Here are a few testimonials and reviews of my books:
Living Your Retirement Dreams and Growing Young in The Villages;
Florida's Friendliest and Healthiest Hometown
Just out.
Organizational Mental Floss; How to Squeeze Your Organization’s Thinking Juices
“Lindsay Collier is always at the top of the heap in terms of creativity. Sometimes I wonder if he levitates spontaneously. His concept of Organizational Mental Floss will keep you rolling off your chair and also thinking thoughts that will make you want to ice down your brain. Most authors write about "thinking outside the box." Heck, Lindsay always thinks outside the blimp. He is just in a different class from the other creative authors.
Buy this book and enjoy a trip into the brain of a true genius in terms of helping managers and leaders understand the limitations we inadvertently place on ourselves”.
“This is the kind of creativity guide that respects the reader who is looking for creativity approaches that work. A free-flowing read filled with easy to use creativity tips and techniques that are useful in the classroom and in the boardroom”.
“I've had the benefit of Lindsay's advice for more years than we both want to admit, from the early days of team building on the shop floor to getting plant managers together on a common worldwide manufacturing improvement strategy. Along the way he developed the concept of "Humor in the Workplace" as a tool to be used with other creativity techniques to move your organization ahead of the pack. His advice is timeless; if you want to move beyond the "Guru of the Day" Lindsay is your man.
(As I read the book, I feared with every page that I would find some of my old habits as examples of "how not to conduct business". Whether I did or not will be between Lindsay and me.)”.
"Lindsay Collier has been an international creativity leader for more than three decades. His work is appreciated and supported throughout the world. He is an inspirational speaker and author who combines serious science and humor in very special and unique ways. He is an idea creator who always contributes substantially irrespective of the business or organization he is involved in”.
Surviving the Loss of Your Loved One; Jan’s Rainbow and Jan’s Rainbow: Stories of Hope
“Fantastic! Awesome! This book touches my heart in ways one can only imagine. An essential for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one”.
“What a great help this book was to me after the death of my husband.
It covers so many aspects of the grieving process. It was like a bible to me. I have recommended this book to the bereavement group I attended at church”.
“If you have a love one, if one of your love ones has passed away then this book will be a beautiful and touching read for you. It is filled with the stories of many people. Lindsay honored me when he was writing it by asking me to share some of my stories about rainbows in my life. With his guidance I combined a few of them into a single story that he included about rainbows and my beautiful wife Merry. After reading this book my hope for you is that you will never be able to look at rainbows the same way ever again. Buy this book. Read it. And then share the wonder and beauty of rainbows for the rest of your life”.
“Jan's Rainbow has been so well received by my family members and friends! They were pleasantly surprised that I had contributed my story. I had not kept a journal and was not sure that I wanted to share my thoughts and feelings but with Lindsay's persuasion, I am glad that I did become one of his friends in Jan's Rainbow. Lindsay has captured and written the words that so many need to hear/read and reflect upon as they travel this "grief journey" that is thrust upon them. One of my family members lost his spouse years ago and has appreciated the book so much and is actually quite the conversationalist when it comes to describing the book. It took some of the family by surprise when each received their autographed copy and learned what it has done for this individual. I have always tried to stay away from negativity and Lindsay has shared a multitude of positive thoughts and ideas. It is the type of book that can be read and re-read many, many times. He has truly shown his love for Jan with his devotion and patience to see that this book "happened" but also has helped so many others in the process of publishing this tribute. Jan's Rainbow must be read and shared by your family and friends so they can better understand the "grief journey". A special THANK YOU to Lindsay for his time and effort”!
“Jan's Rainbow combines inspirational words of comfort and wonder with pragmatic advise to survive major changes as a result of the death of a loved one. Lindsay Collier brings tears to the eye and hope to the soul as he recounts the events following Jan's death - his own emotions as well as the mysterious appearance of rainbows. He also provides sound wisdom based on his own experience of surviving loss. A moving and informative book”.
“Lindsay Collier has created a unique book from a set of experiences that sooner or later will bind us all together--love, loss, grieving. And he stretches for a glimpse of the road that leads from there....
In Jan's Rainbow, he takes the risk (and takes the reader along in that same risk) to tell with candor, humor and vulnerability about the loss of his wife of forty years to ovarian cancer. The book contains timely quotes, examples and advice that are thoughtful and soothing in times of loss.
In addition to the uplifting story of Jan's rainbow and its impact on Lindsey and his family, he has included stories by other everyday people about their experiences as well. But most of all, it's a great love story”.
