Download or read book The Leadership Secrets of Squirrels written by Simon ; Len Boswell Silverback and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-25 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine a book of leadership secrets by two recognized leaders, one a successful business executive, the other a legendary general. Now let your mind take a whimsical and innovative left turn, and you have:The Leadership Secrets of SquirrelsMore than 60 acorns of wisdom to make you a better leader--today!Simon Silverback, founder and CEO of Consolidated Acorns, Inc., draws on his own experiences and the writings of a revered squirrel general to create a book whimsical in concept but serious in content. Each secret is based on squirrel behavior familiar to everyone worldwide:14 Secrets on Crossing a Road20 Secrets from the Nutground10 Secrets at the Birdfeeder4 Secrets from a Squirrel's Tail10 Secrets in the Trees 4 Secrets about OwlsEach secret in this unique book begins with a quotation by the general followed by a concise statement of (well-researched) squirrel behavior and how that translates to a leadership secret. Simon Silverback is the pen name of Len Boswell, a publishing executive with more than 30 years experience in the for-profit and not-for-profit worlds, who also served as "translator" for the book.FROM THE FOREWORD, by Robert L. Lorber, coauthor of Putting the One-Minute Manager to Work. I've been blessed to able to work with business leaders from all over the world. I've worked closely with hundreds of CEOs of corporations, senior business leaders at all levels, university leaders, a few country leaders, and community leaders, and most of them will love the fun concepts in this little book.I know you are skeptical; there are thousands of books on leadership, and now one from a squirrel's perspective? I was skeptical too at first. The manuscript was shoved under my door, no more than a loosely bound pile of leaves, with markings as curious and unintelligible as hieroglyphs, looking more like the work of a sudden gust of wind than the work of a leader and fellow mammal. But once translated, the book grew on me, as I hope it does on you. I love creative new ways at looking at how we can help become better leaders in all aspects of our lives.A CAUTIONARY NOTE FROM SIMON SILVERBACK: Reading this book may seriously alter your views and beliefs about leadership and squirrels. In fact, once you've read this book, you will never look at leadership--or squirrels--in quite the same way again. Um, and you'll be better for it.Be the squirrel!
Download or read book The Squirrels Guide to Effective Leadership written by Elizabeth Eskildsen and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-05-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you seeking inspiration for leadership from an unexpected source? Look no further than "The Squirrel's Guide to Effective Leadership"! In this book, we look into the world of squirrels and uncover powerful insights into adaptability, communication, strategic planning, and teamwork - qualities integral to strong leadership. Through nine engaging chapters, each honing in on a different aspect of squirrel behavior, we translate their survival tactics into practical leadership lessons. While squirrels may seem like simple creatures, their ability to thrive across diverse environments, plan for the future, effectively communicate, and work cooperatively as a group reveal that there's more to learn from these furry acrobats than meets the eye. Embrace the squirrel metaphor and discover how to unlock your potential as a leader who is not just effective, but also adaptable and resilient. This guide is not just about studying squirrel behavior - it's about deriving inspiration from their qualities, enabling you to approach leadership with a fresh perspective and renewed vigor. As you journey through the world of squirrels, you'll not only gain a deeper understanding of leadership principles but also foster a stronger bond with the natural world. Ready to unleash the squirrel within? Dive into this enlightening journey band prepare to transform your leadership skills in ways you never imagined!
Download or read book Simon Grave and the Sons of Irony written by Len Boswell and published by Black Rose Writing. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A hilarious, imaginative romp. An absolute joy!" –Michael Hartnett, The Blue Rat When the head of a hovercycle club inexplicably calls in news of his own murder, Detective Simon Grave and his team are drawn in to Crab Cove's hovercycle underworld, a world of loyalty, betrayal, greed, and-yes-irony. As if murder weren't enough, the bombing of an election debate stage has the mayor pressing for a quick resolution to both crimes. It becomes increasingly clear that the crimes are connected, and that the solution will require the unraveling of an elaborate criminal scheme-and more. As with all Simon Grave mysteries, simdroids (androids who are built to resemble famous people) play a critical role in solving the crime. Expect humorous takes on the advance of technology, the effects of global warming, and nothing less than the meaning of life and death-and love. The year is 2053. Time to hop on your hovercycle and take a fun ride!
