The Business Bookmark: Leadership & Business Growth Tips for Entrepreneurs, Solopreneurs & Leaders

Send a text In this episode of The Business Bookmark Podcast , hosts Howard Montagu and Harjit Chana unpack The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber — one of the most influential business books for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Discover why so many entrepreneurs unintentionally create a job for themselves instead of building a real business . The hosts explain Gerber’s powerful framework,...

Send a text In this episode of The Business Bookmark , hosts Howard Montagu and Harjit Chana dive deep into Thinking in Systems by Donella Meadows —the groundbreaking book that reveals why quick fixes fail and how leaders can create lasting change by seeing the bigger picture. 🚨 Are you stuck solving the same problems over and over? 💡 What if the real issue isn’t the people—but the system itself...

Send a text In this powerful episode of The Business Bookmark , hosts Howard Montagu and Harjit Chana unpack Simon Sinek’s bestselling book Leaders Eat Last —a must-read for anyone in leadership, management, or aspiring to inspire. Discover how the best leaders create psychological safety , foster a circle of trust , and build thriving cultures by putting people first. From the US Marine Corps to...

Send a text Are you a CEO, entrepreneur, solopreneur, or business leader trying to navigate the complexity of change management in your organization or personal life? You’re not alone—research shows that nearly 70% of change initiatives fail . In this episode of The Business Bookmark , we dive deep into Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard by Chip and Dan Heath, one of the most impactf...

Send a text In this episode of The Business Bookmark , hosts Howard Montagu and Harjit Chana dive into Carol Dweck’s bestselling book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success to explore how a growth mindset can transform the way entrepreneurs and leaders think, lead, and build successful businesses. Together, they unpack how adopting a growth mindset—versus a fixed mindset—can fuel innovation, impro...

Send a text What if one conversation could make or break your leadership? In this episode of The Business Bookmark , hosts Howard and Harjit dive into the game-changing book Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler. Discover how top leaders turn difficult conversations into powerful moments of clarity, trust, and...

Send a text In this episode of The Business Bookmark podcast, hosts Howard Montagu and Harjit Chana dissect The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli, uncovering the hidden cognitive biases that quietly shape our decisions. They dive into nine crucial biases that can cloud judgment, including the Illusion of Control, Clustering Illusion, Authority Bias, Action Bias, Winner’s Curse, Ostrich Effec...

Send a text Are you unknowingly holding yourself—and your team—back? Leadership isn’t just about strategy, vision, or decision-making; it’s about self-awareness . What if the biggest obstacle to your leadership success isn’t external but hidden in plain sight—your own self-deception? In this episode of The Business Bookmark, hosts Howard Montagu and Harjit Chana explore the transformative book &ap...

Send a text Struggling with decision-making in business and leadership? In this episode of The Business Bookmark , hosts Howard Montagu and Harjit Chana break down the game-changing insights from Daniel Kahneman’s bestselling book, Thinking, Fast and Slow . They reveal nine powerful strategies that will help you make better, bias-free decisions as a leader. Key takeaways from this episode: ✅ Unde...

Send a text In this episode of The Business Bookmark, hosts Howard Montagu and Harjit Chana delve into Patrick Lencioni's influential book, 'The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.' They discuss key insights into diagnosing and resolving common issues that hinder team performance. The show covers the five main dysfunctions: absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance...

Send a text Start With Why: Unlocking the Secrets of Purpose-Driven Leadership In this episode of the Business Bookmark podcast, hosts Harjit Chana and Howard Montagu delve into Simon Sinek's influential book, 'Start With Why.' They explore how great leaders and organizations distinguish themselves by understanding their purpose or 'why.' Through detailed examples like the...

Send a text In this inaugural episode of 'The Business Bookmark', hosts Howard Montagu and Harjit Chana explore 'Gung Ho!' by Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles. The episode focuses on how to create an energised and engaged workplace through three key principles: 'The Spirit of the Squirrel' (providing meaningful work), 'The Way of the Beaver' (giving employee...