how he pursued and accomplished this goal.