A social psychologist and one of the first professors at MITs Sloan School of Management.
The Human Side of Enterprise, Annotated
Peter F. Drucker
For more information and access to digital archives of his writing, check out www.druckerinstitute.com
A small gem that provides 366 insights and "action points" for putting ideas into practice.
The Daily Drucker: 366 Days of Insight
With the rise of individual longevity and the decline of job security, individuals have to think hard about where their strengths lie, what they can contribute, and how they can improve their own performance.
Managing Oneself - Harvard Business Review
Frederick Herzberg
One of the first management theorists to take up the issue of worker motivation in a rigorous empirical way.
The most requested article in the publications history.
One More Time: How Do You Motivate Employees?
Jim Collins
Collin's website, www.jimcollins.com, contains more information about his work, as well as excellent diagnostic tools, guides, and videos.
A must read for entrepreneurs
Built to Last: Habits of Visionary Companies
Expending energy trying to motivate people is largely a waste of time.
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Succeed
Greatness is a choice
Great by Choice: Thrive in Uncertainty
How do you manage in a way as not to de-motivate people?
Books - How the Mighty Fall - Jim Collins
Cali Ressler and Jody Thompson
You can learn more at their website www.culturerx.com
Two former HR pros wrote about their experience with a radical new approach to organizing work.
Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It
Gary Hamel
For more on Hamels ideas and research, see www.garyhamel.com and www.management.org
