‘The Maker Movement Manifesto – Rules for Innovation in the New World of Crafters, Hackers and Tinkerers’, by Mark Hatch, McGraw-Hill Education, Brilliance Audio, 2013. A fascinating discussion of the Maker Movement and how it’s changing the world with its new, easy to use and inexpensive tools and technologies.
‘Speaking is an Audience-Centered Sport – How to create and deliver presentations that make people sit up, take notice and beg for more!’, by Marjorie Brody, Career Skills Press, Jenkintown PA, 2001. I reread Brody’s book while traveling. It’s an excellent basic overview with some content contributed by her professional speaking colleagues. Well worth the … Read more
‘Growing Your Business!’, by Marc LeBlanc, Beaver’s Pond Press, Edina MN, 1999. Thought it was time to re-read LeBlanc’s excellent book while on vacation. It’s the smallest, shortest and one of the best resources for small businesses ever. Great idea!
Last month, I mentioned a reporter included me in her ‘Business Unplugged’ blog entry on business books. Thought you’d enjoy my comments.
‘Sales Bible – the Ultimate Sales Resource’, by Jeffrey Gitomer, HarperCollins, NY, 2008. Thought it was time to re-read Gitomer’s great book and his 10.5 Commandments of Sales Success while on vacation. Great idea!
‘Making Presentations’, by Tim Hindle, part of the DK Essential Managers series, DK Publishing, NY, 1998. A quick review of 101 tips for creating and delivering presentations … a good simple refresher.
‘Conquer the Chaos – How to Grow a Successful Small Business Without Going Crazy’ by Clate Mask & Scott Martineau, Gildan Media Corp., 2010. Six strategies to make your business run smoothly and help you conquer the chaos. Lots of useful take-aways. Well worth the read or listen time.
‘The Idea Hunter – how to find the best ideas and make them happen.’ by Andy Boynton & Bill Fischer, Gildan Media Corp., 2011. A concise and most interesting discussion of Idea Hunting and Idea Hunters past and present. Well worth the read or listen.
‘Out of Our Minds – Learning to be Creative.’ by Sir Ken Robinson, Ph.D., Tantor Audio, 2011. A fascinating, intellectual and research-rich study of education, learning and the importance of creativity.
‘Leadership Rules – how to become the leader you want to be.’ by Chris Widener, Gildan Media Corp, 2011. An interesting – and short – fable about a demoted plant manager who seeks leadership insight from a state champion high school football coach. At the end, the author summarizes his four Rules of Leadership. Interesting … Read more