Category Archive: Book Notes

Wellbeing at Work: How to Transform the Worst Part of the Day

“Spending time with their manager is the worst part of the day for employees, according to an approach called National Time Accounting that asks people detailed questions about their time use throughout the… Continue reading

The Purpose of Business isn’t Making Money – Hubert Joly Former CEO of Best Buy

“The purpose of a corporation is not to make money.” Jean-Marie Descarpentries (Quoted in The Heart of Business) I was surprised to hear the former CEO of Best Buy, Hubert Joly, quote Jean-Marie… Continue reading

A Five-Minute Creativity Workout that Helps you Change the Future

Unimaginative leaders repeat the past. Creative leaders change the future. Creative leaders are better problem solvers. “The only sustainable competitive advantage – for individuals and companies – is creativity,” Josh Linkner “With creativity,… Continue reading

LOVE IN THE WORKPLACE: LANDMINE OR LIFELINE?

NEW BOOK GIVEAWAY!! 20 copies available!! Leave a comment on this guest post by Dr. Beverly Kaye to become eligible for one of 20 complimentary copies of her new book, “Love ‘EM or Lose… Continue reading

How Motherhood Makes Many Women Better Leaders

“Motherhood transforms many women into better leaders.” Joann Lublin – Power Moms Lublin writes, “Tapping skills honed as time-starved parents, they set priorities well, multitasked, and delegated effectively.” And motherhood provides even bigger… Continue reading

The John Wooden Way: 5 Lessons (Plus What if Your Mentor seems Wrong)

Five Lessons: The John Wooden Way #1. How you think “Seek wisdom – understand how the quality of your thinking determines the quality of your philosophy about the fundamentals that guide your work… Continue reading