I recommend two books although neither is specifically a management book. In fact, I recommend these books for anyone. There are ideas and examples in these books to help you in many aspects of your life, including being a manager if that applies.
The first book is How to Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie. The overall theme of this book is: try to see things from the other person's point of view. That applies regardless of which side of the table you are on, and whether the "table" is a desk at work or the dinner table at home.You won't be a good manager or a good employee—or a good friend, partner or parent—if you are too stressed out. All of us feel stress, and so the second book I recommend is Dale Carnegie's less well known How to Stop Worrying and Start Living. This book is full of good ideas on how to beat stress before it beats you, and how to enjoy life more.
All Yankee offices should have a copy of each book, available for borrowing by employees. We also have a standing offer to purchase a copy for any employee who would like one. If any office or employee needs a book, please let Ruchel know.
