Authoritative and PRACTICAL
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I was initially skeptical of Dr. David Katz's new book, because of its title, Disease Proof, even though I respect and admire his work. We've all seen too many wacky books and advertisements arguing that one food (or practice) is the cause of all disease or, on the other hand, will prevent and/or cure all disease. But I know that this isn't the way he thinks.

There are three things that make this book extraordinarily valuable. First, the information is comprehensive and accurate. Dr. Katz is an expert in preventive medicine and a recognized authority on nutrition and obesity. And he cites his evidence.
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Second, it's practical. Rather than berate the reader about willpower, he recommends developing "skillpower," and he breaks this  down into small, separate skills. (As an educator, I can tell you that this is the way to master any complex skill.)

Third, Dr. Katz's exceptional generosity and humanity. The section on "Finding Physical Activities That Suit Your Style" is emblematic:

"What's right for you, in this respect, may be quite different from what's best for a friend, colleague, or neighbor. If you like to run, run. If you like to hike, hike. If you like to dance, dance. Don't assume that you don't like to exercise just because you don't like some particular form of exercise. Your body was made to move, but what moves you toward physical activity is unique to you."

If you tend to read a lot about health and related subjects, some or possibly much of what he says may be familiar. But with the constant flow of information that inundates us, every new expert (real or self-proclaimed) contradicting the previous one, it's very, very helpful to have a single reference source that you can trust. This book is that reference.
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Unusually excellent is not a book one would call unusually excellent, it is just plain excellent, nothing really unusual about it. This is a very practical guide on leadership with no gimmicks, just a useful prescription. It is like sitting down with a mentor and getting all of the input a leader needs in an effectively structured way at once. John delivers his advice in nine skills that are nicely laid out in three memorable sections: credibility, competence and consequence. John delivers this from the perspective of a consultant and teacher, backed by his experience, real life examples and sports analogies. I recommend this to any leader that wants to sharpen their skills or a new or potential leader who wants to begin a leadership journey with the end in mind. The nine skills of great leadership are guidelines to be an excellent servant leader which if followed would create a refreshingly unusually excellent leader.<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Unusually-Excellent-The-Necessary-Nine-Skills-Required-for-the-Practice-of-Great-Leadership/dp/0470928433/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Unusually Excellent: The Necessary Nine Skills Required for the Practice of Great Leadership</a>&nbsp;A great companion read to this is another one of my favortite leadership books&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/The-World-s-Most-Powerful-Leadership-Principle-How-to-Become-a-Servant-Leader/dp/1578569753/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">The World's Most Powerful Leadership Principle: How to Become a Servant Leader</a>
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Ripple is a refreshing read on the topic of leadership.  Chris' style of writing is simple, easy-to-understand, and incredibly practical.  Not only does he organize the topic of leadership under six principles that make a ton of sense, but he integrates theories from other writers that made me feel that I was reading the ultimate textbook on leadership.  The book includes many real-life examples to further clarify the points he is making as well as lots of practical exercises that can be easily replicated in the workplace.  This is not just another book on leadership.  It's a manual that I believe will last you a lifetime.
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The good about this book is that its absolutely practical. The author provides detailed instruction of how to manage ones mind, get things and big projects done.

I recommend this book for anyone whether it is a student, housewife, professional or CEO who wants to structure a work and achieve desired outcomes.
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I both enjoyed reading Author 101 and greatly benefited from this book. It's relevant for me to point out that I am at the journeyman level as an author of fiction . I have a lively interest in seeking representation of my work by literary agents. I have little experience in how one goes about selecting literary agents with the interest and competence to represent my work to the appropriate publishers. AUTHOR 101 serves me well in this regard. It is an authoritative guide in the selection of the "right" literary agent, how to establish contact, how to present one's work and how to engage the interest of literary agents. The authors not only provide expert guidance on these issues, the book is also a reference work and a practical manual. A series of appendices provide information on such subjects as resource directories as well as canons of ethics. AUTHOR 101 will be of value not only to authors who are relative newcomers to the always challenging undertaking to get their work published, but also to experienced authors who wish to avail themselves of this book as a comprehensive statement of the uses of literary agents in achieving publication.
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I often find it difficult to sit through an entire book on the topic of Leadership, but Peter's book gives very practical and easy to execute advice. Not only to bring out the best in your own leadership skillbase, but also and more importantly bring it out in your team.

The link to video content through the online portal at peterfuda,com is a modern way to tie the concepts together and help bring them to life.  This also acts as great material to use with your team to reinforce some of the key principles.

For me, it will be one of those books that corners of pages are turned, key messages are highlighted and it will be dragged around with me for years to come ...
2169039
This is a very well-written book with practical applications. It has helped me personally and serves as an excellent resource for my clients.
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This is where things get practical. As a devoted follower of the Schuitema thematic for many years, the challenge for me has always been translating this elegant philosophical argument into practical outcomes such as target setting and performance management for individual staff members.

With this book though, the challenge is breached. Once you pick up this book, all you will want to do is implement and execute.

The conversation has moved forward. Definitely a triumph.
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Why do I like Greg's Church Leadership Essentials?

1.  The content is practical, based on over two decades of hands-on ministry experience.
2.  Short chapters!  I like being able to get his take on a topic in brief snatches of time.

