“Empathy is about understanding, seeing the world from other points of view and helping form insights that can lead us to new and better ways of thinking, being and doing.” So says Michael Ventura, author of Applied Empathy and founder of Sub Rosa, a strategy and design firm that helps complex corporations and progressive thinkers […]
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Redefining Realness
Born a boy. Knowing you’re a girl. This was the lifetime struggle of Janet Mock whose life was forever changed again and again; but when her story was shared in the May 2011 issue of Marie Claire magazine, it took on a whole new meaning. After struggling her entire life with sharing her trans identity […]
Your Stand Is Your Brand: Unleashing the power of “who you are” to transform your business
Every now and again, you get a life (or professional) lesson just when you need it most. When Hay House sent me Your Stand Is Your Brand by Patrick Gentempo, I thought they’d shipped me a mentor in a box. No joke. The experiences that best-selling author and multi-faceted entrepreneur Gentempo shares in his book, […]
True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership
“When you are aligned with who you are, you find coherence between your life and your leadership.” This arresting book by Bill George and Peter Sims questions why so many with the capacity for great leadership are not fully realizing their potential. One governing conclusion they present is that many don’t understand what really constitutes […]
Believe Bigger: Discover the Path to Your Life Purpose
There comes a time in all of our lives when we wonder if we’re on the right path. Perhaps a major setback causes us to reflect a little deeper on what’s really important, or when we feel unsettled about our work or the relationships that we are in. This book by Marshawn Evans Daniels steps in […]
Hundred Percenters: Challenge Your Employees to Give it Their All and They’ll Give You Even More
One of the biggest challenges faced in the workplace by employers is developing and retaining high performers. Most organizations’ leaders believe that limited resources, toxicity and tight budgets are the biggest reasons why employees disengage or don’t always perform at their peak. However, according to the “Hundred Percenter Index” conducted by Leadership IQ, the real […]
The Champion’s Mind: How Great Athletes Think, Train and Thrive
“We must realize that all people are more alike than different, so we’re all capable of the mental greatness we see and appreciate in others.” Even if you don’t consider yourself an athlete, you’re probably a competitor. In business or in life we all strive to bring out the best versions of ourselves, competing to […]
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
“Only once you give yourself permission to stop trying to do it all, to stop saying ‘yes’ to everyone, can you make your highest contribution towards the things that really matter.” This quote from the book Essentialism by Greg McKeown sums up the general theme of this inspiring book on minimalism, focus and results. Today, […]
Life Code: The Rules For Winning In The Real World
“Negative and exploitive people are obstacles to your success, happiness, security, and peace of mind.” So true. This statement comes at the beginning of Dr. Phil McGraw’s guide to helping us navigate this crazy journey we call life. His book, Life Code, is packed with direct and honest truths about how we fool ourselves into […]
Discipline Equals Freedom
If you’re a person who struggles with discipline, like I do, then this book is for you. Talk about putting things in perspective. Here’s the narrative of a former Navy Seal who relied on discipline as the foundation of survival. Think about it. His dedication to honing discipline was the force behind becoming part of […]