Great by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck—Why Some Thrive Despite Them All by Jim Collins and Morten T. Hansen He’s b-a-c-k-k-k-k-k! In 1994, he gave us Built to Last (Successful Habits of Visionary Companies), followed by the worldwide bestseller Good to Great (Why Some Companies Make the Leap … and Others Don’t). In 2009, it…
Inside Steve’s Brain by Leander Kahney I like the thought of looking into someone else’s brain … especially someone with the track record of Steve Jobs. The title intrigued me immediately. However, I think there are a few guidelines I should set for myself before I undertake such an enticing journey. I may very well…
Army of Entrepreneurs: Create an Engaged and Empowered Workforce for Exceptional Business Growth by Jennifer Prosek I think you’re not only going to enjoy this book but will find it a tremendous asset as a Start Now—Get It Done—Step-by-Step Guidebook to transforming your organization, regardless of size, into a true Army of Entrepreneurs focused on…
The Little BIG Things: 163 Ways to Pursue Excellence by Tom Peters What do you say about this author/consultant/professional speaker? He falls into a somewhat unique category with other notables such as Bill Gates, Lee Iacocca, Jack Welch, Ted Turner and Donald Trump. They’re all successful businessmen and outspoken authors. They’re all well-educated, experienced, controversial, well-read,…
How the Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In by Jim Collins In working with our clients from coast to coast, I’ve discovered an interesting insight concerning author Jim Collins. Those who know of his body of work fall into two distinct categories: Those who appreciate his research, admire his product and wait…
The 100 Best Business Books of All Time: What They Say, Why They Matter, and How They Can Help You by Jack Covert and Todd Sattersten Ok, let’s get a few things straight right off the bat. Yes, this is a book about books … in fact, it’s a list of books you should read…
Everything I Know About Business I Learned at McDonald’s: The 7 Leadership Principles that Drive Break Out Success by Paul Facella I must be honest here. When I began my business career decades ago, the above title would have been my very last choice for a successful business book. Who could have known? Of course,…
Six Disciplines® Execution Revolution: Solving the One Business Problem That Makes Solving All Other Problems Easier by Gary Harpst I really enjoyed this book for the simple reason that it addresses an issue which could very well be the decisive factor for any organization in pursuit of success—an illusive target in today’s chaotic environment. The…
The Tao of Warren Buffett: Warren Buffett’s Words of Wisdom: Quotations and Interpretations to Help Guide You to Billionaire Wealth and Enlightened Business Management by Mary Buffett and David Clark Here’s another of those novel “mini-books” (172 pages) that seem so popular in this day and age of readers pressed for time. This one, however,…