Personal Growth & Development.
In the personal growth and development section, we have curated a list of resources to help you in your journey towards personal growth and development. We believe that personal growth is a crucial contributor to one's overall growth as a leader, and we hope that the resources we have gathered will assist you in achieving your personal and professional goals.
Personal growth and development encompasses a broad range of areas, including emotional intelligence, communication skills, self-awareness, and self-care, among others. We have gathered a variety of materials, including articles, books, podcasts, and videos, that touch on these various aspects of personal growth.
Working on your personal growth is not only beneficial for your own well-being and fulfillment but can also positively impact your leadership abilities. As you develop self-awareness and emotional intelligence, for example, you become better equipped to navigate relationships and manage conflicts with those you lead. Improved communication skills can also lead to clearer and more effective leadership.
We encourage you to explore the resources in this section and find the ones that resonate with you. Remember, personal growth is a journey, and it takes time and effort. However, the rewards of self-improvement are immeasurable, and we believe that by investing in yourself, you will ultimately become a more effective and successful leader.
Books
Atomic Habits by James Clear
High Performance Habits by Brendan Burchard
The Leader Who Had No Title by Robin Sharma
Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins
The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Take Charge of You by David Novak
Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson, M.D.
The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell
Influence is Your Superpower by Zoe Chance
Presence by Amy Cuddy
Limitless by Jim Kwik
Captivate by Vanessa Van Edwards
Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work by Chip Heath & Dan Heath
Articles
5 Common Words That Make You Sound Less Confident in Emails by Lily Herman
Warren Buffet’s 5/25 Rule Will Help You Focus on the Things That Matterby Louis Chew
How to Create Unbreakable Rules and Win Every Day by Stephen Guise
How To Influence People Through Not Giving A F#@& by Tim Denning
The Secret to Getting Ahead? Do the Work That Others Won’t Do By Christopher D. Connors
Videos to inspire your personal growth journey
Atomic Habits: How to Get 1% Better Every Day | James Clear
James Clear is an author and speaker focused on habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Entrepreneur, Time, and on CBS This Morning. His website receives millions of visitors each month and hundreds of thousands subscribe to his popular email newsletter at jamesclear.com.
Extreme Ownership | Jocko Willink | TEDxUniversityofNevada
War is hell, but war is also a brutal teacher. War teaches you about brotherhood, honor, humility, and leadership. In this riveting talk, Jocko Willink explains from personal experience how war teaches you the most when things go wrong. Jocko asserts that when a team takes ownership of its problems, the problems get solved.
Your body language may shape who you are | Amy Cuddy
Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy argues that "power posing" -- standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don't feel confident -- can boost feelings of confidence, and might have an impact on our chances for success.
How to stop screwing yourself over | Mel Robbins |TEDxSF
Mel Robbins is a married working mother of three, an ivy-educated criminal lawyer, and one of the top career and relationship experts in America. Widely respected for her grab-'em-by-the-collar advice and tough love, Robbins drills through the mental clutter that stands between people and what they want.
Oprah on Taking Responsibility for Your Life | Oprah’s Lifeclass | Oprah Winfrey Network
It's a powerful lesson that Oprah says she learned as a young girl: If you want to move forward in life, you have to make it happen for yourself. Watch Oprah share her story.