Download or read book Simon Grave and the Wrath of Grapes written by Len Boswell and published by Black Rose Writing. This book was released on with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detective Simon Grave's tour of a local winery turns sour when a body is discovered in the fermentation tank for his favorite wine, Duct Tape Chardonnay. To solve the murder, he and his team of fellow detectives will have to question strangers, a long-lost love, and his choice in wines. Publishers Weekly describes Boswell's PenCraft Award-winning series as a "genre-defying" adventure, a sort of cozy, sort of sci-fi, sort of paranormal, always-funny series set in the quirky seaside town of Crab Cove. As with all Simon Grave mysteries, simdroids (androids who resemble famous people) play a critical role in solving the crime. Expect humorous takes on the advance of technology, the effects of global warming, and nothing less than the meaning of life, death, love, and loss. Get ready for a fun read. The year is 2054, and the future is filled with mystery.
Download or read book Simon Grave and the School of Casual Invisibility written by Len Boswell and published by Black Rose Writing. This book was released on 2022-02-10 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The discovery of a dead body is nothing new for Detective Simon Grave, but when the body and the murderer are both invisible, well, that's another matter entirely, even in the futuristic town of Crab Cove. The question is whether he and his human and android team are up for the challenge, which also remains to be seen. Making his job even more difficult is the sudden retirement of Captain Henry Morgan, who taps Grave as acting chief. And working two jobs becomes even more complicated when other bodies show up-or actually don't show up, sort of. One thing is certain, though: it all begins (and perhaps ends) with The School of Casual Invisibility, a school that has trained scores of people to become invisible at will. Publishers Weekly describes Boswell's PenCraft Award-winning series as a "genre-defying" adventure. As with all Simon Grave mysteries, simdroids (androids who resemble famous people) play a critical role in solving the crime. Expect humorous takes on the advance of technology, the effects of global warming, and nothing less than the meaning of life, death, love-and invisibility. Get ready for a fun read. The year is 2054, and not seeing is believing.
Download or read book Leadership Secrets of a Slug written by Dana G. Venenga and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2016-09-07 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Leadership Secret of a Slug, Dana Venenga humorously writes about time-tested leadership skills he saw while slugging as a commuter along Interstate 95 in Northern Virginia on his way to work in D.C. Only someone as familiar with leadership as the Air Force veteran could have noticed leadership being practiced in the simple art of waiting for a ride from complete strangers. Dana skillfully and thoughtfully writes about integrity, courage, patience, preparedness and several other leadership qualities. He includes multiple real-world sources to strengthen the reality of the importance of leadership and faith in God to America and to the American family.
Download or read book A Grave Misunderstanding written by Len Boswell and published by Black Rose Writing. This book was released on 2017-07-27 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2018 American Fiction Awards Finalist –Mystery/Humor 2018 PenCraft Awards Winner for Literary Excellence "A truly hilarious mystery in the tradition of Janet Evanovich, Thomas Davidson and Rich Leder." –Best Thrillers Murder has come once more to the seaside town of Crab Cove, testing the mettle of "almost handsome" Detective Simon Grave and his "nearly invisible" partner, Sergeant Barry Blunt, who investigate a locked-room mystery with a significant twist: the prime suspects are in the locked room, not the victim, a logic-defying situation that challenges the team at every turn. As if murder weren't enough, they must also investigate the simultaneous disappearance of The MacGuffin Trophy from that same locked room, the studio of artist Whitney Waters, famous for her stylized paintings of red herrings. Who is/are the killer(s)? How did he/she/they get out of the locked room with the trophy, kill the victim, and return unnoticed by others in the room? These and other questions, including the limits of logic and the meaning of life, are posed and perhaps even answered in this quirky, near-future mystery. Yes, there are robots.
Download or read book Simon Grave and the Girl with the Crab Tattoo written by Len Boswell and published by Black Rose Writing. This book was released on 2024-08-15 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "More gleeful madness. Joyous!" -Michael Hartnett, author of The Blue Rat Murder has come to Crab Cove once more-this time a triple murder. Three young women, one a professional tennis star, are found dead within hours of each other. All have died by lethal injection, and each has the same crab tattoo. Grave and his team set out to investigate the murders, quickly learning that they will be assisted by a young woman from Mars, Kismet Salamander, who has come to Earth as part of an exchange program between Crab Cove and the Mars Colony. Salamander, a quirky and rebellious teen, the first girl born on Mars, has two goals: to solve the case and to check off as many items as possible on her "crater" list of things to see and do on Earth. She proves to be more than capable at both. As the case unfolds, Grave and Salamander discover that much more than murder is involved. To solve the case, they will have to deal with a new technology that threatens not just Crab Cove and the Earth, but the entire universe itself. The year is 2055. Get ready for murders most foul-and fun!
