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Re: What’s the best business book you’ve read?

Virginie — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:49:37 -0000

The Market for Virtue by David Vogel (sustainability & CSR).
About the complex challenges faced by different business sectors on the long path to responsibility & respect.
Because only with better understanding can we start seeing through the blinding consumption world we live in.

Re: What’s the best business book you’ve read?

Beth C. — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:21:00 -0000

I read a little about the hedgehog principle on the Good to Great web site and I'm really afraid that I'm a fox. Is that a bad thing?

Re: What’s the best business book you’ve read?

Beth C. — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:19:22 -0000

The Rules of Work by Templar. I read it at a time when I was taking everything in the office way too seriously and I needed something to help remind me that I had a life outside of the office. It helped to remind me at that point in time that I needed to continue to do my best at work, but that I also needed to refocus on my life outside of the office too because I felt like I was surrounded by people who were arbitrarily getting ahead as a result of doing little to nothing.

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Lee-Anne — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:14:22 -0000

Raising your business: a Canadian woman's guide to entrepreneurship - it's Canadian, written by two women, funny and parallels creating a business to raising a child - what could be better?

I completely agree with Good to Great, Tipping Point, Blink & Made to Stick- they're all terrific.

Re: What’s the best business book you’ve read?

Lee-Anne — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:11:41 -0000

Thanks Kristin; I'm looking forward to reading it.

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Danielle LaPorte — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:55:21 -0000

And what's also brilliant about this approach is the "build on your strengths" premise. Yes! Carrie and I talk about this all the time. The pursuit of being well rounded is so overrated.

Re: What’s the best business book you’ve read?

Danielle LaPorte — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:53:54 -0000

Moi: Achievor. Furturist. Relator. Strategy. Intellection.

Relator was a big surprise, but deeply true (when I'm interested, I'm REALLY interested, otherwise...I just keep walking.)

Re: What’s the best business book you’ve read?

Danielle LaPorte — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:50:36 -0000

ahh...David. He's a force. You'd also love John O'Donahue and his book, Beauty: The Invisible Embrace (John was a mentor to David Whyte.)

Re: What’s the best business book you’ve read?

karen — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:33:46 -0000

One I come back to again and again is The 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women by Gail McMeekin. Time to read it again as I feel an infusion.

Re: What’s the best business book you’ve read?

Alanna — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:23:04 -0000

I agree with Danielle's answer of "Good to Great". I read it almost 5 years ago for a senior seminar class in college and still think about if I am a hedgehog or a fox.

Re: What’s the best business book you’ve read?

Janice — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:36:52 -0000

One of my favourite business books is "The Art of The Start" by Guy Kawasaki. He has a very simple way of stating what is necessary for you to succeed in business, whether you're selling a product or a service. No fancy shmancy complicated business plans with mission statements etc. It's more about helping you find your niche, branding your self and/or your product, capturing your audience and being successful. I refer back to his book quite often to stay fresh and still find ideas for my business as a Mortgage Specialist. He's an easy read as well. Some business books can be quite dry. Guy is certainly not that!

Re: What’s the best business book you’ve read?

Kristin — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:41:32 -0000

That's their second book, subtitled "Give Me Time". I haven't read that yet - the first one, called "The Mind Gym: Wake Your Mind Up", is bright green with a dark green circle with the title in the middle. It's published by Little, Brown. I highly recommend it - happy reading!

Re: What’s the best business book you’ve read?

Allan — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:28:45 -0000

Unabashed self promotion here. I do hope Danielle and Carrie don't mind. Sent a copy to Danielle. If she hasn't read it yet I'm happy to send a complimentary copy to the first e-mail I receive, on condition you do a future review (good or bad) and share with everyone. "Zentrepreneurism"-A 21st Century Guide to the New World of Business". Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. In Zen

Re: What’s the best business book you’ve read?

Lee-Anne — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:28:02 -0000

Who's the author Kristin? I loved what you had to say about the book and when I looked it up there are a few that go by similar titles? Is the cover bright pink with a clock? Thanks in advance for your reply.

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Heather Allard — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:02:13 -0000

Absolutely. And, as a mom entrepreneur, I loved all the tips on automating much of your "busy work" with things like email auto responders and FAQ sections on your website. There's simply no need to be "open" 24 hours.

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Caroline — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:51:05 -0000

I agree- this one definitely spoke to me. Not necessarily because I think of getting my work down to 4 hours at the moment, but certainly in terms of really assessing what is real work, and what is busywork to allow me to feel that I am being responsible or "in work mode" and therefore valuable. i also really appreciate the concept of getting clear about what we want to do with time off and having goals in that area, so that open time isn't simply a source of anxiety and distress.

Re: What’s the best business book you’ve read?

Jamie — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:56:26 -0000

I'm in on this one too and recommend it to many of my clients.

For me, discovering that one of my characteristics was actually a strength was a revelation! Knowing that "significance" is of value encouraged me to brush away any remaining "who do you think you are" gremlins and shine.

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Liz — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:50:12 -0000

Re-Imagine, by Tom Peters. Blows the traditional business book out the water. Written for here, now, and beyond.

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Connie — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:43:05 -0000

Also was perusing LESSONS FROM A LIPSTICK QUEEN by Poppy King, haven't read it but it looks like fun with some good advice thrown in the mix.

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Connie — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:40:50 -0000

NOW DISCOVER YOUR STRENGTHS by Buckingham and Clifton; it's a test that you take with purchase of book, online, and it feeds back all kinds of interesting info about you in the business world and elsewhere; it's a real help for finding a job or a new career or updating a resume. Highly recommend for managers, too.

Re: What’s the best business book you’ve read?

Carrie McCarthy — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:33:44 -0000

We refer to the culture at Patagonia regularly. This book inspires making a difference, making money and having fun!

Re: What’s the best business book you’ve read?

Carrie McCarthy — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:31:05 -0000

This was the first book my dad bought me. Thanks for the reminder I am going to crack it open again.

Re: What’s the best business book you’ve read?

Carrie McCarthy — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:29:08 -0000

Balancing your brain is a must for me. Thanks Kristen, I am going to read over the weekend!!

Re: What’s the best business book you’ve read?

Lynda — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:28:34 -0000

Absolutely! What were your five top strengths????

Re: What’s the best business book you’ve read?

Ruth — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:28:27 -0000

Time Power by Brian Tracy
The Networking Survival Guide by Diane Darling
Both my favorite books at the moment.