Posts Tagged ‘leadership’
On Fire At Work by Eric Chester
All leaders and managers need to read Eric Chester’s new book, “On Fire at Work” a great look at how to engage people to help them grow and flourish while bringing their best to work every day.
Read MoreUnlocking Potential by Michael Simpson
The book reviews 7 key coaching skills that make for an effective leader/coach. I think each of the 7 skills could be lengthy books by themselves but as an overview
Read MoreTurn the Ship Around by David Marquet
This book is full of simple and clear insights that work together to help anyone create a “leader/leader” culture. The author tells the story of his own experience as a captain in the US Navy and uses his experience to illustrate how to transform an organization that is used to top down command type leadership into…
Read MoreLeaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
One of the key things I took from this is how leaders have to essentially care for the people in their ranks the same way a parent cares for their children.
Read MoreFred Factor and Fred 2.0 by Mark Sanborn
Mark’s first book, “The Fred Factor” talked about the 4 Fredlike principles and sold over 2 million copies. This second book, “Fred 2.0” is like the graduate course and expands on what it means to truly be a Fred.
Read MoreA Great Business Book or App by John Eckberg
A wonderful author and friend of mine has published a new book which gives great insight and inspiration to leaders and business people everywhere. “Pot of Gold: Business Book Nuggets for Leadership, Work and Career” by John Eckberg is a collection of business book excerpts. John has had an amazing life interviewing business success stories across…
Read MoreHarry Potter on Personal Development: Keys of Leadership
Some of the more immediate answers might include that he knows his own strengths and utilizes them well. Perhaps the fact that he has an eye for great talent and knows how to effectively deploy people to the greatest advantage of the group and the individuals. He also adapts well to c…
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