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BOOK OVERVIEW: Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High

December 17, 2024

Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler offers a practical framework for effectively handling high-stakes discussions. The book emphasizes that crucial conversations—situations where opinions vary, stakes are high, and emotions run strong—are common in personal and professional contexts. The authors provide strategies for managing emotions,

BOOK OVERVIEW: Eat, Sleep, Innovate: How to Make Creativity an Everyday Habit Inside Your Organization

December 3, 2024

Eat, Sleep, Innovate: How to Make Creativity an Everyday Habit Inside Your Organization by Scott D. Anthony, Paul Cobban, Natalie Painchaud, and Andy Parker addresses a core challenge in modern organizations: how to build a culture where innovation is a daily habit, not just a one-time initiative. The authors present

BOOK OVERVIEW: What the Heck is EOS? by Gino Wickman and Tom Bouwer

November 26, 2024

What the Heck is EOS: A Complete Guide for Employees in Companies Running on EOS by Gino Wickman and Tom Bouwer is a practical guide written for employees to help them understand the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). The book explains EOS in simple terms, showing how it helps organizations grow,

BOOK OVERVIEW: Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters

November 19, 2024

Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters introduces the powerful dynamic between two critical leadership roles in a business: the Visionary and the Integrator. It explores how these complementary roles—when working together effectively—can generate momentum, growth, and success for any organization. The book explains that while the Visionary brings

BOOK OVERVIEW: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni

November 5, 2024

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team explores the root causes of team failure through a compelling fable that centers around a fictional executive team’s struggle with internal issues that block success. Lencioni introduces a five-tiered model of dysfunctions—absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and

BOOK OVERVIEW: Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson

October 22, 2024

In ‘Who Moved My Cheese?’ Spencer Johnson presents a parable that highlights how individuals react to change. Set in a maze, the story follows four characters—two mice and two little people—who search for cheese, a metaphor for happiness and success. Their journey through the maze illustrates the challenges of dealing

BOOK OVERVIEW: Get a Grip: An Entrepreneurial Fable by Gino Wickman and Mike Paton

October 15, 2024

Get a Grip by Gino Wickman and Mike Paton is a business fable that introduces readers to the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) in a practical, narrative format. The story follows Swan Services, a struggling company facing operational and leadership issues. Through the journey of its leadership team, guided by an

BOOK OVERVIEW: Atomic Habits by James Clear

October 10, 2024

Atomic Habits is a powerful guide to building good habits and breaking bad ones through small, incremental changes. James Clear shows that success isn’t about making radical changes overnight but consistently making small improvements that compound into massive results. This book is full of practical advice on how to create

BOOK OVERVIEW: Soundtracks by Jon Acuff

October 3, 2024

In “Soundtracks,” Jon Acuff tackles a challenge we’ve all faced at some point: overthinking. This book breaks down how the thoughts we play on repeat—our soundtracks—shape how we act, lead, and respond to challenges. Acuff doesn’t just highlight the problem of overthinking; he offers a clear, practical process to retire those negative

10 Excellent Mindset Books to Build Your Leadership

October 1, 2024

In leadership, mindset isn’t just a piece of the puzzle—it’s the whole game. How you think influences how you lead, how you approach challenges, and how you solve problems and navigate forward. The right mindset keeps you grounded and growing, while the wrong one can hold you back. Whether you’re

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