Books on Personal Mastery and Self Esteem

Six Pillars of Self Esteem

Nathaniel Branden

To work with others and to become a leader of value, one’s own personal self esteem is critical for any kind of success. This book looks at the pillars that support self esteem (living consciously, practice self acceptance, practice self responsibility, practice self assertiveness, practice living purposefully and practice personal integrity). If one of these pillars develops a crack or a chip, one’s self esteem will erode and relationships will be affected in a negative way.

Taking Responsibility

Nathaniel Branden

This book focuses on one of the pillars mentioned in his other book Six Pillars of Self Esteem. Unless one develops this factor within their life, they will not become an asset to society and their focus will be only on themselves. Each of us is to become responsible for our lives and to shape our identity around what we are willing to take responsibility for.

The Four Agreements

Don Miguel Ruiz

Each person has self-limiting beliefs that rob them of joy and create needless suffering. This book is based on the ancient Toltec Wisdom. The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can transform life into freedom and happiness. The Agreements:

1. Be impeccable with your word
2. Don’t take anything personally
3. Don’t make assumptions
4. Always do your best.

GREAT ADVICE!

Self Esteem at Work

Nathaniel Branden

The world in which we live and work nips away at our self esteem. The workplace can be especially abusive to one’s image of themselves. However, each person must take on their own battle to fight for their well being and remember where their strength lies; within their own picture of themselves. Joy comes from within, not from someone else’s opinions. Continue to strive to find out how important and valuable you are … just because you are!

How to Raise Your Self Esteem

Nathaniel Branden

Of all the judgments you make in life, none is as important as the one you make about yourself. The difference between low self-esteem and high self-esteem is the difference between passivity and action, between success and failure. This book take you on a journey to help you improve the way you think and feel about yourself. A helpful book to suggest to others who are struggling with low self-esteem. Greater self-esteem is the key to a better life.

The New ‘Why’ Teams Don’t Work

Harvey Robbins and Michael Finley

Symptoms of dysfunctional teams:

• People are not willing to share information
• People are confused about job tasks and assignments
• People are working independently
• People are extremely cautious about what they say to others
• People find themselves in conflict situations too often and do not know how to resolve them
• Conformity is more important than results.

Ignoring these warning signs can spell disaster for the team. The coach needs to step back and look at the team, its structure and decide what needs to be addressed to improve the team.