Investing in the Happiness Advantage

On January 12, 2012 By

I am someone who is incredibly interested in human behavior and psychology as it relates to individual,  team and organizational performance and potential.  The book, The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work really captured my attention.  I found myself highlighting, folding page corners, and making notes […]

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Trust & Betrayal in the Workplace

On September 20, 2011 By

This is a great book! As an HR professional and coach, it really made me think about the two words, TRUST and BETRAYAL and all the correlations of how one word, “trust” is the underlying ingredient in effective relationships within organizations. When you think of the word “trust,” what comes to your mind? What are […]

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How to be a True HR Business Partner

On August 15, 2011 By

I picked up the book, How to be a True Business Partner” by Nigel Harrison and had it read within hours. What a great and easy read!  I recall my first thought upon finishing it was, “I wish I had had this book 10 years ago.” My second thought being, “Oh my goodness, I have to share […]

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Change Focused Leadership

On July 28, 2011 By

As an individual who is passionate about coaching and mentoring employees in order to achieve potential and strategy, I was pleased to read within the first couple pages of the book, Change Focused Leadership, the author’s viewpoint that “If CEOs can’t find the time to interview, coach and mentor, the change-focused sees these activities as […]

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Seeds of Success

On July 6, 2011 By

It seems I am accustomed to buying or receiving books which take days and weeks to finish. This book on the other hand only took me a few hours to complete it. The imagery from the story telling was rich with deep messages.  Each chapter offered various seeds of success to summarize and provide key […]

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Release your Brillance

On June 26, 2011 By

Release your Brilliance.  This author and book were referred to me by a friend. The author uses a diamond metaphor throughout the book to share his gems on how others can unleash and reach their brilliance and potential. This was an easy read and it offered useful tips and exercises at the end of each chapter […]

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Mentoring Resources

On June 14, 2011 By

Do you have a favorite book, Web site or tool you use for mentoring and would recommend to others? If so, please share: Mentoring Resources Books: Monday Morning Mentoring by David Cottrell Coaching for Performance by Sir John Whitmore Coaching, Mentoring and Managing by William Hendricks Leader as Coach by David Peterson and Mary Dee […]

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