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Trust is a Powerful Tool if You Know How to Build It

March 18, 2013 in Author of Book, Book Review, Efficiency, General Business, Management, Motivation, negotiation, New Thinking, Sustainability

speed-of-trustThe Speed of Trust
The One Thing that Changes Everything

Author: Stevan Covey

It’s fair to say that Stephen M. R. Covey has spent his life and career studying the principles in this book. He is the son and business partner of Stephen Covey, author of “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” which was named the most influential business books of the twentieth century. We dig into the book and get the fundamental business case for the book and it’s message. Trust is a critical element if you need your business to be able to move fast and be cost effective. The power of trust is immensely important for leaders but it’s also becoming apparent that this trust can be measured and tracked. We also learn howe you can help your business be more trusting and also trusted. A fascinating talk and a must read book.

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Grow Fast, Grow Clean and Grow Smart

February 25, 2013 in Author of Book, Book Review, General Business, Management, New Thinking

Strategy-Mapping-for-Learning-OrganizationsStrategy Mapping for Learning Organizations
Building Agility into Your Balanced Scorecard
Author: Phil Jones

I start our chat by getting Phil to translate the book’s title. He comes up with some amazing insights and theories and our talk meanders around strategy, structure monitoring and how to build solid business plans. How does one deal with standardizing results, yet still be flexible, and other business conundrums. How do deeply embedded behaviours undermine the ability for people to manage or grow a department or company?

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Why Did You Hire Him? Are You Nuts?

February 11, 2013 in Author of Book, Book Review, General Business, Human Resources, Management, New Thinking

Choosing-Leaders-&-Choosing-to-LeadChoosing Leaders and Choosing to Lead
Science, Politics and Intuition in Executive Selection

Author: Douglas Board

Why do we choose the people we choose to lead us? This book explores a big myth about hiring leaders or building your business. Douglas is passionate about getting the right person to do the right job and how to do it. Why do we use HR departments to pick the people we will be working with us with no input? We dig deep into how to solve these problems and excel in building an organization with the right people doing what they love to do.

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The Golden Book or Retail Truths

February 4, 2013 in Author of Book, Book Review, General Business, Human Resources, Management, Older Ideas

Retail-TruthsRetail Truths
The Unconventional Wisdom of Retailing

Author: Chip Averwater

Chip knows and loves retail. Heck, it’s in his family’s heritage. We delve into a fascinating and informative book that says it like it is. If you are in retail or are working for people who are struggling to build a retail business, this book is gold. Frank, insightful and peppered with great stories. The lessons you will learn in this book are invaluable to the success for any retail organization or small business.

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Retail Truths: The Unconventional Wisdom of Retailing

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Changing the Way Things are Done – One on One

January 21, 2013 in Author of Book, Book Review, General Business, Management

Culture-BuildersThe Culture Builders Leadership Strategies for Employee Performance
Author: Jane Sparrow

We talk about how to build and manage your people and keep them motivated. We talk about the 5 key roles that people bring to meetings and how to recognize them. I discover who should bring story, presentation or change to organisations, smaller teams and middle management. Why is local culture important and how do you get into peoples’ heads so that you can bring about change and yet have harmony remain during that change? It’s an amazing journey for me and I know you will get a lot out of this chat.

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Taking the Risk Out of Your Next Business Move

December 24, 2012 in Author of Book, Book Review, General Business, New Thinking

Game-theary-in-ManagmentGame Theory in Management
Modeling Business Decisions and their Consequences

Author: Michael Hatfield

I find out how gaming theory and business come together. A highly technical approach to testing ideas and strategies but surprisingly easy to grasp. Michael and I have a wonderful talk regarding the theory behind this exhaustively researched book. The world of mathematics and project risk management are brought under a new light and the outcomes of this new view are fascinating.

A book for more than just the risk analysis team and project managers. The insights in the book will help upper management and C-suite teams to understand the limitations of risk assessment and guide them in their decisions.

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Game Theory in Management: Modelling Business Decisions and Their Consequences

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Managing a Global Organization, Insight from the Trenches

December 17, 2012 in Author of Book, Book Review, General Business, Management, Older Ideas

In-Business-and-BattleIn Business and Battle
Strategic Leadership in the Civilian and Military Spheres

Edited and complied by: Vice-Admiral Charles Style, Nicholas Beale – Strategy Consultant and David Ellery – Foreign Office

A fascinating talk with two of the three people who coordinated and edited this book. The caliber and insight of the leaders that participated in this calibration of military and business driven insight is amazing. There is a tremendous amount of strategic and practical knowledge in this book and I was amazed at how short this book is for the insight within it. Highly recommend this book for people who have to build and maintain larger companies and organizations that have global reach and responsibilities.

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When You’re Married to Your Business

December 3, 2012 in Author of Book, Book Review, General Business, New Thinking, Sustainability

For Better or for Work
A Survival Guide for Entrepreneurs and Their Families
Author: Meg Cadoux Hirshberg

How do you balance your life if your business is taking all of your time? Why do some people have a great family life and a thriving business? These and many more questions are discussed and answered in this informative book. But: the book is more than just advice. Meg, with this book, has had the opportunity to interview families that have been at the top of their game and families that have had to struggle in their businesses. We have a wonderful chat about these topics and many more. I invite you to listen in and learn.

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For Better or For Work: A Survival Guide for Entrepreneurs and Their Families

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A Fresh Look at Ayn Rand’s Approach to Business and Government

October 15, 2012 in Author of Book, Book Review, General Business, Marketing, New Thinking, Older Ideas

Free Market Revolution
How Ayn Rand’s Ideas Can End Big Government
Author: Don Watkins and Yaron Brook

I talk with Don Watkins, one of the writers of this book. We discus how the work “selfish” is misinterpreted in business and society. We find out why Ayn Rand’s ideas could help the US grow and prosper in a “true” free market economy. We discover that there is a lot to be gained if we approach business with profit and successes in mind and overcome the burden of “successes guilt.”

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All The Business Answers You Could Ever Need

October 1, 2012 in Author of Book, Book Review, Efficiency, General Business, Management, Marketing, negotiation, Networking, New Thinking, Self Help, Sustainability

Solutions
Business Problem Solving
Authors: Eric Bolland and Frank Fletcher 

I chat with Eric regarding this amazing business resource book. Eric helped organize and heard an assortment of business specialists that have done him proud. Not only is this book easy to read, but the “solutions” that business owners and managers could need on a daily bases are easy to find. This book is destined to become a key resource for business people who take their jobs seriously.

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CEOs Should Read This Book

September 24, 2012 in Author of Book, Book Review, Coaching, General Business, Older Ideas

The CEO’s Strategy Handbook:
How to Create, Sustain and Accelerate Profit Growth
Author: Stuart Cross

In my talk with Stuart I learn a lot about being a CEO and you will too. One of the primary learnings is that CEOs really need a guide to help them shore up the area of their skill-sets that they need to work on. Driven by strategy building, execution and implementation, this book is a must read for any business person regardless of the size of their company.

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Get More Profit from Your Business

September 17, 2012 in Author of Book, Book Review, Coaching, Efficiency, General Business, Older Ideas


Profit Rocket: The Five Key Focus Areas to Skyrocket Your Profit
Author: Kelly Clifford

It’s all about the numbers and with this book those numbers mean profits. I chat with Kelly and we talk about how it’s not the billing that makes you money but getting the cheque cashed. Discover how his practical and forward thinking strategy can help you build a more profitable business. We chat about how to look at your bottom line and work the numbers so that you are totally aware of where that bottom line is. As he says, “If you don’t know if you’re making money, then how can you really be in business?”

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Profit Rocket

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