People & Relationships

Overview

Below is a collection of resources that I have found helpful in my pursuit to better understand myself and others.

Books

TitleDescriptionTheme
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleGuidance for getting the important things done.Productivity
Crucial ConversationsHandling high-emotion conversations with easyCommunication
Reality Is BrokenIdentify specific elements of video games that are better than real life.Productivity
Peopleware: Productive Projects and TeamsData driven approach to improving working conditionsProductivity

Videos

TitleSpeaker / AuthorDescriptionTheme
Why Leaders Eat LastSimon SinekHow the chemicals in our body drive our behavior and ultimately help us bond. Oh yeah, and how our jobs are killing us!Leadership
The Puzzle of MotivationDan PinkPerformance and motivation are tricky to increase in innovative work.Productivity
7 Habits of Highly Effective People | Animated
- Part 1
- Part 2
Stephen CoveyA clean summarization of the book. A great review, if you've read it, otherwise a good way to get a preview.Productivity

Podcasts

TitleDescriptionTheme
APM: MarketplaceA daily dose of events in the economy and how they effect everyday people.Economics
Make Me SmartA deep dive into economic topics that you wish you knew more about. Economics
Manager ToolsA large collection of very insightful discussions focusing on effective management.Communication