Who Moved My Cheese?
Spencer Johnson, M.D.
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A must-read for anybody. This book is written as a fable. It is an easy read, and everyone who reads it can see themselves in it.
Since change is and will continue to be a major part of our lives, we
need to have the wisdom from the pages of this book to help us better navigate.
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Wherever You Go There You Are
Jon Kabat-Zinn
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I love this title. It helps to convey a message that so many people need to get. It resolves the mystery of wondering whether the grass really is greener on the other side.
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Unlimited Power
Anthony Robbins
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Tony Robbins has some great ideas on how to live your life in a very powerful way. Tony's passion for life come's through in "Unlimited Power".
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Tuesdays With Morrie
Mitch Albom
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This book is filled with valuable Wisdom for Life. Seen through the eyes and soul of a man in his final days, we can learn so much from Morrie's unique perspective.
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Think and Grow Rich
Napoleon Hill
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This is the first book I ever read on the world of Motivation. I believe I read it back in 1964. The ideas in this book are timeless. One hundred years from now, this book's ideas and strategies for having a great life will still apply. Read it.
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The Road Less Travelled
M. Scott Peck, M.D.
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One of the most important aspects of our life--"Relationships", is something that most people never really learned about other than through good old-fashioned trial and error. This book is basically "Relationships 101. A must read for anyone and everyone. I have found this book to be a very valuable book which has helped me immensely over the years in my relationships.
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The Power Of Focus
Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen
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A book filled with strategies for personal growth and success. Unfortunately, one problem most people have is the discipline to FOCUS on what is important. This book gives people the understanding of how to focus on the things that matter most.
If you are ready for a major shift in your progress in life, you will want to get and read this book NOW.
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The Other 90%
Robert K. Cooper
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If you don't believe you are AMAZING, read this book. Robert Cooper has done a tremendous amount of research on how absolutely capable and amazing people are. Most people's understanding of their capability is so understated. Go ahead, read this book and marvel at all that you still CAN BECOME!
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The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
Robin Sharma
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Weird title--Great Book. Robin Sharma's inspiring tale shows us a step-by-step pathway for living with greater courage, balance, abundance and joy.
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The Measure Of Our Success
Marian Wright Edelman
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What could be more powerful than our ability to "Parent"? This is a subject that most of us parents have very little knowledge in. Marian Wright Edelman has a very down-to-earth approach to giving us tips on how to raise a child and feel like we have made a difference.
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The Magic of Believing
Claude Bristol
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When Henry Ford said, "Whether you think you can or think you can't, you are always right", he was summarizing the essence of Claude Bristol's book.
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The Little Engine That Could
Watty Piper
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The courage to never give up and believe in ourselves is conveyed in this children's book. The message is relevant to us all.
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The Learning Paradox
Jim Harris
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Jim Harris' insights into what individuals and organizations need to move successfully into the twenty-first century is right on the money.
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The Four Agreements
Don Miguel Ruiz
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Don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, the Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.
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The Celestine Prophecy
James Redfield
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Some people love this book, some people don't. Read it and decide which side you're on. Personally, I found it very insightful about the human condition and an enjoyable read.
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The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People
Stephen Covey
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No matter who you are, no matter what you do for a living-this book is a must-read. Simple ideas that can make a significant difference in how you go through life. Stephen Covey has a grasp on some amazing life's wisdom that anyone can benefit from.
If you haven't read it--READ IT.
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Take The Wheels Off Your Worry Bus
Sharron Orovan-Johnston
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The author of this new book is a good friend of mine who I have worked with for the past 12 years on the First Canadian Humour Conference in Hamilton. Sharron is an RN and assistant professor in the department of psychiatry and neuroscience at McMaster University. Her book is an easy guide to improve communication, reduce worry, perfectionism, procrastination, simplify your life, and relax through humour.
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Slowing Down to the Speed of Life
Richard Carlson
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If ever you feel you have no control over what is happening in your life--read this book. Sometimes we need to renew our understanding about how much choice we really have through the way we think.
This book gave me an incredible breakthrough in understanding some of life's oh-so valuable lessons.
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Reclaiming higher ground
Lance Secretan
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This book is about creating organizations that inspire the soul. With engaging humour as well as incisive insight, Lance Secretan shows how we may go beyond fit-it fads to the core of what ails us and what to do about it. Lance's perspective is way ahead of most current thinking.
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Principle-Centered Leadership
Stephen Covey
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The power of values and how it affects us in our leadership roles is very well explained by Stephen Covey.
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Prescriptions For Living
Bernie Siegel, M.D.
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Dr. Bernie Siegel is one "Amazing" human being. He is living proof of one of my "Boblosophies"- "It's not WHAT you do it's HOW you do it.
This book is for everyone. It's good down-to-earth wisdom about life and is helps us to see the value of our problems and frustrations in life.
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Orbiting The Giant Hairball
Gordon MacKenzie
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I LOVE this book. If you ever needed more confidence in your pursuit of not being NORMAL...this will do it for you. The author, Gordon MacKenzie talks about his experiences of effectively avoiding being caught in the corporate "stuff" and holding on to his own uniqueness. This is an inspiring read about hanging on to being yourself. Read it. You'll be glad you did.
