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The Perfectionist’s Handbook: A book review by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

The Perfectionist’s Handbook: Take Risks, Invite Criticism, and Make the Most of Your Mistakes Jeff Szymanski John Wiley & Sons (2011) A brilliant analysis of the differences between healthy and unhealthy perfectionism I agree with Jeff Szymanski that perfection is best viewed as an on-going process rather than as an ultimate destination.

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The Perfectionist’s Handbook: A book review b y Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

The Perfectionist’s Handbook: Take Risks, Invite Criticism, and Make the Most of Your Mistakes Jeff Szymanski John Wiley & Sons (2011) A brilliant analysis of the differences between healthy and unhealthy perfectionism I agree with Jeff Szymanski that perfection is best viewed as an on-going process rather than as an ultimate destination.

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The CEO’s Strategy Handbook: A book review by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

The CEO’s Strategy Handbook: How to create, sustain and accelerate profitable growth Stuart Cross Global Professional Publishing (2011) How to manage strategy effectively and on a continuous basis In fact, everyone in a given enterprise (including but not limited to C-level executives) should be actively engaged in effective management of strategy.

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Possibility Maximizer: iFractal / KnowHR's Book Club

Sales Wolf Blog

Main | The Rainmaker Fab Five Blog Picks of the Week » April 16, 2010 Possibility Maximizer: iFractal / KnowHRs Book Club Every Friday I like to feature a resource that I feel will add value to your professional and/or personal life.    However, simply reading a great book or a provocative blog post isn't always enough. 

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Strategy Execution Newsletter - September 2011 - The Strategic Planning Edition

Six Disciplines

Six Disciplines For Excellence (the award-winning "how to" handbook). Six Disciplines Execution Revolution (the best-selling "why it's necessary" book). What Our Clients Are Saying About Six Disciplines (read the LATEST quotes from our "raving fans" - 4 new client testimonials recently added! ). FROM THE SIX DISCIPLINES STORE.

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Revealing Leadership Insights From Thinkers50

Tanveer Naseer

Christensen, a professor at Harvard Business School, is the author of several best-selling books including The Innovator’s Dilemma , topped the Thinkers50 list for the second time running – an achievement matched only by management legends Peter Drucker and CK Prahalad. This compares with just one in 2011.)

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‘Managers as Mentors’ Celebrates Publication Anniversary

Marshall Goldsmith

Now, in honor of the first anniversary of the book’s third edition, old fans and newcomers alike are invited to take part in a month-long celebration at ChipBell.com. ” Leadership guru Jim Kouzes called the book, “The essential handbook for all those who are trusted advisors to aspiring leaders.”

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