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Resources
These are resources I can
personally recommend. With the exception of a few recommendations
from someone I trust implicitly, I have read every single book. If
you don't see a book you have found to be of great value, e-mail
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Blessings,
Ruth
Other Recommended Books (in no particular order):
"
The Portable Coach"
by: Thomas J. Leonard
This is the quintessential
book on coaching and the Attraction Principles from the founder of CoachU.
"The
Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living"
by: His Holiness the Dalai
Lama & Howard C. Cutler, M.D.
East meets West and the
result is wonderfully wise no matter where you are from or what your faith.
"The
Lemming Conspiracy: How to Redirect Your LIfe from Stress to Balance"
by Bob D. McDonald, Ph.D.
& Don Hutcheson
Creators of the Highlands
Program, the authors clarify the natural skills and abilities which are
essential to career activities if one is to be happy.
"When
Smart People Fail: Rebuilding Yourself for Success"
by Carole Hyatt and Linda
Gottlieb
Anyone who takes any kind
of risk will fail at some time. Any failure holds within it the seeds
for personal growth. This book is the quintessential guide for the
phoenix rising from the ashes.
"The
Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of
Your Dreams"
by: Deepak Chopra
An easy reading blend of
East and West, physics and philosophy, the practical and the spiritual.
"
If Life is a Game, These are the Rules"
by: Cherie Carter-Scott,
Ph.D.
This little book is so brief
and so correct. One Christmas I gave it to close to 20 people I care
about.
"
If Love is a Game, These are the Rules"
by: Cherie Carter-Scott,
Ph.D.
I liked the earlier one
in this series, and this one is almost as good.
"If
Success is a Game, These are the Rules"
by: Cherie Carter-Scott,
Ph.D.
Following her format, she
presents 10 rules for a fulfilling life. Well done.
"Understanding
Obesity: The Five Medical Causes"
by: Dr. Lance Levy
A very sane view of the
relationship between people and the food they eat. Especially good
insights in Chapter 10 if you are concerned about a child, but primarily
focused on adults.
"Intuitive
Eating"
by: Evelyn Tribole &
Elyse Resch
Great book by two dietitians
focusing on nurturing your body rather than starving it. They encourage
natural weight loss and help you find the weight you were meant to be.
"Permission
to Succeed"
by: Noah St. John
Wonderful wisdom about how
to figure out the "why to" and the "why not to" dialogues going on in your
mind. Start asking the kind of questions he recommends and you are
sure to find life getting better and better.
"Be
a Loser"
by: Greer Childers
Here's an exercise program
to consider if you don't have hours available for the gym, etc. Fifteen
minutes a day at home and with no equipment to buy-- at least it doesn't
cost a fortune in time or money. Assuming you are healthy, this certainly
won't hurt you and it just might help. She has a web site wwwthebodyflex.com
where you can buy videos and the book, but I bought them much cheaper through
half.com
and eBay.
"
Negaholics: How to Overcome Negativity and Turn Your Life Around
"
by: Cherie Carter-Scott
Ph.D.
"Negaholics" was written
before the "Game Rules" books, but is every bit as good. Excellent
description of negativity and how to get it out of your life.
"
The Artist's Way"
by: Julia Cameron
The source of the famous
"morning pages" concept will help you unblock your creativity. The
key is to do the exercises, not just read the book.
"The
Artist's Way at Work"
by: Mark Bryan with Julia
Cameron & Catherine Allen
Learn how to apply the concepts
in "The Artist's Way" to the workplace.
"The
Vein of Gold"
by: Julia Cameron
Sequel to "The Artist's
Way" and found by some to be even more insightful.
"Your
Heart's Desire: Instructions for Creating the Life You Really Want"
by Sonia Choquette, Ph.D.
An outstanding workbook
for identifying and achieving what you want in life.
"Wishcraft"
How to Get What You Really Want"
by Barbara Sher
Not what I expected, but
much, much more. One of the best nuts & bolts guides to identifying
and getting whatever you may want in life.
"
The Inner Game of Golf"
by: W. Timothy Gallwey
The 'Inner Game" is applied
to golf. This one will lower your handicap on the course and in the
rest of your life as well.
"The
Inner Game of Work"
by: W. Timothy Gallwey
Since the "Inner Game" is
essentially about 'who' you are rather than
'what' you are doing, it
makes perfect sense that it be applied in the workplace.
