Book Recommendations

Underneath It All Postgraduate Level Revelations Lift Administrative Assistants to New Heights, by: Joan Burge

“Today’s executives have much higher expectations of assistants than in the past. Many executives want their assistants to learn, understand, and especially “know” the business. Administrative/executive assistants will need an entirely new set of skills such as a commitment to quality performance, cognitive thinking, and management of organizational goals.” -Joan Burge

First Things First, by: Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill and Rebecca R. Merrill (also in audio)

"Steve Covey has done it again. Together with the Merrills he has written a thought-provoking book that makes us look at ourselves in life, and more importantly, first Things First gently guides us to basic principles."
-Ken Blanchard, Ph.D., coauthor, The One Minute Manager

The Power of Focus: How to hit your business, personal and financial targets with absolute certainty, by: Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Les Hewitt

"It's good to know that common sense and ethical values still exist. An amazingly simple plan that will benefit everyone who implements it."
-Stephen Covey author, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Building A Partnership With Your Boss, by: Jerry Wisinski

This is an eye-opening book that shows assistants how they can become a partner to their boss - and open the door to career-building opportunities.

The Organizer: Secrets & Systems from the World's Top Executive Assistants, by: Anna Carin Jean

Managing today's fast-paced, high-tech office requires a new set of skills that only the most elite corps of executive assistants has achieved. Now this one-of-a-kind book shares those tested techniques with everyone. Includes sample documents, worksheets, and checklists.

The Valuable Office Professional, by: Michelle Burke

"Success is taking responsibility for empowering yourself. If you're ready for that journey, this book will become your dog-eared road map."
-Dana Kyle, Assistant to Ken Blanchard

Strengths Based Leadership, by: Tom Rath and Barry Conchie

Great Leaders, Teams, and Why People Follow

What Matters Most: The Power of Living Your Values, by: Hyrum W. Smith (also in audio)

"If you really want to take control of your life and do more of what is really meaningful to you, then read this book written by one of the true masters!"
-Jack Canfield, coauthor, Chicken Soup for the Unsinkable Soul

Organized To Be The Best! New Timesaving Ways To Simplify And Improve How You Work, by: Susan Silver

"A practical and easy-to-understand approach to being more productive; a must in today's rapidly changing environment.
-Robert J. Osterhoff, Manager, Customer Satisfaction and Quality Xerox Corporation, Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Winner

Hard Won Wisdom: More than 50 Extraordinary Women Mentor You to Find Self-Awareness, Perspective, and Balance, by: Fawn Germer

"You have a choice. Recognizing that the choice is always yours is important. Having self-possession and self-awareness is important. And, having the self-confidence to try enough different things that you really learn who you are and what you are capable of is important. In the end, you've got to be happy with who you are. You've got to be proud of who you are and you've got to like who you are. That's what it's all about."
-Carly Fiorina CEO, Hewlett-Packard

Half Time: Changing Your Game Plan from Success to Significance, by: Bob Buford

"An insightful book that will help you build a rich and meaningful second half" -Peter Drucker

Living Your Best Life, by: Laura Berman Fortgang

"By focusing on what you really want instead of frenetically trying to have it all, you will learn to ask questions that move you forward, to discover your own unique "lucrative purpose", and to design a "magnet" life plan that draws to you the more rewarding existence you deserve."  -Laura Berman Fortgang
"Fortgang's Wisdom Access Questions have the makings of brilliance. Simple, easy to use, hugely effective, and humblingly obvious. If only we had thought of them first!"
-Judy George author, The Intuitive Businesswoman

Maximum Achievement: Strategies and Skills That Will Unlock Your Hidden Powers to Succeed, by: Brian Tracy

"Brian Tracy is a master of self-management skills development. In this treasure chest, he gives us an encyclopedia of inner wealth more knowledge-based, action-oriented, and relevant to today's global achiever than any other source you can tap. More than a self-help book, this is a owner's manual for high-performance winners."
-Denis Waitley

Jesus CEO: Using Ancient Wisdom for Visionary Leadership, by: Laurie Beth Jones

"Jones presents Jesus not as a religious messiah but as an executive leader, a king of how-to manuals for succeeding as corporate officers, internally, externally, and for eternity."
-San Diego Union Tribune

Creating Affluence: The A-to-Z Steps to a Richer Life, by: Deepak Chopra

"With clear and simple wisdom, Deepak Chopra explores the full meaning of wealth consciousness and presents a step-by-step plan for creating affluence and fulfillment on all levels of our lives."
-Amber-Allen Publishing and New World Library

Success, Edited by J. Pincott

A collection of insights from more than 400 remarkable successful people in all fields

The FOUR OBSESSIONS of an EXTRAORDINARY EXECUTIVE by: Patrick Lencioni

“Pat’s formula, while elegantly simple, has profound implications for leaders in all sectors. It’s right on the mark.” -Paula Van Ness, President & CEO, Make-A-Wish Foundation of America

The World Is Flat 3.0, by: Thomas L. Friedman

“The World is Flat 3.0 is an essential update on globalization, its opportunities for individual empowerment, its achievements at lifting millions out of poverty, and its drawbacks – environmental, social, and political – powerfully illuminated by the Pulitzer Prize – winning author of The Lexus and the Olive Tree. -Joseph E. Stiglitz, The New Your Times

The Last Lecture, by: Randy Pausch with Jeffrey Zaslow

“We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand.” -Randy Pausch

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by: Stephen R. Covey

“Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People played a major role in the development of Saturn’s operating systems and philosophy. Our commitment to quality and to our customers has its roots in The 7 Habits.” -The Late Skip LeFauve, President, Saturn Corporation/General Motors

Principle-Centered Leadership, by: Stephen R. Covey

“Covey’s philosophy for creating more meaningful relationships and successes in the workplace is one we should be striving to implement throughout business and industry, in the home and elsewhere, if we expect to be rewarded with happiness and a fulfilling future.” -Sam Walton, Chairman Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

The 8th Habit From Effectiveness to Greatness, by: Stephen R. Covey

“Getting results in large companies is a very rare skill and this book captures how to do it.” -Kevin Rollins, President and CEO, Dell, Inc.