by Kevin Brimhall | Sep 29, 2014 | Book Summaries, Leadership
In this book by leadership guru Patrick Lencioni, the CEO of a San Francisco-based company is struggling in his first year at the helm. Unbeknownst to him, what is required is not a review of marketing, strategic planning, and finance. Rather, the situation requires...
by Kevin Brimhall | Apr 28, 2014 | Book Summaries, Personal Improvement
Note: This resource is part of our Moving the Bar in Your Career and Your Life, a unique approach to professional development series: Effective Communication and Constructive Conflict. Click here to see the entire series. After more than a few folks...
by Kevin Brimhall | Apr 18, 2014 | Book Summaries, Personal Improvement
The authors define a Crucial Conversation as a discussion between two or more people where (1) stakes are high, (2) opinions vary, and (3) emotions run high. Examples frequently involve money, relationships, job performance, politics, parenting, health, chores,...
by Kevin Brimhall | Oct 16, 2013 | Book Summaries, Organizational Excellence
My curiosity was piqued when I saw the article entitled "Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Had His Top Execs Read These Three Books." Bezos is an avid reader and this past summer he hosted all-day (yes, all day!) book clubs with Amazon’s top executives. Bezos said...
by Kevin Brimhall | Jul 29, 2013 | Book Summaries, Organizational Excellence
Friend and fellow consultant and business coach Lisa Huetteman has written a wonderful book on a topic that is often discussed and focused on in business but rarely dealt with effectively. When my signed copy arrived I couldn’t wait to read it! The Value of Core...