Download or read book Simon Grave and the Curious Incident of the Cat in the Daytime written by Len Boswell and published by Black Rose Writing. This book was released on 2019-02-28 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Boswell continues his genre-defying series in this ambitious adventure…” –PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY Murder rocks the seaside town of Crab Cove, but to solve the crime, Detective Simon Grave must first deal with the curious incident of the cat in the daytime. Murder has come yet again to the seaside town of Crab Cove, testing the mettle of Detective Simon Grave, his “almost invisible” partner, Sergeant Barry Blunt, and his new assistant, Charlize, a simdroid (an android lookalike of a famous person) who fancies herself a match for Sherlock Holmes, in the simulated body of Charlize Theron. When a body is discovered on a deserted beach, alongside a deactivated Betty White simdroid, the game is afoot. Grave must not only deal with the murder, but also come to grips with a deadly prognosis for his retired detective father. The murder and his father’s illness take them on a tour of local cemeteries, including a new graveyard that features multiscreen videos celebrating the lives of the deceased. They soon discover that the only way to solve the murder is to first deal with the curious incident of the cat in the daytime.
Download or read book Simon Grave and the Drone of the Basque Orvilles written by Len Boswell and published by Black Rose Writing. This book was released on 2020-02-06 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2020 American Fiction Awards Finalist - Humor "Boswell has created yet another comedic gem. A laugh-out-loud, tongue-in-cheek exploration of dastardly deeds and mayhem." -Authors Reading A demon hound haunts Crab Cove, taking its victims as they come. When a mutilated corpse is found in the marshes, Detective Simon Grave rises to the challenge. Everything points to the hound, but it is quickly apparent that the body has been stabbed repeatedly, in a way that suggests serial killer Chester Clink also may be involved. Or maybe not. Grave and his team, including his partner, Sergeant Barry Blunt, and androids Charlize and Smithers, who fancy themselves as Sherlock Holmes and Watson, follow clues that lead them from drone manufacturing plants, to the labyrinthine caves along the shore, to the abode of a strange Scotsman who plays his bagpipes on a bluff above the crime scene. As always in Crab Cove, one killing leads to another, further pressuring Grave to solve the mystery-fast. The year is 2053. Time to . . . Release the hounds! (And the drones.)
Download or read book The 7 Secrets of Responsive Leadership written by Jackie Jenkins-Scott and published by Career Press. This book was released on 2020-02 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leadership and turnaround expert Jackie Jenkins-Scott shows you how to spot and take advantage of opportunities in any environment. Being a responsive leader means playing to win. Responsive leadership can thrive anywhere, unlike systematic leadership. The latter imposes methods and laws; principles govern action. In contrast, responsive leadership is a living, changing set of traits and skills that adapts to new people and environments. You may have an impressive grasp of how to influence, inspire, and build teams, but you must know how to adapt your abilities to each new organization, or to changes within the organization - new board members, new staff members, new shareholders. The 7 Secrets of Responsive Leadership spotlights how to build the skills to be a leader in any environment. Richly illustrated with stories from the author's decades of experience as a CEO, the book explores how to: Take advantage of opportunity Turn around an organization Compete well by leading with heart Keep your bags packed Echo one message at a time Look for opposition Value the interconnectedness of people Recover quickly At its core, this book is about the intimate relationship between leadership and opportunity. The author lived that relationship in transforming a major urban health care center and a college from struggling and failing organizations to thriving, international leaders in their field.
Download or read book The Leadership Secrets of Oz written by Barbara J. Gallagher and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion approached the great Wizard of Oz they assumed that their leader would wave his magic wand and solve their problems, leaving them off on their merry way. But that's not how a leader inspires a team, and that's not how a team finds success in the wonderful land of Oz. Instead, the Wizard guides them on their journey, reminding them of their own unique skills and abilities so they can accomplish their dreams.These unique and easy-to-use tools lay the foundation for great teamwork and inspiring management. You'll create a more effective workplace using the Wizard's easy-to-follow leadership principles, inspiring and encouraging both leaders and team members alike.
