Roger Nierenberg

Business Book Club Essentials

July 7, 2017

Over several decades, I have helped dozens (hundreds?) of companies to set up a business book club. Here are the essentials: 1. Someone to focus on logistics. 2. Someone to lead the discussion. 3. Somewhere to meet, preferably around a…

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Business Books for People Who Don’t Read “Great Books”

December 2, 2015

As you select holiday gifts for family member and friends, you may be in need of some suggestions of business books for non-readers. They can read, of course, but have little (if any) time or inclination for “great books” such…

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Breaking Out: A book review by Bob Morris

May 25, 2013

Breaking Out: How to Build Influence in a World of Competing Ideas John Butman Harvard Business Review Press (2013) How the idea entrepreneur goes public, breaks out, and achieves influence (and how you can, too) is the subject of this…

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Leadership lessons to be learned from a brilliant symphony conductor

January 14, 2013

  Roger Nierenberg is a highly successful conductor who has performed with some of the most distinguished orchestras in America and Europe. Through his interactive program, The Music Paradigm, he has taught hundreds of top companies around the world how…

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The Ten Most Important Business Challenges and Which Book to Consult for Each

December 26, 2011

Whenever asked to recommend business books, I immediately inquire, “What is the single greatest challenge that you and your organization now face?” Of course, responses vary but over time, these seem to be the ten challenges most frequently cited, followed…

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Maestro: A book review by Bob Morris

July 11, 2011

Maestro: A Surprising Story About Leading by Listening Roger Nierenberg Portfolio/The Penguin Group (2009) Roger Nierenberg has written the best book on the essence of leadership that I have read in recent years. He provides the material in the form…

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Readings for leadership development

December 11, 2010

  Each month, I receive dozens of inquiries from those who request recommended readings for leadership development. I now offer these: The Right Values The Executive’s Compass by James O’Toole The Highest Goal by Michael Ray The Heart Aroused by…

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