Practically Radical – Not-So-Crazy ways to transform your organization

February 7th, 2011

Practically Radical: Not-So-Crazy Ways to Transform Your Company, Shake Up Your Industry, and Challenge Yourself, by William C. Taylor lives up to its title. Daniel Pink calls it “the most powerful and instructive change manual you’ll ever read.” Taylor, the cofounder of Fast Company Magazine tells engaging stories of the successful companies he studied and […]

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Living Large – Is Bigger Really Better? by Sarah Wexler

January 24th, 2011

Living Large: From SUV’s to Double D’s, Why Going Bigger Isn’t Going Better by Sarah Wexler, is a well researched, well written, and humorous tale of America’s fascination with all things large. Sarah immerses herself in her subjects and by so doing, gives us an understanding of ourselves that should open our eyes. Topics include: […]

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Standing and Delivering – The Principal’s Story

January 12th, 2011

Standing and Delivering: What the Movie Didn’t Tell by Henry Gradillas and Jerry Jesness, is the story of Garfield High School in East Los Angeles, which was featured in the film Stand and Deliver (1988). Gradillas was Garfield’s principal from 1980 to 1987. During this time the school gained fame for Jaime Escalante and his […]

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Propaganda and Persuasion – Book Summary Learn how to avoid being manipulated

December 14th, 2010

Techniques of Propaganda and Persuasion by Magedah E. Shabo provides an historical look at how propaganda has been used to manipulate the masses. The book is packed with interesting examples and illustrations. There is a companion CD with an extensive PowerPoint that offers a detailed explanation of the 11 techniques. The book will allow students […]

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Personality Poker: Driving High-Performane Teamwork and Innovation by Stephen Shapiro

December 4th, 2010

Personality Poker: The Playing Card Tool for Driving High-Performane Teamwork and Innovation by Stephen M Shapiro builds on decades of research to offer a simple game that provides deep insights regarding yourself, your coworkers, and your organization. The four personality types are represented by 13 traits on the cards of each suit. You can play […]

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