For the last year I have been listening to the podcasts from managertools.com. The show focuses on developing your self in the business world to become a more effective manager, leader, and employee. They have an amazing amount of information and a highly active community full of professionals that you should not wait to jump into.

I have tried my best to put their discussions into use in my own career ( as an employee not a manager ), and without a doubt have changed my appearance with staff and have built relationships that before were just not possible. To one-up my new self I have also added a great deal of confidence as I now feel I know how to better deal with an amazing amount of situations.

The site has two sections, my favorite happens to be the career tools section as it pertains more to me as a grunt. The manager tools section is my insight into the leadership roles of an organization and I am learning all that I can from it to better prepare me for the day I step into the big shoes. Both sections are equally valuable to me as it lets me push myself further as a staff worker and push my knowledge on groups and projects in a more leadership-based position.

A series I would highly recommend would be the DiSC model, this tool is invaluable to everyone; if you want to start improving your relationships and feedback this is a must.

• Improve Your Feedback With DiSC
• DiSC Model ( PDF )
• The "D" in DiSC
• The "I" in DiSC
• The "S" in DiSC
• The "C" in DiSC

Don't pass up this site, it is one of the best things to help out your career!