The CEO Test: Book Review

The CEO Test: Book Review

They had me at the title. A CEO Test??? I hadn’t heard of any such thing, and I knew I had to find out if I would pass the test. The average CEO only lasts five years in the job, and I wanted to find out why. What was I doing differently, being that I’ve...
Think Again: Book Review

Think Again: Book Review

I am a huge Adam Grant fan, and I think this is my favorite of his books yet. Adam dives deep into how we value intelligence and that it goes beyond the ability to think and learn. The value of intelligence in today’s age is our ability to unlearn and rethink...
Winning Now, Winning Later: Book Review

Winning Now, Winning Later: Book Review

“Winning Now, Winning Later” is one of the best books by a CEO that I’ve read. The stories of how David turned Honeywell around were relatable, even to me, a CEO of a small company. Why? Book Review of “Winning Now, Winning Later: How Companies...
THE MOTIVATION MYTH: Book Review

THE MOTIVATION MYTH: Book Review

I am a sucker for reading “high achiever” books so when this title crossed my path, I had no choice but to buy it. I am also a big fan of Jeff Haden and read his Inc. column “Owners Manual” frequently. This book did not disappoint. “THE...
Hyperfocus: Book Review

Hyperfocus: Book Review

“I need to read this book…immediately,” I thought to myself as I skimmed the intro. It was mid-May and in the midst of the COVID-19 shutdown. It was clear I would be working from home for the foreseeable future. Struggling to stay focused and...
The Upside to Your Dark Side: Book Review

The Upside to Your Dark Side: Book Review

We all have dark sides to our personalities. Instead of fighting them or hiding them, embrace them. Find the upside to your dark side! “The Upside of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self Not Just Your Good Self Drives Success and Fulfillment” by Todd Kashdan and...