Browse Archives by Keyword: Insider
INSIDER: Huddle: How Women Unlock their Collective Power
[3/1/2023]
Isabella Ip, MBA Candidate
As a female in leadership, or even in the workplace, it is easy to feel isolated, out of place, and exhausted after consistently managing perceptions. In her new book, Huddle, Brooke Baldwin examines the powerful concept of a huddle, which empowers women to replace these negative feelings with feelings of being seen, of deserving the position they hold, and of being ready to take risks and challenge the norms in place
INSIDER: The High 5 Habit: Take Control of Your Life with One Simple Habit
[3/1/2023]
Tyler O'Mary, MBA
The constant hustle and bustle of daily life can overwhelm us to the point where we lose sight of the most important thing: ourselves. In The High 5 Habit, Mel Robbins explains that the simple act of high-fiving yourself in the mirror first thing in the morning can help you take charge of your life by restoring confidence and positivity, which helps us escape negative thoughts, push through anxiety, and turn dreams into reality
INSIDER: Sales Secrets
[9/1/2022]
Isabella Ip, MBA Candidate
While there are an overwhelming number of resources available to help one build sales success, experienced salespeople with proven performance outcomes may be the most effective sources of inspiration. In Sales Secrets, Brandon Bornancin shares advice and perspectives from 104 accomplished sales professionals to help novice and experienced salespeople succeed in what can be a long-lasting and lucrative career
INSIDER: Think Again
[9/1/2022]
Tyler O'Mary, MBA Candidate
You never know when someone has an idea (but is too scared to say it) that could drastically change your firm. In Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know, Adam Grant examines how "thinking again" can help you find new solutions to old problems and spot problems that were not addressed in old solutions that will elevate your career and your firm
INSIDER: Do the Hard Things First
[6/1/2022]
Brandon Chenevert, MBA Candidate
It’s time to start winning the battle that has consumed your life—the battle against procrastination. In Do the Hard Things First, Scott Allan analyzes the bad habit of procrastination and teaches his audience how to reverse this practice in order to implement a new set of behaviors and develop a new identity
INSIDER: Think Like a Rocket Scientist
[6/1/2022]
Corrie A. H. Penraat, MBA
You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to start thinking like one. In Ozan Varol’s book, Think Like a Rocket Scientist, he challenges readers to risk failure, question the status quo, and engage in critical thinking as he shares invaluable insights from some of the greatest triumphs and catastrophes in human history
INSIDER: Shut Up and Listen!
[3/1/2022]
Kristen Koehler, MBA Candidate
In his latest book, business leader Tilman Fertitta emphasizes that even when you think your business is performing at its best, there is always something lurking around the corner that could make your business obsolete. Fertitta warns that you should never, ever stop worrying about your business
INSIDER: The Power of Discipline
[3/1/2022]
Corrie A. H. Penraat, MBA
Did you know only about 10% of New Year's resolutions are achieved? Research cites the biggest reason people fail is a lack of self-discipline. In this Insider, we explore Daniel Walter's advice on how to increase self-discipline and move your ordinary to extraordinary
INSIDER: Nine Lies about Work
[12/1/2021]
Corrie A. H. Penraat, MBA
As firms seek to standardize job roles, they are losing out on some of the most creative and quirky aspects of their workforce. In Nine Lies about Work, Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall uncover nine lies that we encounter every day at work and seek evidence to discover the less popular truth about work
INSIDER: The Adaptation Advantage
[12/1/2021]
Kristen Koehler, MBA Candidate
Robots will eventually take your job! Truth is, they may indeed take it one day, but they also may help guide you into your next position. The Adaptation Advantage explains why it's hard for humans to change, how the world will continue to advance, and what individuals can do to make themselves adaptable in a constantly-changing world
