Category Archives: Books

What I’m Reading…Driven to Lead and Drive

Driven to Lead by Paul R. Lawrence Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us ~ Daniel H. Pink Read more on this topic: Career-Op Gift Guide # 3: Drive by Daniel Pink # 3 Drive by Daniel Pink Author … Continue reading

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Audio: Tech Nation interview with Chip Heath on How to Change

I listened to this interview while driving around on consulting calls and I almost had to stop by the side of the road so I could make some notes. Even in this short interview, Chip Heath, gives some great, though-provoking, … Continue reading

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Download Highlights from The Little BIG Things: 163 Ways to Pursue Excellence

I posted about his book last week and now Tom Peters just release this “Cliff Notes” version of “The Little BIG Things” on his blog and allowed folks to download and share it with others. Get your own copy using … Continue reading

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Other interesting books mentioned in Tom Peter’s The Little Big Things

Update: Here is the completed list — Douglas One great aspect all of Tom Peter’s Books is how often he calls out other, very interesting, books. As I am reading The Little Big Things, I am collecting up these books … Continue reading

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What I’m Reading…The Little Big Things by Tom Peters

The Little Big Things by Tom Peters Hardcover | The Little Big Things by Tom Peters Kindle Read more on this topic: Career-Op Gift Guide # 6: The Little Big Things by Tom Peters # 6 The Little Big Things … Continue reading

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What I’m Reading…How Successful People Think by John C. Maxwell

I have been reading John C. Maxwell’s books for years and have found many useful ideas and much useful advice. This small volume seems like a condensation of many of his larger books and while that might seem like a … Continue reading

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What I’m Reading…The Compassionate Instinct

Over the years I have often wondered if maybe nice guys really do finish last. I am not the most competitive person in the world and sometimes think it has held me back. That makes “The Compassionate Instinct: The Science … Continue reading

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What I’m Reading… – February 11, 2010

Five books arrived from the LA Public Library today — my next collection of books to read. Here is what is in the stack on reading table next to my chair. Twyla Tharp: The Collaborative Habit I enjoyed Tharp’s earlier … Continue reading

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Make-A-Move Monday on the Career Opportunities Community Site

It’s time for Make-A-Move Monday again. What goals do you want to accomplish (or make progress on) this week? What tools or information can you share that would help out your fellow Career Opportunities readers and listeners? Add them to … Continue reading

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What I’m Reading…Tribes by Seth Godin

Seth Godin’s newest book, Tribes, touches a concept near and dear to me…organizing groups, or Tribes, and helping them get things done. This is not to say I have been terribly successful at this activity, but I love helping people … Continue reading

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