Sheryl Sandberg Book order (chronological)

"Keywords: unmotivated, underachieving, underachievers, underperforming, children, parenting, self-help, lazy, teens, adolescents, parents guide, psychology, how to get my child to work harder, anxiety, depression, ADHD, hates school, not interested in anything Description: "He's so smart, but he's no longer interested in school--or any 'offline' activities." "She used to love sports, but now she just mopes around." "My kid has turned into such a slacker!" Over the course of her 25-year career, psychologist and learning expert Ellen Braaten has begun to notice a trend. More and more parents are coming to her because their kids couldn't care less about anything. How do bright, motivated young children become such unmotivated older kids and teens--and what can parents do about it? In this warm and encouraging guide, Dr. Braaten explains that kids who have lost the will to do anything (other than play video games) need more than simple encouragement or the "right" school, teacher, or coach to get back on track. Instead, Dr. Braaten helps parents understand the myriad biological, emotional, cognitive, and social factors that affect motivation--and build a plan to boost their child's confidence, incentive to learn, and engagement in life"--

From Facebook's COO and a top-rated Wharton professor comes a powerful, inspiring, and practical guide on building resilience after life's inevitable setbacks. Following the sudden death of her husband, Sheryl Sandberg found herself engulfed in grief, feeling that joy would never return. She describes this experience as being in "the void," a profound emptiness that hinders thought and breath. Her friend, psychologist Adam Grant, introduced her to concrete steps for recovery, emphasizing that resilience can be developed like a muscle. This book intertwines Sheryl's personal journey with Adam's research on overcoming adversity. It begins with the heart-wrenching moment of her husband's collapse and delves into her feelings of isolation and sorrow. However, it also highlights stories of various individuals who have triumphed over hardships such as illness, job loss, and natural disasters, showcasing the human spirit's capacity to persevere and rediscover joy. Resilience stems both from within and from external support. Even after devastating events, it's possible to grow by finding deeper meaning in life. The book offers insights on helping others in crisis, fostering self-compassion, raising strong children, and building resilient communities. Ultimately, it encourages us to embrace the challenges of life, as we all face our own versions of "Option B."

"With [the book] 'Give and Take,' Adam Grant not only introduced a landmark new paradigm for success but also established himself as one of his generation's most compelling and provocative thought leaders. In [this book] he again addresses the challenge of improving the world, but now from the perspective of becoming original: choosing to champion novel ideas and values that go against the grain, battle conformity, and buck outdated traditions. How can we originate new ideas, policies, and practices without risking it all? Using surprising studies and stories spanning business, politics, sports, and entertainment, Grant explores how to recognize a good idea, speak up without getting silenced, build a coalition of allies, choose the right time to act, and manage fear and doubt; how parents and teachers can nurture originality in children; and how leaders can build cultures that welcome dissent. Learn from an entrepreneur who pitches his start-ups by highlighting the reasons not to invest, a woman at Apple who challenged Steve Jobs from three levels below, an analyst who overturned the rule of secrecy at the CIA, a billionaire financial wizard who fires employees for failing to criticize him, and a TV executive who didn't even work in comedy but saved Seinfeld from the cutting-room floor. The payoff is a set of groundbreaking insights about rejecting conformity and improving the status quo."--Amazon.com

Be a great leader, but don't be a jerk. This book tells you how.

Sharon Meers and Joanna Strober are professionals, wives, and mothers with five young children between them who believe that everyone wins when men are full parents and women have full careers. They know that families thrive not in spite of working mothers but because of them. The key is tapping into your best resource and most powerful ally: your spouse. What's the starting point? An attitude shift that puts you and your partner on the road to 50/50. Here are real world solutions for parents who want to get ahead in their careers and still get to their children's football matches and school plays; strategies for working mothers facing gender bias in the workplace; advice to fathers new to the home front; and tips for finding 50/50 solutions to deal with issues of money, time, and much more. From "baby boot camp" for new dads to exactly what to say when negotiating leave with the boss, this savvy book offers confidence through fresh ideas for today's families.Getting to 50/50 presents a compelling case that making it possible for parents to mix professional achievement and family life can strengthen their families.

Ask most women whether they have the right to equality at work and the answer will be a resounding yes, but ask the same women whether they'd feel confident asking for a raise, a promotion, or equal pay, and some reticence creeps in. The statistics, although an improvement on previous decades, are certainly not in women's favour - of 197 heads of state, only twenty-two are women. Women hold just 20 percent of seats in parliaments globally, and in the world of big business, a meagre eighteen of the Fortune 500 CEOs are women. In Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg - Facebook COO and one of Fortune magazine's Most Powerful Women in Business - draws on her own experience of working in some of the world's most successful businesses and looks at what women can do to help themselves, and make the small changes in their life that can effect change on a more universal scale. Learning to 'lean in' is about tackling the anxieties and preconceptions that stop women reaching the top - taking a place at the table, and making yourself a part of the debate.