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On being a Drucker completist.
It is difficult to know how much value it is possible to get from reading a book that examines future trends nearly 15 years after it was published. The earliest essay in this book was written in 1986. There is a nearly inevitable dated feel to this kind of selection that would kill the work entirely for lesser thinkers.
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Great Book
This books gives great tips and suggestions on how to start conversations.It even give you sample ice breakers.Good book to have and keep around to refresh your small talk skills.

Highly Overrated
I consider my self pretty well read in this genre of self-help books.The first thing I would share with anyone reading this review is that the advice offered in this book is pretty obvious and sometimes just plain bizarre.I know this has been shared in other reviews of this book, but after reading some other "independent" reviews of this book I felt compelled to tell you the honest truth about this book.The lines offered in this book on initiating conversation with strangers in social settings made me and my sister laugh while reading them.They are both awkward and bizarre at the same time.If you're looking for a good book on sharpening your social skills keep moving cause this is not the one.

Not enough information for a book....
The key points of this book would fit nicely into about 15-20 of it's small printed pages... I can summarize the content in this review. First the author gives her history... Next, she explains to not be shy and to approach people in conversation and people standing alone.... She stresses that you must really strive to take an interest and care for the people you are talking with. She tells you to only ask engaging questions (e.g. What have you done today? Instead of How was your day?) She devotes a few pages to body language and tells you to take note to always remember the other persons name and.... then she explains how to gracefully exit a conversation by leading out with "I have to go...". While I don't find myself in disagreement with Ms. Fine on any of her advice, I did feel about 75% of the book is common knowledge.... I read the entire book in a 2 hour period and because I felt like I didn't learn much I don't recommend it without picking up a copy and skimming through it. ... Read more

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THINK YOU CAN'T?GIVE A LISTEN TO THIS !

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Should be from bad to worse
Despite trying very hard to deny that this is just another fad management book - there is nothing new in this title.Clueless managers will recite the core principals of this book and treat them as gospel as they try to improve their bottom line.It is also worth noting that at least one of the "great" organizations in the book, Fannie May, has imploded in an accounting scandal.Not the worst fad management book ever written, but that isn't saying much.

How Companies Succeed by Collins and Porras
The book separates core values from the operating practices of
A huge business hit of the early 90s that has aged pretty well
This is one of the business classics in the past twenty years.It has sold a huge number of copies and I am sure many of those purchased copies were actually read!As impressive as its sales numbers have been, the way it has affected the approach to the way business was discussed and talked about for the past dozen years has been even more impressive.
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A guide to developing value-centered leadership.
Donnithorne has provided a practical and concise work on developingvalue-centered leadership in any organization.He addresses the issues ofleadership within a moral and ethical context by: 1. Reviewing West Point'sapproach to teaching value-centered leadership (which is enjoyable to readabout in-and-of-itself). 2. Providing anecdotal examples from his own lifeas a military engineer who has worked in combat. 3. Providing examples in avariety of practical business settings, many which will be recognized bythe reader. 4. And, providing the reader with a summary of key questionswhich lead to the core of value-driven leadership. Throughout the book,Donnithorne references a wide array of current and past literaturevalidating and providing substance and context for the methods developed byWest Point. A Good Overview of Military Leadership & Management Style
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Highly Recommended!
Brian Tracy seems to have the answer for everything, including how to get that raise and promotion. Actually, his point is that you have the answer to everything, if only you can achieve clarity - knowing exactly what you want and how to get there - while disciplining yourself to work toward your objective. Can it really be that easy? Well one thing's for sure, reading this book will make it a lot easier. This volume offers 21 short chapters of clearly presented, easy to absorb (if not always strictly grammatical) material. We from getAbstract recommend it to anyone in any field who aspires to be promoted. After all, would you turn down more money? We didn't think so.

