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Posted February 1, 2015 in Resilience, Self-Insight, What We're Reading

By: Cheryl Strayed Review by: Julie Melaschenko The Premise: A series of life crises following the death of her beloved mother leads author Cheryl Strayed to embark on a thousand-mile journey of self-discovery on the Pacific Crest Trail. At times sad, and at others triumphant, this gripping autobiographical page-turner is more than just the story […]

Yes Please

Posted January 1, 2015 in Self-Insight, What We're Reading

By: Amy Poehler Review by: Glain Roberts-McCabe The Premise: Yes Please is comedienne Amy Poehler’s witty, candid and – sometimes – stream of consciousness autobiography that takes on a journey from her idyllic childhood to her Golden Globe winning role on Parks and Recreation. Yes Please offers Amy’s thoughts on everything from growing up in […]

The Magic of Thinking Big

Posted December 1, 2014 in Self-Insight, What We're Reading

By: David J. Schwartz, Ph.D. Review by: Julie Melaschenko The Premise: With all of its Mad Men-era charm intact, The Magic of Thinking Big reads like a modern day self-help rosetta stone. Salaries, job descriptions and cultural norms may shift and change, but as this 56-year-old bestseller proves, humans have not. Lack of self-confidence, negative […]

The Alchemist

Posted October 1, 2014 in Decision Making, Resilience, Self-Insight, What We're Reading

By: Paul Coelho Review by: Julie Melaschenko The Premise: Paulo Coelho’s timeless classic recently celebrated it’s 25th anniversary. The story of an Andalusian shepherd on the search for his treasure in Egypt takes the reader on a journey to a faraway land where life is simple, but meaning is deep. The book has been heralded […]

Organize your Mind, Organize your Life

Posted September 1, 2014 in Decision Making, Self-Insight, What We're Reading

By: By Paul Hammerness, MD & Margaret Moore, with John Hanc Review by: Julie Melaschenko The Premise: Easy-to-read, practical and science-based, this self-help title offers what the authors call a ‘one-two punch’ approach to getting organized for a more productive and stress-free life. Dr. Hammerness (Psychiatrist and ADHD researcher) explains in simple terms how the […]

Search Inside Yourself

Posted August 27, 2014 in Self-Insight, What We're Reading

Search Inside Yourself by Chade-Meng Tan Review by: Brenda Marshall The Premise: The book is based on the very popular mindfulness-based emotional intelligence program offered at Google. The guiding premise is that “happy brains” create more creative, productive, compassionate and helpful employees, and people and contemplative practices are key. The book focuses on skill development in […]