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Oh, The Places You'll Go
Dr. Suess
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If you ever want a great gift for someone who is graduating from,elementary school, high school, college, university or any other school, buy this book, read it and hand write a meaningful message to the recipient on the inside of the cover. They will cherish it and remember you for it for a long time.
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Never Hitchhike on the Road Less Travelled
William Thomas
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William Thomas is a very funny man. I have known this author personally for many years. He has a very different slant on everything in life. He makes you really laugh at the simplest little things. William Thomas is crazy, and I thank him for sharing this with the rest of us. This is just one of his books--you may also wish to check out, "Hey is that guy dead, or is he the skip?".
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Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus
John Gray
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It's amazing how we get so far in life without the knowledge of what relationships are all about. If you want to know how you and your opposite sex functions mentally and emotionally, you will find out a lot by reading this book.
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Man's Search For Meaning
Victor Frankl
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Powerul, timeless, inspiring wisdom. The story of the experiences of a man who has been to the absolute bottom of the emotional scale and came back to let us know that no matter what happens to us we ALWAYS HAVE CHOICES. I highly recommend this book to anyone. If ever you think you are having a major problem to deal with--read this book. It will inspire you.
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Living, Loving and Learning
Leo Buscagila
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For years, Leo Buscaglia was my hero. This man's passion for life has impacted me in many ways. Even though he has passed on--his wisdom about life and the human spirit and the power of LOVE will always be with me.
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Karaoke Capitalism
Jonas Ridderstrale and Kjell Nordstrom
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These two authors are at the forefront of the new generation of European-based business gurus. Their uncompromising and fresh take on contemporary business life makes them two of the world's most sought after speakers. I had the opportunity of hearing Kjell Nordstrom speak at a conference in Toronto earlier this year. This guy is brilliant. He blew me away with his insights. A brief excerpt from their book, states: "Stop singing the songs of the past and start writing the tunes of tomorrow. Innovate or deteriorate. Now, we need to decide if we are going to take part in writing the history of the future, or if we are satisfied with being by-standers looking at the future of history? This book is a real eye-opener to what is happening around us. A must read for anyone in business today.
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Hope For The Flowers
Trina Paulas
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A story that appears to be for children is for every adult. When I read this book over 20 years ago--it hit me like a ton of bricks. I read this at a time in my life when I had lost sight of what was really important. It got me back on track--real quick.
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GUTS!
Kevin and Jackie Freiberg
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The subtitle to this book is, "Companies that blow the doors off business-as-usual. It is so encouraging to read about real companies that are gusty enough to break through the traditional way of doing things in this world. REFRESHING, and EXHILARATING are two words that come to mind from reading this book. If you think your business is unique, take a look at some of these companies and start raising the bar for yourself and your people
If you run a company or lead people--read this book and inspire yourself to what you can yet become.
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Growing The Distance
Jim Clemmer
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There are so many solid principles contained in this book surrounding personal, career and family success. Jim did an excellent job of providing GREAT material in a format that was fun to read. I highly recommend this book!!
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Going Deep
Ian Percy
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Ian Percy brings a whole new dimension to understanding what it takes for organizations and individuals to be truly their absolute best at everything they do.
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Fish! Tales
Stephen C. Lundin, Harry Paul, Phillip Strand
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This book is living proof that the Fish Philosophy really works and can be applied to any organization. Success stories of applying the wisdom contained in "Fish" is what this book is all about. Read it and evolve to a new level of organizational culture.
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Fish! Sticks
Stephen C. Lundin, Harry Paul, John Christensen
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It is a lot easier to effect change than it is to "make it stick".
This book helps you to learn what you need to know to keep yourself and others motivated and at the top of your game.
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Fish!
Stephen C. Lundin, Harry Paul, John Christensen
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The story in this book has helped thousands of people and businesses to embrace the importance of having fun at whatever you do. If ever you feel that your job is one that would be impossible to have fun at--you haven't read this book. If you or your organization are lacking enthusiasm and laughter, you will want to research the principles that are contained in this book.
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Emotional Intelligence
Daniel Goleman
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Daniel Goleman redefines what it means to be smart. In this book Daniel shows us the power or our passions--our emotional intelligence. We also learn that academic intelligence virtually offers us no prepartion for turmoil--or opportunity.
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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
Richard Carlson
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A great feature of this book is the way it is written. You can take 3 to 5 minutes out of your day to read a chapter and learn something that you can apply immediately in your life to help you to be better at who you are.
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Chicken Soup For The Soul
Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen
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These books tap into the soul and emotions of all of us. They are loaded with real life stories that get us re-thinking about what is really important. There are stories that inspire, encourage and enlighten. If you haven't read one--you will want to.
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Brand You
Tom Peters
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Tom Peters has a very unique writing style. It's to-the-point and down-to-earth. This book gets you to ask and answer the questions:WHO AM I?/WHAT DO I WANT TO BE?
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