Reading gives me great pleasure, so I spend a lot of time indulging myself. I also find that I am mentored by the books that I read, even novels, and books often shape my thinking. I try to read many different genres in a quest to be more creative in my thinking. I recently discovered that the books that I read were not as diverse as I thought, if you look at where the authors originate from. Below is a list of some of the books that I have enjoyed this year, how many on the list have you read? This is a sampling because I have read over 150 books since the start of 2011. If I have reviewed the book, I have included the link to the review. … [Read more...]
Review: Four Seasons: The Story of a Business Philosophy by Isadore Sharp
Four Seasons: The Story of a Business Philosophy by Isadore Sharp, Founder, Chairman and CEO is an autobiography which weaves in the story of the renowned five-star Four Seasons Hotel chain. Isadore Sharp started out as a builder and ended up as a global five-star hotel management magnate. The Four Seasons created a brand name built on delivering impeccable quality and service, and did so by creating the culture within the company to make it possible while building a brand recognized globally during the process. Their business model is based on those four pillars: quality, service, culture and brand. By following the Golden Rule, which … [Read more...]