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Start With Why by Simon Sinek
Sinek’s book operates under the premise that everything that a person or organization does should emulate the why. Specifically, why they do it. The book is full of examples of great companies that started with a clear vision of why they were in business and eventually lost their why. Everything suggests…
Read MoreCraving by Dr. Omar Manejwala
I like the balance in the book between science and self-help. The author makes it clear that cravings are a part of life regardless if you suffer from some of the more common addictions like smoking or drinking or maybe chocolate or internet use.
Read MoreWealth Warrior by Steve Chandler
The chapters are short and sweet and they flow together as one long story. The content was very motivational and I found that reading this book in the morning before leaving for the day was the best way to leverage the content to make me better…
Read MoreYour Best Just Got Better By Jason Womack
I recently completed reading “Your Best Just Got Better” by Jason Womack. This book is full of golden nuggets of productivity and personal growth. When the author says, Work Smarter, Think Bigger, and Make More; it means that with all seriousness. The book flows together to help readers move through a progressive education designed to…
Read MoreLikeable Business by Dave Kerpen
Likeable Business is it’s own book. It specifically addresses how any person or organization can become more… well likeable. Since likeability is a critical value in our growing transparent society, I think this material could really apply to anyone in any industry or personal pursuit.
Read MoreBook Review: The Plugged-In Manager
The case studies and examples in the book are both relevant and educational. Sometimes it seems that stories in these types of books are hard to apply to smaller teams or companies but Griffith did a good
Read MoreBook Review: Smart Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey and Greg Link
The biggest take away from this book is a continuation of the first. Simply put, trust changes everything. It plays the biggest part in the bottom line and success of any relationship or organization. Creating a vocabulary around the principle allows us to discuss it among ourselves in terms that
Read MoreRobert Shemin’s How Come That Idiots Rich and I’m Not?
Robert talks about the 3 pillars of wealth. After spending the first half of the book re-educating the reader on his/her perception of “rich,” Shemin discusses the best practices in acquiring and building the three pillars. They are, Real Estate, Stocks, and Business.
Read MoreThe Last Lecture – Randy Pausch
This review is not my own personal “Last Lecture.” The temptation is great after reading this book to sit down and create your very own last lecture. All of us have a great desire to pass on our own golden nuggets of wisdom to others. I will use my personal journal for that purpose and leave all of you with a simple book review.
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