Performance Books

Performance books for leaders interested in coaching for improved work performance; works on employee performance evaluations and more.

The Power Of Positive Thinking,
by Norman Vincent Peale

This 1952 original and another classic is about being positive. Being positive means believing in yourself, creating your own happiness, expecting the best and getting it. It has a spiritual basis and belief in a higher power that underlies much of the thought. Order this book.

The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People,
by Stephen R. Covey

This is a classic about personal growth and development in this bestseller. Covey discusses seven habits broken down in three categories: Private victory, public victory, and renewal. The seven habits are: 1) be proactive, 2) begin with the end in mind, 3) put first things first, 4) think win/win, 5) seek first to understand, then be understood, 6) synergize, and 7) sharpen the saw. Order this book.

Nuts: Southwest Airline’s Crazy Recipe for Business and Personal Success,
by Kevin and Jackie Freiberg

Care about the people who work for you and treat them well, and they will perform. Learn how leadership is practiced at Southwest Airlines and the importance of collaborative relationships. Discover their two-line mission statement that centers on providing employees a stable work environment and an equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Order this book.

Reach For The Summit,
by Pat Summitt

The University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers coach describes how she beats her opponents by working harder. She outlines her “Definite Dozen,” values including teamwork, attitude, and motivation that led her to achieve the most wins in NCAA Division I basketball history. Order this book.

Performance Planning & Appraisal,
by Patricia King

"Performance planning and appraisal work best if the process preserves and enhances individual dignity of both the manager and the employer …" It is not about forms. It is about coming to a clear understanding via an ongoing process of dialogue and communication. Order this book.

Unlimited Power: The Way to Peak Personal Achievement,
by Anthony Robbins

Book summary coming soon. Order this book.

Awaken The Giant Within,
by Anthony Robbins

Book summary coming soon. Order this book.

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