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Emotional Design: Why We Love (or Hate) Everyday Things Summary

The SQUEEZE: Have you ever wondered why Macintosh computer sales soared when the company introduced the colorful iMac? Have you ever considered why people believe that cheap wine has a better taste in a fancy wine glass? These are some of the ques...

Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can’t Matter More than IQ Summary

The SQUEEZE: Many people believe that if you have a high IQ that you are very smart and will have great success. However, as Daniel Goleman suggests in Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can’t Matter More than IQ, a higher IQ doesn’t guarantee persona...

Empire: The Rise and Demise of the British World Order and the Lessons for Global Power Summary

The SQUEEZE: Much of what Americans experience in the U.S. has its foundation in British culture. From the parliamentary democracy to the notion of humanitarianism and spread of capitalism, hints of British culture can be found in every facet of A...

Empowerment Takes More Than a Minute Summary

The SQUEEZE: In a business environment where it becomes important to “do more with less,” creating opportunities for employees to maximize their full potential can be challenging. Using “empowerment” as a tool to guide corporate behavior has becom...

Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions Summary

The SQUEEZE: In Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions, Guy Kawasaki outlines methods for how to influence people—what they do—and still maintain the highest standard of ethics. In the book, Kawasaki defines what enchantment i...

End the Fed Summary

The SQUEEZE: Economic debates must consider the role of the United States Federal Reserve Bank and its impact upon the current U.S. economy. As Ron Paul suggests in End the Fed, the Fed is unconstitutional and is largely responsible for inflating ...

EntreLeadership: 20 Years of Practical Business Wisdom from the Trenches Summary

The SQUEEZE: Succession planning is not easy to do when you have to add more layers of leadership. A small business owner is comfortable in a space of controlling every aspect of the business. But what happens when the growth of the business becom...

Event Planning: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Meetings, Corporate Events, Fundraising Galas, Conferences, Conventions, Incentives and Other Special Events Summary

The SQUEEZE: Planning events requires an understanding of your organization’s goals as well as knowledge of the client’s expectations. In “Event Planning: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Meetings, Corporate Events, Fundraising Galas, Conferences,...

Leadership Gold: Lessons I’ve Learned from a Lifetime of Leading Summary

The SQUEEZE: Leaders who are adept at leading often make mistakes. However, the smartest leader is the one who learns from the mistakes and successes of others. In “Leadership Gold: Lessons I’ve Learned from a Lifetime of Leading,” John C. Maxwell...

Leverage: How to Get It & How to Keep It in Any Negotiation Summary

The SQUEEZE: Negotiating is a process that is not for the faint at heart. The best negotiators know how to identify opportunities that will allow them to maintain an advantage over their counterparts. Within this context, negotiators use leverage,...