Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek Summary Leaders Eat Last takes a look at the effects of leadership, notably a trusting environment and the value it provides for people. Sinek touches on some chemical aspects of the brain noting cortisol, dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin. Without diving too deep to lose the reader, we see how … Continue reading Book Reflections with Jeremy
Book Reflections with Jeremy
Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson Summary A fictional story about two mice, Sniff and Scurry, along with 2 mice sized humans, Hem and Haw. The story shows the four characters in search for cheese. Upon finding it, Sniff and Scurry enjoy but also are prepared to find it anywhere. Hem and Haw become … Continue reading Book Reflections with Jeremy
Book Reflections with Jeremy
Ishmael by Daniel Quinn Summary This is a novel of an educational journey by the main character who learns from Ishmael. The education revolves around humans as a species and the interactions with the world. Ishmael poses many questions over time which lead to deep thoughts and working of an understanding for the main character. … Continue reading Book Reflections with Jeremy
Book Reflections with Jeremy
The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell Summary The Tipping Point looks at factors that lead to a surge/movement/something “blows up”. Gladwell discusses the law of the few. People may think successful word of mouth is having a lot of people talk about the item. Instead, it is actually a few that are far more impactful. … Continue reading Book Reflections with Jeremy
Book Reflections with Jeremy
Built on Values by Ann Rhoades Summary Built on Values stresses the importance of instilling values within an organization and living up to those values. Too often an organization struggles for its identity and culture along with poor results. Defining and living up to values provides a blueprint for how the organization and each employee … Continue reading Book Reflections with Jeremy
Book Reflections with Jeremy
Freakonomics by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner Summary Freakonomics tells you there isn’t a universal theme of the book, but rather looks at events in a different perspective. It looks to certain topics then strives to find data that will explain why things are they way they are. It may provide unpopular information, but it … Continue reading Book Reflections with Jeremy
Book Reflections with Jeremy
The Art of Persuasion by Bob Burg Summary The Art of Persuasion includes information from the author’s experiences, stories he has encountered and other similar books such as How to Win Friends and Influence People. Burg discusses the importance of being polite, nice, and patient. While many people are taught these qualities, they often get … Continue reading Book Reflections with Jeremy
Book Reflections with Jeremy
41 by George W. Bush Summary 41 is written about George H. W. Bush, the 41st President of the USA, by his son and the 43rd President of the USA, George W. Bush. For simplicity, George W. Bush will be called “the author” and the subject of the book, George H. W. Bush will be … Continue reading Book Reflections with Jeremy
Book Reflections with Jeremy
Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin Summary Extreme Ownership highlights leadership lessons from two Navy SEAL officers. The book shows a story from their time in deployment, followed by explaining the principle of the chapter, and finally an anecdotal story illustrating how the principle had been applied as they consulted within a business … Continue reading Book Reflections with Jeremy
Book Reflections with Jeremy
Outlaw Platoon by Sean Parnell Summary Outlaw Platoon is about a platoon’s experience during the USA war in Afghanistan during 2006. Parnell was the platoon commander, a First Lieutenant, RANGER qualified who wrote the book. It is written through his lens, describing the story of the Outlaw Platoon, but also adding in some of his … Continue reading Book Reflections with Jeremy
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