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Book Yourself Solid by Michael Port
Book Yourself Solid: The Fastest, Easiest, and Most Reliable System for Getting More Clients Than You Can Handle Even If You Hate Marketing and Selling, Michael Port, 2011.
This brand new book is literally stuffed full of fantastic ideas for a small business owner. Some of my favorite parts were how to identify my “ideal client”; understanding why people buy from me; ideas on pricing services and then seven powerful chapters on how to market ourselves and our businesses.
Port’s energy and passion for seeing us succeed flows out of every chapter. I love how he signs off with a note, “Never hesitate to be in touch. We’re here to serve you. And it’s an honor to do so”. Now that is impressive. So pick this book up and read it cover to cover and back again. It’s that good!
Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath
Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath, Gallup Press, 2007
This is a small but powerful book that builds on the bestseller Now, Discover Your Strengths, 2001. Based on 40 years of international Gallup research, Rath continues the global discussion on how to identify and maximize our natural talents in our careers and personal lives.
Buy the book and then take the StrengthsFinder on-line assessment (code is in the back of the book). You’ll learn your five top themes or talents and then in the comprehensive report you’ll get a wealth of strategies and tips on how to move your talents into action.
It really opens your eyes to what you may have been overlooking for yourself in your busy life.
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Tagged Career, coaching, Talent Development
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The Zen of Social Media Marketing by Shama Hyder Kabani
The Zen of Social Media Marketing: An Easier Way to Build Credibility, Generate Buzz, and Increase Revenue, by Shama Hyder Kabani, 2010.
What a perfect start to this book: “Social media marketing does not have to be a struggle”. That hooked me right away. In this short, compact paperback, Kabani starts with a great question, “Why bother?” And then she convinces us that social media sites are where the people are and that they are already talking about us anyway.
So if we want to be part of that conversation, connect quickly with others and be seen as a thought leader in our areas of expertise, then social media is where we need to be. And this book truly takes the struggle out of it!
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Tagged Career, Networking, Relationships, social media
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Tribal Leadership by Dave Logan et al
Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization, by Dave Logan, John King & Halee Fischer-Wright, 2008.
This book has caused a buzz among those in the organizational development field . . . and for good reason. The concept of Tribal Leadership evolved from a University of Southern California ten-year field study of 24,000 people working around the world.
Personal and Business Tribes
The study found that we all naturally form into tribes – both at work and in our personal lives. These tribes typically range from 20 to 150 people and we either personally know everyone in the tribe or at least know of each other.
The unique piece is the description of the role of the leader in these tribes. That is what is so fascinating. Read this book – it will open your eyes to the incredible power of “tribal leadership” and what you as a leader can do each day to inspire, motivate and move others to be their very best.
Who’s Got Your Back by Keith Ferrazzi
Who’s Got Your Back: The Breakthrough Program to Create Deep, Trusting Relationships that Create Success – And Won’t Let You Fail, by Keith Ferrazzi, 2009.
One of the best advantages of getting a bit older is that we have made good friends over the years in both professional and personal capacities. Ferrazzi believes that these friends – those that truly believe in us and our potential – are the key to our success.
I couldn’t agree more.
This new book builds on his earlier book, Never Eat Alone, and really captures the value of deep personal relationships for growing ourselves in every area of our lives. And it’s a good question to ask yourself right now “Who’s got my back?” and more importantly, “Who’s back do I have?”
Let me know the answer.