Staff Development Lending Library Book List

To borrow one of the following books from Staff Development, please reach out to staffdev.dept@jccc.edu, ext. 7654, or simply drop by the Staff Development office in GEB 262.

  • Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown
  • Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brené Brown
  • Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown
  • Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown
  • Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry
  • Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t by Jim Collins
  • Build It: The Rebel Playbook for World-Class Employee Engagement by Debra Corey
  • Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others by Stephen M.R. Covey
  • Employees First!: Inspire, Engage, and Focus on the Heart of Your Organization by Donna Cutting
  • Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth
  • The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth by Amy C. Edmondson
  • The Power of TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic): 10th Anniversary Edition by David Emerald
  • How to Be an Ally: Actions You Can Take for a Stronger, Happier Workplace by Melinda Briana Epler
  • The Leader’s Guide to Unconscious Bias: How To Reframe Bias, Cultivate Connection, and Create High-Performing Teams by Pamela Fuller
  • The Extraordinary Power of Leader Humility: Thriving Organizations & Great Results by Marilyn Gist, PhD.
  • Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell
  • Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell
  • Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High, Third Edition by Joseph Grenny
  • Small Acts of Leadership: 12 Intentional Behaviors That Lead to Big Impact by G. Shawn Hunter
  • Love ‘Em or Lose ‘Em, Sixth Edition: Getting Good People to Stay by Beverly Kaye
  • Performance Conversations: How to Use Questions to Coach Employees, Improve Productivity, and Boost Confidence (Without Appraisals!) by Christopher Lee
  • The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni
  • Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business by Danny Meyer
  • Inspiring Accountability in the Workplace: Unlocking the Brian’s Secrets to Employee Engagement, Accountability, and Results by Elaina Noell
  • Live As A Leader: Inspiration and Tools to Transform Yourself, Your Life, and Your Team by Aleta Norris
  • Confronting Equity and Inclusion Incidents on Campus by Hannah Oliha-Donaldson
  • Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink
  • When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink
  • It Worked for Me by Colin Powell
  • I Love It Here by Clint Pulver
  • You Don’t Need a Title to Be a Leader: How Anyone, Anywhere, Can Make a Positive Difference by Mark Sanborn
  • The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek
  • Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t by Simon Sinek
  • Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek
  • No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace Drama, End Entitlement, and Drive Big Results by Cy Wakeman
  • Reality-Based Leadership: Ditch the Drama, Restore Sanity to the Workplace, and Turn Excuses into Results by Cy Wakeman
  • The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You by Julie Zhuo