It's pretty good
Don't buy this book.Instead, buy a cup of coffee at the bookstore and take 20 minutes out to read it at the bookstore. 21 Fortune Cookies in 98 pages
No exaggeration: You would fair better by grabbing a handful of fortune cookies at a Chinese food resturant.This book is simply a list of obvious "good to do" habits for work.Read more

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An great case study on what makes effective leadership
The Leadership Engine, by Noel Tichy, is devoted to describing how great leaders push and lead their corporations toward success. Using case studies and research, this book shows that leader driven organizations are more successful, rather than mere manager led. In so doing, the author shows how leader led organizations have traits that lead them towards achievement of their goals.
Group Facilitation
We're using this book as part of a leadership development program. 30 copies were sent directly to me on time and in perfect condition

EMMP: Central : A very good book to read.
The book "The Leadership Engine" by Noel Tichy, discusses how to build dynamic leaders at every level within an organization. The book focuses on fundamentals of winning organizations and the characteristics of these leaders giving insight into some of the greatest leaders stories. Noel Tichy has researched companies like General Electric, Ameritech, PepsiCo, Intel and Focus Hope.Read more

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Among my first batch of books...greatest influence on attaining personal achievement in life!
The first batch of significant books that had the greatest influence on me in terms of attaining personal achievement includes mostly Napoleon Hill's books:
The Distilled Power Of Thinking And Growing Rich...
Sure, this is a wonderful starter kit (yes, I do have this book...) in addition to Hill's other books like "Think and Grow Rich", "The Master Key To Riches", et al. But more than that, it is a primer that makes you hungry for the mental nourishment of his full "Law Of Success" which I have just ordered through Amazon. And why am I giving this distillation five stars? C'mon, isn't it obvious, through these *distilled* principles you get a pretty good taste of the "spirit-voice" of Napoleon Hill. And when he says in later versions of "Think and Grow Rich" - 'through these pages we have met'. You know what he means here, even though it is shortened and edited. So, I've said enough, get started, happy reading.
Conceive... Believe... Achieve
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve."
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Follow the Roadmap and you are bound to succeed
The Roadmap to Success is by far the best motivational book I have ever read. It was the first book that I have read by Maxwell, and since then I have read four others. He teaches us a new way to think about success. Clearly stated success is: knowing your purpose, growing to reach your potential, and sowing seeds to help others. It is amazing how much better you perform and how much more you enjoy life when you view success through this framework. If you have been successful so far in your life, this book will help reinforce any doubts you have about your choices and reaffirm the actions you have taken. If you are committed to growth and development then this book is a great start to helping you put aside your fears to get the most out of your life. If you are closed minded, resistant to change and generally a pessimistic person this book is not for you. While those people that continue to make excuses for their failures or the way their life turned out will never succeed, those who have the right mindset and follow Maxwell's advise will surely go far in life and reap the beiefits and joys of success.

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The following is what I liked best:
Flesh on the Bones
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Pretty Good
Yeah I was forced to read this by my boss...but it was quick and worthwhile.I am an experienced manager but I still picked up some valuable tips. This is worth while reading- short, to the point, and informative

Universally applicable!
This is one of my favorite books. It is geniusly simple, respectful and powerful. I was surprised to find out that I can easily apply the 3 principles in almost every relationship. So many people around deserve to be praised and taught a lesson and it is very important HOW you will do it because the final result can be very positive or just the opposite. It is a very valuable book which is very well written and is a fast read. I also highly recommend the other books from the One Minute Manager series because every book has a lot to offer and they will be especially helpful if you are in a business environment.

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Excellent Book
A complete course in leadership and management!Rudy, run for president!You have my vote.

UGH....croak........
you people don't actually STill think this thing is a "hero" do you?oink, oink...he's ganna teach anyone about morals...what a joke...and all of you that still fall prey to his falasies...and fantacies.
Excellent
This book was an excellent purchase with insights into the leadership style that has carried Rudolph Giuliani to heights beyond those of the everyday leader.Use of his tools and characteristics are certainly to be desired. ... Read more

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The tools to succeed in business in the 21st century
Wow!
GOOD NEWS FOR RENAISSANCE SOULS!
I am so thrilled that someone of Pink's reputation and expertise has put the free agent's role in our economy front and center. This is great news for Renaissance Souls: people who prefer variety and combination to concentrating on just one thing. Why?Because, as Pink shows so well, being a free agent is very different from sitting in one cubicle doing one thing as you (theoretically) climb the (now almost falling down) corporate ladder.Free agents have to know their material, of course, but they also have to enjoy applying what they know to a variety of different situations. In addition, free agents need to be comfortable wearing several different hats.Who is going to spread the word about what they have to offer if they don't?Who is going to be sure that the finances are in order if they don't?Even if they hire accountants or p.r. folks, they still are the one, and only one, making the final decisions and being sure what needs doing has actually been done.As a coach specializing in life design for people with too many passions to pick just one (read Renaissance Souls,) I have already been recommending Dr. Barbara Reinhold's book, FREE TO SUCCEED: Designing the Life You Want In the New Free Agent Economy.Now I will add Daniel Pinks new contribution as well.

