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“O’Malley brings to life timeless principles of organization success in a mind opening, insightful and compelling way by examining the life of bees. That may sound like a stretch but it won’t after you read this plain-spoken, well-written book.”
John Pepper, Former CEO and Chairman of P&G
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“What in the world can we learn from a honey bee colony that would provide any useful knowledge for how to run, or better yet, change for the better a human organization? Read this remarkable book and you will see.”
W. Warner Burke, Chair, Department of Organization and Leadership, Columbia University
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“Unlike many business books, this guide, inspired by Michael O’Malley’s observations of his backyard beehive, is filled with substance and uncommon sense. I have benefitted from O’Malley’s guidance for years and, with this book, everyone now can, too.”
Mark Jacobsen, president and CEO, Promontory Interfinancial Network, LLC
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“Not only a fascinating look into the world of bees, but also an excellent operating guide for good management. Who wouldn’t want a company as organized and productive as a beehive? This book explains how.”
Phil Johnson, CEO, PJA Advertising + Marketing
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“Humanity is fortunate that Michael O’Malley became a beekeeper. He beautifully presents 25 lessons that we humans can, and really should, learn from the bees about working together for group success.”
Thomas D. Seeley, professor of biology, Cornell University
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From Amazon Customer Comment: This is a terrific book full of good advice. O'Malley, who actually keeps bees, renders a hives-worth of clever and useful insights that are applicable not just to the corporate suite and board room but to every day life. Check out his Wal-Mart analogy as just one good example of the wisdom in the Wisdom of Bees. It makes you wish the bees, who waste not and want not and are mindful and protective of their place in the environment, were running BP or Halliburton. Surely, given the events in the Gulf of Mexico, the world would be a better place.
What the Hive Can Teach Business about Leadership, Efficiency, and Growth