Books & Reviews
[Review] Your Company Sucks: It’s Time To Declare War On Yourself
Sales have plateaued, your employees are griping, customers are unhappy and you have no idea what is going wrong. Yes, your company sucks and you're at your wits' end. It's time for some self-reflection, and the book "Your Company Sucks: It's Time to Declare War on Yourself" may be able to help you find out what's wrong.
[Review] Onward: How Starbucks Fought For Its Life Without Losing Its Soul
"Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul", written by its CEO Howard Schultz, a wonderful story about the origins of the company, its ensuing growth and its drive towards constant reinvention, and also a cautionary tale for companies who run the dangers of pandering to Wall Street, instead of keeping the company focused on real, sustainable growth.
[Review] Loveworks
"Loveworks: How the world's top marketers make emotional connections to win in the marketplace"by Brian Sheehan looks at 20 real world business examples of how brands can engage and stir the deepest emotions of their consumers.
[Review] Can’t Buy Me Like
"Can't Buy Me Like: How Authentic Customer Connections Drive Superior Results" by long-time journalist Bob Garfield and CEO of MEPlusYOU Doug Levy urges companies are urged to shift from transaction and campaign-oriented consumer marketing to a more purposeful, trust-oriented form of relationship era marketing in the onset of a "Relationship Era".
[Review] The Element
In "The Element", Robinson proposes that the element is "the point at which natural talent meets personal passion". Finding our element allows us to tap onto that proverbial "sweet spot" and to maximize the vast powers of imagination, intelligence, feeling, intuition, spirituality, physical and sensory awareness inbuilt in every one of us.
[Review] The Book of Business Awesome/The Book Of Business UnAwesome
Written in tongue-in-cheek fashion with unabashed directness, "The Book of Business Awesome / The Book of Business UnAwesome" is a unique two-in-one volume by "UnMarketing" consultant Scott Stratten that's laced with numerous case studies on what worked - and sucked - in the fields of social media, PR, customer service, HR, branding and other related areas.
[Review] The Art Of Thinking Clearly
How do we rid ourselves of these maladies of the mind? Enter Swiss author Rolf Dobelli's bestselling volume "The Art of Thinking Clearly".
[Review] The Lean Startup
If you have any interest in entrepreneurship at all, "The Lean Startup" by Eric Ries is an engrossing read, says Lee Shen Han.
[Review] How Children Succeed
What is the secret to long-term success? Why do some kids do well while others falter as they journey through life? The answers to these and more can be found in Paul Tough's "How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character".
[Review] The Intention Economy
"Caveat Venditor - Let the Seller Beware". So proclaimed Doc Searls in "The Intention Economy: When Customers Take Charge", whose main thesis is that customers - like markets - should be free.
Steven Schussler’s It’s A Jungle In There
Serial entrepreneur Steven Schussler's new book, "It's a Jungle in There: Inspiring Lessons, Hard-Won Insights, and Other Acts of Entrepreneurial Daring", is an interesting recollection of his entrepreneurial journey over the years.
[Review] Secrets Of The Millionaire Mind
Why are some folks blessed with riches while others struggle to make ends meet? What is the magic formula to wealth? The answer, according to renowned millionaire guru and author of "Secrets of the Millionaire Mind" T. Harv Eker, is found in one's money blueprint.
[Review] What Chinese Want
"What Chinese Want: Culture, Communism and the Modern Chinese Consumer" is a comprehensive treatise on modern China, capturing its worldview, business environment, consumer markets, societal fabric, and engagement with the world.
[Review] The E-Myth Revisited
While "The E-Myth Revisited" may have been written quite some time ago, its teachings still ring true in this day and age. Although social technologies have transformed the business and consumer landscape, the basic principles of sound businesses still apply.
[Review] The Everyday Entrepreneur
The advice in "The Everyday Entrepreneur" is appropriate, practical, and usable. If you are a new business owner or one that has found it challenging to grow your company, this book is for you.
[Review] The Face-To-Face Book
The problem with the prophetic proclamations about the rise of social media and its impending dominance? It's that we can focus too much on the media part of 'social media', instead of the 'social' aspect, according to the authors of 'The Face-to-Face Book".
[Review] The Social Entrepreneur’s Handbook
Whether you are an established or aspiring entrepreneur with the desire to promote positive change, "The Social Entrepreneur's Handbook" is for you.
[Review] David And Goliath
Why do underdogs triumph over mightier enemies? How does one turn a weakness into a strength? In yet another entertaining trip of the intellect, Malcolm Gladwell's latest volume "David and Goliath" tackles perennial paradoxes with much aplomb.
[Review] Launch
"Launch" by social media marketing guru Michael Stelzner provides useful and practical tips to guide marketers in creating their own content marketing strategy and tactics while leveraging on both internal and external influencers.
Tony Schwartz Says The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working
Tony Schwartz, CEO of The Energy Project and the co-author of the bestselling 'The Power of Full Engagement', argues that it's all about managing your energy in his new book 'The Way We're Working Isn't Working'.
[Review] Rock Your Business
Music industry veteran David Fishof combines his hard-earned experience and channels that wisdom into his book "Rock Your Business: What You and Your Company Can Learn from the Business of Rock and Roll".
[Review] The Social Commerce Handbook
Short and succinct yet packed with useful case studies and tips, "The Social Commerce Handbook" is a useful addition for marketers, entrepreneurs and business folks keen to crack into the space of social commerce.
[Review] The Wisdom Of Failure
"The Wisdom of Failure: How to Learn the Tough Leadership Lessons Without Paying the Price", authored by Laurence G. Weinzimmer and Jim McConoughey, dissects the kinds of leadership, both good and bad, that can be found in different company cultures and distils the essence of what can be learned from those leadership behaviors.
[Review] Small Business, Big Vision
For the new small business entrepreneur, "Small Business, Big Vision" by Adam and Matthew Toren is a handy, easy-to-read, and useful tome to start you off thinking how you can tweak your own business for the better.
[Review] Heart, Smarts, Guts, And Luck
"Heart, Smarts, Guts, and Luck" captures the essence of personal leadership. Delving deeply into the heart and soul of what true entrepreneurship is about, it questions fundamental tenets of our beliefs as business builders, leaders and managers.
[Review] Start With Why
What is the magic ingredient embodied by those icons of business we so admire? The answer, according to Simon Sinek, is that they inspire others to take action by beginning with "Why".
[Review] Who Killed Change?
Written by Ken Blanchard of "The One Minute Manager" fame, together with his co-authors John Britt, Pat Zigarmi and Judd Hoekstra, "Who Killed Change?" is a whodunnit with a business twist.
[Review] Hits & Misses: New York Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Strategies
The book "Hits & Misses: New York Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Strategies" by award-winning journalist, columnist and essay writer Tina Traster, puts decision-making by some 60 New York-based entrepreneurs under the microscope.
[Review] Put That Cell Phone Down And Look Me In The Eye
"Put That Cell Phone Down and Look Me In The Eye" is no one-man anti-technology Luddite crusade to turn people away from their technological follies. Instead author Brian Haggerty focuses on the various soft skills and character traits he believes can help a person on their goal to success.
[Review] The Impact Equation
Authored by social media savants Chris Brogan and Julien Smith, "The Impact Equation" is a book on content marketing that reveals how you can generate attention, affection and action amongst the people you care about - your customers and other stakeholders.