by Kevin Brimhall | Jan 7, 2019 | Book Summaries, Motivation / Inspiration
When Kathleen O’Grady, Founder and CEO of Raleigh Coaching, suggested that I read this book, I could tell that she was excited for me to do so…and for good reason. Coelho’s book was written 25 years ago and is just as relevant today. The Alchemist is...
by Kevin Brimhall | Jan 28, 2014 | Organizational Excellence
We are well into the New Year and we know how fast time flies. Where do you want to be at the end of the year? Where do you want to be three, five, or ten years from now? Do you have a defined Vision? "Would you tell me, please which way I...
by Kevin Brimhall | Oct 16, 2012 | Book Summaries, Organizational Excellence
In 1999, “First, Break All the Rules” became a best-seller. It was based on the results of The Gallup Organization combing through its database of more than 1 million employee and manager interviews to identify the elements most important to sustaining...
by Kevin Brimhall | Sep 22, 2011 | Leadership
"Let us suppose that we were asked for one all-purpose bit of advice for management, one truth that we were able to distill from the excellent company’s research. We might be tempted to reply, ‘Figure out your value system.’ Decide what your...
by Kevin Brimhall | Feb 22, 2011 | Book Summaries, Organizational Excellence
Subtitled "The Secret to Transforming Your Business – and Your Life," this book came highly recommended by my friend Markus Isenrich, president of the private equity firm Ferro Management Group. Vital Factors describes and promotes the use of the MAP...