Jason Womack

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FBR (Friday Book Review): My Life In Leadership, by Frances Hesselbein

Jason Womack

How I got the book : Mrs. Hesselbein gave me a copy (and signed it!) The lesson of no is not negative; it is powerful and positive. I think that's the one thing anyone reading this book could be compelled to do. My "big idea" from reading this book: The essence of leadership is presence. Arthur Ashe. . . Results are.

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FBR (Friday Book Review): Drive, by Daniel Pink

Jason Womack

How I got the book : Amazon.com. In fact, in Deci’s original experiments, and in his subsequent analysis of other studies, he found that “positive feedback can have an enhancing effect on intrinsic motivation.”. In his book, written in 3 parts, he outlines some of the things that might surprise you about motivation.

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FBR (Friday Book Review): Theodor Seuss Geisel by Donald E. Pease

Jason Womack

I found this book on a shelf of a local hotel while I was visiting Dartmouth, speaking for the MBA class at The Tuck School of Business. Seuss" before I read your book; and, boy am I happy you wrote it! Seuss" you've simply GOT to read this book!). Thank you, Professor Pease. I didn't know much about "Dr. just happened that way.

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Big Wins During the 5-Day Challenge

Jason Womack

" I storyboarded my 5 children's books.". "I I created my business book launch campaign.". "I Here's what they told me: "I can't even think about writing my book since I just got a new client for this fall.". Here's what they told me: "I can't even think about writing my book since I just got a new client for this fall.". "I

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Where does motivation come from?

Jason Womack

How I got the book : Amazon.com. In fact, in Deci’s original experiments, and in his subsequent analysis of other studies, he found that “positive feedback can have an enhancing effect on intrinsic motivation.”. In his book, written in 3 parts, he outlines some of the things that might surprise you about motivation.

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4 things that get in the way: Influence, Community, Leadership and Productivity

Jason Womack

She has written 3 books, and edited 27 books in nearly 30 languages. 18:13 - The “who” we spend time with WILL positively & negatively influence how we are as leaders. She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. * She has received more than 20 Honorary Doctoral Degrees. *

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Productivity Tips (While you're out on the road.)

Jason Womack

In fact, I wrote the book Your Best Just Got Better while I was traveling across 4 different countries, visiting more than 15 cities, working wit more than 20 clients. Over the next 5 days, position yourself where and when you can get the right things done. My only ask, will YOU share one of YOUR tips in the comment area below?