SLS Library Resources: Leadership & Self-Esteem

A leading management consultant outlines seven organizational rules for improving effectiveness and increasing productivity at work and at home.

Why do some people succeed and others fail? Sharing new insights from her landmark research on grit, Angela Duckworth explains why talent is hardly a guarantor of success. Rather, other factors can be even more crucial, such as identifying our passions and following through on our commitments.

Combines the concepts of emotional intelligence and leadership in one model emotionally intelligent leadership (EIL). This important resource offers students a practical guide for developing their EIL capacities and emphasizes that leadership is a learnable skill that is based on developing healthy and effective relationships.

Combining cutting-edge research in genetics, gender, behavior, and cognition--with examples from their own lives and those of other successful women in politics, media, and business--Kay and Shipman go beyond admonishing women to "lean in." Instead, they offer the inspiration and practical advice women need to close the gap and achieve the careers they want and deserve.

Packed with examples and exercises, this essential guide covers topics such as: the importance of choice of behaviour; tension control; self awareness and self-esteem; relationships; making and refusing requests; dealing with problem people; tricky situations; assertiveness online.

A guide for kids and teens from the bestselling author of Quiet. This book is all about young people's world--school, extracurriculars, family life, and friendship. You'll read about individuals who have tackled the challenges of not being extroverted and who have made a mark in their own quiet way.