Download or read book Squirrel Inc written by Stephen Denning and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-05-12 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a satirical scamper through organizational life in the midstof changing times, brought to you by master storyteller andformer World Bank executive Steve Denning. With wisdom and ahealthy dose of wit, Denning introduces a cast of furry characterswho together learn the fine art of change through storytelling intheir quest to overcome obstacles, generate enthusiasm andteamwork, share knowledge, and ultimately lead their company into anew era of success and significance. Through the stories ofSquirrel Inc., readers will learn that the ability to tellthe right story at the right time can determine the outcome of anymajor change effort. In each chapter Denning's squirrels learn touse storytelling to address leadership challenges: How to bring about change How to communicate who you are How to transmit values How to foster collaboration How to stop rumors How to share knowledge How to lead your organization into the future
Download or read book Squirrel s Secret written by Susie Linn and published by Little Hippo. This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Squirrel is very excited...but when Squirrel's secret starts to spread around the woodland animals, there's just one problem: they haven't been listening properly!
Download or read book Secrets of Connecting Leadership and Learning with Humor written by Peter M. Jonas and published by R&L Education. This book was released on 2004 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a researched-based book in which author Peter Jonas explores how humor can enhance both leadership performance and improve the learning environment. Jonas attempts to use research and brain-based concepts to build a theoretical foundation and then provides practical components for connecting leadership, learning, and humor. Individuals need to understand the theoretical nature of leadership before they can translate the concepts into practice on a daily basis. The same is true for humor. The main theme of the book is that the proper use of humor will not only increase learning comprehension, but it can be used as an important tool for leaders to enhance their effectiveness. Throughout the book, Jonas has interjected humorous jokes, stories, puns, exercises, activities, expressions, etc. in order to show specific examples to provide the reader with material that can be used in leadership situations and the classroom. The materials in the book can be learned, saved for later, or copied for immediate use. Moreover, each chapter is fun to read and contains practical points and examples of how to integrate humor into daily leadership activities and lesson plans. For teachers and leaders, or anyone in the field of education.
Download or read book Purple Squirrel written by Michael B. Junge and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2012-01-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purple Squirrel is the first job seeker book to focus on the art and science of GETTING RECRUITED. Job search can be incredibly time consuming and frustrating, or it can be a highly enjoyable and lucrative experience. If you're interested in discovering what it feels like to be an in-demand resource, this is the only book on the market for you.Managers, critics, and industry experts agree...Purple Squirrel is "the best job seeker and career book in decades," "the right book at the right time," and "a powerful, practical, and entertaining read." Grab your copy today!
Download or read book Gung Ho written by Ken Blanchard and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1997-10-08 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles, co-authors of the New York Times business bestseller Raving Fans, are back with Gung Ho! Here is an invaluable management tool that outlines foolproof ways to increase productivity by fostering excellent morale in the workplace. It is a must-read for everyone who wants to stay on top in today's ultra-competitive business world. Raving Fans taught managers how to turn customers into full-fledged fans. Now, Gung Ho! brings the same magic to employees. Through the inspirational story of business leaders Peggy Sinclair and Andy Longclaw, Blanchard and Bowles reveal the secret of Gung Ho--a revolutionary technique to boost enthusiasm and performance and usher in astonishing results for any organization. The three principles of Gung Ho are: The Spirit of the Squirrel The Way of the Beaver The Gift of the Goose These three cornerstones of Gung Ho are surprisingly simple and yet amazingly powerful. Whether your organization consists of one or is listed in the Fortune 500, this book ensures Gung Ho employees committed to success. Gung Ho! also includes a clear game plan with a step-by-step outline for instituting these groundbreaking ideas. Destined to become a classic, Gung Ho! is a rare and wonderful business book that is packed with invaluable information as well as a compelling, page-turning story. Management legend Ken Blanchard and master entrepreneur Sheldon Bowles are back with Gung Ho!, revealing a surefire way to boost employee enthusiasm, productivity, and performance and usher in astonishing results for any organization. Raving Fans brilliantly schooled managers on how to turn customers into raving fans. Gung Ho! now brings the same magic to employees. Here is the story of how two managers saved a failing company and turned in record profits with record productivity. The three core ideas of Gung Ho! are surprisingly simple: worthwhile work guided by goals and values; putting workers in control of their production; and cheering one another on. Their principles are so powerful that business leaders, reviewing the manuscript for Ken and Sheldon, have written to say, "Sorry. Ignored instructions. Have photocopied for everyone. I promise to buy books, but can't wait. We need now!" Like Raving Fans, Gung Ho! delivers.
