Reading, reviewing, recommending, revisiting, relaxing, recharging, re-reading and repeat. I’ll go on to list gifting, writing, learning, sharing, blogging, teaching, etc. There is so much power that comes from the words within. While we know what books can do for us, why is it we often fail to give books the credit they deserve. Just […]
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You Matter: Learning to Love Who You Really Are
If you’ve got a couple of hours and you are human, then you’re the target audience for this new release by Matthew Emerzian. I guess that’s my convoluted way of saying that everybody should own a copy of this book. Sharing his fascinating journey from living the glamorous Hollywood lifestyle to picking up trash on […]
Good Reads for Your Career
The next time you visit the professional development section of your local bookstore, you might just feel a little overwhelmed. There are so many good reads out there it’s not only difficult to choose the most relevant tomes but it is challenging to keep up with the latest and greatest jargon, assessments and innovative strategies. […]
You’ve Got This! The life changing power of trusting yourself
When it comes to taking the big leaps (or small steps) toward your goals, you may be riddled with questions. What if you make a mistake? What if things don’t go as planned? What if you fail? But in her newest book “You’ve Got This!” motivational coach and best-selling author Margie Warrell asks, “But what […]
Stuck in the Middle: A Generation X View of Talent Management
There’s an interesting mindset that befalls each generation, and for many Gen Xers this includes the belief that working 80 plus hours a week will swoop you up the corporate ladder and onto the financial stability place where you can feel secure and happy. Unfortunately, this is path may lead to burnout (or worse) with […]
The Universe Always Has a Plan: The 10 Golden Rules of Letting Go
Some books are small in size but enormous in impact. The Universe Always Has a Plan by Matt Kahn is one such example of a poignant read reinforcing valuable life lessons. AND it should be on everyone’s bookshelf. Imagine a guidebook that encourages you to be okay with who you are and understand that those […]
Applied Empathy: New Language of Leadership
“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 […]
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 […]