Three Books all Managers Should read in 2020

Plenty of knowledge can be gained from books, especially if you’re looking to refresh your management skills in the New Year. You may have set goals for the knowledge you’d like to brush up on or new skills you’d like to learn. A learning plan is a good strategy for any working professional looking to expand their body of industry knowledge in 2020.

Three Good Reads for Managers

If you’re in search of new reading material, there’s plenty available—but don’t feel overwhelmed! The following three books are good choices and recommended by a leading provider of Atlanta Hiring Support—Snelling Georgia Group.

A Happy Team: The Culture Code (by Daniel Coyle)

Company culture is front and center as a top priority for attracting and retaining employees. It’s important to help build satisfied and productive teams, but what works for one company doesn’t necessarily work for all. In this book, Daniel Coyle explores the cultures of a wide range of companies from Zappos to the U.S. Navy Seals, with suggestions for how to apply their successful concepts into your own company culture.

Radical Inclusion (by Martin Dempsey and Ori Brafman)

What is the best way to go about building strong teams? In this book, the authors discuss the concept of involving as many employees as possible, rather than excluding employees through small, highly focused teams. They stress the possibility of losing control, trust, and power by leaving employees out of the conversation, and how putting more power into the hands of those closest to the work can result in a stronger organization.

The Psychology of Persuasion (by Robert B. Cialdini, PhD)

As an employer, you’re part leader and a little bit salesperson. Your ability to convince employees to follow your lead is one of your strongest skills and one you can develop. Being able to persuade employees to accept your ideas and stay committed and productive is key to running a successful, supportive and dedicated workforce.

Need more ideas?

A Google search can yield plenty of new material to keep you up to date on new trends, insights, and advice to make your management style stronger. And if you’re in need of staffing support in the New Year, check with your recruiter. He or she will work with you to understand your needs and develop a staffing strategy to help you accomplish your goals.

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