The essential book that all aspiring entrepreneurs and product managers should read.  While the concepts(Lean, JIT, Toyota Production Systems, Continous Improvement, etc.) are not new for MBAs, what is new is how they are applied in the startup entrepreneurial environment

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An excellent book that shows readers how to deal effectively with change, postive or negative, in personal and professional life.  Highly recommended!

THE book that teaches how to effectively assert yourself, set boundaries in uncomfortable situations, and protect yourself from unwanted requests in life.  This book has been awarded The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Seal of Merit - an award given to self-help books that incorporate scientifically tested and validated strategies for overcoming difficulties.

This is THE book that describes what Emotional Intelligence(EQ) is and how it differs from IQ.  Reveals the 5 key skills necessary to build personal and professional relationships necessary for success in life and in career.  Cannot recommend this book enough.

What separates ordinary companies from great companies?  How can a good company become a great company such as GE, Coca-Cola, and Intel?  Though the book is dated, the concepts are still valid today.

Everything you've ever wanted to know about Competitive Advantage from the man himself: Michael Porter.

Nambonkaha is a land with no electricity - a land where sorcerers, witch doctors, and mysticism dominate society and are held in higher reverance than modern science and doctors.  Part biography and documentary, Sarah Erdman, a Healthcare Peace Corps volunteer, joins the social fabric of a village and finds the brutality of AIDS and poverty.  Wonderfully written.

This book is the single best resource I have found on the topic of teamwork especially in high-performance settings.  The book provides a blend of theory and relevant applications in organizational settings in addition to case studies, activities, tools, and advice to help you work effectively as a team member or team leader.  Also covered are challenges that teams face including team culture, emotional intelligence, decision making, and problem solving.

This book transformed my understanding of organizational and interpersonal conflict by describing in detail why conflict happens and how it can be managed through tools and techniques to ensure conflict is constructive, not destructive.  Additionally, the book describes how the concept of hero, villain, and victim is formed which ultimately shapes our perceptions, behaviors, and actions for better or for worse.