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Encore – Finding Work that Matters in the Second Half of Life
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Encore – Finding Work that Matters in the Second Half of Life

By Marc Freedman

January 1, 2012

Editor's Note: A special highlight of "Encore" is the author's inclusion of stories of people who have chosen not to retire from working itself, but to change careers for work...
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Giving 2.0
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Giving 2.0

By Laura Arrillaga-Andreesen

December 1, 2011

Editor’s Note: This book serves as a great reminder that we all have something to give, from the smallest donation to starting a non-profit organization.  It is a comprehensive look...
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Inner Visions: Grassroots Stories of Truth and Hope
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Inner Visions: Grassroots Stories of Truth and Hope

By Jan Thrope

November 1, 2011

By Jan Thrope www.innervisionsofcleveland.org Editor’s Note:  This book captures the amazing inner strength of some of Cleveland’s most economically disadvantaged residents.  The stories of hope in the face of poverty...
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The One Page Business Plan for Non-Profit Organizations
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The One Page Business Plan for Non-Profit Organizations

By Jim Horan

August 31, 2011

Written by Jim Horan Author’s Note:  Strategic planning processes have changed little during my 35 year business career.  They remain too complex and ineffective.  In my opinion, many planning processes...
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Leap of Reason
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Leap of Reason

By Mario Marino

August 1, 2011

Leap of Reason Written by Mario Marino (To download the book for printing or reading on your computer, iPad, or Kindle, visit: leapofreason.org ) Author’s Note:  Mario Marino makes a...
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Fault Lines
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Fault Lines

By Raghuram G. Rajan

July 1, 2011

Fault Lines Written by Raghuram G. Rajan Author’s Note:  The theories outlined by this former IMF Fund Chief Economist and professor at UChicago are more than just the recaps of...
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The End of Fund Raising
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The End of Fund Raising

By Jason Saul

June 1, 2011

The End of Fund Raising Written by Jason Saul Editor’s Note: I enjoyed Jason Saul's book Social Innovation, Inc. so much I decided to read his latest work called The...
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Social Innovation, Inc.:5 Strategies for Driving Business Growth through Social Change
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Social Innovation, Inc.:5 Strategies for Driving Business Growth through Social Change

By Jason Saul

May 1, 2011

Social Innovation, Inc.:5 Strategies for Driving Business Growth through Social Change Written by Jason Saul Preface: Unlike other authors I've read on the topic, Saul uses specific case histories for...
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Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ
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Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ

By Daniel Goleman

April 1, 2011

Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ Written by Daniel Goleman Preface: I read this when it came out in 1995 and I've just started to re-read it....
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Griftopia: Bubble Machines, Vampire Squids, and the Long Con That Is Breaking America
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Griftopia: Bubble Machines, Vampire Squids, and the Long Con That Is Breaking America

By Matt Taibbi

March 1, 2011

Griftopia: Bubble Machines, Vampire Squids, and the Long Con That Is Breaking America Written by Matt Taibbi Preface: A Grifter is a swindler, or con artist. Taibbi feels the US...
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Inside Drucker's Brain
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Inside Drucker's Brain

By Jeffrey Krames

February 1, 2011

Inside Drucker's Brain Written by Jeffrey Krames Preface: While Krames shows to be a bit of an idol worshiper, it's worth the wade through hyperbole to read this summary of...
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Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief
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Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief

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January 1, 2011

Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief Written by James M. McPherson Preface: I’ve read plenty of history but I am far from a “buff”. This book caught...
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1,000 Places to See Before You Die
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1,000 Places to See Before You Die

By Patricia Shultz

December 1, 2010

1,000 Places to See Before You Die Written by Patricia Shultz Preface: Yes, it's been out a while but I finally bought it and I love it. My first step,...
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Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion
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Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion

By Gregory Boyle

November 1, 2010

Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion Written by Gregory Boyle, S.J. Preface: Father Greg was the topic of my last eletter. I saw him speak and read...
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CEO Tools: The Nuts-n-Bolts of Business for Every Manager's Success
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CEO Tools: The Nuts-n-Bolts of Business for Every Manager's Success

By Kraig Kramers

October 1, 2010

CEO Tools: The Nuts-n-Bolts of Business for Every Manager's Success Written by Kraig Kramers Preface: I just saw Kraig speak again last week and he's still the king of "key...
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A Simple Path
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A Simple Path

By Mother Theresa

September 1, 2010

A Simple Path Written by Mother Theresa Preface: I first read this when it came out in 1995 and just skimmed it again. The most amazing thing about this woman...
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A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life
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A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life

By Donald Miller

August 1, 2010

A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life Written by Donald Miller Preface: A young friend recommended this book to me and I really...
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Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance
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Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance

By Atul Gawande

July 1, 2010

Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance Written by Atul Gawande Preface: This is a fascinating but disquieting book. Perhaps it means more to me, the son of a surgeon, but...
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Simple Prosperity: Finding Real Wealth in a Sustainable Lifestyle
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Simple Prosperity: Finding Real Wealth in a Sustainable Lifestyle

By David Wann

June 1, 2010

Simple Prosperity: Finding Real Wealth in a Sustainable Lifestyle Written by David Wann Preface: I'm still reading this book. I will admit that I don't understand everything Wann describes in...
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Living a Life that Matters
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Living a Life that Matters

By Harold S. Kushner

May 1, 2010

Living a Life that Matters Written by Harold S. Kushner Preface: My most genuine Jewish friends have taught this Catholic many of the lessons Rabbi Kushner has taught me in...
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The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives
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The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives

By Leonard Mlodinow

April 1, 2010

The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives Written by Leonard Mlodinow Preface: A really tough read for an average IQ and non-science guy like me. But boy what a...
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