I am frequently asked what has been the best book, the most influential book, and the most enjoyable book that I have read for the First Friday Book Synopsis over the 17 years we have been conducting the program. I entertained that question as recently as last night, as I distributed fliers for our August… Read More Onward by Schultz Takes the Prize as Most Enjoyable Book
We have selected two best selling, helpful business books for the July First Friday Book Synopsis. My colleague Karl Krayer will present his synopsis of Onward, the book by Starbucks’ Howard Schultz. I will present the creativity stretching book, Disciplined Dreaming by Josh Linkner. Bob Morris has reviewed both of these books, and believes they… Read More Onward; Disciplined Dreaming – our two selections for the July First Friday Book Synopsis (July 8)
Here is the list of Hardcover Business Best Sellers from the New York Times for June, 2011. Except for finance Books, and a few others, we present most of these business best sellers at the First Friday Book Synopsis in Dallas. (Our next session is on July 8 – the 2nd Friday of July, because… Read More Here is the list of Hardcover Business Best Sellers from the New York Times for June, 2011
Have you done a culture check recently? Corporate culture. Definition: A blend of the values, beliefs, taboos, symbols, rituals and myths all companies develop over time Recently, Howard Schultz, chairman, president and C.E.O. of Starbucks, was interviewed by Adam Bryant of the New York Times. (Bob excerpted this interview for our blog here). Here’s a… Read More Have You Done A Culture Check Recently?
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