The MYLO Center Resource Library: Elevate Your Leadership
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Books and Such
Understanding Yourself
Books
Understanding and Clarifying Your Values, by William O. Blackwood and L. Ray Mauser (2012)
Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole, by Susan Cain (2023)
Insight: Why We’re Not as Self-Aware as We Think, and How Seeing Ourselves Clearly Helps Us Succeed at Work and in Life, by Tasha Eurich (2018)
Emotional: How Feelings Shape Our Thinking, by Leonard Mlodinow (2023)
Values Clarification: A Practical, Action-Directed Workbook, by Sidney B. Simon, Leland W. Howe, and Howard Kirschenbaum (1995)
Videos/Films
28 Days (2000), directed by Betty Thomas
Inside Out (2015; animated), directed by Pete Docter and Ronnie Del Carmen
Inside Out 2 (2024; animated), directed by Kelsey Mann
On Golden Pond (1981), directed by Mark Rydell
Perfect Days (2024; Japanese with subtitles), directed by Wim Wenders
Soul (2020; animated), directed by Pete Docter and Kemp Powers
Wild (2014), directed by Jean-Marc Vallee
Managing Yourself | Mindfulness
Books
The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower, by Morra Aarons-Mele (2023)
Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results, by James Clear (2018)
Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay, by Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy (2022)
Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things, by Adam Grant (2023)
The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life, by Todd Herman (2019)
The Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph, by Ryan Holiday (10th Anniversary Edition, 2024)
Mindfulness, 25th Anniversary Edition, by Ellen Langer (2014)
How to Break Up with Your Phone: The 30-Day Plan to Take Back Your Life, by Catherine Price (2018)
Perfect Attendance: Being Present for Life, by Harriet Stein (2023)
Videos/Films
The Karate Kid (1984), directed by John G. Avildsen
The Boys in the Boat (2023), directed by George Clooney
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), directed by Gabriele Muccino
Unbroken (2014), directed by Angelina Jolie
Leading Others | Teams
Books
How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen, by David Brooks (2023)
Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts., by Brene Brown (2018)
Influence Without Authority (3rd Edition), by Allan R. Cohen and David L. Bradford (2017)
Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People), by Amy Gallo
Real Influence: Persuade Without Pushing and Gain Without Giving In, by Mark Goulston and Dr. John Ullman (2013)
Being the Boss: The 3 Imperatives for Becoming a Great Leader, by Linda A. Hill and Kent Lineback
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High, by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler (3rd Edition, 2021)
The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever, by Michael Bungay Stanier (2016)
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most (3rd Edition), by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen (2023)
Good Team, Bad Team: Lead Your People to Go After Big Challenges, Not Each Other, by Sarah Thurber and Blair Miller (2024)
Talk: The Science of Conversation And The Art Of Being Ourselves, by Alison Wood Brooks (2025)
Videos/Films
Norma Rae (1979), directed by Martin Ritt
Oppenheimer (2023), directed by Christopher Nolan
Twelve O’clock High (1949), directed by Henry King
Perspective-Taking
Books
A Tale of Two Beasts, by Fiona Robertson
Seriously, Cinderella is so Annoying: The Story of Cinderella as Told by the Wicked Step Mother (The Other Side of the Story), by Trisha Speed Shaskan
Honestly, Red Riding Hood was Rotten: The Story of Little Red Riding Hood as Told by the Wolf, by Trisha Speed Shaskan
No Lie, Pigs (and Their Houses) Can Fly! The Story of the Three Little Pigs as Told by the Wolf (The Other Side of the Story), by Jessica Gunderson
The Maligned Wolf, by Leif Fearn Articles
Videos/Films
12 Angry Men (1957 version), directed by Sidney Lumet
To Kill a Mockingbird (1963), directed by Robert Mulligan
Vantage Point (2008), directed by Pete Travis
Wicked (2024), directed by Jon M. Chu
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Managing Up
Books
Managing Up: How to Move up, Win at Work, and Succeed with Any Type of Boss, by Mary Abbajay (2018)
Influencing Up, by Allan R. Cohen and David L. Bradford (2012)
Managing Your Boss, by John J. Gabarro and John P. Kotter (2008)
Understanding Organizational Culture
Books
Irresistible: The Seven Secrets of the World’s Most Enduring, Employee-Focused Organizations, by Josh Bersin (2022)
Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change (25th anniversary edition), by William Bridges and Susan Bridges (2017)
Top Down: Why Hierarchies Are Here to Stay and How to Manage Them More Effectively, by Harold J. Leavitt (2004)
Immunity to Change: How to Overcome It and Unlock the Potential in Yourself and Your Organization, by Robert Kegan and Lisa Laskow Lahey (2009)
The Insider’s Guide to Culture Change: Creating a Workplace That Delivers, Grows, and Adapts, by Siobhan McHale (2020)
Taming the Culture Tiger: The Art and Science of Transforming Organizations and Accelerating Innovation, by Kate Price (2022)
The Corporate Culture Survival Guide (3rd Edition), by Edgar H. Schein and Peter A. Schein (2019)
Videos/Films
Glengarry Glen Ross (1992), directed by James Foley
Unpacking the Challenges of Leadership
Books
Six Thinking Hats, by Edward de Bono (1999)
Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman (2013)
The Great Mental Models, Volume 1: General Thinking Concepts, by Shane Parrish (2024)
Winning Decisions: Getting It Right the First Time, by J. Edward Russo and Paul J.H. Schoemaker (2021)
Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems, by Wendy K. Smith and Marianne W. Lewis (2022)
Resilience, Recovery, Renewal, and Reinvention
Books
Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change and Thrive in Work and Life, by Susan David (2016)
The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and Mental Health, by Marie-Helene Pelletier (2024)
Videos/Films
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), directed by Gabriele Muccino
PDF Worksheets
3 Questions About You As A Leader
6 Questions for Self-Understanding
Work Style Differences: The Zig-Zag Chart
Choosing Among Alternatives
Emotion Words