The Emotional Intelligence Quick Book by Bradberry & Greaves

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This book is a great “entry” book into the wide world of emotional and social intelligence, which I believe is the “new” competitive advantage in business and in life of this generation. In fact a series of studies from Yale University linked emotional intelligence to personal achievement, happiness, and professional success. I have found that…

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Quotes on Decisions

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“Conversations don’t change lives. Decisions do.” – Tony Robbins “The last of the human freedoms: to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” – Viktor Frankel “You are the one who must choose your place.” – James Lane Allen “Somehow we learn who we really are and then…

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Renewal

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The definition of renewal is: 1. To make new or as if new again; restore. 2. To regain vigor; revive. 3. To replenish; to bring into being again. Wow! Anyone out there that could use a little Renewal every once in awhile? Absolutely! And I know for myself that if I don’t make a conscious…

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Leadership is an Art by Max De Pree

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Leadership is an Art was strongly suggested by a colleague/mentor of mine in the organizational development business and he was “spot on” with it being one of the best books to read for anyone on a path of wanting to become a great leader. This book is written by the leader of Herman Miller, one…

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Heroes for my Son by Brad Meltzer

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I continue to “work and rework” on a book about H.O.P.E that is all about people that have kept HOPE alive in their lives and continue to strive for excellence, whether that is a personal or professional goal. This book turned out to be a great role model for the style of book that I…

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