Communication Books

Communication books that go beyond typical communication articles. More reading that stresses the importance of team communication.

"The basic building block of good communications is the feeling that every human being is unique and of value."

--Unknown

How To Win Friends And Influence People,
by Dale Carnegie

This 1936 original and timeless classic is about building relationships and influencing others. It starts with a focus on personal interaction and being likeable. Next, it moves into influence and true leadership without offending or causing resentment. Order this book.

Moving Mountains,
by Gus Pagonis

Know yourself, know the mission, develop your subordinates, develop your tools, apply your tools, reeducate yourself, tailor the system. Lessons in leadership:Keep it simple, emphasize training, emphasize flexibility, centralize planning, decentralize execution, communicate, be visible, and be real. Order this book.

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Success Is A Choice,
by Rick Pitino

Nothing meaningful or lasting comes without working hard at it. Deserving victory or achieving success is not a lucky break; success is a choice. Coach Pitino’s 10 steps address how true motivation makes people understand the process required to achieve success.
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Put The Moose On The Table: Lessons In Leadership From A CEO’s Journey,
by Randall Tobias With Todd Tobias

Getting “the moose on the table,” a courteous way of telling each other exactly what they were thinking, in a professional manner. A CEO’s thoughts on Leading, Vision, Values, Organizational Culture, Communication, Career Development, Managers vs. Leaders, Succession Planning, and more. Order this book.

The Toyota Way: Fourteen Management Principles From The World’s Greatest Manufacturer,
by Jeffrey K. Liker

A long-term philosophy and a focus on values helped Toyota become “The World’s Best Manufacturer.” The Toyota culture focuses on eliminating waste and doing the right thing for the company, the employees, the customer, and society as a whole. It serves as the guide to creating their fourteen management principles. More on what they learned about changing a culture. Order this book.

FM 101-5: Staff Organization and Operations,
by Department of the Army

The U.S. Army manual used to improve teamwork and coordination. A clear outline of staff roles and responsibilities along with techniques for presenting information and an outline of the military decision making process. Order this book.

The Power of Ethical Management,
by Kenneth Blanchard

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