I chose this book based on a recommendation from an Instagrammer that has similar taste in books. She recommended it as an audiobook. There were partsI chose this book based on a recommendation from an Instagrammer that has similar taste in books. She recommended it as an audiobook. There were parts that I enjoyed- the heart warming parts about supporting her friends, funny bits about texting from a friend��s phone, and her breakthrough in her mid-late 20s - but most was about the crazy escapades of a sex crazed young woman who partied very hard. The stories cover her teens through turning 30 and I am well beyond that, lol. I think younger people would enjoy this more than me. I give this 2.5 out of 5....more
I decided to give another fiction book a shot on audiobook and I enjoyed this one much better - I found the way this narrator handled the voices was mI decided to give another fiction book a shot on audiobook and I enjoyed this one much better - I found the way this narrator handled the voices was much better. This is the first Elin Hilderbrand book I have read, and initially, I wasn’t sure what to think. It seemed to go very slow, had a large cast of characters and took quite awhile to set the stage. By the end though, I thoroughly enjoyed it! The two things that I am sure were to be plot twists at the end I had figured out, but honestly, it didn’t spoil it. The story wrapped up very well, all the lose ends tied neatly and left me smiling. I will certainly try another of this author’s books!...more
This book sheds some light on the reasons why people do what they do with their money. Somethings I had not considered before, and others were refreshThis book sheds some light on the reasons why people do what they do with their money. Somethings I had not considered before, and others were refreshers of things I have read or heard elsewhere. The author does not offer financial advice. In chapter 20, he shared some of his own financial decisions and in at least one area (quickly trying to pay off a mortgage), he provided me with some peace of mind. Worth the read if you are wanting to better understand your own decision making. ...more
I listened to this on my commute after listening to the Shakleton story. It was neat to read about something closer to home. The author joins the crewI listened to this on my commute after listening to the Shakleton story. It was neat to read about something closer to home. The author joins the crew of a tall ship on its journey from Lake Michigan through the Great Lakes to Maine. He tells storyies of this journey, history of places they pass by or dock in, and other interesting tidbits. I enjoyed this!...more
In keeping with my recent adventure audiobooks for my commute, and inspired by Cole Brauer’s participation in the Global Solo Challenge, I decided to In keeping with my recent adventure audiobooks for my commute, and inspired by Cole Brauer’s participation in the Global Solo Challenge, I decided to learn about Shackleton’s Antarctic experience. I am absolutely flabbergasted by how resilient, resourceful, courageous these men were! Shackleton’s leadership and decision making was impressive! The fact that all 28 men survived living on ice floes in the Wedell Sea, managing to sail and camp on a remote island, and for 5 to head cross the Drake Passage to South Georgia Island in a lifeboat is so incredible! In all, a 2 year ordeal from the time the Endurance left South Georgia Island in 1914 for Antarctica! Fascinating!! ...more
I really wish Goodreads allowed for half stars as this is more a 3.5 than a 3. This book is different than the other books by Adam Shoalts I have readI really wish Goodreads allowed for half stars as this is more a 3.5 than a 3. This book is different than the other books by Adam Shoalts I have read so far, as it is less about adventure, and more about unravelling the history of a legend in the remote wilderness of Labrador. There is adventure, but it takes a backseat in this one. It was also somewhat repetitive, rereading some of the historical accounts of the legend as he reasoned through possible explanations. Because of that, my imagination was not captured in the same way that I have come to expect from his previous books....more
I highly recommend this to anyone with direct reports! So many good take aways in this one! I will refer to this one again! The Radical Candor FramewoI highly recommend this to anyone with direct reports! So many good take aways in this one! I will refer to this one again! The Radical Candor Framework, feedback structure (situation-behaviour-impact) are just two that I have started using already!...more
I love Adam Grant! I love his podcast, I love the quotes he posts on social media, I love his books! The part of this book for me was his thoughts on I love Adam Grant! I love his podcast, I love the quotes he posts on social media, I love his books! The part of this book for me was his thoughts on different metrics to measure potential, and the inspirational account of the call centre in Israel hiring people with disabilities and how the interviews were conducted. Lots of good nuggets throughout. ...more
