This review is for the CEO out there who is looking to transform their organization. In 2008, I became a CEO for the first time and was quickly appointed a Chief of Staff – though…
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27 Best Books On Divorce
The best divorce books can offer support, comfort, and practical advice during a difficult time. The best books will help you navigate this challenging time on a personal, financial, and legal level. Regardless of the…
Book Review – Choose by Ryan Levesque
When most of us think about starting or running a business, we tend to be product-focused – if you build it, they will come. In his excellent book, Choose, Ryan Levesque turns this conventional thinking…
The 10 Best Books For Overthinkers
As a business owner, you are faced with myriad daily issues that require your focused attention. Some of these decisions are significant, and others are minor. In every case, you are required to analyze and…
Fire It Up by Reggie Smith – A Brief Book Review
Understand your audience If you’re looking to fire up your audience, you must understand them first. That’s where Reggie Smith comes in. In his book, “Fire It Up,” Smith lays out a simple but effective…
Getting Naked by Patrick Lencioni – Book Review
I’ve spent years in professional services and higher education- for most of my career. Getting Naked summarizes everything that is wrong with traditional approaches to selling “expertise.” I’ve heard Patrick speak in person several times,…
The True Believer by Eric Hoffer – Book Review
The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements It is amazing that the author was a stevedore on the San Francisco Waterfront. The book covers the key elements and approaches to mass movements…
Wealth Without Risk by Charles Givens – Book Review
What is Charles Givens’ philosophy on wealth and risk management Charles Givens was a leading expert on wealth and risk management, and his philosophy was centered around a few key principles. First, he believed that…
Friction by Roger Dooley – Book Review
Well written and well researched, Roger Dooley wrote a masterpiece of insights into consumer behavior in “Friction.” One of the better business books I’ve read in the last few years, Dooley provides a window into the sources…
A Practical Guide to Risk Management – Book Review
A Practical Guide to Risk Management by Thomas Coleman is an excellent book for understanding risk and how to manage it in a financial organization. The book discusses probability, statistics, and risk measurement techniques. It…