Category: Book Summaries
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Four Levels of Training Evaluation By James Kirkpatrick Book Summary
Kirkpatrick’s, Four Levels of Training Evaluation By James D. Kirkpatrick and Wendy Kayser Kirkpatrick Recommendation Award-winning authors and advisers Jim and Wendy Kirkpatrick honor Jim’s father, Don Kirkpatrick, whose work in the 1950s inspired a renowned method for training evaluation: the Kirkpatrick Four Levels. The authors address changes in workplace culture since the method’s inception,…
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To Be Honest By Ron A. Carucci Book Summary
To Be Honest, Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose By Ron A. Carucci Recommendation Organizational and leadership development expert Ron Carucci believes truth, justice and accountability are in short supply. In response, he offers a simple but profound formula for boosting corporate credibility. He outlines how to mold a corporate culture of honesty, integrity and…
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The Essential HR Handbook By Sharon Armstron Book Summary
The Essential HR Handbook: A Quick and Handy Resource for Any Manager or HR Professional by Sharon Armstrong and Barbara Mitchell’s Whether you’re a seasoned HR professional or someone in a new role, “The Essential HR Handbook” is a comprehensive resource that you can turn to for expert tools to handle any workplace situation. This…
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Elon Musk By Ashlee Vance Book Summary
Elon Musk, Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future By Ashlee Vance Tech journalist Ashlee Vance offers an unprecedented look into the life and mind of our generation’s most influential figure, Elon Musk. Peering back into childhood up to his latest ventures, this Snapshot covers the gamut of Musk’s development from unknown prodigy…
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Lies My Teacher Told Me By James W. Loewen Book Summary
If America is a land of equal opportunity and individual freedom, why is it still plagued by class divisions, racial tension, aggressive foreign policy, and damaging mythologies? In this Snapshot, you’ll learn about the gross historical inaccuracies that pervade high school history curricula and uncover the uncomfortable realities they hide. You’ll also discover why a…