“How do the world’s greatest managers find, focus and keep talented employees?” The Gallup Organization interviewed managers and leaders in large and small organizations to discover what the top ten percent had in common. They learned that the best supervisors tend to take an unconventional approach to overseeing staff. For example, these managers do not [...]
I Love You Stinky Face, by Lisa McCourt. Illustrated by Cyd Moore.
This one really is for children – young children, but I find it moving in a light, silly way. It only has two or three hundred words, but asks the eternal question, “Would you still love me if……?” The format is a child asking [...]
ABC’s of Happiness – Not for children, by Mark Yablonovich and Juliet Kaska. Illustrated by Scot Ritchie.
This is a picture book, but it really isn’t for kids, as some of the pictures have adult themes. It is mostly intended as a fun gift book, but it also has useful coaching practices to go along with [...]
Our Iceberg is Melting
by John Kotter and Holger Rathgeber
The title is not just a metaphor. This is actually a picture book about penguins who are dealing with a crisis. It is also a parable about organizational change written by one of the foremost experts on the subject at the Harvard Business School. The story explores [...]
Get Clients Now! A 28-Day Marketing Program for Professionals and Consultants
by C.J. Hayden
If you are interested in expanding your client base, but are not sure what to do next, check out this book. It provides tools for evaluating your existing business development strategies, identifying areas of weakness, and designing a 28-day action plan to target [...]