A how-it-is, not a how-to
What this book isn't:(1) a guide to how to succeed as a free agent, (2) an objective, scientific study of self-employed workers, or (3) a statistical analysis of social trends.
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Good mix of factoids, inspiration and leadership pointers
Building on the successful formula of his earlier work, author John C. Maxwell (The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership) has delineated 17 "laws" for managers who want to develop successful teams. That number may be arbitrary, but Maxwell successfully uses his laws as a springboard to weave together inspiring tales from Navy Seals, mountain climbers, Colin Powell, George Washington, Jimmy Carter, major league coaches and others into punchy chapters that any aspiring leader can use. This book provides the right mix of factoids, inspiration and leadership pointers to make it a bestseller. Even better, coaches and leaders who use these tips should be able to build better teams. We recommend this book to coaches, mentors and team leaders.

The "laws" are indisputable for a reason
From the favorable reviews, I assumed that this would be an informative book.However, this is not the case.I learned very little in the course of reading the book, and here is why:
Very helpful
I quite thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It was a great read. Working in a team to acheive results through facilitation, motivation and the ability to work others is greatly defined in this book. Excellent. ... Read more

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Good Ideas Impractically Presented
In my attempts to learn from people that I consider effective leaders, I've noticed that they seem to share several characteristics.However, I've never been able to adequately summarize these qualities in as clear a manner as John Maxwell does in Thinking For A Change.Maxwell isolates the thinking traits of successful individuals and provides examples on how application of these traits can improve a situation or a life.To put it simply, I've never read a more concise synopsis of the thought characteristics that distinguish the successful from the unsuccessful.
Thinking for a change
This book is very insightful and helped me to see things in a different perspective. I believe it has helped me to think differently and that it has helped me become a more effective and productive leader at work. I highly recommend it to all who want to increase their leadership abilities and learn new strategies and thinking skills.

It Can Help You think
John Maxwell is a prolific author in the area of leadership.While this book applies to any leader, it has applications much broader than that.
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Very practical basedon experience....Awesome way to start the game. :-)
I read this book since i wanted to understand the business world. This book was very insightful about open book leadership and motivating employees with numbers and equity in the company. I saw some comments from others stating the chaina product price will beat all these principles. I think this guy got partial truth in his statement. A good business will do business using resources from chaina and focus on the advantages they have locally (Marketing and Selling). Principles are principles anywere. Awesome way to start the game. :-)

Nice, but Potentially Deadly!
Stack was chosen to lead a former International Harvester plant that was nearly bankrupt.Instead of massive layoffs he focused on rapidly increasing sales and obtaining employee involvement through opening the books.
Stack is Ahead of the Pack
When I first read this book (several years ago), I knew it would become important to my consulting business. It has become a book I purchase for my clients, especially (but not exclusively) those who own their own businesses.
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The one book I refer and give over and over again.
When any of my friends get promoted to management, I give them a copy of this book. I like reading lots of different business books, but this is one I refer to over and over again. Sage advice that is a breeze to read through and will motivate you to do the right things with your business and your team.

Should be required reading for managers
I read this book first some 6 years ago when I first got into management. A former copier salesperson myself, Frank's story isn't just one of inspiration. His strategies, tips and techniques to motivate a staff are dead on. The owner of a sales training company today, I still find myself utilizing his strategies when I provide my own individual sales coaching. This book is guaranteed to make you money. 5 stars all the way! Basic rules in how to revive a business.
If you have been to business school, most of these pointers have been learned.Still books like this are a refreshing read on how to revive a business.Frank has ten pointers to learn, but most businessmen already know these.I can summarize some:work hard, start early, work as a team, recognize employees who perform, and before you leave for the day, make one final effort.Read more

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another great product from Mr. Covey
This is good. This is really good. ... Read more

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