“Jan's Rainbow is a wonderful book for those of us trying to survive the loss of our spouse. Lindsay is a warm, caring man who has used his own losses to help others. When you read his own history of those he has lost, I wonder how he can create such an uplifting book. He gives you examples of how to cope in a world that sometimes does not want to hear or know about how your life has changed. After a year you are expected to be okay and Lindsay lets you know we all have our own timetable for moving on. His use of humor, the sprinkling of quotes and poems keep the book an easy afternoon read.
The stories from friends are beautiful. Each has its own message. I know how difficult it is to write something so private. The hope is to help someone else who is going through a difficult time. When you can feel that your loved one is still close and watching over you, you don't feel so alone.
The last portion of the book helps you with more positive ideas. When I am down, I try to find something that will help me through the day. The readings at the end of the book are so meaningful. Many gave me a sense of peace.
If you are struggling with the loss of a loved one, I think you will find something in this beautiful little book. The love that Lindsay has for his family and friends shines through. And most importantly for Jan who he honors with this book”.
“Jan's Rainbow: Stories of Hope: How Those We Have Loved and Lost Stay in Touch has been an inspiration for me and has helped me in my grief. I am thankful to Lindsay for writing this book and also for including my story of how my husband stays in touch with me. I have given this book to other people who are suffering from the loss of their soul mate. We need stories of hope to help us through this journey”.
How to Live Happily Ever After; 12 Things You Can Do to Live Forever
“The author not only provides ideas for living a long and happy life, he provides suggestions/exercises for how to make it happen. His expertise in creativity and humor make this a fun and useful read”.
“This is a very thoughtful review of how to live your retirement years in a full and meaningful way. I also had the opportunity to hear Lindsay give a talk of this book. He mixes his personal experiences with a touch of humor to present a most entertaining talk”.
“Lindsay has written an excellent book that can help all of us with his 12 key points.
He has written another excellent, extremely useful and meaningful book.
You will gain from all aspects of this book”.
“Lindsay did us all a favor by writing this book. After reading the e-edtion I immediately thought of many others I'd like to buy this book for, but alas, it is only (yet) an e-book. Thank you Lindsay for writing this book, filled with thought generators to create a meaningful 'next phase’”.
“This is easy light-hearted reading that gives you a nice feeling. I know Lindsay and he is a positive person with a great outlook on life. I know I will read this again and again”.
Organizational Braindroppings: Musings on Organizational Change
“Lindsay Collier was the Art Buchwald of Eastman Kodak a couple decades ago. His musings were amazingly insightful then and just as relevant today. In his book, he simultaneously tickles your funny bone while making observations about how people deceive themselves and blunt their true potential every day. Read his books and you will see the world through different eyes. Helen Keller once said "The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision." In his books you see the power of vision from a man who was way ahead of his time. You will enjoy the trip”.
“This book is a MUST READ for all individuals involved in any sort of Creative or Innovative Organization. It is an easy and affordable read that will amaze you with its insights into the business of Innovation. ALL organizations can benefit from creativity and Innovation. Innovation is the clay which sculpts the future of the world. It can determine the success or failure of any company or organization. Many companies claim to be innovative but fall into a plethora of traps that stifle true innovation, and ultimately drag down a company's bottom line. This book highlights many of the basic truths of what works and what fails when companies try to innovate. Lindsay's musings and observations will amaze you and you will unquestionably see a reflection of your everyday dealings at your place of work”.
“Anyone that appreciates the Dilbert cartoon will love this book. I have been a Design Engineer for 27 years now in various Manufacturing and R&D capacities and I could not put this book down. In fact, I probably should have highlighted the parts that I was not amazed with since the whole booked seemed to be highlighted after I was through reading it. I can't wait to implement some the great ideas presented in this book into my organization. The concepts presented are truly worth their weight in gold”.
“This is a short book that has several different slices of how humans get stuck and unstuck. You can absorb the book in just a few hours, but it will have an impact on your thinking for a long time. You will enjoy your journey as you are guided by an expert Sherpa through the minefield of the corporate world and one man's attempt to morph it into greater focus and much higher creativity”.
Quotations to Tickle Your Brain
“If you are into quotations, you will love this book. It will open your mind like a Bloomin' Onion in the fryer. I dare you to read this book and not copy down at least a dozen quotes that you simply must have in your collection or die. Lindsay Collier has done all the work of collecting these gems over a lifetime of "trial and success."
