Dr. Bob Brooks is a clinical psychologist on the faculty of Harvard Medical School. He has lectured internationally and authored or co-authored 15 books about such topics as resilience, motivation, family relationships, positive work environment, and balancing our personal and professional lives.
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Success Quote
- “Paralysis is a choice.” – Christopher Reeve
Business Failure
- Bob shares with us his experience working at a psychiatric hospital and how he tried to make a difference. When it appeared he was making no headway, he was devastated. Listen to how a mindset shift changed everything.
Entrepreneurial AH-HA Moment
- Bob realized the power of resilience and has since spent a good part of his life becoming THE expert on this topic.
Current Business
- Bob shares what he is excited about RIGHT NOW, and you might be a little surprised to hear it…
Small Business Resource
- Evernote…some day :-)
Best Business Books
- The Power of Resilience by Dr. Robert Brooks
- Drive by Dan Pink
- Primal Leadership by Daniel Goleman
- Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
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