Category Archives: Book Reviews

The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy

A delightful and effective guide for those of us who are committed to crafting our big talk. With the use of real stories, samples, do’s and don’ts and even cheat sheets, Tricia Brouk teaches us how to identify our purpose, define our values, and nail our life’s mission. A complete guide “from scratch” from deciding what’s an idea worth sharing to pitching the talk. Step by step. I LOVE how practical this is. This book is a must-have!

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Relationship Expert

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work has revolutionized the way we understand, repair, and strengthen marriages. John Gottman’s unprecedented study of couples over a period of years has allowed him to observe the habits that can make—and break—a marriage. Here is the culmination of that work: the seven principles that guide couples on a path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship.

Packed with new exercises and the latest research out of the esteemed Gottman Institute, this revised edition of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential.

Shackleton’s Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer

Lead your business to survival and success by following the example of legendary explorer Ernest Shackleton

The Work of Leaders: How Vision, Alignment, and Execution Will Change the Way You Lead

“The work that leaders do–the work that really matters–is boiled down to three areas: crafting a vision, building alignment, and championing execution. Vision, Alignment, and Execution are “magic words.” They strike a chord that turns the goal of leadership into tangible steps.
With passion and insight, the authors draw from the best-known leadership authorities, while leveraging their unparalleled access to data from thousands of leaders and followers and their connections to hundreds of organizational development consultants. Interwoven with humor and drawing from real-world scenarios, The Work of Leaders distills leadership best practices into a simple, compelling process that helps leaders at all levels get immediate results.”

The Mindful Vegan: A 30-Day Plan for Finding Health, Balance, Peace, and Happiness

Are you ready to get to the roots of your challenges around food– whether it’s gratuitous snacking,compulsive or emotional eating, indulging cravings, overeating, or other disheartening habits? Be ready to get mindful.