“champions get up when they can’t”

HBR 10 Must Reads on Mental Toughness: A book review by Bob Morris

January 4, 2018

HBR 10 Must Reads on Mental Toughness: A book review by Bob Morris HBR Editions & Various Contributors Harvard Business Review Press (2017) How those who possess the right stuff can accelerate their personal growth and professional development This is…

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When the Pressure’s On: A book review by Bob Morris

June 26, 2016

When the Pressure’s On: The Secret to Winning When You Can’t Afford to Lose Louis S. Csoka AMACOM (June 2016) “Champions get up when they can’t.” Jack Dempsey, June 22, 2016 All of us can identify with a situation when…

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When the Pressure’s On: A book review by Bob Morris

June 23, 2016

When the Pressure’s On: The Secret to Winning When You Can’t Afford to Lose Louis S. Csoka AMACOM (June 2016) “Champions get up when they can’t.” Jack Dempsey All of us can identify with a situation when someone has been…

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The Power of the Other: A book review by Bob Morris

June 7, 2016

The Power of the Other: The startling effect other people have on you, from the boardroom to the bedroom and beyond — and what to do about it Henry Cloud HarperBusiness/An Imprint of HarperCollins (June 2016) “Champions get up when…

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What You Really Need to Lead: A book review by Bob Morris

September 29, 2015

What You Really Need to Lead: The Power of Thinking and Acting Like an Owner Robert Steven Kaplan Harvard Business Review Press 2015) To paraphrase Henry Ford, “Whether you think you can be an effective leader or think you can’t,…

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The Creator’s Code: A book review by Bob Morris

September 15, 2015

The Creator’s Code: The Six Essential Skills of Extraordinary Entrepreneurs Amy Wilkinson Simon & Schuster (2015) “Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re probably right.” Henry Ford The term “gazelle” refers to the classic entrepreneur of myth…

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Grit to Great: A book review by Bob Morris

September 14, 2015

Grit to Great: How Perseverance, Passion, and Pluck Take You from Ordinary to Extraordinary Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval Crown Business (2015) “Champions get up when they can’t.” Jack Dempsey Angela Lee Duckworth is among the sources that Linda…

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The Case of the Missing Cutlery: A book review by Bob Morris

February 14, 2014

The Case of the Missing Cutlery: A Leadership Course for the Rising Star Kevin Allen Bibliomotion (2014) “Champions get up when they can’t.” Jack Dempsey As I began to read Kevin Allen’s latest book, I was reminded of the admonition,…

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ZOOM: A book review by Bob Morris

October 1, 2013

ZOOM: Surprising Ways to Supercharge Your Career: Secrets of Superfast Success From Fortune’s 40 Under 40 Daniel Roberts and Leigh Gallagher Fortune Books/Time Home Entertainment (2013) “If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” Derek Bok First, three introductions: Daniel…

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The Buoyant Leader: A book review by Bob Morris

July 12, 2013

The Buoyant Leader: A Leadership Course for the Rising Star (Kindle Edition) Kevin Allen Bibliomotion, Inc. (2013) “Champions get up when they can’t.” Jack Dempsey As I began to read Kevin Allen’s latest book, I was reminded of the admonition,…

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