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June 30, 2021
Book Review: Conscious Capitalism
Book Review: Conscious Capitalism I love the opening—a young man, living in a commune, believing business is the enemy. Seeking to change the world, John Mackey and his friend decide to open a store focused on healthy food and a higher purpose. Then they found themselves in a difficult spot. As the business started taking […]
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March 24, 2021
The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Book Review
How many times have you found yourself excited to roll out a new work flow, new module or program, then watched the day-to-day take over and the great change fizzle out? It’s discouraging. This book hits this scenario head on. It’s human nature and the ‘whirlwind’ of getting work done can’t be ignored. But they […]
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February 10, 2021
Bridging the Soft Skills Gap – Book Review
Bridging the Soft Skills Gap – Book Review I find this title irritating, mostly because it implies that I’m responsible to teach the ‘soft skills’ if I expect them from our staff. But if I grew up with them, what’s changed? Well, Mr. Tulgan starts with this question, and answers it pretty well. As each […]
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February 03, 2021
The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster – Book Review
Entrepreneur Roller Coaster Book Review We’ve been in business 35 years and have seen many changes and lived through several economies. I thought this might be about startups, but it’s not. This stuff applies right now! In addition to many stories, Mr. Hardy talks through the thrilling ride of being in business for yourself—both sides […]
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January 27, 2021
They Can’t Eat You; Book Review
They Can’t Eat You Book Review I guess I’ve been off my game in recent months. I thought I was in pretty good spirits, keeping some kind of ‘normal’ at our office for us and clients. Then I started this book and realized I’ve been in a daze! Ideas started flowing and I felt a […]
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January 06, 2021
How We Love: Book Review
How We Love: Book Review As business owners and managers, we work hard all day and strive to do our best. But at some point, we go home to our families. This book is focused on our relationship with our spouse, although these ‘styles’ play out in our other family relationships, too. While looking back […]
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December 15, 2020
Extreme Ownership: Book Review
In recounting their intense missions in the US effort to re-take Ar Ramadi, Iraq, these two NAVY SEAL leaders weave together their intense SEAL training with the lessons that brought them success in these difficult venues. They share their experiences with their teams, leadership successes and failures, and the ownership concept. The format keeps the […]
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November 18, 2020
No Regrets: Book Review
No Regrets: Book Review I have the book because Darren Hardy wrote the forward, and I really enjoy his books and daily video blogs, so I decided to read No Regrets, and I’m glad I did; it’s more than I thought. The book starts with how to develop your ‘Why, What, When and Won’t’ list. […]
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October 14, 2020
Gap Selling: Book Review
Gap Selling: Book Review Reading books about selling is not my favorite pastime. This was recommended to me, so I poured my favorite beverage and dug in. It opens with a lot of ‘preaching’ but then he gets down to brass tacks, as they say. The overall premise is to revisit some sales myths and […]
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September 16, 2020
The Score Takes Care of Itself; Book Review
The Score Takes Care of Itself; Book Review The opening quote from Bill Walsh sets the tone for this book— “Running a football franchise is not unlike running any other business: You start first with a structural format and basic philosophy and then find the people who can implement it.” If you’re not familiar with […]
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