by Kate Dixon | Sep 17, 2019 | Book Club, Personal Development
You might wonder why I’m including “Failing Up,” an autobiography from Broadway and Hollywood star, Leslie Odom, Jr. in my business book club. Simply put, this ultra-short (83 pages!) and easy read is one of the best illustrations of the power of personal and...
by Kate Dixon | Aug 15, 2019 | Book Club, Leadership
After hearing Jennifer Garvey Berger speak at a conference, I couldn’t wait to read her latest book, “Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps.” It’s a quick and easy read that’s packed full of insights and solutions for leaders at all levels – and a great addition to the...
by Kate Dixon | Jul 31, 2019 | Book Club, Leadership
If you’ve ever wondered why some leaders are able to accomplish so much more than others, the answer is what author Liz Wiseman calls, “The Multiplier Effect” in her must-read leadership book “Multipliers.” Some leaders are simply better at getting stuff done. Author...
by Kate Dixon | Jun 21, 2019 | Book Club, Time Management
The book, “When,” by Daniel Pink is crammed full of things about time and timing that make so much sense. It’s delightful to have research to back up stuff you’ve always had hunches about. Like why beginnings and endings are important, the reason synchronizing is so...
by Kate Dixon | May 17, 2019 | Book Club, Performance & Productivity
I’ve become fascinated by the topic of productivity – it comes up frequently with my leadership coaching clients and in my management consulting. Essentialism, by Greg McKeown, is all about getting more done — and done better — by getting down to the...
by Kate Dixon | Apr 11, 2019 | Book Club, Salary Negotiation
As a part of my salary negotiation coaching practice, I wanted to learn more about negotiating skills. I found Natalie Reynolds’ book, We Have a Deal, to be a great resource for understanding the ins and outs of the negotiation process better. Acclaimed negotiation...
