The First Steps for Creating Must-Read Content I recently had a blast doing a speaking event for the Louisville Society of Human Resources, and I credit much of my success to the hours I spent writing and preparing my speech. Before this event, I wasn’t the biggest fan of preparing, but as I worked on … Read More
Steal the Show: From Speeches to Job Interviews to Deal-Closing Pitches, How to Guarantee a Standing Ovation for All the Performances in Your Life | Author : Michael Port, 2015 What’s It All About? Whether you’re interviewing for a job, kicking off a meeting with your team, or having a conversation with your family at … Read More
American Icon: Alan Mulally and the Fight to Save Ford Motor Company | Author : Bryce G. Hoffman, 2012 What’s It All About? Ford Motor Company will always be dear to me, since I spent four years at a plant in Talbotville, Ontario that manufactured the Crown Victoria and the Grand Marquis. Even if you … Read More
“How do I reduce turnover in my organization?” “Why do I keep losing my best team members to the competition?” “How do I grow the skills I need to inspire and guide my team?” As a leader in a manufacturing organization, questions like these might weigh on your mind every day. But you might struggle … Read More
Coaching Essentials for Managers: The Tools You Need to Ignite Greatness in Each Employee | Author : Sara Canaday, 2022 What’s It All About? In the competitive and fast-paced world of manufacturing, managers and other leaders need to be more proactive than ever when it comes to attracting and retaining great talent. For many leaders, … Read More
Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling | Matthew Dicks, 2018 What’s It All About? This book came to me from my writing partner Brian Herriot, who said it took his storytelling to the next level. After reading it, I can see why it came so highly recommended. Matthew … Read More
An Everyday Reminder of Impermanence Earlier this month, I stayed at a hotel while I helped a client. After a few days, I built up a bit of a rapport with the manager working in the lobby. As I walked into the hotel one day, I asked her how her day was going. “Same old, … Read More
Emotional Magnetism: How to Communicate to Ignite Connection in Your Relationships | Author : Sandy Gerber, May 2022 What’s It All About? In our personal and workplace relationships, we’ve all come across this frustration situation: you’re telling someone about a topic that’s important to you, but the other person just isn’t understanding what you’re saying! … Read More
The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever | Author : Michael Bungay Stanier, 2016 What’s It All About? My favorite books are the kind I can return to again and again, always learning something new with each read! This was exactly my experience with Michael Bungay Stainer (MBS)’s … Read More
Write a Must-Read: Craft a Book That Changes Lives—Including Your Own | Author : AJ Harper, May 2020 What’s It All About? What makes a book a “must-read?” Whenever I read a new book, this is a question I like to ask myself. Oftentimes, I take notes as I read. I write down my biggest … Read More