 1) Never Eat Alone
(2005 Doubleday) by Keith Ferrazzi
“One of my favorite books on the power of networking. Fun to read and loaded with lots of great strategies on how to grow your “net worth” and social capital.” |
 2) Give Your Speech, Change the World
(2003 Harvard Business Press) by Nick Morgan
“A great guide to effective speaking whether your audience is 3 or 300.” |
 3) The Baptist Health Care Journey to Excellence
(John Wiley 2005) by Al Stubblefield
“A great read which outlines how Baptist successfully engineered a cultural transformation written by the CEO who walks his talk.” |
 4) The Tipping Point, How Little things Can Make A Difference
(Back Bay Books 2002) by Malcolm Galdwell
“The most important book of this decade, it literally changed my life.” |
 5) Web Thinking, Connecting, Not Competing, For Success
(Inner Ocean 2002) by Linda Seger, Th.D.
“Very moving on the power of connecting written by a Hollywood screen writer and theologian.” |
 6) Love Is the Killer App
(Three Rivers Press 2002) by Tim Sanders
“Tim Writes like he talks, fast and funny. A great read about the power of networking, knowledge and compassion and how those three skills can propel your career.” |
 7) Surviving Healthcare
(Chestnut Ridge Books 2004) by Pamela Armstrong
“A very important book written by an insider on how to navigate the rough waters of healthcare today. Trust me; read it before you need it!” |
  Now, Discover Your Strengths
(Free Press 2001) by Marcus Buckingham & Donald Clifton, Ph.D.
“A groundbreaking book about strength-based management on how to “give the best of you” in your work everyday by utilizing your talents. The book gives you a website and code to take their online survey to discover your top talents.” |
 9) The Present
(Doubleday 2003) by Spencer Johnson, M.D.
“By the author of “Who moved My Cheese” a quick read written as a parable about appreciating being in the present, how to learn from the past and how to plan for the future.” |
 10) How to Find the Work You Love
(Penguin Arkana 1996) by Laurence G. Boldt
“By the author or Zen and the Art of Making a Living; this wonderful easy but thoughtful read will cause you to reflect on the meaning and purpose of your work and help you discover your true calling.” |
 11) The World is Flat, A Brief History of the 21st Century
(2005 Farrar, Straus, and Giroux) by Thomas L. Friedman
“Friedman claims that we need to be really good at ‘the touchy feely service stuff’ because anything that can be digitalized can be outsourced to the smartest or the cheapest producer. I had heard about this book many times in the last year and I can tell you all the hype is true. This is a gripping book that will keep you up at night, especially his realities on how technology has leveled the playing field for the brightest and the most efficient – worldwide – to excel in today’s global economy.” |
 12) Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul II
These stories of faith, forgiveness, hope, charity and love will lift your spirits and warm your heart. Each one is a reminder of the daily miracles you can discover when you walk with God by your side. As you read these powerful stories you will deepen your compassion for others, be inspired to greater acts of charity and remember to forgive others and yourself. Most of all, you’ll be reminded that you are never alone or without hope. This is a great gift to give someone who needs encouragement. Maybe that’s you?
Check out pages 142-145 for my story, “Network for Life”
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