Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
By: Susan Cain Reviewed by: Chris Taylor, Actionable Books The Premise: There are people on your team who think deeply. They will wrestle with a
October 1, 2012
Co-Active Coaching
By: Laura Whitworth, Karen Kimsey-House, Henry Kimsey-House, Phillip Sandahl Reviewed by: Glain Roberts-McCabe The Premise: Coaching has become a world-wide phenomenon, with everyone and their
June 1, 2012
Snakes in Suits, When Psychopaths Go To Work
By: Paul Babiak and Robert D. Hare Reviewed by: Glain Roberts-McCabe The Premise: The modern, flexible corporate world is the perfect breeding ground for psychopaths
November 1, 2011
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni Reviewed by: Glain Roberts-McCabe The Premise: First published in 2002, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
July 27, 2011
The No Asshole Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn’t
The No Asshole Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn’t by Robert Sutton Reviewed by: Glain Roberts-McCabe The Premise: In Bob Sutton’s
April 27, 2011
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The Little Book of Economics
By: Greg Ip Reviewed By: Sandeep Achar, Roundtable Member The Premise: The Premise: Economics has for long been known with the unflattering name of being a
October 1, 2010
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