Insights and Information

The Thin Book© of Trust
An Essential Primer for Buiding Trust in the Workplace
By Charles Feltman

Too often desired results are sabotaged by interpersonal conflict, resistance, paralysis, apathy, or cynicism. These problems can almost always be traced to a breakdown in trust. On the other hand, when people are innovative, willing to engage in productive conflict and debate about ideas, and have fun working together, they also have strong trust in each other. But trust doesn’t just happen. It takes attention to the words and behaviors that affect trust.

The Thin Book of Trust provides a simple, powerful framework and language for trust. Filled with examples, it is designed to help readers pay attention to what matters to consistently build, maintain and, when necessary, restore strong trust in today’s complex, fast-paced and demanding work environment.

Speak the Truth and Point to Hope: The Leader’s Journey to Maturity
by Lisa Marshall

One of our Insight Coaching associates, Lisa Marshall, authored this powerful invitation to consider what it takes to be a grown-up leader today. In it she interviews several influential business, political, religions and community leaders about their own journeys to leadership maturity. Lisa also sets out her own well conceived ideas on how leaders develop into the wisdom and maturity necessary to effectively lead in the 21st century using Joseph Campbell’s mythic Hero's Journey as a framework. This is an excellent read for anyone who aspires to great leadership, as well as people who coach, mentor, consult to or train leaders.

Saying No: A User's Manual
by Karen Bading

From another Insight Coaching associate comes this excellent little book on when and how to declare "No". If you never say “No,” what is the value of your “Yes?” Karen Bading's book invites you to explore the declaration “No.” You will be asked to notice how you use “No” now, what impact your current declarations have on your life and to explore new ways of declaring “No.” Whether you are working with a coach or on your own, use this guide to observe yourself and explore new options.

Saying No is the first in a series of “user's manuals” for the five fundamental declarations: no, yes, I don’t know, gratitude and forgiveness. Part instruction manual, part reflection guide, Saying No is a resource for individuals and organizations, as well as a valuable tool for coaches and their clients.

To order Saying No for $14.95 go to www.Amazon.com.

Leadership and Self Deception: Getting Out of the Box
by the Arbinger Institute

We have passed this simple little book along to many of our clients and watched happily as it has changed their outlooks on life and the people they work and live with. Written by the esteemed Arbinger Institute, it uses a story format to convey the message we often put others in a box, and when we do we lose touch with their humanity. Taking others and ourselves out of the boxes we make in our minds, we experience relationships that can bring us great rewards in every domain of our lives.

Crossing the Unknown Sea: Work as a Pilgrimage of Identity
by David Whyte

This is David Whyte at his best. Whyte, himself an astonishing blend of poet and fortune 500 consultant, has written a compelling treatise on the value of work to our souls. Using a combination of beautiful prose and powerful poetry that speaks directly to our inner selves, he urges us through our work to engage ourselves fully in a deep and passionate conversation with the world around us.

Building Trust in business, politics, relationships and life
by Robert C. Solomon and Fernando Flores

How the Way We Talk Can Change the Way We Work: Seven Languages for Transformation
by Robert Kegan and Lisa Laskow Lahey

Mastery
by George Leonard