CHICAGO -- Give that "Fifty Shades of Grey"box set a rest with CSP Daily News’ summer reading list. Unlike Christian and Anastasia, these retailer-approved books offer a bounty of leadership and management takeaways ...
In need of a little attitude adjustment? John Maxwell is here to help. “The Difference Maker” helps break down the power of a good attitude. As Maxwell says, attitude is like the mind’s paintbrush. The book is chock full of simple concepts that are good for personal and professional growth, said David Atlee, director of retail sales and operations for Fairbanks, Alaska-based Petro Star and Sourdough Fuel.
For a dose of inspiration, read "Start with Why," said Thelma Seguin, director of convenience-store operations for Fabulous Freddy’s, a Las Vegas-based c-store and car-wash retailer. And if you can’t build up the inspiration to pick up the book, here’s a Ted Talk from the author.
David Cottrell's "Monday Morning Leadership" is a quick read for time-strapped managers, Atlee said. The fictional tale of troubled manager Jeff Walters serves as a brief instruction manual for successful leadership.
For practical management tips, flip through “Think and Grow Rich.” The self-improvement book by Napoleon Hill gave Jeff Mollan, owner of Ruby General Store in Ruby, Mich., the idea of using math to break down profit needed.
Got a favorite book or author to recommend? Forward your suggestion to alancaster@winsightmedia.com.
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