Recommended Books

These books are ones that Think Beyond recommends for purchase. Click onto the selected book for more information.

	This book is described as essential reading for leaders navigating global relationships. With increasingly diverse cultural workforces and global connections, it is necessary for leaders to understand how they can best develop their cultural intelligence. This book provides the theory and the practical applications.
	Stanford University psychologist, Carol Dweck explains the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset and how shares her research on the importance of a growth mindset for success. By focusing our thinking on growth we can create successful futures, build resilience and encourage those around us to do the same. We live in turbulent times, in times when leaders need to be adaptive and when future generations need to be resilient. This book helps to develop the mindset needed.
	The Third Teacher: 79 Ways You Can Use Design to Transform Teaching & Learning. Explores the critical link between the school environment and how children learn. A must read for those interested in schools of the future. This is a beautiful book – well crafted and models great design.
	Kouzes and Posner spell out ten truths about leadership, based on years of extensive research. If you believe that leadership makes a difference then this book is a must read. Some of the truths they expand on include: Focusing on the future sets leaders apart; Challenge is the crucible of greatness; and The best leaders are the best learners.
	Martin Seligman, the father of positive psychology, describes the importance of well-being for us as individuals and as leaders of others. He describes five aspects of well being – positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning and achievement. He reminds us of some of the practical things we can do to uplift ourselves and others – the kindness exercise, three blessing etc. This book has a research base that builds on Seligman’s previous ideas and in this respect is a useful text.
	David Rock has written a number of good books including Quiet Leadership and Your Brain at Work. In this latest book David Rock and Linda Page explore the role of neuroscience in coaching. Through better understanding the way we think, they argue that we are better able to help others. This book is a useful resource for business leaders as well as coaches and individuals who wish to explore their own thinking.
	Marshall Goldsmith encourages you to look beyond those old habits and do something about them! The section on how we can change for the beter contains a wealth of information about feedback, thanking, listening, following up and feeding forward. This is a useful resource book to dip into on a regular basis. Use it as a reminder!!
	The Brain That Changes Itself taps into the latest research on neuroscience. Each chapter explores the work of a leader in this field, with practical information and stories to illustrate main points. This book is recommended reading for anyone who is interested in finding out more about their own brain; and those involved in teaching, learning, or leadership.
	The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything. Stephen Covey Junior describes the things which drive strong relationships in an organisation, based on high levels of trust. This is foundational reading for any leader wishing to move their organisation forward in ways that are embedded and sustainable. It’s about people.
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