This philosophy speaks to my soul; the best companies treat their staff like family. He recognizes that humans operate on hormones and are always going to form tribes. Sinek also has excellent TED talks on leadership, but the full book allows for greater depth and specifics that are invaluable.

Lencioni structures his books in "fables," which can be an odd read for an adult. But, he has amazing insight into what makes a team really tick or clunk, as the case may be.

Though in a vastly different field, Catmull brings issues to light that will cripple any team's creativity. For movie buffs, this is also a fascinating inside look at one of the most adaptable companies in the industry.

Daniel Goleman's seminal work on Emotional Intelligence is a must if you are new to the concept. Bradberry breaks down the ideas and gives a condensed version that is readable and actionable for busy managers.

This is one of those seemingly easy aphorisms that are harder to enforce in real life that you would think. Yet it's essential for a healthy organizational culture.

Not everyone will need this book, but I thought it was a worthwhile read about how to play to your strengths. While introverted traits can easily be weaknesses in a leadership position, her techniques show how someone can be quiet yet strong.

Feedback is one of the thorniest issues in any organization, and this video (available on our Kanopy streaming video service) takes on the fear of feedback, why we hesitate, and the best way to encourage your employees.

This is another idea that sounds much easier than it is and the author's dive deep into the barriers and successes of teams that succeed in prioritizing transparency.

Nuggets of knowledge on leading and participating in effective teams. I'm a big fan of HBR's published collections.

Another quick read packed with good takeaways.

This one hit me at exactly the right time: advice that I needed to hear when life pulls you so many competing directions.