I wasn't sure what to expect when I started reading this book. I had heard about Zappos and had heard about their deal with Amazon but I had never purchased from Zappos in my life. I … more
Louis Upkins' text "Treat Me Like A Customer: Using Lessons From Work To Succeed In Life" is a well intentioned guide to reconnect you with those you love and most important, to reconnect with yourself. … more
If you are an experienced professional looking for a way to give some good advice to a relatively inexperienced colleague, the Table of Contents in The Rules of Work is probably going to "wow" you. I … more
Connellan, Tom. "Turbulent Times Leadership for Sales Managers: How the Very Best Boost Sales", Peak Performance Press, 2010 Boosting Sales Amos Lassen   … more
The business community is now in the midst of one of the most turbulent and difficult of times, the economic recession has made nearly everyone reluctant to execute any action that requires any risk. … more
This satisfyingly straightforward, no nonsense guide to managing sales growth in a period of economic decline belongs on the desk of every manager who is dependent on a staff of salespeople to survive. … more
Some of the most interesting material in this book includes Srikumar S. Rao's advice re "No Matter What." Using the extended metaphor of a journey, he offers practical advice about how to cope with inclement … more
In this volume, Tony Hsieh (pronounced "SHAY") shares all of the business lessons he learned from success and (especially) from failure prior to and then during his association with Zappos.com, first … more
Imagine a company that actually cares about its customers. Sure it sounds like a fairy tale, but its not. I know almost every company SAYS they care about its customers, but actions speak louder than … more
If you are expecting a handbook about how to deliver excellent customer service, you will be surprised by this book. It's about one man's journey through the startup seas from the … more
Meg Whitman could certainly assert that she's been a success in life, and it's on the paramount value of individual success, defined her way, that she is basing her attempt to buy the governorship of … more
According to Gottfredson and Schaubert, there are two "keys" to achieving breakthrough results: "One is that [successful managers] have a deep understanding of the fundamental laws of business. Because … more
The nature of work and employment is rapidly changing. Some of those changes are positive, but many are negative. Large numbers of people now work from home, coffee shops, libraries and any other place … more
Bill Lia's Stone Soup is a light hearted read illustrating the journeys of Ruby and how she walked and searched and perservered to survive and even thrive. Many intersting turns and twists take place … more
Stone Soup- The Secret Recipe For Making Something from Nothing Published by Bookshaker. com 2010 Author- Bill Liao the Co-founder of Xing Reviewed … more
We live in a me-centered society. We want what we want and we want it right now. For some reason, we believe that if everything isn't exactly as we plan it, we've somehow failed. So we focus on the getting … more
The author spends some time describing the importance of empathy in developing successful relationships. Much time is spent explaining the evolution of AOL and Time Warner … more
I certainly had no trouble reading Delivering Happiness; it moves smoothly through the story and kept me turning pages. My disclaimer is that I can't tell the difference between Zappos and any other on-line … more
This is not your daddy's job search book. In the old days you could walk up to any company, fill out an application and maybe get an interview on the spot. If you networked it was a bonus. Today, … more
I first heard Dave Lakhani on a teleseminar eradicating and exposing "The Secret" in Spring 2007 in conjunction with internationally best-selling author, Kevin Hogan, and with Blair Warren. Dave … more
Donnie Deutsch speaks to anyone with dreams of taking their ideas and making them into businesses. I find this book extremely inspirational (just as the show is) to the regular … more
Want to know how in a minute you can change your mindset and change your life? Want to know how to have the attitudes necessary to live the millionaire life? Want some affirmations to play or say every … more
This book is reminiscent of junk mail that entices a reader to buy more based upon repetitive success stories and promises to show the secrets that 'they' don't want you to know. Each spurious rule (eg. … more
** This is a review of a pre-release - the final edition may change ** I had high hopes for this book since the author is well established and has worked with major football teams, and should … more