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The 6 Types of Working Genius (2022)
When I first sat down to write about author Patrick Lencioni’s book The 6 Types of Working Genius, I found myself overcome by very strong emotions. I decided not to publish my original article
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The 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family (2008)
I finished this book almost two weeks ago, but I didn’t feel compelled to write about it for a while. Partially, I wasn’t sure I had anything meaningful to write about. But partially, I
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Getting Naked (2010)
First of all, let me say this is not a different website than you are used to visiting. The title of this post is about the book Getting Naked which talks about the importance
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The Five Dysfunctions Moving Forward
Recently, I wrote a reflection article about Patrick Lencioni’s book called The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. In that article, I did not summarize the content of the book because I feel it does
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The Obstacle is the Way (2014)
As I mentioned in my discussion of How to Let Things Go, I would be writing about Ryan Holiday’s book The Obstacle is the Way very soon. Many of the topics covered in each
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Silos, Politics and Turf Wars (2006)
I promise I read more books than just those by Patrick Lencioni. But I can’t ignore the fact that right now these books are really hitting a nerve with me – in a good
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The Three Signs of a Miserable Job (2007) – Part 2
In my first reaction to Patrick Lencioni’s The Three Signs of a Miserable Job, I mentioned that I’d have to let this one sit with me for a while because there was something about
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I was ecstatic to read another Patrick Lencioni book. The Three Signs of a Miserable Job discusses the three signs – Anonymity, Irrelevance, and Immeasurement – and the critical role that the manager plays
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The Four Agreements (1997)
If you’ve read my book reviews in the past, you’ve probably learned that I love to find amazing deals at our local Salvation Army store. I came across The Four Agreements almost two years
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Managing Up (2014)
I began my corporate career as an individual contributor. After a series of leadership changes within the same company, I ended up working for an incredible leader who quickly promoted me multiple times within
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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team (2002)
Yesterday, I was shopping at the local Salvation Army store to find a few rare gems. At least, this is what I call it when people have donated amazing books, and the store sells
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Unleash Your Potential: A Dynamic Review of Admiral William H. McRaven’s ‘Make Your Bed’
In a world where every moment seems to demand our attention, it’s easy to overlook the small habits that shape our lives. But what if I told you that a simple act like making
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