by Kevin Brimhall | Dec 19, 2011 | Book Summaries, Leadership
Delegating is an essential element of any manager’s job, and it frequently comes up as an area of question and frustration for my clients. When done properly, delegating provides real benefits for everyone involved. Done poorly, or not at all, it can make an...
by Kevin Brimhall | Oct 27, 2011 | Book Summaries, Organizational Excellence
I came across "Our Iceberg is Melting. Changing and Succeeding Under Any Conditions" when looking for a book on organizational change. I was then pleased to see that the forward was written by Spencer Johnson who authored "Who Moved My Cheese" and...
by Kevin Brimhall | Sep 28, 2011 | Book Summaries, Leadership
Here’s an oldie but goodie for you. Blanchard has coauthored over 30 best-selling books, including The One Minute Manager which has sold more than 13 million copies and has been translated into more than 37 languages. Kenneth T. Derr, former Chairman & CEO...
by Kevin Brimhall | Aug 20, 2011 | Book Summaries, Organizational Excellence
I am frequently asked questions about Six Sigma as relating to quality processes and business management strategies and practices. So I wanted to share a book which I think explains the basics of Six Sigma clearly (and painlessly). Six Sigma is often viewed as a...
by Kevin Brimhall | Jul 23, 2011 | Book Summaries, Leadership
Author of another wonderful book: “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There,” Marshall Goldsmith writes here that a leader’s greatest challenge can be knowing when it’s time to step aside. And just as challenging is the often overlooked,...
by Kevin Brimhall | Jun 30, 2011 | Book Summaries, Organizational Excellence
Subtitled “Positive Ways to Deal with Negativity at Work,” this book is written by the author of another popular parable-based book entitled The Energy Bus. The No Complaining Rule is based on the premise that, when it comes to building a positive work...
