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Earlier this year I read the book Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss. It’s a book about negotiation, and on the face of it…
I’ve always loved reading about Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. For Lincoln fans, Doris Kearns’ book Team of Rivals is about as good as…
A few years ago, a friend recommended that I read the book Small Giants by Bo Burlingham. It sat on my shelf for a couple…
The subtitle of the book The Paradox of Generosity says it all: “Giving We Receive, Grasping We Lose.” In this book, authors Christian Smith and…
When thinking about what makes a leader effective, words like energetic, decisive, fast paced, charismatic, and “able to multitask” come to mind. While all of…
Losing a loved one suddenly and unexpectedly is one of life’s most traumatic experiences. Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, had that experience almost three years…
There are only two ways to influence peoples’ behavior: manipulate them or inspire them. Simon Sinek begins his book Start With Why with this bold…
I recently finished the book A Passion for Leadership by Robert Gates. Mr. Gates served as Secretary of Defense for both George W. Bush and…
“Talent is common. What you invest to develop that talent is the critical final measure of greatness.” In her book Grit, Angela Duckworth shares this…
I’ve written at least one other blog on a book by John Maxwell. For those of you who aren’t familiar with John, he has probably…
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“A Leader of a 21st century organization is, in part, a cheerleader-in-chief.” This statement by Jim Whitehurst, CEO of Red Hat, caught my attention as…
I’m currently reading a book named What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith. Goldsmith is a world renowned executive coach who…
I’m not sure if there’s another company in the world that we hear about more than Google. So when I heard about the new book…
David Brooks is a well-known author, speaker and commentator who is probably best known for his op-ed columns in the New York Times. A couple…
