In this rather crowded market of management books on leadership, two things I find intriguing about Robert Thomas’s new title “Crucibles of Leadership”. First, the concept of an experience-based leader development. Second, using the medieval alchemists’ vessel – crucible – as an analogy to the defining moments that are capable to transform us. Can this [...]
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Crucibles of Leadership by Robert J. Thomas – Great Leaders Are Made of This?
October 2nd, 2008 3 Comments
Tags: Harvard Business Press · McGraw-Hill Book Review Blogger
My 3rd Blogger Book Review at McGraw-Hill Education / Would You Like Me to (White) Lie to You?
September 9th, 2008 12 Comments
Two things. First, I am happy that McGraw-Hill Education Asia has published an excerpt of my book review at their website. This is my third contribution to their site, and I don’t take this opportunity for granted for sure. I feel blessed and I shall do better. Do follow the link and check out other reviews [...]
Ethics for the Real World by Howard and Korver – Making Better Personal Ethical Decisions for Work and Life
July 21st, 2008 9 Comments
What does ethics mean to you? I asked this question to the people around me and the responses commonly point to a state of vagueness, and of confusion. Some are able to observe ethics when lapses occur. Most think that there are different types of ethics. Not many are able to articulate and relate to the [...]
Tags: Harvard Business Press · McGraw-Hill Book Review Blogger
It’s the Time of the Month … Do Check Out Other Reviews at McGraw-Hill’s Site Too
July 8th, 2008 3 Comments
This is my second contribution to McGraw-Hill Education Asia’s website on the topic of Business and General Reference. Do check out the reviews written by other established local organizations such as The Straits Times and TODAY. Each month, they select a set of books to be featured. If you are looking for inspiration on your [...]
Marketing Metaphoria by Gerald Zaltman and Linsay Zaltman – A Book for the Marketers and More
June 20th, 2008 15 Comments
I beat the book by arriving at the conclusion that “Marketing Metaphoria” has a much wider application way before I’ve reached the final chapter. Marketers who wish to reveal the minds of the consumers will certainly find this book useful (Which marketer doesn’t wish that?). Even if you don’t work directly in the line of marketing, [...]
Tags: Harvard Business Press · McGraw-Hill Book Review Blogger
These Are The Days That Put A Smile To My Face
May 5th, 2008 18 Comments
Check out the McGraw-Hill website! Tons of people to thank (yes, you loyal readers too!) especially the one who trusted me with the opportunity and those who are so enthusiastically supportive during this rather long but excitingly hush-hush journey. You know who you are! I know it’s a tiny little baby step. But still … Tweet
Richard Laermer – 2011 Trendspotting For The Next Decade – A Futuristic Concoction That Aims To Inspire
April 21st, 2008 6 Comments
Be it as you want to make sense of what is happening in your life or be inspired as you look ahead into the next decade, futurist Richard Laermer’s new concoction made of personal observations and opinions that are witty, humorous, and enlightening sprinkled with a healthy dose of sarcasm and brutal honesty will certainly make you stop and [...]