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Here's an eclectic compilation of
some of Vilis' favorites: |
Favorite Web Site:
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on-line bookstore: Wow, you press a button and your favorite book
arrives in the next day's mail -- Isn't technology great? I'm so
excited about this site that for all my favorites below you can
link directly to Amazon and you too can buy these with a simple
click of a mouse! They even have a guarantee against credit card
fraud on their secure server!
Link to Amazon.com
Favorite Motivational Movie:
- Lorenzo's Oil: I think the first half of this
movie was one of the most gut wrenching examples of cinematography
I've experienced, but it brilliantly set-up the second half, where
Lorenzo's parents challenge and persevere in the face of
indescribable adversity. It been showing on cable lately and I
watched it again just last week and was just as mesmerized and
motivated as I was the first time I watched it years ago.
Favorite Romantic Novel:
Favorite Good Read Fiction Novel:
- Pillars Of The Earth by Ken Follett. Follett
departs from the spy novel genre to write this period novel about
the building of a cathedral in feudal England. Don't pick this
one up if you've got something important to do soon. This book
received a five star rating (
 )
from Amazon.com.
Click here to go to buy or see a review
Favorite Motivational Books:
- First Things First by Steven Covey, A. Roger
Merrill and Rebecca R. Merrill. The co-authors have livened up
Covey's style and made this sequel to Seven Habits a must read if
you're suffering from the effects of a doing-more-with-less
environment! This book received a five star rating ()
from Amazon.com.
Click here to buy or see a review
- The Greatest Salesman In The World by Og
Mandino. You may finish this snippet of a book in a single
sitting but the effects of this best-seller may linger with you
for a lifetime. Universal truths presented by one of the true
masters of the profession.
 Click
here for a review or to buy
- Stop Screaming At The Microwave by Mary
LoVerde. Every once in a while you come across a book that can
truly help you when you're trying to cope with everyday life.
This book compellingly speaks to those of us who are overwhelmed
and looking for ways to deal with today's "Doing more with less"
lifestyle. You're guaranteed to enjoy this one. This book
received a five star rating ()
from Amazon.com.
 Click
here to buy or to see a review
Favorite Places On Earth:
- Red Rocks Amphitheater: Located in Morrison,
Colorado, (A short serious hike from our office) this sacred
Indian ground and world renowned outdoor concert venue robs you of
your breath every single visit. Sunrise Easter service there is a
cathartic experience worth a pilgrimage. When I die, scatter my
ashes here.
- In my wife's arms:
Don't get any ideas here - this is my favorite list!
- Fallingwaters, PA - Tears came to my eyes
when I entered this icon of modern architecture built by Frank
Lloyd Wright before it's time. You will truly feel yourself in
the presence of the genius here.
Favorite Golf Courses:
- Arrowhead Golf Course, Littleton, CO: Take
the splendor of The Red Rocks amphitheater and put a golf course
in amongst the towering red sandstone formations and you have this
cathedral of golf - truly a canvas of God's handiwork.
- Blackwolf Run, Kohler, WI: The home of the
1998 US Women's Open is a pastoral delight for the senses and a
precision test of your golf game. Tough and beautifully serene,
simultaneously. Link to
Blackwolf Run Web site
Favorite Philosophical Novel:
- The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. Before you can
be true to any external ideal you have to be true to your own
values. Howard Roark challenges mediocrity.
 Click
here to go to buy or see a review
Favorite Sales Books:
- SPIN Selling by Neil Rackham. When I first
started going to sales seminars, sales skills were taught a
certain way. When I first started training salespeople in sales
skills I taught them that same way - even though I intuitively
knew this was not the way that I had become successful as a
salesperson. Then I read SPIN Selling by Neil Rackham and it
changed the way I taught sales skills to salespeople.
If you are looking for a book that will truly impact your ability
to sell click here. This book received a five star rating ()
from Amazon.com.
 Click
here to go to buy or see a review
Favorite Leadership Books:
- Lincoln On Leadership by Donald T. Phillips.
I discovered this paperback about two years ago and read it in a
single sitting. Since, I have watched it slowly climb up the
best-seller list as others do the same. A great anecdotal lesson
in leadership from America's greatest President. This book
received a five star rating ()
from Amazon.com.
 Click
here to go to buy or see a review
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Enlightened Leadership.
Getting To The Heart Of Change. by Ed Oakley, CSP and Doug
Krug. Another book that is so absorbing that I read it in a
single sitting. This unique perspective on enhancing leadership
skills focuses on recognizing, leveraging and enhancing your
strengths. This read will give you wonderful insights into your
leadership strengths and will undoubtedly impact and change your
leadership style. This book received a five star rating ()
from Amazon.com.
 Click
here to go to buy or see a review
Favorite Football Team:
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 This
one's too easy - but after four dismal and depressing Super Bowl
parties in the 80's and 90's where Denver got handed humiliating
loses, the success of back to back Super Bowl wins was immensely
gratifying!
...and even with the subsequent dearth
... in Denver
... a fan is a fan regardless of the outcome! |
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