New Business Book Summary Available for Mind Gym

Sometimes life’s circumstances are out of people’s control. However, how individuals think, feel, and behave as a result of those circumstances is very much within their control. It is simply a matter of learning to think, react, and respond in positive and productive ways. In Mind Gym, authors Sebastian Bailey and Octavius Black share scientifically based exercises and techniques anyone can use to train the mind to think positively and productively, including resetting thoughts, taking control, deepening connections, persuading others, resolving conflict, letting creative juices flow, and minimizing stress. The result is a more successful, fulfilling life.

New Business Book Summary Available for Dare to Serve

Dare to Serve by Cheryl Bachelder focuses on servant leadership, which puts the needs of others ahead of the needs of leaders. Bachelder outlines the thinking behind this concept, detailing how organizations will benefit at every level (including the bottom line) by adopting a system of respect, accountability, and humility.

New Business Book Summary Available for No One Understands You and What to Do About It

Individuals are often misunderstood by others, despite what they consider to be their best efforts to communicate clearly. This disconnect can create many issues, both in the business world and in an individual’s personal life. At the heart of the problem is the fact that many people are unable to accurately see themselves as others see them. They simply do not know how they are perceived, so they cannot make adjustments to present their true selves. In No One Understands You and What to Do About It, Heidi Grant Halvorson explains the unconscious drivers behind the misperceptions people have about one another and provides a practical guide to making sure the impressions individuals make are exactly the ones they want to make.

New Business Book Summary Available for The Doing Good Model

In The Doing Good Model, businesswoman and philanthropist Shari Arison argues that all leaders and entrepreneurs must embrace their potential and become true change agents. To illustrate this process, Arison taps into her years of business and philanthropic leadership experience to share the 13 values that compose her sustainable business model. Arison demonstrates that by aligning their organizations’ actions with sustainable values and believing in something bigger, leaders can both increase profits and reach their highest potential.

New Business Book Summary Available for HBR's 10 Must Reads 2015

Developing high-performance leaders, maximizing marketing effectiveness, and creating an engaged company culture are just a few of the common issues that challenge leaders and managers across companies and industries. In HBR's 10 Must Reads 2015, editors at the Harvard Business Review address some of the most common leadership and management issues through a collection of essays written by a wide variety of respected business experts.