Book Summaries
Book Summary: “Execution. The Discipline of Getting Things Done.” by Bossidy, Charan
Being a long-time GE employee (albeit from more than 15 years ago), I was interested to dig into this book, as it has been on my reading list for a while. It's all about execution...and, as the authors discuss at length, I too have seen many terrific visions, plans,...
Book Summary: “Transitions” by William Bridges
I appreciate the saying by the great American philosopher and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson that “Not in his goals but in his transitions man is great.” So, I was excited when my friend Derek Noether suggested the book Transitions, because we all deal with many changes in...
Book Summary: “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho
When Kathleen O'Grady, Founder and CEO of Raleigh Coaching, suggested that I read this book, I could tell that she was excited for me to do so...and for good reason. Coelho's book was written 25 years ago and is just as relevant today. The Alchemist is a story about a...
Book Summary: “Getting Naked” by Patrick Lencioni
A Business Fable About Shedding the Three Fears that Sabotage Client Loyalty Let's first address the obvious: this book has an eye-catching and even provocative title. However, what Lencioni is referring to as "getting naked" is the willingness to be vulnerable, for...
Book Summary: “The Knight in Rusty Armor” by Robert Fisher
The book, written 30 years ago, includes a Forward which sums it up nicely: This is a lighthearted tale of a desperate knight in search of his true self. His journey reflects our own - filled with hope and despair, belief and disillusionment, laughter and tears....
Book Summary: “Now You’re Thinking” by Judy Chartrand and others
Over several months, culminating with my certification in June, I participated in an online course at Pearson TalentLens' Critical Thinking University. My intent was to improve my own capabilities and to be a better resource to my clients regarding critical thinking....
Book Summary: “Drive” by Daniel Pink
Drive is another popular book from the author of best-selling and insightful books such as The Adventures of Johnny Bunko, Free Agent Nation and A Whole New Mind. Subtitled The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, Drive rebukes the long-standing belief that,...
Book Summary: “The Missing Piece” by Richard Lochner
I was excited to read this book by my friend and colleague Rick Lochner of RPC Leadership Associates. Rick is an accomplished leadership development expert, executive coach, and business consultant, and has been a Visiting Professor at the Keller Graduate School of...
Book Summary: “Just Listen” by Mark Goulston
Goulston, a psychologist, consultant, author and frequent contributor on TV, has written an insightful and example-laden book that explores many facets of not "just" listening, but of effective communication, in general. Subtitled "Discover the Secret to Getting...
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