Category Archives: Consulting Book Reviews

Persuasion for Consultants: Book Review

Arlene Dickinson’s story could be called one of Rags to Riches. The co-star of one of Canada’s most popular TV shows, Dragons Den (the equivalent America’s Shark Tank), has gone from living a life of desperation to one of glamour … (READ MORE…)

Lessons for Consultants to Lead, Drive Change, and Grow Profits: Book Review

When I first received a copy of Running the Gauntlet by Jeffrey Hayzlett (published by McGraw Hill), I thought, who is this Hayzlett guy. The name is familiar… Then I remembered, that’s right, he was the CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) … (READ MORE…)

Million Dollar Coaching: Book Review

In an interview with a TV producer recently I was asked if, as a consultant, my job involves a lot of coaching clients in addition to consulting projects. Great question, I told him. It sure does. As I thought about … (READ MORE…)

How to Make More and Work Less with Business Systems: Book Review

I’ve just finished and put down my copy of “Work the System: The Simpe Mechanics of Making More and Working Less” by Sam Carpenter, and it’s got me thinking… I’ve been involved in building and running 6 companies to this … (READ MORE…)

Consultants Guide to Virtual Employees: Book Review

I recently received a review copy of The Virtual Manager by Kevin Sheridan (published by Career Press). Kevin Sheridan is the CEO of HR Solutions Inc and his bio states he’s consulted for some of the world’s top companies and … (READ MORE…)

How Consultants Work Smarter: Book Review

There are only 1440 minutes in a day. That’s just 96 15 minute blocks. Each 15 minute block is roughly 1 percent of your day! Are you making the most of that time? That is the question that Jason Womack … (READ MORE…)

Find Your (Company’s) Next Competitive Edge: Book Review

Find Your Next is a book about business processes. Yet not processes in the way we’ve come to know them. In the field of business, what works for one company won’t necessarily work for another. Even if you’re armed with … (READ MORE…)

Giving Your Business a Marketing Makeover: Book Review

I recently received a package in the mail with a review copy of Gil Effron‘s new book “How to Give Your Business an Extreme Marketing Makeover.” The picture on the front cover has a painter on it. If I’d missed … (READ MORE…)

Turning One Simple Idea Into a Fortune: Book Review

A few pages into Stephen Key’s new book “One Simple Idea” I knew it was going to be a good read. In fact, the subject of the book, licensing, is one I’ve been interested in for quite some time. As … (READ MORE…)

Crisis Management Consulting: Interview & Book Review With Jonathan Bernstein

A couple of weeks ago I received a review copy of Jonathan Bernstein’s new book, “The Managers Guide to Crisis Management.” Thanks to McGraw Hill for sending that. Crisis management is a topic that many misunderstand or don’t understand at … (READ MORE…)