If I ever meet you in person, don’t be surprised if I ask you, “So what are you reading these days?” Some of my favorite books are the result of these responses. I recently got to ask that question to someone I admire and respect.
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02 – February 17, 2018
Please, Not Another Business Psycho Assessment
One of my kids is already a corporate controller, and he’s incredibly smart. He’s the type of smart who will be a CEO by the time he turns 40. So, I thought I’d give him the book The CEO Next Door for Christmas.
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01 – February 10, 2019
5 Tips for Reading More Books
If you are looking for advice on speed reading techniques, you’re out of luck. I’m not even a fast reader, but I can still down between 80 to 120 books a year. I have no secrets, just habits you might find beneficial.
[Read more…] about 5 Tips for Reading More BooksEven Baseball Managers Have Core Values
Every financial leader in a small, growing enterprise should have core values that can be a beacon for the staff. Simplicity is ideal, so don’t head over to the bookstore looking for assistance.
[Read more…] about Even Baseball Managers Have Core ValuesRanking the January 2019 Bookshelf
Do you ever rank the books you have read from a prior month or even a quarter? This is my first experience in doing so, and I’ve learned a thing or two about my reading habits.
[Read more…] about Ranking the January 2019 BookshelfMy 10 Favorite Books in 2018
Each year, I enjoy looking back and deciding which books were my favorite for the previous twelve months. I’m calling 2018 the year of narrative non-fiction. A pair of investing books also cracked my top 10, whereas a couple of others just missed it. One sports book also made the list, as well as a great startup story.
[Read more…] about My 10 Favorite Books in 2018The Book I Will Never be Recommending
I was recently clearing out an old bookcase in a closet and came across a book I had forgotten that I had ever read. It’s the 3rd of 7 editions on how to use the Wall Street Journal. Almost sounds like tortuous reading.
[Read more…] about The Book I Will Never be RecommendingAn Introduction to Dan Sullivan
If I were starting a coaching relationship with a financial leader, you might be surprised that the first homework assignment would not be a book. Instead, start by listening to Dan Sullivan.
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