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The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich
Timothy Ferriss
Crown, 2007
We did it!
I started reading this book last October and was inspired by the mini-retirement aspect. Ironically, I was let go from my job during the time I was reading this. I discussed taking a mini retirement with my husband and convinced him we could go away for the summer ...
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The Magic of Thinking Big
David Schwartz
Fireside, 1987
One Statement MADE My Life
I'll keep it simple. I took the advice 'Be a Front Seater' from this book, and went from being a sit-at-the-back, never-volunteer guy to becoming a person consulted by government on legislation affecting private investigators; writing two books; getting the job I ...
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Leading Change
John P. Kotter
Harvard Business School Press, 1996
School Book
This book is what I needed and I enjoy the book. I received fast service.
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The One Minute Manager
Kenneth H. Blanchard, Spencer Johnson
William Morrow, 1982
Management musts!
The One Minute Manager is an oldie and a goodie. It's been a fun book to watch over the years as new generations of managers entering the workforce are exposed to it. I recently bought a copy for a new manager that reports to me, and bought the Amazon recommended title ...
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Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us
Seth Godin
Portfolio Hardcover, 2008
Why Tribes May Be The Most Important Book This Decade
I've just finished reading Seth Godin's new book, Tribes: We Need You To Lead Us. I think it may be the most important book I've read this decade.
In his usual, easy to read, conversational style, Seth provides a manifesto outlining a new type of heretical ...
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The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It
Michael E. Gerber
HarperCollins, 1995
The foundation of forward thinking. It just makes sense!
I'm only 1/2 way through this book, but have been taking notes along the way. E Myth delivers methodical, but practical sensibility of the big picture for business owners like me. Stop running into the same circles of bad habits and start working ON your business and ...
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Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't
Jim Collins
Collins Business, 2001
Worth for its price
I don't need much to write here as hundreds of people has written review for this book.
In simple terms the book is easy to read & understand. Analyze how best companies manage to retain their position by innovative & intelligent leadership. Research is sound & ...
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Business Stripped Bare: Adventures of a Global Entrepreneur
Richard Branson
Virgin Books, 2008
Sir Richard Branson is one of the world?s most successful entrepreneurs and his Virgin Group is one of the most recognised lifestyle brands, trusted and enjoyed by many millions of people. Now, in his trademark charismatic and honest style, Richard shares the inside track on some of his greatest achievements over forty years in business as well ...
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The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America, Second Edition
Warren E. Buffett
The Cunningham Group, 2008
Topical and timely additions
Without a doubt, The Essays of Warren Buffett : Lessons for Corporate America was a definitive and clear insight into the mind of a genius - just see my review for this first edition. The Second Edition, however, adds another dimension reflective of today's business ...
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Six Disciplines® Execution Revolution: Solving the One Business Problem That Makes Solving All Other Problems ...
Gary Harpst
Six Disciplines Publishing, 2008
Planning and Execution
While the ultimate message put forth in this book is about executing your plans and how to go about that, it is very much based on what needs to be done first - and that is Planning, Goal-Setting. Without this foundation in place first, any actions in business will be ...
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Leadership and the One Minute Manager: Increasing Effectiveness Through Situational Leadership
Ken Blanchard, Patricia Zigarmi, ...
William Morrow, 1985
Leadership and the One Minute Manager
I purchased these books so that our boss could hand them out as Christmas presents and they arrived right on time for our Christmas party. The books came in excellent condition and the price was a good one. Thank you for prompt delivery. I will purchase from you ...
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1,000 Dollars and an Idea: Entrepreneur to Billionaire
Sam Wyly
Newmarket, 2008
A book to give your children to learn from - an ethical man
"What I learned creating and building University Computing, Sterling Software, Maverick Capital, Bonanza Steakhouse, Michaels Stores, Green Mountain Energy." This guy is a good writer and a thoughtful researcher. I lived through the times he is talking about and the ...
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Raving Fans: A Revolutionary Approach To Customer Service
Ken Blanchard, Sheldon Bowles
William Morrow, 1993
In lieu of Book
I bought this in lieu of buying th book and am glad I did. We slipped it in and played it while on a day trip on the road. We are Amazon booksellers and found the information very helpful in our applying it to our bookselling business. The narration is story form ...
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The Art of the Start: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything
Guy Kawasaki
Portfolio Hardcover, 2004
Great reading!
Excellent book! I just finished the first reading/watching of "the Art of the Start" and it gave me so many deja
vu's and many "Yes! Finally someone said it in clear text!". I wish the book had been around in the late 90's.
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The Knack: How Street-Smart Entrepreneurs Learn to Handle Whatever Comes Up
Norm Brodsky, Bo Burlingham
Portfolio Hardcover, 2008
Exceptional Resource for Entrepreneurs at Every Stage
Norm Brodsky has been a hero of mine for many years through his column in Inc. Magazine. His advice is a mixture of common sense and pragmatism -- ideas that make sense and can be used right away -- something that Brodsky and Burlingham provide in spades in their new ...
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