Category Archives: Books

What I’m Reading…Give and Take by Adam Grant

I picked this up at the library yesterday and I am already well into Chapter 1. As someone Grant would describe as a “giver”, I am looking for ways to make that giving work the best for me, while also … Continue reading

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Books on Hold: Contagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah Berger

Books on Hold is a blog series dedicated to books I have seen in passing and requested from my local library. See more in the series at the end of this blog post. — Douglas Contagious: Why Things Catch On by … Continue reading

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Looking for a few good advisors/editors for my next Career Opportunities book!

I am starting to ramp up production of my next Career Opportunities book and I am looking for a few good advisors/editors to help me make it as great as possible. This will involve “crowd sourcing” this advice — having … Continue reading

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Books on Hold: Just Start: Take Action, Embrace Uncertainty, Create the Future

Books on Hold is a blog series dedicated to books I have seen in passing and requested from my local library. See more in the series at the end of this blog post. — Douglas Just Start: Take Action, Embrace Uncertainty, … Continue reading

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Books on Hold: To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others

Books on Hold is a blog series dedicated to books I have seen in passing and requested from my local library. See more in the series at the end of this blog post. — Douglas I work on “moving people” everyday. … Continue reading

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Books on Hold: Risk Intelligence: How to Live with Uncertainty by Dylan Evans

Books on Hold is a blog series dedicated to books I have seen in passing and requested from my local library. See more in the series at the end of this blog post. — Douglas The inability to properly gauge and … Continue reading

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Books by Douglas E. Welch – Gift Them Directly to Your Friends and Family via Kindle

From A Gardener’s Notebook: A collection of essays What is there about a garden? Gardens can be beautiful or productive and are often both at the same time. Every gardener brings their own energies, their own attitudes, their own wants, … Continue reading

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“In order to fit in we might be denying our unique skills…”

From Career Compass: Finding Your Career North… “In order to fit in we might be denying our unique skills and the knowledge that could lead us to exceptional careers — not just an average one.” Download a sample of this … Continue reading

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2012 Gift Guide: Cognitive Surplus: Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age by Clay Shirkey

Cognitive Surplus: Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age by Clay Shirkey I am in the midst of reading this book and enjoying it a lot Shirley seeks to provide some background as to why people volunteer their time and energy … Continue reading

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2012 Gift Guide: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni Dysfunctions is structured more like a short story or novelette than a traditional business book. This allowed me to get very involved in the story. Indeed, I believe a … Continue reading

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