by Rom LaPointe | Jun 1, 2022 | Book Review, Leadership, Strategy
Patrick Lencioni has a unique way of bringing his message to life in “The Ideal Team Player”! His parable style makes this short book enjoyable and an excellent teaching tool. Lencioni tells the story of Jeff Shanley, a leader desperate to save his uncle’s company by...
by Rom LaPointe | Oct 15, 2021 | Book Review, Culture, Execution, Leadership
As we all plan for the new year, many leaders are aware of the added challenges that come with the pandemic and its impacts over the last 18 months. Perhaps more than ever, focusing on a high-performing culture will make the difference between the businesses that...
by Rom LaPointe | Feb 23, 2021 | Book Review, Facilitation, Leadership
First, a question. In fact, according to Martin Luther King, Jr., “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” Great question for all of us and THE question for team leaders: What are you doing for others? Ok, you may be saying....
by Rom LaPointe | Dec 16, 2020 | Book Review, Leadership
As we all say goodbye to a challenging year, we anticipate a better year in 2021 and we hear a lot about what the health and economic recovery will require. Most importantly, we all have to do more than anticipate the new; we have to create a successful 2021. In...
by Rom LaPointe | Aug 20, 2020 | Book Review, Leadership, Strategy
If you want to become a better leader, you need some powerful ideas to help on your journey. This list of twelve titles from eight trusted sources is a good start. Leaders are readers so, together with your coach or on your own, pick a book from the list and finish...
by Rom LaPointe | Jun 25, 2020 | Book Review, Execution, Strategy
Another “must” on my list of business books is Verne Harnish’s Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It… and Why the Rest Don’t. After reading the intro, find the section that is most relevant to you right now. I don’t recommend the entire book all at once. For...
