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Professional Development Lending Library

Personal Development Books


    The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
    This book is a manual for both personal and professional effectiveness. Covey takes you through a "paradigm shift" which affects how you perceive and act regarding productivity, time management, positive thinking, developing your "proactive muscles" and much more.


    The 8th Habit - From Effectiveness to Greatness by Stephen R. Covey
    In this updated addition to the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey tells us that in order to thrive, innovate, excel and lead, we must build on and move beyond effectiveness... to greatness


    The 8th Habit Personal Workbook by Stephen R. Covey
    Workbook includes questionnaires, tests and self-assessments and other exercises.


    The Art of Calm: Relaxation Through the Five Senses by Brian Luke Seaward, Ph.D.
    In this dynamic exploration into the calming effect of tuning in to our five senses and the divine sense, noted stress-reduction expert Brian Luke Seaward sets you on the path to living a life of serene fullfillment.


    Awaken the Giant Within by Anthony Robbins
    This book provides a step-by-step program to teach the fundamental lessons of self-mastery that will enable you to discover your true purpose, take control of your life and harness the forces that shape your destiny.


    First Things First by Stephen R. Covey, Roger Merrill, Rebecca R. Merrill
    Far from the traditional "be-more-efficient" time-management book, First Things First shows you how to look at your use of time and create balance between your personal and professional responsibilities by putting first things first.


    Gifts Differing - Understanding Personality Type by Isabel Briggs Myers with Peter B. Myers
    The classic work on the 16 major personality types as identified in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.


    How Good People Make Tough Choices: Resolving the Dilemmas of Ethical Living by Rushworth M. Kidder
    Should you take a much needed vacation or save money for your children's education? Should you protect the endangered owl or maintain jobs for loggers? Kidder teaches us how to think for ourselves in order to resolve any ethical dilemma.


    Life Matters - Creating A Dynamic Balance of Work, Family, Time, and Money by A. Roger Merrill and Rebecca R. Merrill
    From confronting life's tough questions to offering practical ways to implement your answers, the Merrills guide you through the steps toward effective living. They identify the "Gotta Do's" that are the framework for positive change.


    Living the 7 Habits: The Courage to Change by Stephen R. Covey
    Dr. Covey shows how successful people have used these principles to solve problems, overcome obstacles, and change their lives. He provides practical guidance and powerful inspiration to readers searching for a proven framework for living a meaningful life.


    Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
    Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl's memoir has riveted generations of readers with its descriptions of life in Nazi death camps and its lessons for spiritual survival. Frankl argues that we cannot avoid suffering but we can choose how to cope with it, find meaning in it and move forward.


    Money Smart Women by A Kiplinger Guide
    This book profiles women at various ages who have taken charge of their lives and their finances. From these stories, you will learn how to deal successfully with the financial realities that you face, no matter what stage your life is in.


    The No Complaining Rule - Positive Ways to Deal with Negativity at Work by Jon Gordon
    Based on an actual company that created and implemented the no complaining rule, Gordon delivers an engaging story filled with innovative ideas and practical strategies to develop positive leaders, organizations, and teams.


    Perfect Balance - Create Time & Space for All Parts of Your Life by Paul Wilson
    Paul Wilson's techniques for finding balance among the many parts of your busy life works on the principle that the best way to accomplish your goals is to adopt a more relaxed and balanced approach.


    The Power of Nice by Ronald M. Shapiro and Mark A. Jankowski
    Drawing on their vast experience in Win-win negotiating, the authors take you through a systematic approach that, when repeated and mastered, will maximize results.


    Six Thinking Hats: An Essential Approach to Business Management by Edward DeBono
    DeBono presents a simple but effective way to become a better thinker. He separates thinking into six colored "thinking hats" including facts and figures, emotions and feelings, logical negative thoughts, positive constructive thoughts, creativity, and control of all hats.


    The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey
    Trust is so integral to our relationships that we often take it for granted, yet in an era marked by business scandals and a desire for accountability, this book is a guide to nurturing trust in our professional and personal lives.


    Stress Control for Peace of Mind: 20 Minute Stress Reduction Sessions by Linda Wasmer Andrews
    A step-by-step guide for stress control includes strategies for coping and 20-minute stress reduction sessions


    Thinker's Toolkit, The: 14 Powerful Techniques For Problem Solving by Morgan Jones
    Morgan Jones' sensible approach to decision making uses fourteen mathematical and analytical thought processes with 50 exercises and a cornucopia of examples.


    Time Traps: Proven Strategies for Swamped Salespeople by Tod Duncan
    Tod Duncan shows why you should abandon the pointless pursuit of time management and, instead, adopt a far more actionable approach: task management.


    Type Talk at Work: How the 16 Personality Types Determine Your Job Success on the Job by Otto Kroeger
    Make it easy to recognize your own Myers-Briggs Type and those of your co-workers. This classic now features a new chapeter on leadership, showing you how to be more effective on the job.


    Winning With People by John C. Maxwell
    The book offers 25 chapter-based "People Principles" that explore how to prepare oneself for relationships, focus on others, build trust, invest in others and create win-win relationships.


    Wisdom for the Busy Leader by pat Richie
    250 daily devotions on leadership that can be read in 60 seconds or less.


    Your Roadmap For Success - You Can Get There From Here by John C. Maxwell
    This book will teach you principles that will prepare you for your own success journey including packing for the trip, overcoming detours, including your family, and building professional relationships along the way.


    Your Roadmap For Success Workbook by John C. Maxwell
    The workbook to accompany the book Your Roadmap for Success.


     


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