“Lindsay gives you several reasons why reading the book is good for you - like "fewer calories than eating shrimp." He also challenges the reader to actually put the quotes into daily use. What good are they in some book? Use them to spice up your life today. Buy the book. It only takes a couple hours to read the whole thing. Those will be two hours well spent. Warning: Go to the bathroom before reading”.
Get Out of Your Thinking Box; 365 Ways to Brighten Your Life & Enhance Your Creativity
“This is a great book to use igniting your imagination from time to time”.
“I read this small little book jointly with the author's other book entitled Whack-a-Mole Theory. The latter book, which has more depth, will put all the 365 ideas into a much broader and meaningful application perspective. Although this book contains mostly fun-filled one-liners, stretching over 365 days if you apply one per day, it's filled with excellent and yet practical stuff on paradigm-busting. Remember, adding fun, joy and play into your life - and business - will certainly give you more perspectives when looking at the same problem situation. The 365 ideas in this book will change - and reshape - your paradigms”!
The Whack-A-Mole Theory; Creating Breakthrough and Transformation in Organizations
“I laughed, I cried, it became a part of me! Well, actually, I lied about the crying part. Throughout this book, I found Lindsay’s wit enjoyable and to the point. He had me smiling and, sometimes, laughing out loud. I saw parts of corporate America on almost every page (but never my company!?!?!?). I’m already using some of the ideas, so it really did become a part of me!
“I was asked to review a video and book of Lindsay’s for an upcoming speaking event. As I read excerpts from the book, I started to share them with other marketing managers and, from there, the book had a life of its own. For three days I chased it as it made frequent appearances in many offices with the telltale phrase, “Did you read this? This, us, them, or we use to …..!”
“Focused on challenging the way we think both “about” and “inside” our organizations, Lindsay has a unique and successful way of sharing his extensive experience and knowledge about transforming organizations”.
“The Whack-A-Mole Theory is one of the most enjoyable books I’ve read on creativity and innovation. Lindsay knows what he’s talking about and presents it in a fun, readable, and practical manner. He presents a very honest and thorough look at problems in organizations and how one goes about solving them. I loved this book and consider it a valuable tool for implementing organizational change. This is a must read for anyone who is interested in increasing their general level of creativity and innovation”.
“This book is fun! Lindsay’s unique writing style, combined with his insights and ideas, capture the essence of creativity. It’s a must read”!
Living Your Retirement Dreams and Growing Young in The Villages;
Florida's Friendliest and Healthiest Hometown
Just out.
Organizational Mental Floss; How to Squeeze Your Organization’s Thinking Juices
“Lindsay Collier is always at the top of the heap in terms of creativity. Sometimes I wonder if he levitates spontaneously. His concept of Organizational Mental Floss will keep you rolling off your chair and also thinking thoughts that will make you want to ice down your brain. Most authors write about "thinking outside the box." Heck, Lindsay always thinks outside the blimp. He is just in a different class from the other creative authors.
Buy this book and enjoy a trip into the brain of a true genius in terms of helping managers and leaders understand the limitations we inadvertently place on ourselves”.
“This is the kind of creativity guide that respects the reader who is looking for creativity approaches that work. A free-flowing read filled with easy to use creativity tips and techniques that are useful in the classroom and in the boardroom”.
“I've had the benefit of Lindsay's advice for more years than we both want to admit, from the early days of team building on the shop floor to getting plant managers together on a common worldwide manufacturing improvement strategy. Along the way he developed the concept of "Humor in the Workplace" as a tool to be used with other creativity techniques to move your organization ahead of the pack. His advice is timeless; if you want to move beyond the "Guru of the Day" Lindsay is your man.
(As I read the book, I feared with every page that I would find some of my old habits as examples of "how not to conduct business". Whether I did or not will be between Lindsay and me.)”.
"Lindsay Collier has been an international creativity leader for more than three decades. His work is appreciated and supported throughout the world. He is an inspirational speaker and author who combines serious science and humor in very special and unique ways. He is an idea creator who always contributes substantially irrespective of the business or organization he is involved in”.
Surviving the Loss of Your Loved One; Jan’s Rainbow and Jan’s Rainbow: Stories of Hope
“Fantastic! Awesome! This book touches my heart in ways one can only imagine. An essential for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one”.
“What a great help this book was to me after the death of my husband.
It covers so many aspects of the grieving process. It was like a bible to me. I have recommended this book to the bereavement group I attended at church”.
