Recommendations from program managers and instructors of the Business Department
Summer fun usually includes some time poolside with lemonade and a good book in hand! To help you get ready, here’s a selection of a few of our favorite books and podcasts. Enjoy!
Books
Bias (Gender)
“Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men” by Caroline Criado-Perez
Communication
“Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most” by Douglas Stone
“Simply Said: Communicating Better at Work and Beyond” by Jay Sullivan
Customer Service
“Uncommon Service: How to Win by Putting Customers at the Core of Your Business” by Frances Frei and Anne Morriss
Education/Memoir
“Educated: A Memoir” by Tara Westover, Julia Whelan, et al
Emotional Intelligence
“Conversational Intelligence: How Great Leaders Build Trust and Get Extraordinary Results” by Judith E. Glaser
“Making Habits, Breaking Habits: Why We Do Things, Why We Don’t, and How to Make Any Change” by Jeremy Dean
“Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential AND HOW YOU CAN ACHIEVE YOURS” by Shirzad Chamine
“The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment” by Eckhart Tolle
“Your Brain at Work: Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long” by David Rock
International Behavior
“Do’s and Taboos” series by Roger E. Axtell
Leadership
“Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t” by Jim Collins
“Hidden Brilliance: A High-Achieving Introvert’s Guide to Self-Discovery, Leadership and Playing Big” by Katie Rasoul (Katie is an HRM/OD instructor for UWM’s School of Continuing Education)
“Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t” by Simon Sinek
“Purposeful Hustle” by Deanna Singh
“The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance – What Women Should Know” by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman
“The FIVE Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable” by Patrick Lencioni
“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change” by Stephen R. Covey
“Think Big, Act Small: How America’s Best Performing Companies Keep the Start-up Spirit Alive” by Jason Jennings
Negotiation Skills
“Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In” by Roger Fisher
Poverty
“Evicted” by Matthew Desmond
Prioritization
“Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” by Greg McKeown
“The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results” by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
Training
“Training Design and Delivery: A Guide for Every Trainer, Training Manager, and Occasional Trainer” by Geri McArdle
Podcasts
“Design Thinking” – Stanford Social Innovation Review
“RISE” – hosted by Rachel Hollis, author of “Girl, Wash Your Face”
“This Is CX” – a customer experience podcast