By Chris Brogan and Julien Smith A couple of years ago these two authors wrote a book called Trust Agents: Using the Web to Build Influence, Improve Reputation, and Earn Trust. It became a best seller and moved the already very popular authors to the stratosphere in social media circles. I knew Chris before that […]
Nine Minutes on Monday: The Quick and Easy Way to Go From Manager to Leader
By James Robbins This book has a great title, doesn’t it? As good as the title is I’m not sure it does the book justice. Here’s the premise – that if you really want employee engagement, as a leader you need to strategically focus on the universal human needs that drive performance. It is a […]
Home Runs or Singles? A Leader’s Choice
Today in 1961, Roger Maris broke the single season home run record of the legendary Babe Ruth when he hit his 61st of the season. Babe’s former record had stood since 1927, and had been seen by many as untouchable (Maris’ record was topped 37 years later and has since been eclipsed again). The home […]
Mastering the Rockefeller Habits: What You Must Do to Increase the Value of Your Fast-Growth Firm
Today’s Resource Recommendation is Mastering the Rockefeller Habits: What You Must Do to Increase the Value of Your Fast-Growth Firm by Verne Harnish. If you are a business owner, mastering the habits of a legendary business success like John D. Rockefeller is a compelling thought. The clever title is just the first of many things […]