Do you have a story? Is it well thought out and ready to go? Is it practiced, polished and perfected? Have you wondered what happens at a Toastmasters group? Never heard of Toastmasters, but you'd like to be able to captivate a crowd? This is the book for you. 52 Weeks of Book Reviews. Week #31 – Lead with a Story: A Guide to Crafting Business Narratives That … [Read more...]
52 Weeks of Book Reviews. Week #30 – The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by by Stephen R. Covey
I basically write these reviews for myself, a way to hold myself accountable to reading a book a week for the entire year. It's amazing to me that it's already been 30 weeks into the year. July is coming to an end and I am astounded at the knowledge I have gained from the 30 books covered so far. I'm really excited about the next 22 weeks and in fact; the more I read, the more … [Read more...]
52 Weeks of Book Reviews. Week #29 – In The Plex: How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives by Steven Levy
Google is such a huge part of everyday life for me that it almost fades into the background at times. I got this book believing for some reason that it would give some more insight into the leadership, decision-making process, philosophy and core directions of the company that I could apply to my own business and life. I got very little of that and a lot more … [Read more...]
52 Weeks of Book Reviews. Week #28 – Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life by Spencer Johnson
This is a classic parable. Some people love it, some people hate it but it seems to always make an impact. The book is closing in on 20 years and still seems relevant. I suppose that's the reason it's already a classic. The story itself has a timeless quality that should endure for many more years. 52 Weeks of Book Reviews. Week #28 – Who Moved My Cheese?: An … [Read more...]
52 Weeks of Book Reviews. Week #27 – Dialogue: The Art Of Thinking Together by William Isaacs
If you know me then you know that I often talk about the Duologue and how not just Salespeople, but people in general need to actively listen more and just talk less. This is a book that harps on that concept and backs it up with years of research and quantifiable results. I know that I could be a better listener and that it would help me to become a better salesperson, father, … [Read more...]