Shambaugh’s criticisms are usually well couched and backed up with sound arguments, making this book worthwhile even for skeptics. In discussing the future of China, this brief but thorough book outlines the problems with China’s... Read More

"The Coaching Habit" is both a quick and a keen read, suggesting that impeccable thought has been given to every word in the book. The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever, by Michael Bungay Stanier,... Read More

Though voters seem to have lost their will to collaborate, hope is not lost, and this book proposes a way forward. In this thought-provoking book that serves as a call to action, Mark Gerzon posits that most Americans today will never... Read More

Frank Soos points his lance at the windmills of the human condition and offers some solace. In "Unpleasantries", Frank Soos presents a self-consciously messy collection of essays—essays being, he says, a naturally messy form of... Read More

This research-based book by a psychoneurophysiologist offers an important examination of the effects of interconnectivity. Anyone who has formed a dependency on a smartphone, tablet, or 24-hour digital connectivity would do well to read... Read More

This is a travel book for history buffs and those who want to know the story behind the landmark. It’s hard to imagine a more iconic city than New York. Chronicles of Old New York: Exploring Manhattan’s Landmark Neighborhoods, Second... Read More

This friendly, informal “road trip” explores the basics of social media marketing. Boomers in business are particularly prone to intimidation by social media marketing because it represents a whole new world of digital engagement.... Read More

This advice is also useful to any employees who are striving to be more mindful about work-related decisions. Advocating corporate social responsibility, The Purpose Effect: Building Meaning in Yourself, Your Role, and Your Organization,... Read More