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Death by Meeting: A Leadership Fable About Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business, By Patrick M. Lencioni
ISBN: 0787968056
Recommended by: Chris DiPentima, Pegasus Manufacturing (Middletown)
Anything by Patrick Lencioni is a great read for company's developing leaders and teams

Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done,
By Larry Bossidy, Ram Charan & Charles Burck
ISBN: 0609610570
Recommended by: Mark Halperin, Pfaltz & Bauer (Waterbury)
The only two business books I've ever read (of many) that are honest about the way business really is, and that give advice that really works.
   • Greg Bachmann, Dymax Corporation (Torrington)
   • Rich Razza, Altek Electronics (Torrington)
   • Chris DiPentima, Pegasus Manufacturing (Middletown)
   • Patrick Terrion, Founders Capital Management (East Hartford)

First Things First, By Stephen R. Covey & A. Roger Merrill
ISBN: 0684802031
Recommended by: Chris DiPentima, Pegasus Manufacturing (Middletown)

Flight of the Buffalo: Soaring to Excellence, Learning to Let Employees Lead,
By James A. Belasco & Ralph C. Stayer
ISBN: 0446670081
Recommended by: Rich Razza, Altek Electronics (Torrington)

Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets,
By Nassim Nicholas Taleb
ISBN: 0812975219
Recommended by: Patrick Terrion, Founders Capital Management (East Hartford)

From the Kitchen Table to the Conference Table: Family Business Communication,
By Laura Michaud
ISBN: 0974414948
Recommended by: Dave Shulman, Suburban Stationers (Middletown)

Get Weird! 101 Innovative Ways to Make Your Company a Great Place to Work,
By John Putzier
ISBN: 0814471145
Recommended by: Chris DiPentima, Pegasus Manufacturing (Middletown)

Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In,
By Roger Fisher, Bruce M. Patton & William L. Ury
ISBN: 0395631246
Recommended by: Sue Roman, Taunton Press (Newtown)
[This book offers] a good method for reaching win-win-scenarios.

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap. and Others Don't,
By Jim Collins
ISBN: 0712676090
Recommended by:
   • Richard Narva, The Roseview Group (Boston)
   • Charlie Wisniewski, Teddy's Transportation (Westport)
   • Chris DiPentima, Pegasus Manufacturing (Middletown)

High Trust Selling: Make More Money in Less Time with Less Stress,
By Todd Duncan
ISBN: 0785288597
Recommended by: Chris DiPentima, Pegasus Manufacturing (Middletown)

How to Win Friends & Influence People, By Dale Carnegie
ISBN: 0671027034
Recommended by: Priscilla Cale, UConn Family Business Program (Storrs)

Hug Your Customers: The Proven Way to Personalize Sales and Achieve Astounding Results,
By Jack Mitchell
ISBN: 1401300340
Recommended by: Priscilla Cale, UConn Family Business Program

Into the Unknown: Leadership Lessons from Lewis & Clark's Daring Westward Expedition,
By Jack Uldrich
ISBN: 0814408168
Recommended by: Michael Stern, Michael Stern Consulting (Brookfield)

Introduction to Materials Management,
By J.R. Tony Arnold & Stephen N. Chapman
ISBN: 0131128744
Recommended by: Chris DiPentima, Pegasus Manufacturing (Middletown)

Jack: Straight from the Gut
By Jack Welch & John A. Byrne
ISBN: 0446690686
Recommended by:
   • Rich Razza, Altek Electronics (Torrington)
   • Patrick Terrion, Founders Capital Management (East Hartford)

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