Aug.25
12:41 PM ET
Monday, 25 Aug 2008
Posted By:Gloria McDonough-Taub
Nice guys are perceived as wusses – unable to make tough decisions, the so-called corporate doormats – not the type of person you want running a division much less an entire company. But maybe it’s time to start rethinking our beliefs about nice guys. Read More
Topics:Media | Print Media
Aug.22
12:28 PM ET
Friday, 22 Aug 2008
Posted By:Gloria McDonough-Taub
Agents and publicists are promising the book will reveal the secrets of Phelps’ success and go behind the scenes of his approach to training, competition, and winning. Read More
Topics:Media | Print Media
Aug.18
2:55 PM ET
Monday, 18 Aug 2008
Posted By:Gloria McDonough-Taub
"China wants to use these Games to reintroduce itself to the world, to celebrate its return to the ranks of world powers and its remarkable economic success over the past three decades....But, the Olympics might bring about changes that could make the party nervous." Read More
Topics:Media | Print Media
Aug.12
1:55 PM ET
Tuesday, 12 Aug 2008
Posted By:Gloria McDonough-Taub
The mother I want to hear from is Deborah Phelps – mom of the water wizard, Michael. She’s got a great story to tell in detail like, how she coped when a teacher told her, “your son will never be able to focus on anything.” Read More
Topics:Media | Print Media
Aug.07
12:07 PM ET
Thursday, 7 Aug 2008
Posted By:Gloria McDonough-Taub
Tyler says, "I have so many outrageous stories, too many, and I’m gonna tell ’em all. All the unexpurgated, brain-jangling tales of debauchery, sex & drugs, transcendence & chemical dependence you will ever want to hear." Read More
Topics:Media | Print Media
Companies:News Corporation Limited
Aug.05
1:15 PM ET
Tuesday, 5 Aug 2008
Posted By:Gloria McDonough-Taub
Here she is - a woman over 40, twice divorced, mother of a toddler, bulimic survivor and now competing in her 5th Olympic Games – uh, if this doesn’t have “book” written all over it – I don’t know what does. Read More
Topics:Media | Print Media
Jul.30
2:52 PM ET
Wednesday, 30 Jul 2008
Posted By:Gloria McDonough-Taub
We humans have spent eons evolving into what we are only to spend even more time digging up our pasts to see who or what we were. There are several new books out dedicated to decoding what makes us tick … unlocking the secret codes of our brains and behavior. Read More
Topics:Media | Print Media
Jul.25
11:36 AM ET
Friday, 25 Jul 2008
Posted By:Gloria McDonough-Taub
I remember when it used to be a bad thing to have a short attention span. Basically you had two choices; go into TV or go into radio. But now we all know those with short attention spans are today’s economic and decision drivers of everything from fashion to politics (Rudy, Rudy who?). Read More
Topics:Media | Print Media
Companies:Marvel Entertainment Inc | CBS Corp
Jul.24
1:17 PM ET
Thursday, 24 Jul 2008
Posted By:Gloria McDonough-Taub
One of life’s greatest little mysteries is why digital books haven’t taken off. I don’t get it. I own the Sony Reader and I love it--especially when I travel. Gone are the days of carrying suitcases full of book--now I can carry dozens of books all on one thin, lightweight digital book. Read More
Topics:Media | Print Media
Companies:Sony Corp, SNE | Amazon.com Inc
Jul.21
1:50 PM ET
Monday, 21 Jul 2008
Posted By:Gloria McDonough-Taub
One of the lessons Darst shared with Cramer and is now sharing with his readers is you can’t do it alone – you need Uncle Frank. Darst writes, “Uncle Frank is the single most valuable resource you will have as you set up your asset allocation plan and begin the journey to make your dreams come true.” Read More
Topics:Warren Buffett | Media | Print Media
ABOUT THIS BLOG
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Gloria McDonough-Taub is the senior producer here at CNBC responsible for the booking of all things books. She reviews the books that come in to CNBC and works with the shows to decide which author has a good enough story to be featured on our air. She has nearly 30 years of TV experience including local and national news, documentaries, talk shows and syndication. She's interviewed presidents, pundits, and pampered princesses. Now she just wants to kick back and read a good book.
1. The Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family: A Leadership Fable…About Restoring Sanity To The Most Important Organization In Your Life by Patrick Lencioni (Available Sept, 2008) - hey having a blog has its privileges
2. THE LITTLE BOOK THAT SAVES YOUR ASSETS: What The Rich Do to Stay Wealthy in Up and Down Markets by David M Darst, foreword by James J. Cramer (yep, THE Cramer) Available August 2008
3. LEADERSHIP THE HARD WAY – Why Leadership Can’t be Taught – and How You Can Learn it Anyway by Dr. Dov Frohman with Robert Howard
4. SAVING THE WORLD AT WORK: What Companies and Individuals Can Do to Go Beyond Making Profit to Making a Difference by Tim Sanders
5. THE TURNAROUND KID: What I Learned Rescuing America’s Most Troubled Companies by Steve Miller
2. THE LITTLE BOOK THAT SAVES YOUR ASSETS: What The Rich Do to Stay Wealthy in Up and Down Markets by David M Darst, foreword by James J. Cramer (yep, THE Cramer) Available August 2008
3. LEADERSHIP THE HARD WAY – Why Leadership Can’t be Taught – and How You Can Learn it Anyway by Dr. Dov Frohman with Robert Howard
4. SAVING THE WORLD AT WORK: What Companies and Individuals Can Do to Go Beyond Making Profit to Making a Difference by Tim Sanders
5. THE TURNAROUND KID: What I Learned Rescuing America’s Most Troubled Companies by Steve Miller
1. THE NEW AGE OF INNOVATION: Driving Co-Created Value Through Global Networks by C.K. Prahalad and M.S. Krishnan
2. SWAY: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior by Ori Brafman and Rom Brafman
3. Memo To The CEO: CLIMATE CHANGE: WHAT’S YOUR BUSINESS STRATEGY by Andrew J. Hoffman and John G. Woody
4. FOOLING SOME OF THE PEOPLE ALL OF THE TIME: A Long Short Story by David Einhorn
5. HUG YOUR PEOPLE The Proven Way To Hire, Inspire, and Recognize Your Employees and Achieve Remarkable Results by Jack Mitchell
2. SWAY: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior by Ori Brafman and Rom Brafman
3. Memo To The CEO: CLIMATE CHANGE: WHAT’S YOUR BUSINESS STRATEGY by Andrew J. Hoffman and John G. Woody
4. FOOLING SOME OF THE PEOPLE ALL OF THE TIME: A Long Short Story by David Einhorn
5. HUG YOUR PEOPLE The Proven Way To Hire, Inspire, and Recognize Your Employees and Achieve Remarkable Results by Jack Mitchell
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