"Living
Your Best Life"
by Laura Berman Fortgang
Second fabulous book from
this groundbreaking coach. Don't miss it!
"
Take Time for Your Life"
by: Cheryl Richardson
Cheryl lays out clear and
effective steps for building a beautifully balanced life. Work the
steps alone, with friends or with your coach, but work the steps!
"Life
Makeovers"
by: Cheryl Richardson
Fifty-two practical and
inspiring ways to improve your life one week at a time, presented in Cheryl's
warm and encouraging style.
"
Take Yourself to the Top"
by: Laura Berman Fortgang
This evocative book was
written at the beginning of coaching's popularity and continues to inspire
and inform thousands of people who want to know more about the coaching
profession.
"Coach
Yourself to Success: 101 Tips for Reaching Your Goals at Work and in Life"
by: Talane Miedaner
Talane presents coaching
concepts clearly, accurately and succinctly. Again, you can
take these words to heart any way you like, just be sure to implement them.
"Succeeding
in the Workplace: Critical Skills for a Rewarding Career and Life You Love!"
by Susan E. Race
Significant insights from
a HR veteran turned coach. She "tells all" in the very best sense
of the word.
"Becoming
a Coach: The Coach U Approach"
by: Thomas J. Leonard
The title says it all.
Well written and very informative, this book will give you the inside view
of the philosophy and training of CoachU.
"Your
Erroneous Zones"
by: Wayne W. Dyer, Ph.D.
Step-by-step escape from
negative thinking and taking control of your life. Well done.
"The
Sky's the Limit"
by: Wayne W. Dyer, Ph.D.
Earlier work now out of
print, but so very insightful. An interesting contrast with the clarity
of later works.
"Your
Sacred Self: Making the Decision to be Free"
by Wayne W. Dyer, Ph.D.
Further illumination of
the author's developing insights.
"Manifest
Your Destiny: The Nine Spiritual Principles for Getting Everything You
Want"
by Wayne W. Dyer, Ph.D.
Elegant synthesis of spiritual
insights from multiple sources.
"The
Simple-Minded Manager: Cutting Through Your Work-Life Chaos"
by: Forrest C. Greenslade,
Ph.D.
Small but chock full of
wisdom Corporate America would be wise to heed.
"Connect:
12 Vital Ties that Open Your Heart, Lengthen Your Life, and Deepen Your
Soul"
by: Edward M. Hallowell,
M.D.
Dr. Hallowell's personal
warmth and acceptance is reflected in this insightful book. You don't
have to have ADD/ADHD to benefit.
"Finding
Flow: The Psychology of Engagement with Everyday Life"
by: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
A later exposition of the
concept of 'flow,' this book is easier to read than the original "Flow"
published earlier.
"
How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist: Selling Yourself Without
Selling Your Soul"
by: Carol Michels
One of the few books on
this list that I haven't read personally (yet), but I trust implicitly
the lady who recommended it. Let me know what you think if you get
to it before I do.
"Survival
Jobs: 154 Ways to Make Money While Pursuing Your Dreams"
by: Deborah Jacobson
Some of these 'survival'
jobs are dream careers for some people. Still, an excellent book
for brief overviews of many jobs which don't require years and years of
preparation.
"
How to Become a Successful Consultant in Your Own Field"
by: Hubert Bermont
Get the latest version.
This is a 'must read' for anyone who wants to start a business providing
intellectual services.
"Emotional
Intelligence"
by: Daniel Goleman
Becoming a classic now,
but still probably the clearest explanation of the concept of emotional
intelligence. Can't live life to the fullest without EQ, so you may
as well get it.
"
Executive EQ: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership & Organizations"
by: Robert K. Cooper, Ph.D.
& Ayman Sawaf
Big book about how top thinkers
us their EQ along with IQ in making the best of decisions. Duh!
But I guess some people need to be affirmed for doing it.
"Leadership
and the One Minute Manager"
by: Kenneth Blanchard,
Ph.D., Patricia Zigarmi, Ed.D. & Drea Zigarmi, Ed.D.
Short and correct, this
book explains the concept of situational leadership techniques. Anyone
who has ever taught a child how to do anything will say "Of course!" to
this one. Certainly refreshing not to have to wade through tons of
verbiage to get to the point.
"How
to Talk with Practically Anybody About Practically Anything"
by: Barbara Walters
Wish Barbara would just
up-date this book. I found it in a used book store and the concepts
are just as relevant today as they were when she wrote it.
