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The 76 Books I read in 2010

 

Welcome to 2011. Every year I commit to continuing my education through advanced courses, workshops, writings, speaking, application and self-study. I believe that once you stopped learning, you have stopped living. Below is a list (by month) of the books I read in 2010.

 

January

 

1.           The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement by Eliyahu M. Goldratt and Jeff Cox

2.           The Starfish and the Spider: The Unstoppable Power of Leaderless Organizations by Ori Brafman and Rod A. Beckstrom

3.           Teach Your Child How To Think by Edward de Bono

4.           Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny by Anthony Robbins

5.           Lean Safety: Transform Your Safety Culture With Lean Management by Robert Hafey

6.           The Half-Truth High: Breaking the Illusions of the Most Powerful Drug In Life & Business by Kevin J. Fleming, Ph.D.

7.           What the Dog Saw: And Other Adventures by Malcolm Gladwell

 

February

 

1.           Who Killed Change?: Solving the Mystery of Leading People Through Change by Ken Blanchard, John Britt, Judd Hoekstra and Pat Zigarmi

2.           Coaching People: Expert Solutions to Everyday Challenges by Harvard Business School Press

3.           Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink

4.           SuperFreakonomics: Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes, and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner

 

March

 

1.           Buyology: Truth and Lies About Why We Buy by Martin Lindstrom

2.           Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard by Chip Heath and Dan Heath

3.           You Don't Need a Title to Be a Leader: How Anyone, Anywhere, Can Make a Positive Difference by Mark Sanborn

4.           The Encore Effect: How to Achieve Remarkable Performance in Anything You Do by Mark Sanborn

5.           The Dream Manager by Matthew Kelly

6.           Punished By Rewards: The Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A's, Praise, and Other Bribes by Alfie Kohn

7.           Succession: Are You Ready? (Memo to the CEO) by Marshall Goldsmith

 

April

 

1.           Buying In: The Secret Dialogue Between What We By and Who We Are by Rob Walker

2.           How The Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In by Jim Collins

3.           Borrowing Brilliance: The Six Steps to Business Innovation by Building on the Ideas of Others by David Kord Murray

4.           Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance by Tony Dungy with Nathan Whitaker

5.           My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D.

6.           A Framework for Understanding Poverty by Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D.

7.           Appreciative Inquiry: A Positive Revolution in Change by David Cooperrider and Diana Whitney

 

May

 

1.           Shop Class as Soul Craft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work by Matthew B. Crawford

2.           Developing an Effective Safety Culture: A Leadership Approach by James Roughton and James Mercurio

3.           A Gift to My Children: A Father's Lessons for Life and Investing by Jim Rogers

4.           Creating Mind: How The Brain Works by John E. Dowling

5.           Principle-Centered Leadership By Stephen R. Covey

 

June

 

1.           Fooled By Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

2.           Motivating People by Mike Bourne and Pippa Bourne

3.           Coaching Successfully by John P. Eaton, Roy Johnson and Robert Heller

4.           Thinking Creatively by George P. Boulden

5.           Predictable Results in Unpredictable Times: How to Win in Any Environment by Stephen R. Covey, Bob Whitman and Breck England

6.           Great Work Great Career: How to Create Your Ultimate Job and Make an Extraordinary Contribution by Stephen R. Covey, Jennifer Colosimo, and Breck England

7.           Good Business - Leadership, Flow, And The Making of Meaning by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

8.           Mojo: How to Get It, How to Keep It, How to Get It Back if You Lose It by Marshall Goldsmith

9.           The Trusted Advisor by David H. Maister, Charles H. Green, and Robert M. Galford

10.        Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George Burr Leonard

 

July

 

1.           Coaching and Mentoring Skills by Andrew J. DuBrin

2.           Why Beautiful People Have More Daughters: From Dating, Shopping, and Praying to Going to War and Becoming a Billionaire-- Two Evolutionary Psychologists Explain Why We Do What We Do by Alan S. Miller and Satoshi Kanazawa

3.           The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? By Rick Warren

 

August

 

1.           Groundswell: Winning in a World Transformed by Social Technologies, by Charlene Li and Josh Bernoff

2.           Coaching Skills for Managers and Supervisors by Fred Pryor Seminars

3.           Getting Naked: A Business Fable about shedding the three fears that sabotage client loyalty by Patrick Lencioni

4.           Brand You: Personal Branding for Success in Life and Business by Julius E. Rhodes

5.           CRUSH IT! Why Now Is The Time To Cash In On Your Passion by Gary Vaynerchuk

 

September

 

1.           Talent is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else by Geoff Colvin

2.           Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves

3.           Now, Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton, Ph.D.

4.           The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom by Jonathan Haidt

5.           Making It All Work: Winning at the Game of Work and the Business of Life by David Allen

6.           Your Brain at Work: Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long by David Rock

 

