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Recommended Reading
First, Break All the Rules
Starting with tens of
thousands of interviews of managers by the Gallup
organization as data points, authors Marcus Buckingham and
Curt Coffman dispel common management myths by identifying
the traits, beliefs, and behaviors that separated the top
performers.
Jamming: The Art & Discipline of Business Creativity
John Kao, using jazz improvisation or "jamming" as a
metaphor to illustrate his lessons, outlines the essential
elements of innovative businesses and explains why, "For
managers, the nurture and promotion of creativity is no
longer an elective. It's part of the required
curriculum."
The War of
Art
Steven Pressfield's guide on how to overcome "resistance,"
that evil and crippling force that keeps us from pursuing
the dreams within us that we have always wanted to fulfill,
yet have always put off until tomorrow.
Good to Great
Jim Collins and his graduate students look closely at 11
companies that met rigorous performance standards after
years of mediocrity and identify common traits.
How to Think like Leonardo da Vinci
Michael J. Gelb
examined one of the great geniuses of all time to determine
principles that capture his approach to life. One of
those principles, "Arte/Scienza," the development of the
balance between science and art, logic and imagination, or
"whole-brain" thinking is the cornerstone of our approach at
La Dolce Vita.
The Psychology of Selling
A
great foundation for any sales beginner or reinforcement for
the experienced professional by Brian Tracy. I've
listened to the first 2 sessions over and over and never get
tired of them.
Forbes Great Minds of Business
Plain language discussions with leaders of Intel, FedEx,
Fidelity Magellan, Pleasant Co. , and the Federal Reserve,
interviewed by author Gretchen Morgenson.
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