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Use reddit! There are subs for literally every tech niche you can think of. I recruit for DevOps, and had to learn DevOps from soup to nuts. I worked agency recruiting, and ranged from networking to Business Systems Analysis and back. You have to dive in and google EVERYTHING. I also really liked this book: http://www.amazon.com/Technology-Made-Simple-Technical-Recruiter/dp/1450216463/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1450223570&sr=1-1&keywords=technical+recruiting

I think it's only available in ebook now, but it's worth the download. Good luck, and feel free to post here with specific questions, there are REALLY smart folks hanging around these parts that I learn from all the time.

Time to have a come-to-Jesus talk with this man. Brush up on your "crucial conversations" skills, let him know your expectations of him, that you support him, and see if he's interested in development opportunities. Basically - be a good leader. He'll either come around or he won't.

Good book to read if you want to navigate the corporate ladder is a book called “48 Laws of Power”. Lots of tricks and methods used for effectively building relationships and dealing with adversaries. Other than that, top comment is correct in that you should just do your job the best you can (without burning yourself out).

Link for the book: The 48 Laws of Power https://www.amazon.com/dp/0140280197/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BBIZCbR1W177P

Currently studying for an MSc in HRM, pretty much all our course is structured around the content of:

• Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice
  
• Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice
  
  The Bratton and Gold is great to pick up and consult topics.

http://www.amazon.com/Performance-Management-2nd-Herman-Aguinis/dp/0136151752

If you really want to design a comprehensive system I would pick up this book. It reads really easily and will give you the understanding of performance management that you need to craft a well designed software solution.

Use bricks under the desk legs to raise it to a normal height that is comfortable for sitting with normal chair height. That will solve the sitting thing. (I have seen it done and as long as the bricks don't stick out much it generally is not seen as a problem)

For the standing thing, you could bring in a platform or something and put the keyboard and monitor onto it when you want to stand, or get something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Workez-Standing-Desk-Conversion-Kit/dp/B00FCFT928

Getting the PHR certification is definitely worth it. You need to review the requirements to find out which one you qualify to sit for: https://www.hrci.org/our-programs/which-certification-is-right-for-you

The jobs you hold don't help or hurt your chance of passing. You need to review the body of knowledge required for the exam in order to be prepared to pass it. Check out this book (https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Human-Resources-Certification-Deluxe/dp/1119068134/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=E3ZQKV9CRWSB4ADQ78EV) and classes in your area if you need more structured learning tools.

I easily get distracted as well and have the same problem you do. These work wonderfully and are comfortable for long term wearing.

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A couple of books I'd recommend are below. They're written by an HR coach, but intended for a non-HR audience and seem to strike a good balance between solid advice and approachability. The latter one is older but it's the quickest link I could find.

A perk of both is they're a lot more reasonably priced than a lot of HR books too.

http://www.amazon.com/Documenting-Discipline-How--Mike-Deblieux/dp/1884926347/ref=la_B001K80XXU_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1454054969&sr=1-2

http://www.amazon.com/Supervisors-Guide-Employee-Performance-Reviews/dp/0820597864/ref=la_B001K80XXU_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1454054969&sr=1-3

https://www.amazon.com/Corporate-Confidential-Secrets-Company-Know/dp/0312337361/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498958708&sr=8-1&keywords=corporate+secrets

That book seems to helpful

Hmmmmm for your specific situation, I recommend "the Secret Handshake"

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But for conflict resolution in general (where you are facilitating - not trying to save your own ass) I recommend Getting to Yes and Crucial Conversations

https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Martens-Oxford-Butterscotch-Medium/dp/B01N0VH32A/ref=sr_1_23?ie=UTF8&qid=1522762095&sr=8-23&keywords=doc+martens+men

something like this /u/i8acivic2000

https://www.amazon.com/Working-You-Killing-Me-Emotional/dp/0446698490

$10 USD on Amazon for paperback. !remindme 4 days

mine are only $20 and you can hear people just fine. it filters out the higher ranges. https://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-High-Fidelity-Earplugs-Standard-Packaging/dp/B00RM6Q9XW/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Etymotic&qid=1564761420&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Or you could take up kick boxing in the office and tell people its how you feel the rhythm.

Here is the desktop version of your link

I carry this in my pocket book at all times

https://www.amazon.com/Calslock-Portable-Door-Travel-Lock/dp/B00GMPFCNC

aka "The No Asshole Rule" - https://www.amazon.com/Asshole-Rule-Civilized-Workplace-Surviving/dp/0446698202/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=no+asshole+rule&qid=1567703038&s=gateway&sr=8-1