October

 

1.           Yes! 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive by Noah J. Goldstein, Steve J. Martin and Robert B. Cialdini

2.           Fish! A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results by Stephen C. Lundin, Harry Paul and John Christensen

3.           Linchpin: Are You Indispensable by Seth Godin

4.           Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson

5.           Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home by Dan Ariely

6.           Rapid Transformation: A 90-Day Plan for Fast and Effective Change by Behnam N. Tabrizi

 

November

 

1.           Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion and Purpose by Tony Hsieh

2.           How to Raise a Gentleman: A Civilized Guide To Helping Your Son Through His Uncivilized Childhood by Kay West

3.           Carrots and Sticks: Unlock the Power of Incentives to Get Things Done by Ian Ayres

4.           Becoming a Better You: 7 Keys to Improving Your Life Every Day by Joel Osteen

5.           Toasts and Tributes: A Gentleman’s Guide to Personal Correspondence and the Noble Tradition of the Toast by John Bridges and Bryan Curtis

6.           The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor

7.           Just Culture: Balancing Safety and Accountability by Sidney Dekker

8.           Peak: How Great Companies Get Their Mojo from Maslow by Chip Conley

9.           Good Boss, Bad Boss: How to Be the Best… and Learn from the Worst by Robert I. Sutton, Ph.D.

10.        As A Gentleman Would Say by John Bridges and Bryan Curtis

 

December

 

1.           The Necessary Revolution: How Individuals and Organizations are Working Together to Create a Sustainable World by Peter Senge, Bryan Smith, Nina Kruschwitz, Joe Laur and Sara Schley

2.           How The Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland’s Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe by Thomas Cahill

3.           Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual by Michael Pollan

4.           The Man Who Lied to His Laptop: What Machines Teach Us About Human Relationships by Clifford Nass with Corina Yen

5.           The Three Laws of Performance: Rewriting the Future of Your Organization and Your Life by Steve Zaffron and Dave Logan

6.           Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein

 

Have a great, safe and adventurous 2011!

 

Shawn M. Galloway

ProAct Safety

 

 

Personal Development – The Books I Read in December 2010

 

1.    The Necessary Revolution: How Individuals and Organizations are Working Together to Create a Sustainable World by Peter Senge, Bryan Smith, Nina Kruschwitz, Joe Laur and Sara Schley

2.    How The Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland’s Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe by Thomas Cahill

3.    Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual by Michael Pollan

4.    The Man Who Lied to His Laptop: What Machines Teach Us About Human Relationships by Clifford Nass with Corina Yen

5.    The Three Laws of Performance: Rewriting the Future of Your Organization and Your Life by Steve Zaffron and Dave Logan

6.    Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein

 

Happy reading!

 

Shawn M. Galloway

ProAct Safety

 

 

Personal Development – The Books I Read in November 2010

1.    Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion and Purpose by Tony Hsieh

2.    How to Raise a Gentleman: A Civilized Guide To Helping Your Son Through His Uncivilized Childhood by Kay West

3.    Carrots and Sticks: Unlock the Power of Incentives to Get Things Done by Ian Ayres

4.    Becoming a Better You: 7 Keys to Improving Your Life Every Day by Joel Osteen

5.    Toasts and Tributes: A Gentleman’s Guide to Personal Correspondence and the Noble Tradition of the Toast by John Bridges and Bryan Curtis

6.    The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor

7.    Just Culture: Balancing Safety and Accountability by Sidney Dekker

8.    Peak: How Great Companies Get Their Mojo from Maslow by Chip Conley

9.    Good Boss, Bad Boss: How to Be the Best… and Learn from the Worst by Robert I. Sutton, Ph.D.

10. As A Gentleman Would Say by John Bridges and Bryan Curtis

 

Happy reading!

 

Shawn M. Galloway

ProAct Safety

Personal Development – The Books I Read in October 2010

1.    Yes! 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive by Noah J. Goldstein, Steve J. Martin and Robert B. Cialdini

2.    Fish! A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results by Stephen C. Lundin, Harry Paul and John Christensen

3.    Linchpin: Are You Indispensable by Seth Godin

4.    Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson

5.    Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home by Dan Ariely

6.    Rapid Transformation: A 90-Day Plan for Fast and Effective Change by Behnam N. Tabrizi

 

Happy reading!

