Here’s a list of my favorite reads for 2018. Your mileage may vary, but I honestly don’t see one book that wouldn’t offer useful insight for a student, parent, or counselor.
Big Potential: How Transforming the Pursuit of Success Raises Our Achievement, Happiness, and Well-Being
Shawn Achor
The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever
Michael Bungay Stanier
It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work
Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson
The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact
Chip and Dan Heath
This Is Marketing: You Can’t Be Seen Until You Learn to See
Seth Godin
When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing
Daniel Pink
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
Matthew Walker