My supervisor shared a YouTube video of Cy talking about buy-in and I was intrigued by her thinking. I like the No-nonsense approach laid out in this My supervisor shared a YouTube video of Cy talking about buy-in and I was intrigued by her thinking. I like the No-nonsense approach laid out in this book and will be referring to this book often for guidance in my leadership journey. Highly recommend!...more
I listened to this book on my way to and from work the last number of weeks - I was interrupted by illness and vacation. This book is a collection of I listened to this book on my way to and from work the last number of weeks - I was interrupted by illness and vacation. This book is a collection of essays on a variety of things - Canada Goose, The Plague, Hailey’s Comet, and Diet Dr. Pepper are just a few. I was expecting this book to be funny, not sure why, but it wasn’t. I was a bit disappointed in that, however, it was fascinating to get a glimpse into the author’s mind and he wove facts, stories, and his personal thoughts on the items he chose. Despite not being funny overall, it did keep my attention and sparked my curiosity to look up some of the things he talked about, like the largest ball of paint. ...more
I had the great privilege of hearing Haesun speak at a Leadership Conference in November 2022. I met her briefly afterward so she could sign my copy oI had the great privilege of hearing Haesun speak at a Leadership Conference in November 2022. I met her briefly afterward so she could sign my copy of her book. My peers and I then had a private coaching session with her. Each encounter was inspiring. I listened to this on my way to and from work but will also be reading her book and working through the reflections to help cement her wisdom in my mind for practice. Haesun uses stories to illustrate the power of words and encourages you, as the listener, to get curious about your conversation partner and ask questions that help them see their strengths and their progress so far. If you want to have better conversations with people around you, I encourage you to pick this up....more
I chose to listen to this as an audiobook and it was the right choice! To hear Harry read this made it so much more impactful. I am aware that this isI chose to listen to this as an audiobook and it was the right choice! To hear Harry read this made it so much more impactful. I am aware that this is one side of the story, but also aware that this is his truth. I think anyone growing up like he did, in the lime light, would have a hard time - especially with the nature of the British tabloids, their near constant stories of the Monarchy, with seemingly no thought to the impact of their stories. Then add to that what he shared about the workings inside the Royal Family, and it is unreal! I was surprised by some the stories he tells that do not paint him in a positive light, but I appreciated hearing them. It is not often, in my limited experience, that you hear such things directly from a Royal, and I found it fascinating! The only thing that knocked it from a 5 star review for me is that seed of doubt I have from not hearing other sides of the story. ...more
I listened to this as an audiobook, listening to most of it before the end of 2022. I thoroughly enjoyed this book! While much of what was discussed rI listened to this as an audiobook, listening to most of it before the end of 2022. I thoroughly enjoyed this book! While much of what was discussed related to business and leadership, the infinite game mindset discussed applies to life in general. Simon contrasts the infinite mindset required to live life and perpetuate business (there are no “winners” at life and business, just cause driven) to the finite mindset (focused on immediate, shorter term time frame, often focusing on numbers) that can often lead to the demise of business. There are many great examples of the impact of both throughout this book and discusses the courage it takes to lead despite the pressures toward the finite. Well worth the listen!...more
I listened to this book during my commute back and forth to work. I enjoy Adam Grant’s work and this is no exception! I especially enjoyed chapter 7, I listened to this book during my commute back and forth to work. I enjoy Adam Grant’s work and this is no exception! I especially enjoyed chapter 7, talking about using motivational interviews to help people to think about differing points of view. The epilogues gives a great overall summary of the different strategies around rethinking throughout the book....more
