Book Review: Shoe Dog — 5*
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE by Phil Knight My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was such a great read. I've started to really enjoy autobiographies,…
Book Review: The First 90 Days — 3*
The First 90 Days, Updated and Expanded: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels by Michael D. Watkins My rating: 3 of 5 stars An ok book -…
Book Review: Essentialism 4*
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown My rating: 4 of 5 stars While there isn't a lot of extremely new material here, it gives actual practical tips…
Book Review: The End of Power 2*
The End of Power: From Boardrooms to Battlefields and Churches to States, Why Being In Charge Isn't What It Used to Be by Moisés Naím My rating: 2 of 5…
Book Review: Colorless Tazaki and his years of Pilgrimage 1*
Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage by Haruki Murakami My rating: 1 of 5 stars Perhaps one of the worst books I have read. I have heard great…
Book Review: Moonwalking with Einstein 5*
Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer My rating: 5 of 5 stars Without a doubt, one of the best books I have read…
Book Review: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team 2**
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni My rating: 2 of 5 stars I've seen this book on so many 'management' lists, I finally decided…
Project 12: Month 11: Cabbage Rolls w/ Jalapenos and Beans
This month -- yet another favorite but with a twist… cabbage rolls but with beans :) -- I’m sure everyone is excited about that! For the past couple months, I've been…
Book Review: Zero Gravity 3*
Zero Gravity: Riding Venture Capital from High-Tech Start-up to Breakout IPO I read this book years ago when it first came out (in 2000). I sometimes like to read these…
Book Review: How Soccer Explains the World 2**
How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization by Franklin Foer My rating: 2 of 5 stars The first couple of chapters were easy reads, but then it…