EMSI Featured Book Of The Month

The Self-Esteem Workbook For Women?

by  Megan MacCutcheon LPC PMH-C 
The Self Esteem Workbook for Women provides an actionable plan to build self esteem and live everyday with confidence. This 5-step program is specifically designed to help women overcome the unique challenges women face at work.

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EMSI’s Top 12 Recommended Books for Growth

Welcome to the EMSI Leadership Library, a curated collection of top-rated leadership, management, Team building and professional development books designed to support growth at every level of your organization. These titles have been selected for their proven impact, practical insights, and real-world application—resources that leaders and teams can turn to for inspiration, guidance, and measurable improvement in workplace performance.

Whether you’re investing in your own professional development or looking to strengthen your team, these books offer powerful tools for building stronger communication, better decision-making, and a more positive organizational culture. Each title is conveniently available for purchase through Amazon, making it easy to equip you and your staff with the knowledge for success.

We welcome your questions and inquiries about the books and about our customized Leadership training programs. Let this library be your starting point toward creating a more resilient, engaged, and high-performing workplace.

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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

 — by Patrick M. Lencioni
A business fable that explores five common pitfalls of teamwork (lack of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, inattention to results). Great for diagnosing and fixing team issues.

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The Ideal Team Player

 — by Patrick M. Lencioni
Focuses on the character traits (humility, hunger, people-smarts) that make someone a great teammate — helpful when hiring or promoting team members.

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Leaders Eat Last

 — by Simon Sinek
Emphasizes trust, empathy, and building a culture where people feel valued; useful for creating cohesion and long-term loyalty.

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Start with Why 

— by Simon Sinek
Helps leaders clarify and communicate a compelling purpose or mission, which can unite and motivate teams.

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Dare to Lead 

— by Brené Brown
Emphasizes vulnerability, courage, and authenticity in leadership; useful for building trust and real connections in teams.

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HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Leadership

 — by Harvard Business Review Press
A curated collection of influential essays and articles on leadership fundamentals — excellent for new and seasoned leaders alike.

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The Leader Who Had No Title

 — by Robin Sharma
How leadership is not just for those with formal authority — any team member can lead by example, influence, and commitment.

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Servant Leadership

 — by Robert K. Greenleaf
Argues that the best leaders serve others, build trust, and nurture growth rather than command.

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Teamwork 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know

 — by John C. Maxwell
Straightforward, practical advice on what it takes to lead a team effectively — good for first-time supervisors or small-team leaders.

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Who Moved My Cheese?

― by Spencer Johnson
Who Moved My Cheese? uses a simple parable to reveal profound truths about dealing with change so that you can enjoy less stress and more success in your work and in your life.

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Change the Culture, Change the Game

― Roger Connors and Tom Smith
Change the Culture, Change the Game joins their classic book, The Oz Principle, and their recent bestseller, How Did That Happen?, to complete the most comprehensive series ever written on workplace accountability.

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Rework

― by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson
You’ll learn how to be more productive, how to get exposure without breaking the bank, and tons more counterintuitive ideas that will inspire and provoke you.