David Brand
Worth Every Penny - Yes
This book provides a thoughtful consideration of what it means to build a boutique business. It contains useful stories, helpful insights and valuable questions that can help you if you are seeking to launch such a business.
Really enjoyed this book ... gave me a much better sense of who Nikola Tesla was and an appreciation of his life and work.
I was disappointed in some of the labels and language of this book. As an example ... “dinosaur managers” was used as a counter example of how one should not lead.
The author tries a bit too hard to be funny. Having said that the content is still good and an interesting take on inspiration.
The reflection questions at the end of the chapters are good triggers for processing the chapter's key themes.
The contents of this book delves into the value of being a generalist and provides insights into how to become one. The 5 principles he shares are useful frameworks to incorporate and helps one see ways one can achieve the goal of becoming a generalist.
The book is centered on 10 Life Hacks that help you lead a more fulfilled life. Very interesting stories and a good read.
One of the best books I have read on improving your ability to learn. Highly recommended.
A good read that talks about “average thinking” has impacted many aspects of society.
A good read that still has relevancy. There are a lot of short chapters but each has valuable content when it comes to providing insights on how you can become remarkable.
Useful book that explores the art of subtraction as a compliment to addition. Improvement can come through subtraction.
I found this book to have a number of useful concepts. The bringing forward of the ideas of camaraderie and clarity for making positive progress is important in these times of turbulence and desire for change.
Had higher expectations for this book. The content seems pretty dated on a variety of fronts especially when it comes to diversity in the workplace.
Very practical business book ... provides great questions to explore during regularly scheduled Thing Time sessions.
Excellent book. Annie Duke does a great job framing decision making through the lens of uncertainty. Bringing in the mindset and perspective of a power player adds to the richness of the content and insights.
Throughly enjoyed this book. A key focus of the book is the exploration of what being a “polypotentialite” means and how to successfully navigate this approach to career/life.
Terrific book on strategic conversations with tools and methods that are well explained. Has many good examples to illustrate ideas.
Very useful book when it comes to discovering great work and how you can do more of it. It incorporates 15 maps that take you through activities that frame this process.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Full of useful insights such as: “Whatever your cause, or perspective, or point of view, we can't afford for the best ideas to remain buried inside you. The world needs your insights.”