‘Book That Inspired Me’ Articles

A weekly series on books that have inspired people in business

Book That Inspired Me: Break From The Pack

Book That Inspired Me: Break From The Pack

This book has a particular resonance for many graduates of Smarter Egg programmes. The award-winning documentary photographer, Roger Overall, shares his unique reflections on how the book has inspired him. - For me, it was and always has been, the first book Aodan introduced me to: Break From The Pack – How To Compete In Full Article

Book That Inspired Me: The Emotionally Intelligent Manager

Book That Inspired Me: The Emotionally Intelligent Manager

This week, Eadine Hickey of Eadine Hickey Coaching explores a critical area for all of us in the workplace – how to develop our emotional intelligence. - The Emotionally Intelligent Manager by Caruso and Salovey was recommended to me about two years ago but it took me until this summer to read it. In fact Full Article

Book that inspired me: Africa on a shoestring

Book that inspired me: Africa on a shoestring

When we started this series, I was looking forward to seeing the diverse and unexpected sources of inspiration that people in business could find. Not everyone follows a conventional path and today’s contribution from Elaine Rogers of Smart Solutions is the perfect example of that! - I have read dozens of inspiring business books. It Full Article

Book That Inspired Me: The 4-Hour Work Week

Book That Inspired Me: The 4-Hour Work Week

Since we launched the Book That Inspired Me series, several people have asked me which book I would pick. So, this week, the guests have been nudged aside and I’ve clambered aboard the soap box. Many of the past and future contributors to this series have commented how hard they find it to identify just Full Article

Book That Inspired Me: The Jelly Effect

Book That Inspired Me: The Jelly Effect

This week, Sam Rathling, Managing Director of Expect Talent, shares her story of how she learned to stop flinging jelly at her clients. Read on to see what exactly that means! - Before I tell you about this book, I am going to tell you more about the person who first introducedĀ itĀ to me. The late Full Article

Book That Inspired Me: Influence

Book That Inspired Me: Influence

This week, Mike Collins, Owner and Head Coach at The Coaching Partnership, shares how he has been inspired by Robert Cialdini’s work on the psychology of persuasion. A perfect fit, as Mike’s work is all about helping experienced presenters make their mission-critical presentations more persuasive. Now, persuade us Mike! - What do you Full Article

Book That Inspired Me: Good To Great

Book That Inspired Me: Good To Great

  This is the first in a new, weekly series where people in business share their reflections on a book that has inspired them. This week, Greg Canty, a partner of Fuzion, tells his personal story of a book that has become his business bible. Over to you Greg! - Before I jump into telling Full Article