 

Shawn M. Galloway

ProAct Safety

The 56 Books I Read in 2009

Welcome to 2010 and a new decade! Every year I commit to continuing my education through advanced courses, workshops, writings, speaking, application and self-study. I believe that once you stopped learning, you have stopped living. Below is a list (by month) of the books I read in 2009. January 1. Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior, by Ori Brafman and Rom Brafman 2. Swim With The Sharks: Without Being Eaten Alive, Outsell, Outmanage, Ourmotivate and Outnegotiate Your Competition by Harvey B. Mackay 3. The Basics of Performance Measurement by Jerry L. Harbour 4. The Future of Management by Gary Hamel February 1. The Long Tail: Why the Future of Business is Selling Less of More by Chris Anderson 2. Lateral Thinking: Creativity Step by Step by Edward de Bono 3. Performance Safety: A Practical Approach by Randy E. Devaul March 1. Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell 2. Judgement: How Winning Leaders Make Great Calls by Noel M. Tichy and Warren G. Bennis 3. Mastering Safety Communication by John Drebinger April 1. Stumbling on Happiness, by Daniel Gilbert 2. The 3 Signs of a Miserable Job: A Fable for Managers (And Their Employees) by Patrick Lencioni 3. The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea, by Bob Burg & John David Mann 4. How Full is Your Bucket?: Positive Strategies for Work and Life by Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton 5. Coaching For Improved Work Performance by Ferdinand F. Fournies May 1. Primal Leadership: Learning to Lead with Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Golman ,Richard E. Boyatis, and Annie McKee 2. The Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home and School by John Medina 3. Yes You Can: Conduct Your Own Safety Perception Survey by Dennis Ryan June 1. Intrinsic Motivation At Work: What Really Drives Employee Engagement by Kenneth W Thomas, 2. Your Child’s Strengths: Discover Them, Develop Them, Use Them by Jennifer Fox 3. Safety 24/7: Building an Incident-Free Culture by Robert L. Lorber, Ph.D. Gregory M. Anderson 4. Exceptional Selling: How The Best Connect and Win In High Stakes Sales by Jeff Thull 5. The Art of Safety: Breakthrough Techniques For Optimal Safety Performance by Gary Phillips 6. 12: The Elements of Great Managing by Rodd Wagner and Ph.D. James K. Harter July 1. How We Decide by Jonah Lehrer 2. The Starbucks Experience: 5 Principles for Turning Ordinary Into Extraordinary by Joseph Michelli 3. Silos, Politics and Turf Wars: A Leadership Fable About Destroying the Barriers That Turn Colleagues Into Competitors by Patrick Lencioni 4. Who's Got Your Back: The Breakthrough Program to Build Deep, Trusting Relationships That Create Success—And Won’t Let You Fail by Keith Ferrazzi August 1. SuperMotivation: A Blueprint for Energizing Your Organization from Top to Bottom by Dean R. Spitzer 2. 6 Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono 3. The Power of a Story: Rewrite Your Destiny in Business and in Life by Jim Loehr 4. The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything by Lou Aronica and Ken Robinson 5. How to be a Gentleman: A Contemporary Guide to Common Courtesy by John Bridges 6. A Gentleman Gets Dressed Up: What to Wear, When to Wear it, How to Wear it by Bryan Curtis and John Bridges 7. A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future by Daniel H. Pink 8. The Confident Speaker: Beat Your Nerves and Communicate at Your Best in Any Situation by Harrison Monarth and Larina Kase 9. Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry I. Porras 10. Understanding Finance: Expert Solutions to Everyday Challenges by Harvard Business School Press September 1. Mastering the Rockefeller Habits: What You Must Do to Increase the Value of Your Growing Firm by Verne Harnish 2. Unleashing The Ideavirus by Seth Godin 3. How To Start A Conversation and Make Friends by Don Gabor 4. Master Change, Maximize Success by Rebecca Potts and Jeanenne LaMarsh 5. The Drunkards Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives by Leonard Mlodinow 6. The Wisdom of Crowds by James Surowiecki 7. Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us by Seth Godin 8. The Carrot Principle: How the Best Managers Use Recognition to Engage Their People, Retain Talent and Accelerate Performance by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton October 1. Quite Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life by Tony Dungy and Nathan Whitaker 2. The 5th Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization by Peter M. Senge 3. The Discipline of Teams by Jon R. Katzenbach and Douglas K. Smith November 1. The Team-Building Tool Kit: Tips and Tactics for Effective Workplace Teams by Deborah Mackin 2. Greater Than Yourself: The Ultimate Lesson of True Leadership by Steve Farber, Patrick Lencioni, and Matthew Kelly December 1. Leadership And Self-Deception: Getting Out Of The Box by The Arbinger Institute 2. The Radical Leap: A Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership by Steve Farber 3. Think Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz 4. The Radical Edge: Stoke Your Business, Amp Your Life, and Change The World by Steve Farber 5. The Invisible Employee: Realizing the Hidden Potential in Everyone by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton Have a safe, great and adventurous 2010! Shawn M. Galloway ProAct Safety