Two points I especially appreciate are "Don't Hit Send"--a warning not to reply hastily to critical emails and write something you later regret--and "Be Punctual," a call to show others dignity by being on time for appointments and events.  I also appreciate these tips or ideas:
*Be an equipper, not just a doer.
*God uses weak people.
*Importance of a church's "first impression" on guests
*You can't make everyone happy.
*Emphasis on the leader's personal growth (stay on your knees; stay in the Word, and stay pure).

Greg also understands a maxim I've often used with my Church Ministry students: "He who learns only from himself has a fool for a teacher."  It's obvious that Greg learns from other leaders, for just a few of the people whom he quotes in the book are Dallas Willard, Robert Munger, Ken Blanchard, Ed Young, Matt Chandler, Dave Browning, and Reggie McNeal.  After reading Greg's book, chances are you will be quoting him.
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I first purchased and read Judge Goodman's Basic Skills For the New Arbitrator in 1994 when I began arbitrating.  Having just finished reading the most recent edition, I am struck by the continuing usefulness of the detailed and practical advice contained in this book.  While I have participated in arbitrator trainings over the years, they usually do not cover the nitty gritty "how to" issues this work addresses.  These issues are easy to find as the Table of Contents is organized into sections devoted to each stage of an arbitration with an enumeration, under each heading, of all the questions addressed.  Judge Goodman's style is clear and concise which makes the book a quick and easy read.  It seems directed primarily at non-lawyers, but many lawyers, such as myself, will find in it their money's worth of advice.  Personally, as much of my practice is devoted to mediation, I find reviewing the book helpful when I need to switch hats and assume a judicial (as opposed to a mediator's) demeanor.  His advice in this regard, touching on body language, facial expression, and utterances, is invaluable in cultivating the proper persona of the neutral arbitrator.  I highly recommend this thoughful, easy-to-read book to anyone who is starting to engage in arbitration and for those for whom it is not a weekly endeavor.
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Those familiar with the author or The Studer Group's work, may assume that this is another look at how to better manage America's hospitals.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  The author's direct writing style, supported by many real life examples, and a goodly portion of common sense make this a  valuable addition to any manager's bookshelf - or better yet, their briefcase.

The book has several sample instruments that help the reader move from having an interest in the subject of leadership to actually doing it.  As  a working management consultant, I've ordered copies of this book for the leadership team of my current struggling client - who is not in healthcare.

Quint's recommendations may sound difficult to some and too simple to others, but, in my mind, they are practical and beneficial to any organization, small or large, that wants to step up their achievement.
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Practical, relevant, and timely for leaders of any organization. Peter and Chris have given us a good gift with this one, and I'm grateful.
4286855
This is a practical, hands-on, get your hands dirty kind of resource. This book will not collect dust on your book shelf.
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Extremely a Good Book!!! Genuine authority isn't tied in with having the capacity to control others with dangers or intimidation, but instead the capacity to apply impact by moving others. In spite of the fact that it in some cases appears that specific people are essentially conceived pioneers, in all actuality authority a fine art that can be aced by anyone. The book is loaded with data about leadership. So I might want to prescribe it to all...
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Paul Dickson and his growing list of colleagues from The Murphy Center (as in Murphys Law) have been assembling and publishing various versions of The Official Rules for more than thirty years.  This 2013 Dover edition is the latest, greatest, and most authoritative collection.  It includes a mix of those rules of life and the universe which are well-established in science (Moores Law in computers), known by name in modern culture (such as the Peter Principle), well known but not previously named (Cranes Law: theres no such thing as a free lunch, derived from a 1959 book), and many which are lesser known but just as true (for example, Jans Measure, theres an ounce of truth in every pound of lie.)  Some of them are just plain funny (Jones Maxim, a man on his high horse should enter his horse into rehab ), while others comprise smart advice from unexpected sources (i.e.  Hellmanns Principle, keep cool but do not freeze, which is surely as good a piece of advice for life in general as it is for its original intent, the storage of mayonnaise).  This collection is indispensable reading-  you might put it down from time to time, but are guaranteed to pick it back up, turn to another page, and either laugh, smile, or knowingly nod and murmur aaah, so true.  In fact, after reading through it, you will soon be- at least to yourself- reminded of the appropriate aphorisms in everyday situations, and quoting them to friends and family. Highly recommended!
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Denis Collins' new book - Essentials of Business Ethics -- really makes sense.  The book is well written and quite comprehensive. He is an expert on the topic and the book's competence is readily apparent.  Collins touches upon all the key topics in business ethics and in many cases has whole chapters dedicated to the topic.  For example, his is one of the few business ethics books with entire chapters written on such topics as:  hiring ethical people; ethics training; ethics reporting systems; ethical foundations of capitalism; and empowering ethical employees.  Empowering ethical employees is one of my favorites because so many ethical employees do not know what to do when they observe organizational misconduct.

His effective use of actual business examples provides for a strong touchstone with the real world. Whether you are reading just because you think business ethics is important, or you are a business person, or an instructor thinking about using the book in a class, I think you will find this book to be one of the most user-friendly, authoritative books on the market today.  Another bonus is that if you get the book you also get access to the book's website that contains a 76 item best practices survey.

This book is a winner and I strongly recommend it!
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A very practical useable book. It is well structured and easy to access information from. It is a handy desk reference for some common and not so common conditions.