-by Maria Popova of Brain Pickings: To not have entirely wasted one’s life seems to be a worthy accomplishment, if only for myself,” wrote Charles Bukowski in his magnificent letter of gratitude to the man who helped him quit a soul-sucking day job to become a full-time writer. But the quest to find one’s calling

from Sasha’s Blog- by Sasha Dichter. Theory and Model by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard and the Center For Leadership Studies “The framework describes the different roles you can play in interacting with a colleague (or a team) – from Directing to Coaching to Supporting to Delegating – depending on how committed to and competent

by Todd Henry of The Accidental Creative : In his new book Die Empty, Todd Henry examines the common places where bright, sharp and talented people eventually get stuck in their lives and careers. The goal, of course, is to get your best work out of you every day and to not leave it inside

by Inc. Magazine: If you’re in danger of burning out, these books could change your life ! In a society where a lack of sleep and burnout are worn as badges of honor, Arianna Huffington knows that there is a better way to find success and happiness. While Huffington acknowledges that some people succeed despite

by Gerd Gigerenzer Book summary by John Petrone for actionableboks.com Living with risk and uncertainty is a fact of life. We face threats and uncertainties when we drive to work, buy a stock for our retirement portfolio or take a new job in a different city. Since there are no sure bets, Gerd Gigerenzer’s Risk

Summary by Vanessa Chase for actionablebooks.com The world of online business is booming, but for every successful business there are countless ones that don’t make a dime. In Trust Funnel, Brian G. Johnson shares his immense online business experience to provide readers with a map for running a successful niche business by engendering trust with