Books Reviews by Chicago Humorous Inspirational Business Speaker

As a Humorous, Motivational Business and Healthcare Speaker, my mission is to Improve People, Performance and Productivity. A mission I bring to Associations, Corporations, Healthcare and Non-Profit. To do this, I need to consistently improve myself. One simple, cost effective way to improve one’s self is to read and then read more.

The following is a selection of books I have read over the years.

 

 

Simply Speaking: How to Communicate Your Ideas with Style, Substance, and Clarity

Ronald Reagan speech writer Peggy Noonan outlines very simply and coherently the basic rules of good speech writing and communication.

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Grant and Twain: The Story of a Friendship That Changed America – Author: Mark Perry

Poignant book about the relationship between two American titans.

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 The Eloquent President: A Portrait of Lincoln Through His Words – Author: Ronald C. White

In depth essays on some of The Eloquent President’s greatest speeches and writings.

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Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation – Author: Lynne Truss

Wonderful, fun book on punctuation! Yes, fun! and educational.

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Indomitable Will: LBJ in the Presidency

Excellent read about one of the most compelling and interesting characters ever to hit the White House

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Lincoln and McClellan: The Troubled Partnership between a President and His General

An interesting book about the relationship of two major and enigmatic characters of the Civil War.

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 Car Guys vs. Bean Counters: The Battle for the Soul of American Business

A passionate guy writes passionately about why Detroit car business imploded.

 

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It’s Not About the Coffee: Leadership Principles from a Life at Starbucks

Interesting if not overly inspiring book about the Starbucks Brand and Brand Experience.

 

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