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We at Catalyst are always researching the latest ideas and concepts in Organizational Development. We do this so you don't have to.

At the same time, however, we feel that a few books are must reads for any business leader.

To your right is a list of books which you should consider essential. Read these before you read the latest hit. Read them slowly and carefully.

To purchase, just click on the desired book's cover.

 

 

Be a Thought Leader!

The Force of Character: And the Lasting Life


The Force of Character: And the Lasting Life
James Hillman
A wise and deep philosophical journey that challenges our thinking and mental models.

 




The Dance of Change
Peter Senge, Art Kleiner, Charlotte Roberts, George Roth and Rick Ross
A wealth of knowledge and experience that reassures any individual or group about the process of change

 




Gung Ho!
Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles
A quick-read fable that will refocus individuals on the fundamental elements of organizational health. Simple but profound.



Who Moved My Cheese?
Spencer Johnson
An elegant story which makes change more friendly and less threatening. A great assignment for anyone who is facing organizational change.



Executive EQ
Robert K. Cooper and Ayman Sawaf
A way to begin your assessment of your own level of emotional intelligence, or "EQ."



Ethics for the New Millenium
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
A great read to prepare for 2000
Leadership and the New Science
Margaret J. Wheatley
This revised and expanded version continues to be mind-expanding 

Love 'Em or Lose 'Em
Beverly Kaye and Sharon Jordan-Evans
They offer 26 strategies that any manager can use to keep their most talented people on the team. These strategies are neither difficult nor costly, and the authors provide examples of how these strategies work in some of the best companies in America. 

Trust and Betrayal in the Workplace
Dennis S. Reina and Michelle L. Reina
Presents a powerful new research-based model for building trust and healing individuals, teams, and organizations from betrayal. 

Identity is Destiny
Laurence D. Ackerman
The first business book to focus on the profound significance of identity and its impact on an organization's ability to create value. 

 

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