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Executive Presence

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Executive Presence

The Missing Link Between Merit and Success

Author: Sylvia Ann Hewlett

Rating: Highly Recommended

An Eye-Opening and Actionable Framework

Executive Presence: The Missing Link Between Merit and Success by Sylvia Ann Hewlett is a genuinely eye-opening read that provides a practical framework anyone can utilize to advance their career. While executive presence (EP) seems to come effortlessly to some, this book reinforces the encouraging reality that it is entirely learnable for the rest of us. It demystifies the often-vague concept of “leadership material” into tangible, actionable behaviors.

The Three Signs of a Miserable Job

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Three Signs of a Miserable Job

A Fable For Managers (and Their Employees)

Author: Patrick Lencioni

Back to Fundamentals: A Review of The Three Signs of a Miserable Job

Patrick Lencioni’s The Three Signs of a Miserable Job strikes a particular chord in today’s fast-paced corporate environment. We often become so focused on execution that we forget the absolute fundamental truths of management regarding how we treat and motivate our teams.

Death by Meeting

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Death by Meeting

A Leadership Fable… about Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business

Author: Patrick Lencioni

Another essential Lencioni fable

Another excellent business fable by Patrick Lencioni. It had a lot of nuggets that were really useful to put into use immediately. An important learning from Death by Meeting: A Leadership Fable…About Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business was the concept of “Mining for Conflict.”

Masters of Scale

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Masters of Scale

Surprising Truths from the World’s Most Successful Entrepreneurs

Authors: Reid Hoffman, June Cohen, Deron Triff

The No Asshole Rule

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The No Asshole Rule

Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn’t

Author: Robert I. Sutton

Build

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Build

An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making

Author: Tony Fadell

Search in Plain Sight

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Search in Plain Sight

Demystifying Executive Search

Author: Somer Hackley