Tag Archives: 50-book-challenge
Genghis Khan – A story untold
I bought this book because it sounded interesting and was the most efficient way to use my monthly credit on audible.com. What an amazing story. Genghis Khan in my mind is undoubtedly one of the most successful men in history. All … Continue reading
It’s Time for 360 Degree Leaders to Move On
Finished two good books this week. The 360 Degree Leader by John C. Maxwell and It’s Time to Move On! by Ralph Bruksos. Both are listed on my 50 book challenge (2010) reading list. The 360 Degree Leader I first … Continue reading
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion
Defend yourself against the Click…whirr response engendered by your built in need to reciprocate, keep consistency with what you have said you’ll do, be part of the crowd, like people who take advantage of you, follow authority without question and … Continue reading
The Next Trillion
The Next Trillion Paul Zane Pilzer. VideoPlus 2001, Paperback, 197 pages, $3.11 There are some interesting ideas in The Next Trillion by Paul Zane Pilzer. I read the Australia and New Zealand Tour Edition which is an abridged version. Let … Continue reading
Closing my open loops for 2009
An open loop is something which is pulling on your attention. I have a few from 2009 relating to Quantum Gardener which I will close today lest they fester and end up consuming more and more of my time. 50 book … Continue reading
The Elephant in the Room
The Elephant in the Room Ed Baker. First Command 2007, Hardcover, 144 pages, $0.70 There is not much to say about The Elephant in the Room by Ed Baker. I got what it was trying to say about financial responsibility … Continue reading
Why Men Don’t Listen and Women Can’t Read Maps
Why Men Don’t Listen and Women Can’t Read Maps Allan Pease. Broadway 2001, Paperback, 272 pages, $8.15 Men and women are different. There, it’s been said by me and was also said a while ago in Why Men Don’t Listen … Continue reading
Go for No!
Go for No! Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There Richard Fenton. Courage Crafters 2007, Paperback, 80 pages, $10.99 It turns out that you can judge a book by its cover. In this case, Go for No! … Continue reading
Tribes
Tribes Seth Godin. Portfolio Hardcover 2008, Hardcover, 160 pages, $11.25 What tribe do you lead is the fundamental question in Seth Godin’s book, Tribes: We need you to lead us. It got me thinking about the various tribes I’m a … Continue reading