Becoming successful in the workplace is important. With so many books available, it's hard to determine where to spend your time. The books reviewed in the Career Training Book Shop are my top picks to read that are well worth your time.

Are you married or have a significant other? Are you thinking about a career change? Believe it or not, career changes are no longer about you. Getting the "buy-in" from your partner is important. Discover what to say and when to say "it's time for a change."

Why is being friendly in the workplace so important? Besides fostering teamwork and improving company morale, it can also increase your opportunities for success.

Ask any manager what employer to employee conversation they hate the most. For many, offensive personal hygiene conversations top the list. It's important that you self monitor in order to not be on the receiving end of a tough conversation.

Is there an age limit when it comes to changing careers? Absolutely not! Learn what you will need to do to move forward with a career change at any age.

Promotions are often done regardless of whether or not an employee is capable of doing the job as manager. Are you management material? Think you’re ready? Here are the skills necessary to be a successful manager.

Do you pick and chooses your battles at work or do you seize every opportunity to make your displeasure known. Do you think by becoming an Human Resources nightmare, you're making a name for yourself? You probably are, but not how you think - it's time to rethink your strategy.

Leadership skills are the cornerstone of any effective organization. Authors Stephen E. Kohn and Vincent D. O'Connell share insights on effective leadership in their book 6 Habits of Highly Effective Bosses.

Are you a manager or a leader? Companies are taking action to become high performance organizations. In order to accomplish this, they are striving to become "leadership rich". Is there a difference between a leader and a manager? Most definitely!

There are all types of bosses – hands off, hands-on, micro-manager. The lists of labels are endless. In order to be a successful manager, it’s important to walk the fine line between being a bossy boss or a meek manager.