Emotional Magnetism: How to Communicate to Ignite Connection in Your Relationships | Author : Sandy Gerber, May 2022 What’s It All About? In our personal and workplace relationships, we’ve all come across this frustration situation: you’re telling someone about a topic that’s important to you, but the other person just isn’t understanding what you’re saying! … Read More
Book Reviews
The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever
The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever | Author : Michael Bungay Stanier, 2016 What’s It All About? My favorite books are the kind I can return to again and again, always learning something new with each read! This was exactly my experience with Michael Bungay Stainer (MBS)’s … Read More
Write a Must-Read: Craft a Book That Changes Lives—Including Your Own
Write a Must-Read: Craft a Book That Changes Lives—Including Your Own | Author : AJ Harper, May 2020 What’s It All About? What makes a book a “must-read?” Whenever I read a new book, this is a question I like to ask myself. Oftentimes, I take notes as I read. I write down my biggest … Read More
The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness
The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness | Author : Morgan Housel, 2020 What’s It All About? In my coaching with manufacturing leaders, I’m all about looking into how behavior drives results. Since I’m so focused on emotions and behavior, I didn’t think I’d be interested in a book about money … Read More
Decide and Conquer: 44 Decisions That Will Make or Break All Leaders
Decide and Conquer: 44 Decisions That Will Make or Break All Leaders | Author : David Siegel, 2022 What’s It All About? There are many success stories out there from CEOs, but do their lessons always apply to mid-level leadership? They do when they come from David Siegel, the CEO of Meetup and the author … Read More
The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth
The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth | Author : Amy C. Edmondson, 2019 What’s It All About? Workplace culture is a hot topic for corporations and businesses across North America! Thanks to social media heightening awareness around culture-related topics, more and more companies are now seeing the … Read More
Unleashed: The Unapologetic Leader’s Guide to Empowering Everyone Around You
Unleashed: The Unapologetic Leader’s Guide to Empowering Everyone Around You | Author : Frances Frei and Anne Morriss, 2020 What’s It All About? Living in Kentucky, I often see grassy hills with graceful, roaming horses. Each time I see them, I can’t help but think about Unleashed by Frances Frei and Anne Morriss, a book … Read More
Think & Grow Rich
Think & Grow Rich | Author: Napoleon Hill, 1937 What’s It All About? Can a book written in 1937 still be relevant today? At first, I was skeptical that a book written so long ago could still have lessons for today’s leaders. But after I read another book, You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero, … Read More
Exactly What to Say: The Magic Words for Influence and Impact
Exactly What to Say: The Magic Words for Influence and Impact | Author: Phil M. Jones, 2017 What’s It All About? Do you always use the right words? I thought I did… until a recent podcast with a public speaking coach quickly showed me I was wrong! She pointed out where I was falling back … Read More
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience | Author: Brené Brown, 2021 What’s It All About? In her book, Brené Brown unpacks 87 emotions and takes us on a journey of connection. One of my favorite things about Brené is how she really helps others not only understand the … Read More