Over the years I have been given the opportunity to work with as well as for some amazing managers and employees.  

As such, I have begun to collect books, articles and management thinking that shapes my own perceptions of the discipline as well as my day to day activities in managing teams.

Please consider this my short list of management readings and lessons - one that is sure to mature and change over time.  I welcome any recommendations or lessons learned and would enjoy such discussions immensely.

Motivating Staff/Managing Delivery

• Love ‘em or Lose ‘em
  
• First, Break all the Rules
  
• Situational Leadership
  

Developing Relationships

• Partnering Intelligence
  
• The Necessary Revolution
  

Moving into New Roles

• The First 90 Days
  

Career Management

• HBRs Must Read on Managing Yourself

Succession Planning

Additional Tactical Readings

• The Responsible Manager
• Culture Trumps Strategy
• Long-Term Effects of Short-Term Emotions
• Deadly Sins of Giving Assignments
• Managing Your Psychology