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Managing with Aloha: Bringing Hawaii's Universal Values to the Art of Business

by Rosa Say
- Rated 5 stars
“As a manager, this is one of my favorite books of all time. It's chock full of insightful tips and new ways of looking at old management problems. Especially useful is the Daily 5 Minutes, a new twist on Tom Peters management by walking around.

If you manage people, you must get this book!”

philgerb wrote this review Friday, August 24 2007. ( reply | permalink )
The Power of Nice: How to Conquer the Business World With Kindness

by Linda Kaplan Thaler
- Rated 4 stars
“Tips and tricks on how and why being nice is good business, for you personally and professionally.”

philgerb wrote this review Sunday, August 19 2007. ( reply | permalink )
All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten : The Essay That Became a Classic With Special Commentary by Robert Fulghum

by Robert Fulghum
- Rated 5 stars
“Love stories? Then you'll love this book! So much to learn from such a simple message.”

philgerb wrote this review Sunday, August 19 2007. ( reply | permalink )
The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success

by Andy Andrews
- Rated 4 stars
“Told in fable form, it's similar to It's a Wonderful Life, except you are racing through time to learn from the ancient masters. ”

philgerb wrote this review Sunday, August 19 2007. ( reply | permalink )
The Fred Factor: How passion in your work and life can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary

by Mark Sanborn
- Rated 5 stars
“Learn how to "be a Fred" and be a better leader for you, your team, and your world. Freds go the extra mile. Buy this book, and be a Fred!”

philgerb wrote this review Sunday, August 19 2007. ( reply | permalink )
Orbiting the Giant Hairball: A Corporate Fool's Guide to Surviving with Grace

by Gordon MacKenzie
- Rated 4 stars
“A fun book that teaches us we can play our own corporate game, and not get stuck in the hairball.”

philgerb wrote this review Sunday, August 19 2007. ( reply | permalink )
You, Inc.: The Art of Selling Yourself

by Harry Beckwith
- Rated 5 stars
“Similar to the Brand You 50!, this book is full of ways YOU can be more remarkable.”

philgerb wrote this review Sunday, August 19 2007. ( reply | permalink )
Made to Stick

by Chip Heath
- Rated 5 stars
“A great book that gives a great blueprint on how to tell better stories and help your ideas stick while understanding why others do not. ”

philgerb wrote this review Sunday, August 19 2007. ( reply | permalink )
Tell Me How I'm Doing: A Fable About the Importance of Giving Feedback

by Richard L. Williams
- Rated 4 stars
“If you're in management, you MUST read this book and understand just how important feedback is to your success as a manager and to your retention of your team. It's like water, you need a little bit every day!”

philgerb wrote this review Sunday, August 19 2007. ( reply | permalink )
The Brand You 50 : Or : Fifty Ways to Transform Yourself from an 'Employee' into a Brand That Shouts Distinction, Commitment, and Passion!

by Tom Peters
- Rated 5 stars
“This book is packed full of ways YOU can be a better brand, which means you can be more authentic, stand out more, and be more valuable.”

philgerb wrote this review Sunday, August 19 2007. ( reply | permalink )