Book Reviews

Be the Unicorn: A Book Review by Bob Morris

November 21, 2023

Be the Unicorn: 12 Data-Driven Habits That Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest William Vanderbloemen HarperCollins Leadership/An Imprint of HarperCollins (November 2023) How determined are you tgo to work hard AND smart? Otherwise…. What are the defining characteristics of…

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Reunion: A Book Review by Bob Morris

November 20, 2023

Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong  Jerry Colonna HarperBusiness/An Imprint of HarperCollins (November 2023) All great leaders attract, welcome, include, and nourish those who share a compelling vision According to Jerry Colonna, here’s the WHAT: “reuniting with those from…

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Hidden Genius: A Book Review by Bob Morris

November 13, 2023

Hidden Genius: The secret ways of thinking that power the world’s most successful people Polina Marinova Pompliano Harriman House (June 20231) “Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re probably right.” Henry Ford Why did Polina Marinova Pompliano…

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The Communication Code: A Book Review by Bob Morris

November 12, 2023

The Communication Code: Unlock Every Relationship One Conversation at a Time Jeremie Kubicek and Steve Cockram Wiley (November 2023) Clear two-way communication is essential to healthy relationship According to Jeremie Kubicek and Steve Cockram,  unlocking a relationship “refers to making…

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The Growth Advantage: A Book Review by ob Morris

November 10, 2023

The Growth Advantage: A Business Blueprint for the Ultimate Competitive Advantage Bob Lisser Rowan & Littlefield (May 2022) Here’s the basic blueprint from an architect of organizational competitive advantages “To develop a Strategy Advantage, you need to maximize the following…

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The Negativity Fast: A Book Review by Bob Morris

November 8, 2023

The Negativity Fast: Proven Techniques to Increase Positivity, Reduce Fear, and Boost Success Anthony Iannarino Wiley (October 2023) “We have met the enemy and he is us.” Pogo the Possum According to Anthony Iannarino, “As your guide for the Negativity…

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Negotiation Made Simple : A Book Review by Bob Morris

November 7, 2023

Negotiation Made Simple: A Practical Guide for Solving Problems, Building Relationships, and Delivering the Deal (Made Simple Series) John Lowry HarperCollins Leadership/An Imprint of HarperCollins (October 2023) Great negotiation on the other side of complexity Long ago, Oliver Wendell Holmes…

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The Heart of Business: A Book Review by Bob Morris

November 5, 2023

The Heart of Business: Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism Hubert Joly Harvard Business Review Press (May 2021) “People won’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” Theodore Roosevelt In 1970, Milton Friedman…

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The Upside of Uncertainty: A Book Review by Bob Morris

November 4, 2023

The Upside of Uncertainty: A Guide for Finding Possibility in the Unknown Nathan Furr and Susannah Harmon Furr Harvard Business Review Press (July 2022) “The single biggest predictor of executive success is how you deal with uncertainty.” Sam Yagan Nathan…

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Leadership Is Overrated: A Book Review by Bob Morris

November 3, 2023

Leadership Is Overrated: How the Navy SEALs (and Successful Businesses) Create Self-Leading Teams That Win Kyle Buckett and Chris Mefford HarperOne/An Imprint of HarperCollins (August 2023) Leadership really does matter. “It’s just that it’s highly overrated.” To what does the…

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