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Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business

Posted May 31, 2019 in Career Management, Decision Making, Latest News & Insights, What We're Reading

By: Charles Duhigg Reviewed by: Andy Foley The Premise: Smarter, Faster, Better by author Charles Duhigg delves into the science of productivity by exploring eight critical concepts that are pivotal in increasing productivity. Every chapter takes a deeper dive into each critical concept through compelling storytelling of real-life case studies backed with the scientific data […]

Mandela’s Way: Lessons on Life, Love and Courage

Posted April 30, 2019 in Latest News & Insights, What We're Reading

By: Richard Stengel and Preface by Nelson Mandela Reviewed by: Shelby Gobbo The Premise: Following a preface from Nelson Mandela, Richard Stengel, former editor of Time magazine has written a compact, yet amazing book on the life and lessons of the infamous Nelson Mandela. One of my favourite quotes from the book, “we long for […]

The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level

Posted March 28, 2019 in What We're Reading

By: Gay Hendricks Reviewed by: Glain Roberts-McCabe The Premise: In The Big Leap, author Gay Hendricks explores how to conquer your hidden fear and take your life to the next level. The book explores the upper limits that we place on our potential and how to break through those self-imposed barriers. The book explores the concepts […]

The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life

Posted February 28, 2019 in Latest News & Insights, What We're Reading

By: Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander Reviewed by: Leah Parkhill Reilly The Premise: Back in 2002, spouses Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander wrote a practical and inspirational book gleaned from her work as a psychotherapist and his experience as the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra. The book outlines twelve techniques developed by Rosamund over […]

UNFU*K YOURSELF: Get out of your head and into your life.

Posted January 31, 2019 in Latest News & Insights, What We're Reading

By: Gary John Bishop Reviewed by: Julie Melaschenko The Premise: Gary John Bishop’s UnFu*k Yourself is the wake-up call for those who are poised to take the next big leap in their lives – personal, career or otherwise, but feel stuck. Bishop is a best selling author and coach who has worked with people in […]

Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.

Posted January 3, 2019 in Latest News & Insights, What We're Reading

by Brené Brown Reviewed by: Glain Roberts-McCabe The Premise: Dare to Lead takes lessons from Brené Brown’s earlier offerings (The Gifts of Imperfection, Braving the Wilderness, Rising Strong) and packages them up into lessons for corporate leadership. The book is organized into four main parts: Rumbling with Vulnerability, Living into our Values, Braving Trust and Learning […]