I basically write these reviews for myself, a way to hold myself accountable to reading a book a week for the entire year. It's amazing to me that it's already been 30 weeks into the year. July is coming to an end and I am astounded at the knowledge I have gained from the 30 books covered so far. I'm really excited about the next 22 weeks and in fact; the more I read, the more … [Read more...]
52 Weeks of Book Reviews. Week #29 – In The Plex: How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives by Steven Levy
Google is such a huge part of everyday life for me that it almost fades into the background at times. I got this book believing for some reason that it would give some more insight into the leadership, decision-making process, philosophy and core directions of the company that I could apply to my own business and life. I got very little of that and a lot more … [Read more...]
52 Weeks of Book Reviews. Week #28 – Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life by Spencer Johnson
This is a classic parable. Some people love it, some people hate it but it seems to always make an impact. The book is closing in on 20 years and still seems relevant. I suppose that's the reason it's already a classic. The story itself has a timeless quality that should endure for many more years. 52 Weeks of Book Reviews. Week #28 – Who Moved My Cheese?: An … [Read more...]
52 Weeks of Book Reviews. Week #27 – Dialogue: The Art Of Thinking Together by William Isaacs
If you know me then you know that I often talk about the Duologue and how not just Salespeople, but people in general need to actively listen more and just talk less. This is a book that harps on that concept and backs it up with years of research and quantifiable results. I know that I could be a better listener and that it would help me to become a better salesperson, father, … [Read more...]
52 Weeks of Book Reviews. Week #26 – The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape the 9-5, Live Anywhere and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss
We are all way less important than we think we are, but way more important than we give ourselves credit for. Tim is all about living the experiences and managing cash flow. He's the exact opposite of many money strategists out there, but he makes a ton of sense in today's world. 52 Weeks of Book Reviews. Week #26 – The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape the 9-5, Live Anywhere and … [Read more...]