Mornings are critical when you prioritize success. Many experts reason that the best work comes in the early hours because that is when you have the most energy. As they tout in the military, getting even small things done early—like making your bed—increases the likelihood you’ll be more productive as it sets a positive intention […]
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Doesn’t Hurt to Ask: Using the Power of Questions to Communicate, Connect, and Persuade
Trey Gowdy shares in in his book, Doesn’t Hurt to Ask, the effective and powerful communication success strategies he’s honed as a seasoned prosecuting attorney and congressman. Stressing the virtue and power of thought-provoking questions, Gowdy outlines how crafting and delivering the right query, and following it up with deep listening, is the key to […]
The Procrastinator’s Handbook: Master the Art of Doing It Now
The Latin word ‘crastinus’ means ‘of tomorrow.’ With as accepted as this word is in our psyche, we should all embrace this book by Rita Emmett as a guide to getting past this behavior. To be clear, Emmett does identify that not all procrastination is bad, but the kind that takes a toll on your […]
Changing for Good: A revolutionary six-stage program for overcoming bad habits and moving your life positively forward
No one likes ‘change’ except a wet baby, but everybody needs it. And if you want to be successful, positive change is a habit you need to adopt. This collective of research and proven change model by James O. Prochaska, Ph.D., John C. Norcross, Ph.D. and Carol C. DiClemente, Ph.D. is the handbook for making […]
The Mary Kay Way: Timeless Principles from America’s Greatest Woman Entrepreneur
Mary Kay Ash tells her story of becoming and iconic entrepreneur and building her global company from the ground up. But this isn’t a brag book, it’s a how-to-succeed book that demonstrates that anyone can realize their dreams with hard work, grit and a tenacious determination to break the conventional business model. Basing her success […]
The Culture Secret: How to Empower People and Companies No Matter What You Sell
“Every business today has to cultivate a culture that, first, learns what motivates and reward its employees and, second, translates that into positive experiences for its customers.” Let’s say you don’t own a business, but you do value success as a leader, team member or career professional, then pick up this book. Each chapter in […]
We’re All in This Together: Creating a team culture of high performance, trust and belonging
Former professional athlete, renowned speaker and leader in the team building industry, Mike Robbins, shares his core principles for building and leading a successful team in his latest book, We’re All in This Together. When it comes to working alongside others, you don’t always get to choose your teammates. This can be a recipe for […]