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This is, without a doubt, the best book we've ever read about negotiation. Being a good leader involves a lot more negotiation than most people think, even in the military or a very traditional organization where "what the boss says" is supposed to be law. People who are convinced that they need to do something are much more motivated and smarter about getting their jobs done than people who've been "given marching orders."

You want your workforce to be smart, independent thinkers who work intelligently. Negotiating to establish mutual goals is a very efficient way to do that.

When you're leading people, you need to understand that people respond to your physical presence as much as they do to what you're saying.

Although we like to think that we will be judged on our talents and our hard work, the truth is that many people form opinions about us long before they've had a fair chance to get to know us objectively.

One of these three is perfect for nearly any situation. Dress for Success is the traditional, perennial guide for men. The Simple Chic book is much more helpful for women (who, incidentally, have to be more current!) Casual Power is for industries and companies where it's actually a detriment to be too "dressed up," but that doesn't mean that there isn't a right and wrong way to dress casually.

Having poor manners is a frequent cause of failure for leaders. Strong-arm tactics are seldom effective on a long-term basis. Many leaders create friction unintentionally and are unaware that they have offended someone. Abrasive managers find it harder to retain employees, resolve conflicts, and get people to do things you want them to do.

The Etiquette Advantage is a great all-around guide for phone manners, email manners, trade shows and entertaining. 1001 Letters for All Occasions is a great time-saver so that you don't have to start from scratch in writing requests, complaints, offers, recommendations, and so forth. A nice alternative to facing a blank sheet of paper!

The First 90 Days are the crucial period for a new leader.

What you do during that short period will either set you up for failure; or lay the groundwork for a productive, positive tenure at the organization.

Read this book BEFORE taking a new job!

Whether or not your organization is completely sold on the "team concept," most are insisting on collaborative work.

If you're a leader, you're probably more comfortable with working on your own and being judged by the quality of your own work. But getting your own people to work together, and to work together with other teams, really improves your chances of getting work done that takes multiple areas of expertise and requires resources and buy-in from other areas of the organization.

This is, without a doubt, the best book we've ever read about negotiation. It's not always easy to get support for your ideas. This book describes how you can find the motivation of the parties involved, and tap into those motives to find the most mutually positive solution.

In a very competitive workforce, looking good is crucial. Not just for job interviews, either, but for "regular days" at work. Your co-workers often see the way you dress as a measure of how seriously you take your job, and how much respect you display for them.

And you never know when you're going to be called into an important meeting or asked to meet with a client.

One of these three is perfect for nearly any situation. Dress for Success is the traditional, perennial guide for men. The Simple Chic book is much more helpful for women (who, incidentally, have to be more current!) Casual Power is for industries and companies where it's actually a detriment to be too "dressed up," but that doesn't mean that there isn't a right and wrong way to dress casually.

Having poor manners is a frequent cause of friction among team members, and often the offense is unintentional.

The Etiquette Advantage is a great all-around guide for phone manners, email manners, trade shows and entertaining.

This is, without a doubt, the best book we've ever read about negotiation. Being a good leader involves a lot more negotiation than most people think, even in the military or a very traditional organization where "what the boss says" is supposed to be law. People who are convinced that they need to do something are much more motivated and smarter about getting their jobs done than people who've been "given marching orders."

In a very competitive workforce, looking good is crucial. Many openings have a number of qualified applicants, and a first impression may be your only opportunity.

One of these three is perfect for nearly any situation. Dress for Success is the traditional, perennial guide for men. The Simple Chic book is much more helpful for women (who, incidentally, have to be more current!) Casual Power is for industries and companies where it's actually a detriment to be too "dressed up," but that doesn't mean that there isn't a right and wrong way to dress casually.