Tag: Book Review
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Handling Disrespect at Work-The Respect Effect (Book Review)
How to teach managers and teams about disrespect at work Recently I received a copy of The Respect Effect to review. This post is less of a book review and more of a discussion about one specific idea I found in the book, but it’s been a good read and I definitely have some good…
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Change Your Life Not Your Wife (Book Review)
I was intrigued when I was approached about reviewing the book Change Your Life Not Your Wife: Marriage Saving Advice for Success Driven People. The idea of a marriage book for business people was an interesting mix, and it definitely didn’t disappoint. The authors, Tony Ferreti and Peter J. Weiss, put their cards on the…
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Got a Minute? 9 Lessons for HR Professionals (Book Review)
When I received a review copy for Got a Minute: The 9 Lessons Every HR Professional Must Learn to be Successful, I had no idea I would enjoy it as much as I did. With dozens of real, personal stories embedded throughout the book that will make you laugh with delight and shake your head…
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Signs That a Person is Lying-Free Guide
What are the signs that a person is lying? The person rubs their forehead or neck Perspiring, trembling and blushing Delayed nodding to support an answer they’ve given All of the above If you’ve been in HR for very long, you have probably run across some employee relations or management issues. Inevitably, someone will end…
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Creatively Ever After (Book Review)
A while back I received the Creatively Ever After: A Path to Innovation book by Alicia Arnold to review. I had a tough time getting started, and it sat on my shelf for a few weeks at one point. I’m a naturally creative person and a fan of solving problems through a creative process. However,…
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Field Tested-Recruiting, Managing, and Retaining Veterans (Book Review)
I work for a government contractor in the defense industry. We have a large number of veterans working for us, so I am always looking for ways to understand them better. Recently I received a review copy of this book, and I was really excited to dig in. As usual, I read with an eye…