Synchronicity: The Inner Path of Leadership, J. Jaworski, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc., San Francisco, CA, 1996.  This book was sparked by the discussions attorney Joe Jaworski had with his father, special Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski, about the lack of moral and ethical standards at high levels. The author maintains that true leadership creates a domain in which people become ever more capable and "predictable miracles" can happen.

First, Break All The Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently, M. Buckingham and C. Coffman, Simon & Schuster, New York, NY, 1999. Despite their differences, great managers share one common trait: they do not hesitate to break virtually every rule held sacred by conventional wisdom. They do not bellieve that, with enough training, a person can achieve anything he sets him mind to. They do not try to help people overcome their weaknesses.

Now Discover Your Strengths, M. Buckingham and D.O. Clifton, The Free Press, A Division of Simon & Schuster, New York, NY, 2001. Once you know which of the 34 themes — such as Achiever, Activator, Empathy, Futuristic, or Strategic — you lead with, the book will show you how to leverage them for powerful results at three levels: for your own development, for your success as a manager, and for the success of your organization.

Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, M. Csikszentmihalyi, HarperCollins Publishers, 2008. Flow is the freedom of total absorption in an activity, the almost euphoric state of concentration and involvement. The author reveals why flow is one of the most rewarding states of being life has to offer.

A Primer in Positive Psychology, C. Peterson, Oxford University Press, Inc., 2006. Thoroughly grounded in scientific research, A Primer in Positive Psychology, covers major topics of concern to the field: positive experiences such as pleasure and flow; positive traits such as character strengths, values, and talents; and the social institutions that enable these subjects as well as what recent research might contribute to this knowledge. Its signature premise — what is good about life is as genuine as what is bad and, therefore, deserves equal attention from psychologists.

Bonds That Make Us Free: Healing Our Relationships, Coming to Ourselves, C.T. Warner, Deseret Book Company, 2001. A groundbreaking book that suggests the remedy for our troubling emotions by addressing their root causes. You'll learn how we betray ourselves by failing to act toward others as we know we should -- and how we can interrupt the unproductive cycle and restore the sweetness in our relationships.

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, C. Dweck, Random House, Inc., New York, NY, 2006. Dweck explains why it’s not just our abilities and talent that bring us success – but whether we approach them with a fixed or growth mindset. She makes clear why praising intelligence and ability doesn’t foster self-esteem and lead to accomplishment, but may actually jeopardize success.

Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value, B. George, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2004. George makes the case that we do need new leaders, not just new laws, to bring us out of the current corporate crisis. He persuasively demonstrates that authentic leaders of mission-driven companies will create far greater shareholder value than financially oriented companies.

Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment, T. Ben-Shahar, McGraw-Hill, New York, NY, 2007. Grounded in the revolutionary "positive psychology" movement, Ben-Shahar ingeniously combines scientific studies, scholarly research, self-help advice, and spiritual enlightenment. He weaves them together into a set of principles that you can apply to your daily life.

Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life, M.E.P. Seligman, Pocket Books, A Division of Simon & Schuster, Inc., New York, NY, 1990. Known as the father of the new science of positive psychology, Seligman draws on more than twenty years of clinical research to demonstrate how optimism enchances the quality of life, and how anyone can learn to practice it.