“If you have a love one, if one of your love ones has passed away then this book will be a beautiful and touching read for you. It is filled with the stories of many people. Lindsay honored me when he was writing it by asking me to share some of my stories about rainbows in my life. With his guidance I combined a few of them into a single story that he included about rainbows and my beautiful wife Merry. After reading this book my hope for you is that you will never be able to look at rainbows the same way ever again. Buy this book. Read it. And then share the wonder and beauty of rainbows for the rest of your life”.
“Jan's Rainbow has been so well received by my family members and friends! They were pleasantly surprised that I had contributed my story. I had not kept a journal and was not sure that I wanted to share my thoughts and feelings but with Lindsay's persuasion, I am glad that I did become one of his friends in Jan's Rainbow. Lindsay has captured and written the words that so many need to hear/read and reflect upon as they travel this "grief journey" that is thrust upon them. One of my family members lost his spouse years ago and has appreciated the book so much and is actually quite the conversationalist when it comes to describing the book. It took some of the family by surprise when each received their autographed copy and learned what it has done for this individual. I have always tried to stay away from negativity and Lindsay has shared a multitude of positive thoughts and ideas. It is the type of book that can be read and re-read many, many times. He has truly shown his love for Jan with his devotion and patience to see that this book "happened" but also has helped so many others in the process of publishing this tribute. Jan's Rainbow must be read and shared by your family and friends so they can better understand the "grief journey". A special THANK YOU to Lindsay for his time and effort”!
“Jan's Rainbow combines inspirational words of comfort and wonder with pragmatic advise to survive major changes as a result of the death of a loved one. Lindsay Collier brings tears to the eye and hope to the soul as he recounts the events following Jan's death - his own emotions as well as the mysterious appearance of rainbows. He also provides sound wisdom based on his own experience of surviving loss. A moving and informative book”.
“Lindsay Collier has created a unique book from a set of experiences that sooner or later will bind us all together--love, loss, grieving. And he stretches for a glimpse of the road that leads from there....
In Jan's Rainbow, he takes the risk (and takes the reader along in that same risk) to tell with candor, humor and vulnerability about the loss of his wife of forty years to ovarian cancer. The book contains timely quotes, examples and advice that are thoughtful and soothing in times of loss.
In addition to the uplifting story of Jan's rainbow and its impact on Lindsey and his family, he has included stories by other everyday people about their experiences as well. But most of all, it's a great love story”.
“Jan's Rainbow is a wonderful book for those of us trying to survive the loss of our spouse. Lindsay is a warm, caring man who has used his own losses to help others. When you read his own history of those he has lost, I wonder how he can create such an uplifting book. He gives you examples of how to cope in a world that sometimes does not want to hear or know about how your life has changed. After a year you are expected to be okay and Lindsay lets you know we all have our own timetable for moving on. His use of humor, the sprinkling of quotes and poems keep the book an easy afternoon read.
The stories from friends are beautiful. Each has its own message. I know how difficult it is to write something so private. The hope is to help someone else who is going through a difficult time. When you can feel that your loved one is still close and watching over you, you don't feel so alone.
The last portion of the book helps you with more positive ideas. When I am down, I try to find something that will help me through the day. The readings at the end of the book are so meaningful. Many gave me a sense of peace.
If you are struggling with the loss of a loved one, I think you will find something in this beautiful little book. The love that Lindsay has for his family and friends shines through. And most importantly for Jan who he honors with this book”.
“Jan's Rainbow: Stories of Hope: How Those We Have Loved and Lost Stay in Touch has been an inspiration for me and has helped me in my grief. I am thankful to Lindsay for writing this book and also for including my story of how my husband stays in touch with me. I have given this book to other people who are suffering from the loss of their soul mate. We need stories of hope to help us through this journey”.
How to Live Happily Ever After; 12 Things You Can Do to Live Forever
“The author not only provides ideas for living a long and happy life, he provides suggestions/exercises for how to make it happen. His expertise in creativity and humor make this a fun and useful read”.
“This is a very thoughtful review of how to live your retirement years in a full and meaningful way. I also had the opportunity to hear Lindsay give a talk of this book. He mixes his personal experiences with a touch of humor to present a most entertaining talk”.
“Lindsay has written an excellent book that can help all of us with his 12 key points.
He has written another excellent, extremely useful and meaningful book.
You will gain from all aspects of this book”.
“Lindsay did us all a favor by writing this book. After reading the e-edtion I immediately thought of many others I'd like to buy this book for, but alas, it is only (yet) an e-book. Thank you Lindsay for writing this book, filled with thought generators to create a meaningful 'next phase’”.
