I’m a big fan of reading biographies for many reasons, so several years ago I wrote a blog post on why leaders should read biographies (you can read that here). And in response to this article, I was recently asked for tips on picking biographies. So…here you go! A few tips for picking a biography […]
The Kingship of Self-Control: Individual Problems and Possibilities
By William George Jordan I am a student of personal and professional development. And I know that many who are reading these words are too, or you would be reading something else, or nothing at all. As a student of anything, people tend to seek out the classics in that area; for personal and professional […]
The Go-Giver Leader: A Little Story About What Matters Most in Business
By Bog Burg and John David Mann Bob Burg and John David Mann have collaborated before – on books called The Go-Giver and Go-Givers Sell More. They also co-wrote a book called It’s Not About You, which followed in the same vein as the other two. That third book has been re-crafted, enhanced, and re-titled […]
What Do You Do With an Idea?
By Kobi Yamada, Illustrated by Mae Besom From the picture you can probably tell that this isn’t the typical book I recommend here. It is shaped like, and illustrated like, and categorized like a children’s book. While I would highly recommend it as a book to give to children, make no mistake; this book speaks […]
Just Listen
By Mark Goulston What is a more universally valuable skill than being a good listener? While I know a number of people who are really good listeners, they are in the minority, and are only really good in some situations. And, through my work over the last 30 years, I have observed that nearly everyone, […]