St Candor by Marmion and Others 3 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set:
The Psychology of Stupidity
Radical Candor
Counseling Skills For Managers

Format: Paperback

Overview:
Explore three essential non-fiction guides for modern professionals in one handy paperback collection. This set brings together The Psychology of Stupidity, a provocative examination by leading psychologists of why smart people can fall for illogical beliefs, how cognitive shortcuts mislead judgment, and why debating with every fool can be counterproductive; Radical Candor, a practical framework for giving feedback that builds trust and drives results, drawn from Kim Scott's experiences at Google and Apple; and Counseling Skills For Managers, a pragmatic guide to coaching within corporate teams to boost collaboration and morale. The trio offers clear tools, approachable writing, and a real-world focus on outcomes, making it a valuable addition to any professional library. Ideal for managers, HR professionals, students of business, and curious readers, this paperback collection invites you to sharpen thinking, improve communication, and enhance leadership through practical, proven methods.

What This Collection Covers:
Across these three titles you’ll explore three core areas: cognitive insight for sound decision‑making, direct but compassionate feedback to strengthen teams, and coaching conversations that develop people and performance. The Psychology of Stupidity invites readers to question certainty and recognize how biases shape perception; Radical Candor shows how to combine care with challenge to align goals with culture; Counseling Skills For Managers translates counseling principles into actionable steps for day‑to‑day leadership. Together the collection offers a coherent path from critical thinking to people-centric management, ideal for professionals seeking transferable skills, students preparing for business or psychology studies, and readers who want practical guidance they can apply at work immediately.

The Psychology of Stupidity
In The Psychology of Stupidity, readers encounter perspectives from world‑class psychologists, including a Nobel Prize winner, on why intelligent people sometimes embrace nonsense. The book examines how quick mental shortcuts build confidence in flawed conclusions, and why debating rarely changes minds. It also delves into the effects of media manipulation and information overload on public judgment. With accessible explanations and real‑world examples, it invites readers to reflect on their own thinking without surrendering curiosity. The result is a thoughtful, eye-opening guide to critical thinking that’s both practical for everyday decision making and relevant to professional life.

Radical Candor
Radical Candor offers a straightforward, scalable approach to leadership. Kim Scott argues that feedback works best when you care personally while challenging directly, a balance that fosters trust, accountability, and performance. Grounded in her experiences at Google and Apple, the book provides concrete steps for having difficult conversations, recognizing what to say, and when to pause. It also addresses common pitfalls, such as withholding candor or candor without care, and shows how to create teams that communicate openly, hold each other to high standards, and stay aligned with shared goals. A practical playbook for managers at any level.

Counseling Skills For Managers
Counseling Skills For Managers equips leaders with coaching tools to support colleagues, resolve issues, and sustain morale. Beginning with foundational counseling concepts, the book translates theory into workplace practice, from one-on-one coaching to team facilitation. It emphasizes listening, probing questions, reflective feedback, and collaborative problem solving, helping managers guide conversations toward clear aims and improved performance. Whether you’re guiding a junior employee through a difficult project or shaping a team-wide development plan, the text offers approachable strategies that fit into busy workdays and real-world organizational contexts.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Perfect for new managers, supervisors, HR professionals, and students studying business, psychology, or organizational behavior. It also makes a thoughtful gift set for colleagues and mentors who want practical tools for leadership development. Readers seeking sharper thinking, better communication, and more effective coaching will value the clear frameworks and real-life examples. The paperback format is portable for commuting or training sessions, and the three‑volume structure invites either quick, focused reads or a deeper, ongoing study. For book clubs and classroom use, the collection provides diverse angles on thinking, speaking plainly, and guiding performance.

Key Benefits:

• Builds a culture of honest, compassionate feedback.
• Helps readers spot cognitive biases and improve decision-making.
• Provides practical coaching and counseling techniques for managers.
• Offers actionable, easy-to-implement strategies for teams.
• Ideal for gifting to professionals, students, and training programs.
• Compact paperback collection for easy reading, reference, and sharing.

About the Author:
This collection brings together voices from psychology and leadership that inform practical workplace wisdom. The Psychology of Stupidity features contributions from world‑class psychologists, including a Nobel Prize laureate, offering rigorous yet accessible analysis of how intelligent minds can be misled. Radical Candor is authored by Kim Scott, whose leadership experience at Google and Apple informs a concrete approach to candid feedback and caring management. Counseling Skills For Managers brings coaching concepts into everyday organizational practice, blending theory with actionable guidance. Together, these authors provide a broad, evidence‑based toolkit for thinking clearly, communicating effectively, and leading with confidence.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
Three practical, thought‑provoking books in one affordable paperback collection. It’s ideal for professional development, team libraries, and thoughtful gifting. The titles complement each other—critical thinking from The Psychology of Stupidity, candid leadership from Radical Candor, and coaching mastery from Counseling Skills For Managers—so readers can apply a cohesive approach to everyday work challenges. The accessible writing and concise formats make it easy to absorb, discuss, and implement new ideas, whether in training sessions, boardrooms, or study groups. Owning the full set gives you a consistent reference you can return to again and again as your career grows.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.