"Games
Mother Never Taught You"
by: Betty Lehan Harragan
This one too is a little
out of date, but still filled with solid information for both men and women
who want to know more about what women have been facing as they enter a
workplace which has been dominated by the male mindset.
"Flirting
for Success"
by: Jill Spiegel
Flirting is all about connecting
well with people and transcends the usual sexual references. You
haven't seen real flirting until you see a Southern woman flirt with a
small child.
"Who
Moved My Cheese? : An Amazing Way to Deal With Change in Your Work and
in Your Life"
by: Spencer Johnson, M.D.
Could be more clear-cut,
but still those who are accustomed to CorporateSpeak will appreciate this.
"It's
All in Your Head: Lifestyle Management Strategies for Busy People!"
by: Bruce A. Baldwin, Ph.D.
A bit on the academic side,
but
well worth wading through.
"
Working Wisdom"
by: Thomas J. Leonard
What can I say? Thomas
at his list-making best.
"
Power Networking: 55 Secrets for Personal & Professional Success"
by: Donna Fisher & Sandy
Vilas
Redefines networking.
What can you do for others rather than trolling for your own selfish
benefit.
"
What Color is Your Parachute: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters
and Career-Changers"
by: Richard Nelson Bolles
The career seeker/changer's
Bible. If you want to know how the job search works, this is the
book.
"The
Pathfinder: How to Choose or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of
Satisfaction and Success"
by: Nicholas Lore
A slightly different approach,
but still outstanding.
"Do
What You Are: Discover the Perfect Career for You through the Secrets of
Personality Type"
by Paul D. Tieger &
Barbara Barron-Tieger
Helps identify your best
career options based on your Myers-Briggs Personality Type. Get additional
help from someone who understands the MBTI.
"The
Doom Loop System: A Step by Step Guide to Career Mastery"
by: Dory Hollander, Ph.D.
A terrific concept of career
development that helps you identify when it's time to move on to new endeavors.
"Toxic
Work: How to Overcome Stress, Overload, and Burnout and Revitalize Your
Career"
by: Barbara Bailey Reinhold,
Ed.D.
A terrifying book.
Here are clear examples of how people are sickening even unto death by
staying in the wrong work setting. Listen up, Corporate America,
while you still can.
"Clutter
Control: Putting Your Home on a Diet"
by: Jeff Campbell of the
Clean Team
Your environment truly does
reflect your thinking, but it also affects your thinking.
Clean up your act with these simple, very achievable guidelines
and you will be delighted with the increase in your personal productivity
and satisfaction.
"Speed
Cleaning"
by: Jeff Campbell of the
Clean Team
Whether you do the cleaning
or supervise it, you will benefit from understanding the most efficient
way to clean.
"Spring
Cleaning"
by: Jeff Campbell of the
Clean Team
More on the in-depth cleaning
needed periodically in even the cleanest of spaces.
"Living
a Beautiful Life: Five Hundred Ways to Add Elegance, Order, Beauty
and Joy to Every Day of Your Life"
by: Alexandra Stoddard
Add some beauty to your
environment with the advice of an outstanding interior designer.
"The
Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy"
by: Thomas J. Stanley &
William D. Danko
Adjust your image of both
success and of what a millionaire is really like.
"
How to Get Out of Debt, Stay Out of Debt & Live Prosperously"
by: Jerrold Mundis
Tired of your money always
being obligated to others, before you even make it? These guidelines
are based on Debtors Anonymous and really do work.
"
Earn What You Deserve: How to Stop Underearning & Start Thriving"
by: Jerrold Mundis
Maybe you are not spending
too much, but earning less than you should. Find out how you may
be sabotaging your financial success.
"The
Courage to be Rich: Creating a Life of Material and Spiritual Abundance"
by: Suze Orman
Nuts and bolts of investing
plus inspiration.
"
Your Money or Your Life"
by: Joe Dominguez &
Vicki Robin
With these instructions
and some determination and persistence, you really can become financially
independent.
"The
Mindful Money Guide: Creating Harmony Between Your Values and Your
Finances"
by: Marshall Glickman
More on recognizing the
positive role of money in your life.
"
The Overworked American"
by: Juliet Schor
Frightening view of the
bind the American worker is in and some sound ideas on how to get out of
that bind.
"
The Overspent American"
by: Juliet Schor
This is why you are overworked.
