Archive for July, 2009

Being Strategic

Being Strategic by Erika Andersen
Being Strategic

Everybody talks about strategy, but there is a big gap between discussing strategy, defining strategy and actually being strategic — so you can accomplish something. This book helps you approach business strategically, explaining what strategy is, why it’s important, and how to do it. “Being Strategic” offers you a step-by-step model and skills for strategic thought and action that are broadly applicable and thoroughly practical.

More about the book at BeingStrategic.com

 
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It’s Not About the Coffee

It’s Not About the Coffee by Howard Behar
It's Not About the Coffee

During his many years as a senior executive at Starbucks, Howard Behar helped establish the Starbucks culture, which stresses people over profits. He coached hundreds of leaders at every level and helped the company grow into a world-renowned brand. Now he reveals the ten principles that guided his leadership—and not one of them is about coffee.

More about Howard at HowardBehar.com

 
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