Book Recommendations
A listing of recommended reading for supervisors.
| Title | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace | Gary Chapman & Paul White |
| Crucial Accountability | Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler, David Maxfield |
| Crucial Confrontations | Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler, David Maxfield |
| Crucial Conversations | Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler, David Maxfield |
| Dare to Lead | Brene' Brown |
| Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most | Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen |
| Employees F1rst!: Inspire, Engage, and Focus on the Heart of Your Organization | Donna Cutting & Jeffrey W. Hayzlett |
| Employment Law in a Nutshell 5th Ed. (textbook) | Covington & Seiner |
| Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team | Simon Senek, David Mead, Peter Docker |
| HRB's 10 Must Reads | Harvard Business Review |
| I Love it Here: How Great Leaders Create Organizations Their People Never Want to Leave | Clink Pulver |
| It’s the Manager: Moving from Boss to Coach | Jim Clifton & Jim Harter |
| One Word | Jon Gordon |
| Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action | Simon Senek |
| The First-Time Manager | Jim McCormick, Loren B. Belker, Gary S. Topchik |
| The Five Dysfunctions of a Team | Patrick Lencioni |
| The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People | Stephen R. Covey |
| The Power of Positive Leadership | Jon Gordon |
| Welcome to Management: How to Grow From Top Performer to Excellent Leader | Ryan Hawk |
University Human Resources developed this information for the convenience of OSU employees. It is a brief interpretation of more detailed and complex materials. If further clarification is needed, the actual law, policy, and contract should be consulted as the authoritative source.