“This is easy light-hearted reading that gives you a nice feeling. I know Lindsay and he is a positive person with a great outlook on life. I know I will read this again and again”.
Organizational Braindroppings: Musings on Organizational Change
“Lindsay Collier was the Art Buchwald of Eastman Kodak a couple decades ago. His musings were amazingly insightful then and just as relevant today. In his book, he simultaneously tickles your funny bone while making observations about how people deceive themselves and blunt their true potential every day. Read his books and you will see the world through different eyes. Helen Keller once said "The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision." In his books you see the power of vision from a man who was way ahead of his time. You will enjoy the trip”.
“This book is a MUST READ for all individuals involved in any sort of Creative or Innovative Organization. It is an easy and affordable read that will amaze you with its insights into the business of Innovation. ALL organizations can benefit from creativity and Innovation. Innovation is the clay which sculpts the future of the world. It can determine the success or failure of any company or organization. Many companies claim to be innovative but fall into a plethora of traps that stifle true innovation, and ultimately drag down a company's bottom line. This book highlights many of the basic truths of what works and what fails when companies try to innovate. Lindsay's musings and observations will amaze you and you will unquestionably see a reflection of your everyday dealings at your place of work”.
“Anyone that appreciates the Dilbert cartoon will love this book. I have been a Design Engineer for 27 years now in various Manufacturing and R&D capacities and I could not put this book down. In fact, I probably should have highlighted the parts that I was not amazed with since the whole booked seemed to be highlighted after I was through reading it. I can't wait to implement some the great ideas presented in this book into my organization. The concepts presented are truly worth their weight in gold”.
“This is a short book that has several different slices of how humans get stuck and unstuck. You can absorb the book in just a few hours, but it will have an impact on your thinking for a long time. You will enjoy your journey as you are guided by an expert Sherpa through the minefield of the corporate world and one man's attempt to morph it into greater focus and much higher creativity”.
Quotations to Tickle Your Brain
“If you are into quotations, you will love this book. It will open your mind like a Bloomin' Onion in the fryer. I dare you to read this book and not copy down at least a dozen quotes that you simply must have in your collection or die. Lindsay Collier has done all the work of collecting these gems over a lifetime of "trial and success."
“Lindsay gives you several reasons why reading the book is good for you - like "fewer calories than eating shrimp." He also challenges the reader to actually put the quotes into daily use. What good are they in some book? Use them to spice up your life today. Buy the book. It only takes a couple hours to read the whole thing. Those will be two hours well spent. Warning: Go to the bathroom before reading”.
Get Out of Your Thinking Box; 365 Ways to Brighten Your Life & Enhance Your Creativity
“This is a great book to use igniting your imagination from time to time”.
“I read this small little book jointly with the author's other book entitled Whack-a-Mole Theory. The latter book, which has more depth, will put all the 365 ideas into a much broader and meaningful application perspective. Although this book contains mostly fun-filled one-liners, stretching over 365 days if you apply one per day, it's filled with excellent and yet practical stuff on paradigm-busting. Remember, adding fun, joy and play into your life - and business - will certainly give you more perspectives when looking at the same problem situation. The 365 ideas in this book will change - and reshape - your paradigms”!
The Whack-A-Mole Theory; Creating Breakthrough and Transformation in Organizations
“I laughed, I cried, it became a part of me! Well, actually, I lied about the crying part. Throughout this book, I found Lindsay’s wit enjoyable and to the point. He had me smiling and, sometimes, laughing out loud. I saw parts of corporate America on almost every page (but never my company!?!?!?). I’m already using some of the ideas, so it really did become a part of me!
“I was asked to review a video and book of Lindsay’s for an upcoming speaking event. As I read excerpts from the book, I started to share them with other marketing managers and, from there, the book had a life of its own. For three days I chased it as it made frequent appearances in many offices with the telltale phrase, “Did you read this? This, us, them, or we use to …..!”
“Focused on challenging the way we think both “about” and “inside” our organizations, Lindsay has a unique and successful way of sharing his extensive experience and knowledge about transforming organizations”.
“The Whack-A-Mole Theory is one of the most enjoyable books I’ve read on creativity and innovation. Lindsay knows what he’s talking about and presents it in a fun, readable, and practical manner. He presents a very honest and thorough look at problems in organizations and how one goes about solving them. I loved this book and consider it a valuable tool for implementing organizational change. This is a must read for anyone who is interested in increasing their general level of creativity and innovation”.
“This book is fun! Lindsay’s unique writing style, combined with his insights and ideas, capture the essence of creativity. It’s a must read”!