"
Frogs into Princes"
by: Richard Bandler &
John Grinder
The beginning of neurolinguistic
programming. I love these radical guys.
"
NLP at Work"
by: Sue Knight
Best of the best on how
to apply NLP in the workplace.
"
NLP Solutions"
by: Sue Knight
The best text I have seen
on what neurolinguistic programming is all about. Would that
all authors could write so clearly.
"
Facing Codependency"
by: Pia Mellody
As a seasoned counselor,
I sometimes think I have read everything there is on codependency.
This is the best.
"
Facing Love Addiction"
by: Pia Mellody
Feeling incomplete without
that special someone? Guess what you may be dealing with? Learn
and deal better.
"
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway"
by: Susan Jeffers, Ph.D.
The clarion call to accept
fear without letting it hold you back.
"
How Men Think: The Seven Essential Rules for Making It in a Man's
World"
by: Adrienne Mendell, M.A.
Very insightful guide to
how men and women mistake what the other is really thinking and
saying.
"How
Not to Stay Single: 10 Steps to a Great Relationship"
Nita Tucker with Randi Moret
Good common sense.
I have used it successfully as a format with clients who are committed
to building a fulfilling relationship.
"A
Southern Belle Primer : Or Why Princess Margaret Will Never Be a Kappa
Kappa Gamma"
by: Maryln Schwartz
Laugh and recognize yourself
if you are a Southern woman. Laugh and learn if all this is new to you.
"New
Times in the Old South : Or Why Scarlett's in Therapy and Tara's Going
Condo"
by Maryln Schwartz
Not quite as good as "A
Southern Belle Primer" but still a delight.
"What
Southern Women Know (That Every Woman Should): Timeless Secrets to
Get Everything You Want in Love, Life, and Work"
by: Ronda Rich
Good beginning with excellent
insights into how Southern women think, but the quality deteriorates as
the book progresses. A true Southern lady never airs her own dirty
laundry and I for one could wish she had ended the book about halfway through.
"
Legacy of the Heart"
by: Wayne Muller
Painful childhood experiences
leave emotional scars whether the parents and other adults intend them
to or not. This is an excellent book for those who feel they were
wounded as children and would like to heal. If you are feeling fragile,
read this while in therapy.
"
P.E.T.: Parent Effectiveness Training"
by: Dr. Thomas Gordon
Better than Dr. Spock when
it comes to raising civilized, emotionally healthy children.
"
The Hug Therapy Book"
by: Kathleen Keating
Heart-warming little guide
to all the different kinds of hugs we can engage in with those we love.
An excellent gift for parents of small children.
"
Reviving Ophelia"
by: Mary Pipher, Ph.D.
Our society is damaging
young girls, even to the point of death at times. Here's a great
description of how and what we can do about it. Give it to your daughter
when she is just getting into puberty.
"Don't
Give It Away!"
by: Iyanla Vanzant
Very positive, empowering
book for young girls.
"
Girlfriends: Invisible Bonds, Enduring Ties"
by: Carmen Renee Berry &
Tamara Traeder
A celebration of friendships
between women.
"
Girlfriends for Life: Friendships Worth Keeping Forever"
by: Carmen Renee Berry &
Tamara Traeder
More celebration.
Never hurts to remind ourselves of how much we mean to each other.
"
Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom: Creating Physical & Emotional
Health & Healing"
by: Christiane Northrup,
M.D.
"Wishing
Well: Making Your Every Wish Come True"
by: Paul Pearsall, Ph.D.
"The
Seven Keys to Calm: Essential Steps for Staying Calm Under Any Circumstances"
by: A. M. Matthews
"
Why People Don't Heal & How They Can"
by: Caroline Myss, Ph.D.
"
Hands of Light"
by: Barbara Ann Brennan
"
The Psychic Pathway"
by: Sonia Choquette
"The Religions of Man" (renamed
to: The
World's Religions)
by: Huston Smith
"
The Pursuit of God"
by: A. W. Tozer
"When
There is No Miracle: Finding Hope in Pain and Suffering"
by: Robert L. Wise
"
The Confessions of St. Augustine"
Anything written by C. S.
Lewis
Anything written by Charles
F. Stanley of In Touch Ministries
The Holy Bible
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Magazines
"Fast
Company "
Cutting edge on technology
and companies who aren't afraid to try something new.
"
Working Woman"
Great examples of women
who are succeeding in the workplace.
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