Building A Coaching Culture : How Managers As Coaches Can Include And Develop New Employees Successfully by Andreas von der Heydt

Building A Coaching Culture : How Managers As Coaches Can Include And Develop New Employees Successfully by Andreas von der Heydt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Building A Coaching Culture : How Managers As Coaches Can Include And Develop New Employees Successfully by Andreas von der Heydt is a to the point and easy to read book. It successfully addresses the need to create a coaching culture in any business in order to thrive. The book includes a five-step plan that you can implement within your own organization to capitalize on the author's guidance. Truly a must-read for any business leader who is looking to improve the management of employees and tackle problems head-on as they occur. The best way to grow your business is through effective coaching of employees which will not only help them but your overall business model as well. Recommended.

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Tight Five by Dan Spencer

Tight Five by Dan Spencer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tight Five by Dan Spencer is a fun read that will have you laughing out loud in spots, and commiserating in others. Loosely based on the author's experience in comedy clubs and more, this book reads well as the various comedians take a shot at the big time. The characters are well described, there is no one specific type of comedian and you can easily relate to their foibles and follies. The author paints a vivid picture of the comedy scene in the 1980s while some people made it big and others failed miserably. The details of Ben Coble's life are poignant and real, making him such a relatable character. Love this book and all that it explores on a human level. Highly recommend.

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Revenge of Alpha Centauri: A Fixed Star Mystery by LN Gruer

Revenge of Alpha Centauri: A Fixed Star Mystery by LN Gruer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Revenge of Alpha Centauri: A Fixed Star Mystery by LN Gruer is a rapid-fire mystery filled with crazy characters, most notably, Viviana the lead. A former stripper and recovering addict, she grapples with turning fifty while commiserating with her much older friends, Katherine and Sandi. Much of the focus here is on astrology, Wicca, crystals, and the like, and if you're into that kind of thing, this is the perfect book for you to dive into. If you're not into all that, it might take a few chapters to get engaged. However, the writing is crisp, plenty of fun is to be had, while the betrayal and relationships are pretty compelling. Viviana has a lot going on in her life, and it's great getting to know her as she overcomes challenges and obstacles. Recommend.

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