‘Little Green Book of Getting Your Way’ by Jeffrey Gitomer, FT Press, 2007.
Another ‘colorful’ helping from one of my favorite authors. This time, Gitomer provides his content-rich take on persuasive speaking, writing and presenting to sell your point of view to others,
‘Work Rules! – Insights from inside Google that will transform how you work and lead’ by Laszlo Bock, Hachette Audio, 2015.
An amazing audio book written and read by the visionary head of Google’s innovative People Operations group. Lots of impressive stories about how Google recruits, hires, trains, rewards and leads it’s people. With each chapter, Bock provides a succinct summary of how the key concepts and strategies can work in any size company. One of the best books I’ve ever encountered!
‘Present with Confidence – Fear No More’ by Micki Holliday, National Press Publications, 2000.
A quick refresher of basic presentation tactics and strategies.
‘The Confident Speaker – Beat Your Nerves and Communicate at Your Best in Any Situation’ by Harrison Monarth and Larina Kase, McGraw Hill, 2007.
Very thorough detail about managing Presentation Anxiety and basic skills with lots of suggestions and techniques.
Looks like last month’s summary of business books recently mentioned in my site’s ‘BookShelf’ section was a hit, as several of you asked for more. So, my pleasure to add some workplace communication-related titles to your summer reading list … and thanks for asking. Read More
As busy business leaders, you face lots of challenges doing your jobs or running or your businesses. One of the most important challenges is the need for on-going professional education. We may recognize the importance of Life Long Learning, but who has the time and energy to do any of it? Read More
‘The Exceptional Presenter – a Proven Formula to Open Up and Own the Room, Timothy J. Koegel, Greenleaf Book Group Press, 2007.
A basic refresher of concepts, strategies and techniques for creating and delivering effective presentations.
‘The Fred Factor’, Mark Sanborn, Doubleday, 2004.
A delightful and engaging tale about superior customer service, based on the actual simple practices of Fred, the author’s mail carrier. We can all learn a lot from Fred.
‘Thinking in New Boxes – five essential steps to spark the next big idea’, Luc De Brabandere & Alan Iny, Random House Audio, 2013.
A most interesting in-depth study of creativity and ideation urging readers to think differently … and in new boxes.
‘Content Rules – how to create killer blogs, podcasts, videos, ebooks, webinars and more that engage customers and ignite your business’, Ann Handley & C.C. Chapman, Gilden Media Corp, 2011.
An excellent and detailed survey of content marketing concepts, strategies and tactics, read by both authors.
