Book Summaries
Book Summary: “Transformational Leadership” by Randy Dobbs
I was thrilled when I learned that Randy Dobbs, a friend and mentor from my days at General Electric, was writing a book about his leadership experiences. In the early 1990s I worked with Randy at GE Motors in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and then again at GE Medical Systems...
Book Summary: “As a Man Thinketh” by James Allen
I struggled for a while with whether or not to write a summary of this classic literary essay for fear of not doing it justice. However, my desire to introduce this writing to others motivated me to proceed. This booklet, a seminal piece on the power of thought, is a...
Book Summary: “How To Delegate” by Robert Heller
Delegating is an essential element of any manager's job, and it frequently comes up as an area of question and frustration for my clients. When done properly, delegating provides real benefits for everyone involved. Done poorly, or not at all, it can make an...
Book Summary: “Our Iceberg is Melting” by John Kotter and Holger Rathgeber
I came across "Our Iceberg is Melting. Changing and Succeeding Under Any Conditions" when looking for a book on organizational change. I was then pleased to see that the forward was written by Spencer Johnson who authored "Who Moved My Cheese" and...
Book Summary: “The One Minute Manager” by Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson
Here's an oldie but goodie for you. Blanchard has coauthored over 30 best-selling books, including The One Minute Manager which has sold more than 13 million copies and has been translated into more than 37 languages. Kenneth T. Derr, former Chairman & CEO of the...
Book Summary: “The Power of Six Sigma” by Subir Chowdhury
I am frequently asked questions about Six Sigma as relating to quality processes and business management strategies and practices. So I wanted to share a book which I think explains the basics of Six Sigma clearly (and painlessly). Six Sigma is often viewed as a...
Book Summary: “Succession. Are You Ready?” by Marshall Goldsmith
Author of another wonderful book: “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There,” Marshall Goldsmith writes here that a leader’s greatest challenge can be knowing when it’s time to step aside. And just as challenging is the often overlooked,...
Book Summary: “The No Complaining Rule” by Jon Gordon
Subtitled "Positive Ways to Deal with Negativity at Work," this book is written by the author of another popular parable-based book entitled The Energy Bus. The No Complaining Rule is based on the premise that, when it comes to building a positive work environment,...
Book Summary: “How to Win Friends & Influence People” by Dale Carnegie
A classic! What more can you say? The quintessential "working handbook on human relations," I can't count how many times I have read or skimmed "How to Win Friends." Yet every time that I do, I learn something new and incredibly impactful to me, my...
Contact Us
We are based in wonderful Raleigh, NC.