Emotional intelligence is more than simply focusing on your own emotions. It is how you interpret the emotions of those around you, how you read the room and identify the type of audience that you’re talking with so that you can address them accordingly. “The Non-Obvious Guide to Emotional Intelligence” by Kerry Goyette is a […]
Business Book Reviews
Book reviews of books that will help you improve your business, better serve customers, and grow your bottom line. I don't want to waste your time, so I only review books that are worth a look. You can also see my quick business book reviews
Essentialism – Book Review
How often do you feel like you’ve got too many things going on? Too many conflicting priorities and work to do? Probably all the time. What’s the solution? “Do less but better.” That simple yet powerful statement is the theme of Greg Mckeown’s book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. In doing less, you can […]
Outwitting the Devil – Book Review
You may know Napoleon Hill from his book Think and Grow Rich. That timeless classic teaches how to use your mind to get the results you want. Many people don’t know that Napoleon Hill wrote another book that wasn’t released until well after his death. Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success is […]
Book Review: The War of Art
Steven Pressfield is a successful writer who shares his deep insights into being a successful creative in The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles. If you create anything at all, this book is for you. If you are a writer, artist, entrepreneur, business owner, or hobbyist, this book […]
Book Review: Perry Marshall’s 80/20
You’ve probably heard about Pareto’s famous 80/20 principle. The truth is that those magic numbers can help predict great opportunity and success for your business. You just need to apply them to your customers, products, and company. The question for me was always around how to do that. Fortunately, Perry Marshall’s book 80/20 Sales and […]