Henry Cloud Books
Dr. Henry Cloud is a psychologist, expert on leadership and bestselling author. Success magazine in 2014 named Dr. Cloud as one of the 25 most influential leaders in the area of personal growth and development.
The Power of the Other
What's The Power of the Other about?
The Power of the Other (2016) shows you how the relationships in your life profoundly affect how you think, act and feel. These blinks examine why certain relationships harm us while others nurture us. Importantly, you’ll learn how to cultivate real connections that fulfill you and help you grow as a person.
Who should read The Power of the Other?
- Leaders and managers looking to connect with work teams
- Students of psychology or business
- Anyone wanting to improve their personal relationships
Necessary Endings
What's Necessary Endings about?
Necessary Endings (2010) is concerned with endings and why it’s sometimes best that certain business or personal relationships reach closure. Whether in our work or private lives, endings are necessary if we want to thrive and realize our dreams. But endings are rarely – if ever – easy. This book in blinks provides plenty of good advice on how to engineer them for your benefit.
Who should read Necessary Endings?
- CEOs
- Business executives
- Anyone who doesn’t like making decisions
Boundaries
What's Boundaries about?
Boundaries (1992) is a handbook for those who can’t say no, those who won’t take no for an answer, and everyone in between. Grounded equally in Christian faith and contemporary psychology, this book is an eloquent argument for the emotional and spiritual necessity of firm, healthy boundaries.
Who should read Boundaries?
- Doormats who let others walk all over them;
- Emotionally unavailable people who never let anyone in; and
- Martyrs who do everything for others but accept no help in return.
Safe People
What's Safe People about?
Safe People (1995) examines the traits of safe and unsafe people and teaches readers how to seek out the former and avoid the latter in their search for meaningful relationships. From a biblical perspective, the book talks about the importance of true connection.
Who should read Safe People?
- Anyone interested in improving the quality of their relationships
- Christians seeking ways to improve their lives
- Lonely people looking for a way to build safe, happy, and lasting relationships
Trust
What's Trust about?
Trust (2023) is a sensitive and practical guide to this essential part of human relationships. It reveals the deep significance of trust as a factor in our lives and outlines the five essential elements for building and maintaining it.
Who should read Trust?
- Leaders who wish to create trust within organizations
- Those looking to establish deeper personal and familial relationships
- People who want to rebuild trust after it has been broken
Boundaries for Leaders
What's Boundaries for Leaders about?
Boundaries for Leaders (2013) delves into the crucial role of boundaries in leadership, illustrating how defining and maintaining them fosters a high-performance and innovative work environment. It explores how clear limits enhance organizational dynamics, elevate thinking, and optimize individual and collective performance by fostering trust, unity, and positive interactions.
Who should read Boundaries for Leaders?
- Managers seeking team optimization strategies
- Professionals prioritizing work-life balance
- Leadership development enthusiasts
Changes That Heal
What's Changes That Heal about?
Changes That Heal by Henry Cloud offers practical guidance for understanding and overcoming emotional and relational issues. Drawing on psychological principles and biblical wisdom, the book provides a roadmap for personal growth and healing. It explores topics such as boundaries, forgiveness, and self-awareness, and offers tools for building healthier relationships and a more fulfilling life.
Who should read Changes That Heal?
Individuals who are seeking personal growth and healing
People who want to understand and improve their relationships
Those who are struggling with emotional or psychological issues and want practical guidance