Category Archive: Book Notes

How to Love Your Next Meeting in 5 Easy Steps

Meetings are like the ugly duckling in Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale. They are easy to hate and hard to love. Few see the underlying beauty that awaits. We hate meetings, because frequently… Continue reading

5 books I’m reading in the next 30 days – Progress Report

I’ve checked off three of the five books I plan to read in February. Check off Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility by Patty McCord, Chief Talent Officer at Netflix for… Continue reading

Want to Develop Courage? Improve Your Relational Trust

New Book Giveaway!! 20 free copies of The Courage Way: Leading and Living with Integrity. Leave a comment on this guest post by Shelly L. Francis to become eligible to win one of… Continue reading

How to Build a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility

This post is based on my conversation with Patty McCord, former Chief Talent Officer at Netflix and author of Powerful. “People have power; don’t take it away.” Patty McCord Eliminate energy sucking policies… Continue reading

5 Books I’m Reading in The Next 30 Days

Great books inspire you to think your own thoughts. 5 books I’m reading in the next 30 days: Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility by Patty McCord, Chief Talent Officer at… Continue reading

If You Want More Out – Pour More In

I’m recommending these three books for Leadership Freaks.  Reading is one way to pour into your leadership. Currently reading: Ask More: The Power of Questions to Open Doors, Uncover Solutions, and Spark Change,… Continue reading