(Self) Development Miscellany

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Covey, S Simon & Schuster.
A seminal volume on personal development. Very readable, Covey’s book strips human behaviour and motivation to core principals. An essential read. Contains insights and strategies that have relevance to all aspects of human life.

Blink
Gladwell, M Penguin.
Very readable book that adds substance to the belief that we are strongly guided by first impressions and that they stick. Very relevant for the work we do. Contains lots of useful and interesting examples.

Now Discover Your Strengths
Buckingham, M; Clifton, D Free Press – Business.
Developing the theme of “talents” discussed in the Buckingham book, above, this book ties in with an Internet available Strengths Finder Profile, providing an insight into individual talents and strengths that can inform success and personal development.