The subject of boundaries is something that has interested me for a long time. I have created a boundaries game and presentation I have used at work tThe subject of boundaries is something that has interested me for a long time. I have created a boundaries game and presentation I have used at work to help equip my team in the area of professional boundaries when supporting people, having seen the harm the lack of boundaries causes. I heard about this book by listening to a podcast a peer recommended when we were discussing the need for work/home life boundaries. This book is very comprehensive and gives you practical, no nonsense advice and scripts to get you started. If you struggle saying no, often find your needs and wants on the back burner, do things you committed to with resentment etc., this book is for you! I know from personal experience that setting boundaries - both professionally and personally - is a game changer!...more
I decided to listen to this book after it was recommended by a fellow bookclub member. When she was telling us about it, she was laughing so hard I haI decided to listen to this book after it was recommended by a fellow bookclub member. When she was telling us about it, she was laughing so hard I had to try it! I was very disappointed. I listened to this on Audible and told the ladies that the narrator was talking too slow. On their advice, I sped it up, but it didn’t help. The narrator did a great job performing this (she gave each person a different voice!) but the story was full of ridiculous goings on that I just did not find funny or even remotely believable. The ending tried to wrap things up very quickly and it fell flat. I would give it maybe a 2.5 at most for story, but the extra half star is due to the voices....more
This is a great little book! I listened to this on my commute in hopes of learning more about team building and strengthening team dynamics. Through aThis is a great little book! I listened to this on my commute in hopes of learning more about team building and strengthening team dynamics. Through a fictitious but realistic story, the author is able to delve into 5 key problems in teams, how to identify them, strategies to deal with them. At the end, the lessons are summarized and connected together to show how one issue leads to another. It made me think about the teams I lead and about the bigger teams I am a part of. If you lead a team, or are part of a team, I strongly encourage you to give this little book a read/listen!...more
I listened to this on my commute to and from work. At times I laughed so hard I believe it was not safe to be driving! Many of the stories reminded meI listened to this on my commute to and from work. At times I laughed so hard I believe it was not safe to be driving! Many of the stories reminded me stories I hear on Thursday nights at my Dad’s. And hearing it read by Matthew himself, with all his voices, made it that much more enjoyable. Other stories were more somber. I was surprised in some parts by the candor. I am not typically someone who enjoys a memoir, but hearing it read by the author was a plus. I would actually rate this a 3.5. Some of it felt disjointed - lots of “Note to Self”, “Bumper Sticker” and “Prescribe” bits to interject. On the whole, I liked it....more
I learned of this book in a very round about way - I heard Peter Wohlleben, author of The Hidden Life of Trees, on one of the gardening podcasts I lisI learned of this book in a very round about way - I heard Peter Wohlleben, author of The Hidden Life of Trees, on one of the gardening podcasts I listen to and what he was saying about trees seemed wholly unbelievable. So I listened to a podcast episode where scientists reviewed his book. They mentioned that Suzanne Simard was the expert on trees and questioned whether or not she knew the contents of Wohlleben’s book before writing the epilogue for it. I then talked with a friend who is a forester and he recommended I read this book before Wohlleben’s as it better explains the science. So, I picked it up as an audio book to listen to on my commute. Fascinating doesn’t even begin to describe the complexity of forest interactions that is laid out in this book! Dr. Simard starts at the beginning of her experience and weaves her personal life throughout the retelling of her forest experience, history and research - a memoir filled with forest research. Thanks to her work, some forestry practices are changing and the influence on future foresters. If you are fascinated about the complexity of the natural world, are concerned about the impact of human activity, or just love trees, you should give it a read!...more
This book is fantastic!! If you are trying to change old habits or develop new ones, you need to read this! The author puts together a clear process fThis book is fantastic!! If you are trying to change old habits or develop new ones, you need to read this! The author puts together a clear process for putting in place the systems (not will power) necessary to change or add your habits. The most common sense approach I have encountered on this subject. Highly recommended!...more
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