ALHI BOOK CLUB
“When you ask people inside highly successful groups to describe their relationship with one another, they all tend to choose the same word. This word is not friends or team or tribe or any other equally plausible term. The word they use is family.”
— Daniel Coyle
We are so excited to bring to you our ALHI Book Club. My own personal obsession with books started as a child and I should call out our friends at Scholastic with its book fairs for expanding my world at an early age.
One of my favorite quotes about books is from none other than Dr. Suess; "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." We hope these recommendations in our club allow you to grow, be entertained and take you to places you would not have traveled without a book!
In our Beyond The Meeting Room Magazine, we always have a section of “Good Reads” to share a diverse group of perspectives with our ALHI community.
We continue to look for opportunities that provide value for you in the hopes that these initiatives make us all better personally or professionally.
Thank you for joining our club and we hope it takes you to places that surprise you often!
— Michael Dominguez, President & CEO, ALHI
MIKE'S FEATURED BOOK
A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage
Beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola: In Tom Standage’s deft, innovative account of world history, these six beverages turn out to be much more than just ways to quench thirst. They also represent six eras that span the course of civilization―from the adoption of agriculture, to the birth of cities, to the advent of globalization. "A History of the World in 6 Glasses" tells the story of humanity from the Stone Age to the twenty-first century through each epoch’s signature refreshment. As Standage persuasively argues, each drink is in fact a kind of technology, advancing culture and catalyzing the intricate interplay of different societies. After reading this enlightening book, you may never look at your favorite drink in quite the same way again.
"A History of the World in 6 Glasses" it’s a look at how societal/structural changes can be identified through the lens of beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea and cola.
Michael Dominguez, President & CEO, ALHI.
MIKE'S PREVIOUS FEATURED BOOKS
The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups
"THE CULTURE CODE" is a must read for anyone leading a team or organization. This book is a gift to every employee in our organization as our focus on living to a culture that we embrace has been at the core of our success. The book is an analysis of the learnings of some of the best teams from Navy Seal Team 6 to the San Antonio Spurs. Michael Dominguez, President & CEO, ALHI.
Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything
Moonwalking with Einstein chronicles Joshua Foer's year-long journey to enhance his memory, guided by elite "mental athletes." Combining groundbreaking research, a fascinating cultural history of memory, and time-honored memory techniques, Foer reshapes our understanding of how human memory works. From the United States Memory Championship to his own mental explorations, this captivating piece of journalism highlights a powerful truth: in every significant way, we are the sum of our memories.
"Moonwalking with Einstein" a fascinating look at “Mental Athletes” and understanding the science of memory and techniques that will improve anyone. Michael Dominguez, President & CEO, ALHI.
