Self-Insight | The Roundtable

The Gifts of Imperfection

Posted September 1, 2013 in Resilience, Self-Insight, What We're Reading

By: Brené Brown Reviewed by: Glain Roberts-McCabe The Premise: Author Brené Brown explores how to “let go of who you think you’re supposed to be and embrace who you are”. The book focuses on the concept of “whole-hearted” living and the practices of courage, compassion and connection. The book provides “guideposts” that explore habits and […]

Taming Your Gremlin: A Surprisingly Simple Method for Getting Out of Your Own Way

Posted June 1, 2013 in Decision Making, Self-Insight, What We're Reading

By: Rick Carson Reviewed by: Glain Roberts-McCabe The Overview: Your inner critic is the voice of your self-defeating behaviours and beliefs. In 1983, Rick Carson wrote Taming Your Gremlin which has since become a mantra for executive coaches everywhere. The book guides you through how to simply identify and notice your “Gremlin” as well as […]

Daring Greatly

Posted January 1, 2013 in Resilience, Self-Insight, What We're Reading

By: Dr. Brené Brown Reviewed by: Glain Roberts-McCabe The Premise: In a follow-up to her book, Gifts of Imperfection, researcher Dr. Brené Brown dives deeply into the topic of vulnerability in Daring Greatly. Brown attempts to debunk the myth that being vulnerable is “weak”, but instead shows how, by showing vulnerability, we are demonstrating great […]

What’s Next?

Posted December 1, 2012 in Career Management, Decision Making, Self-Insight, What We're Reading

By: Barbara Moses Reviewed by: Glain Roberts-McCabe The Premise: What’s Next provides readers with a way to take control and navigate through their own career paths. Written by career guru Barbara Moses, the book guides readers through a journey to discover themselves and identify where they can put their talents to work. The book tackles […]

Poke the Box

Posted September 1, 2012 in Communication, Self-Insight, What We're Reading

By: Seth Godin Reviewed by: Glain Roberts-McCabe The Premise: When was the last time you did something for the first time? asks Seth Godin in his “start something” manifesto, Poke the Box. This slim volume is a bit like reading a Rick Mercer rant with a bit of a marketing spin. Godin continues on his […]

The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else in Business

Posted August 1, 2012 in Self-Insight, What We're Reading

By: Patrick Lencioni Reviewed by: Glain Roberts-McCabe The Premise: Patrick Lencioni is the author of a variety of best selling business fable type books (The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, The Five Temptations of a CEO etc.). The Advantage is a departure from the storybook style and, instead, brings in many of Lencioni’s consulting team’s […]