Question: I’m determined to be successful, especially now that I am clear on my direction. I know that I need to create a 5-year plan. Do you have any suggestions? K.M., New York, NY Answer: Traditionally a 5-year time frame was used because it provided a balance between being not too far out, yet far …
“Two young fish are swimming along and meet an older fish swimming the other way, who nods at them and says ‘Morning, boys. How’s the water?’ The two young fish swim on for a while and eventually one of them looks over at the other and says ‘What the hell is water?’” So said author …
Ever feel like it’s “groundhog day” at work? No matter how many meetings you have on a specific subject, it seems like you end up arguing the same things over and over. It’s exhausting, counterproductive, and can lead to hard feelings. There are many reasons why someone always engages. Most high achievers love a challenge …
Question:I am wondering whether I should get my MBA. I feel like I’ve plateaued at work and know that I need to make some changes. Do you have any advice? J.M., Chicago, IL Answer:It’s really smart to understand upfront why you are pursuing an MBA. From the way your question was phrased, it sounds like …
Title: Big Magic Author: Elizabeth Gilbert Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit Publisher: Riverhead Books Release Date: September 22, 2015 Format: Hardcover Pages: 288 This is an easy-to-digest book about the nature of inspiration. Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of Eat, Pray, Love uses her own experiences to show how she chose to face her fears in …
Question: I have a new “boss” who used to be my peer. I can’t believe she was promoted above me! She doesn’t know what she’s doing and spends most of her time yapping. I love my job but can’t stand the thought of reporting to her. What should I do? J.M. Short Hills, NJ Answer:First, …
Title: Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just 5 Days Author: Jake Knapp, John Zeratsky, Brad Kowitz, Publisher: Bantam Press Release Date: March 10, 2016 Pages: 288 This book gives you a field-tested, step-by-step, process for taking any idea from its infancy to a go/no go decision—in just five days. …
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Title: Great by Choice Author: Jim Collins, Morten T. Hansen, Genre: Business & Economics Publisher: Harper Collins Release Date: Tue Oct 11 2011 Pages: 320 Review: This is a worthwhile read, similar in style to Collins’ previous books Good to Great and Built to Last. This one focuses on companies that succeed in times of …
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Title: Drive Author: Daniel H. Pink Genre: Business & Economics Publisher: Penguin Release Date: 2011-04 Pages: 260 Review: I really wanted to like this book because I am a Dan Pink fan and the topic is an important one. Anyone who has managed others knows that money is not a long-term motivator—here it’s almost presented …
Title: The Invisible Gorilla Author: Christopher Chabris, Daniel Simons, Genre: Psychology Publisher: Broadway Books Release Date: 2011-06 Pages: 306 Review: We’re all so attracted to surety—it was refreshing to learn how wrong—and actually how downright dangerous—such surety could be. This book provided a good reminder that our expectations drive much of our perceptions in life—and …
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