Here are a few good books that either explain in more detail the concepts I cite and discuss in the book, or give you additional advice for special situations.

Adopting  the Right Mindset for Success

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck (Random House, 2006)

Succeed:  How We Can Reach Our Goals by Heidi Grant Halvorson (Plume, 2010)

Managing Transitions and Personal Change

Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change by William Bridges and Susan Bridges (De Capo Press, 2009)

Developing New Relationships

Strategic Relationships at Work: Creating Your Circle of Mentors, Sponsors, and Peers for Success in Business and Life by Wendy Murphy and Kathy Kram (McGraw-Hill, 2014)

Influence and Persuasion

How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie (Simon and Schuster, 2010)

 

Articles with My Research and Ideas

“Career Roundtable: Getting in the Groove and Fitting in at Your New Job” – The Network Journal (April 23, 2015)

“Get Your New Managers Moving” – Harvard Management Update (February 2008)

“How Wise Newcomers Find Their Way” – New York Times (October 2007)

“Decide Upon  Your Own Dreams and Goals:  Excel At The Entry Level” – Investor’s Business Daily (September 2005)

Articles I’ve Written

“Getting New Hires Up to Speed Quickly” – MIT/Sloan Management with co-authors Rob Cross and Sal Parise (Winter 2005)