How we all thrive on the quest for creativity and love of a great romance novel, 2008 was loaded with awesome new releases by some 'golden oldies' and some new comers. The human is hungry for knowledge and a fantastic approach to lifes many challenges. For you; I've put together reviews of book I have read over the past year.
I present my 2008 top 5 books of the year!
I present my 2008 top 5 books of the year!
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Book #2 on my shelf
Jim Collins, in his bestselling book, Good to Great, which is based on his reseach of companies that made the leap from good to great tells us, "the vast majority of companies never become great, precisely because the vast majority become quite good -- and that is their main problem." As I was reading Good to Great in preparation for a workshop I was leading based on the book, I began thinking about how Collins' findings could also be applied to individual achievement. Why is it that the vast majority of people settle for being good when greatness is within reach?"
Collins says, "If you begin with the who rather than the what, you can more easily adapt to a changing world." His idea is aligned with the basic coaching philosophy of building people so that they are empowered to adapt to change, to create positive results, and to achieve greatness on their own terms. Confident, inspired people with strong personal foundations make excellent leaders, outstanding employees, loyal friends, caring mates and parents, and great citizens of the world.
Collins says, "If you begin with the who rather than the what, you can more easily adapt to a changing world." His idea is aligned with the basic coaching philosophy of building people so that they are empowered to adapt to change, to create positive results, and to achieve greatness on their own terms. Confident, inspired people with strong personal foundations make excellent leaders, outstanding employees, loyal friends, caring mates and parents, and great citizens of the world.
President Nixon, the truth
by Lance Winslow
Richard Nixon was by far a most fascinating and colorful character in our nations history. Richard Nixon, well even his dog's past was checkered. Richard Nixon was an excellent diplomat, negotiator and politician. Anyone who studies Machiavelli, Carl von Clauswitz, Politics and the reality of the human species has to understand what really goes on. Without praise or condemnation Richard Nixon was a man who indeed, did care very much for this country and served our nation very well in many regards. His foreign diplomacy and tough negotiations came in handy at a time when those skills were needed. And yes there was the other side of history as well.
This was an incredible insight into the Nixon Administration. I am glad to have reviewed these tapes. Although I have to wonder, who the hell is running this great nation; is it really the president? Great nations need great leaders and it appears it is not a pre-requisite to have all the necessary qualities to be the leader of the free world. Nixon got some real interesting advise from a whole lot of people, who I question their judgment. Watergate was of little real importance in the scheme of running a nation. This thing went way too far and got way out of hand. Too bad really; it destroyed the image of the presidency and leads people to continually think ill of the now in office administrations. Also of value were the books by Woodward, and Biographies of Regan, Bush Sr., Ford, Clinton and Bush GW. Also the first ladies had some great insight as to what the administrations job really is. Maybe we do not need great advisors since the government machine is so large and obtrusive. Maybe we are better off having little real leadership in the white house? Maybe the Presidential Powers should be greater. I can remember my own political career and can attest to the fact that there is a lot of hanky panky going on, on all sides. Politics in America are not about who is best, most deserving or even smartest. They are about who lies the best or whose political group is able to character assassinate the other.
I wonder should we blame Richard Nixon or should we blame such a flawed process. Politics is no way to run the human race, think about it. And definitely buy this set of audio books for a better understanding of the man.
This was an incredible insight into the Nixon Administration. I am glad to have reviewed these tapes. Although I have to wonder, who the hell is running this great nation; is it really the president? Great nations need great leaders and it appears it is not a pre-requisite to have all the necessary qualities to be the leader of the free world. Nixon got some real interesting advise from a whole lot of people, who I question their judgment. Watergate was of little real importance in the scheme of running a nation. This thing went way too far and got way out of hand. Too bad really; it destroyed the image of the presidency and leads people to continually think ill of the now in office administrations. Also of value were the books by Woodward, and Biographies of Regan, Bush Sr., Ford, Clinton and Bush GW. Also the first ladies had some great insight as to what the administrations job really is. Maybe we do not need great advisors since the government machine is so large and obtrusive. Maybe we are better off having little real leadership in the white house? Maybe the Presidential Powers should be greater. I can remember my own political career and can attest to the fact that there is a lot of hanky panky going on, on all sides. Politics in America are not about who is best, most deserving or even smartest. They are about who lies the best or whose political group is able to character assassinate the other.
I wonder should we blame Richard Nixon or should we blame such a flawed process. Politics is no way to run the human race, think about it. And definitely buy this set of audio books for a better understanding of the man.
I've been meaning to read this one for forever!
The single best book I've read lately
Great Stuff on Amazon
Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist
Amazon Price: $20.79 (as of 12/26/2009) 
The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy
Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 12/26/2009)
Wins, Losses, and Lessons: An Autobiography
Amazon Price: $6.00 (as of 12/26/2009)
by HelpMarcProject
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