I have read many time management, focus, organization type books in the past and for whatever reason at this point in my life this one really “spoke” to me. Her writing style is smooth and very easy to read – it was as if she was having a conversation with me. It wasn’t as much …
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WOW! This book is full of information, research, great quotes, and wonderful insights on one of the most critical elements of success and happiness – TRUST. Mr. Covey follows in his father’s footsteps in putting together a very thorough book that has golden nuggets that can be used immediately in your professional and personal life. …
This book is just a real, honest, and great look at life. As we all know, there are going to be challenges, ups and downs in life, and yet it is up to all of us to “Do It Anyway.” To move forward in our life and to have an impact is our responsibility. To …
This good-feeling read has been recommended to me over the past few years a number of times. I had it on my “to read” shelf, yet never got to it until now. As I am with my family, relaxing in Florida, this was the perfect read to continue to challenge myself to pay attention to …
This is the follow up book to my last book review, as I had come across it and wanted to get the latest and greatest updates. This was another easy-to-understand and easy-to-read book by the authors – well done! This one goes into more strategies on how to improve your Emotional Intelligence in the 4 …
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This book is a great “entry” book into the wide world of emotional and social intelligence, which I believe is the “new” competitive advantage in business and in life of this generation. In fact a series of studies from Yale University linked emotional intelligence to personal achievement, happiness, and professional success. I have found that …
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“Conversations don’t change lives. Decisions do.” – Tony Robbins “The last of the human freedoms: to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” – Viktor Frankel “You are the one who must choose your place.” – James Lane Allen “Somehow we learn who we really are and then …
The definition of renewal is: 1. To make new or as if new again; restore. 2. To regain vigor; revive. 3. To replenish; to bring into being again. Wow! Anyone out there that could use a little Renewal every once in awhile? Absolutely! And I know for myself that if I don’t make a conscious …
Leadership is an Art was strongly suggested by a colleague/mentor of mine in the organizational development business and he was “spot on” with it being one of the best books to read for anyone on a path of wanting to become a great leader. This book is written by the leader of Herman Miller, one …
I continue to “work and rework” on a book about H.O.P.E that is all about people that have kept HOPE alive in their lives and continue to strive for excellence, whether that is a personal or professional goal. This book turned out to be a great role model for the style of book that I …