The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels by Michael Watkins Personally, I can’t think of a modern-day business person and/or organization that wouldn’t benefit from this great read. Let’s face it, can you think of an organization that won’t be experiencing some kind of staff transition in the future?…
Re-Imagine!: Business Excellence in a Disruptive Age by Tom Peters I’d better come clean on this one. I’ve reviewed 140 books for our web site now and this one has probably been the most challenging for me. I must admit I’ve been mesmerized by the words of Tom Peters and his unique “take” on business,…
There’s a Customer Born Every Minute: P.T. Barnum’s Secrets to Business Success by Joe Vitale When many of you read the title of this book, the name P.T. Barnum more than likely came to mind immediately. This famous entrepreneur and showman is perhaps best known today for having said something very similar to this title,…
50 Spiritual Classics: Timeless Wisdom from 50 Great Books on Inner Discovery, Enlightenment and Purpose by Tom Butler-Bowdon This is the last in Tom Butler-Bowdon’s acclaimed trilogy. It’s a very unique collection of the very best spiritual works that have stood the test of time. Tom has brought together the world’s classic spiritual writings in…
50 Success Classics: Winning Wisdom for Life and Work from 50 Landmark Books by Tom Butler-Bowden Here we have the same author (as 50 Self-Help Classics) utilizing the same format to introduce us to 50 of the most important and inspiring books that already have helped legions of readers unleash their potential and discover the…
50 Self-Help Classics by Tom Butler-Bowdon This title is one of an acclaimed trilogy of the “literature of possibility” recommended to me by a client who felt I would definitely enjoy it and want to share it with our readers. I should alert you to the fact that you more than likely will not find…
If You Don’t Make Waves, You’ll Drown: 10 Hard Charging Strategies for Leading in Politically Correct Times by Dave Anderson Prior to every keynote or seminar, we offer the disclaimer that we’re about to share with you what you NEED to hear rather than what you WANT to hear. I guess I always felt that…
Character Is Destiny: Inspiring Stories Every Young Person Should Know and Every Adult Should Remember by John McCain with Mark Salter I must begin this particular review with a confession. I’m not certain I would have purchased this book myself but, after reading it, I’m thankful and proud to have it occupy a special spot…
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni As long as I can remember, business leaders have traditionally borrowed from successful sports strategies to run their companies. Many players and coaches, from a variety of popular sports, have written books that ended up in corporate libraries. However, the proverbial “tables” have…