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Comment on Summer Giveaway: Your Working Bookshelf by Katie

Katie — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:17:21 +0000

I love the Art of Innovation by Tom Kelly of Idea-fame. It’s amazing to see how Ideo came up with new solutions, and what those solutions are.

Comment on Summer Giveaway: Your Working Bookshelf by Arjan Zuidhof

Arjan Zuidhof — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:17:03 +0000

my current favorite is a not too old one: Scott Berkun’s “The myths of innovation”. Very refreshing and eye-opening into how innovation works

Comment on Summer Giveaway: Your Working Bookshelf by Derrick Kwa

Derrick Kwa — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 10:20:57 +0000

It’s hard to pick just one. I like almost all of Seth Godin’s books; “Made to Stick” by Chip and Dan Heath; “Predictably Irrational” by Dan Ariely were all good.

But if you ask me to pick now, I’ve got to say its’ “The Pirate’s Dilemma” by Matt Mason. It’s a well-written, entertaining yet deep and insightful look at how the culture of piracy is changing business. A must-read for anyone looking to survive in the changing economy, in my opinion.

Comment on Summer Giveaway: Reading and Relaxation by Mike Vardy

Mike Vardy — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 09:14:17 +0000

My favorite book this summer was Generica by Will Ferguson…hilarious tale about an editor who picks an awful self-help book to be published because he needs to fill his quota, and it goes on to be a cultural phenomenon.

Funny stuff and a great escape.

Comment on Ten Lessons from China’s Olympics Preparations by 四川闲人

四川闲人 — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 09:09:13 +0000

to those who criticize China

nothing is perfect, especially the country.

please put yourselves in other people’s shoes before you criticise.

its not a wise idea that Cannot eat the grape to say the racemic acid .

Comment on Summer Giveaway: Your Working Bookshelf by Mike Vardy

Mike Vardy — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 09:07:35 +0000

I’ve got quite a few I like, but the one that tops the list is “Talent Is Never Enough” by John C. Maxwell. It’s filled with inspiring stories and exercises to get you going in the right direction - I really got into it - and it wasn’t preachy, either.

Comment on Summer Giveaway: Your Working Bookshelf by malia

malia — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:29:15 +0000

i liked “the four hour work week” by tim ferriss a lot when i read it last year. not all of the ideas will be immediately relevant to everyone but the main principles really changed the way i live my life today… also, i remember reading a book called “raving fans” a while back that talks about the importance of creating fans and giving excellent customer service. both are great for small business owners. =)

Comment on Diet Tips & More for a Healthy and Trim Body by k lol

k lol — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 04:25:09 +0000

this is stupid………….i want a diet to lose my weight tell me wen to skip dinner lunch or breakfast n wt to eat n wat to not eat……..

Comment on 10 simple ways to save yourself from messing up your life by tekno haber

tekno haber — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:40:53 +0000

all of these are true but the most important thing is “how can we these?”

Comment on Summer Giveaway: Your Working Bookshelf by eli skipp

eli skipp — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:36:05 +0000

33 strategies of war. I guess.

Comment on Summer Giveaway: Your Working Bookshelf by RH

RH — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:47:00 +0000

As a Man Thinketh - by James Allen - applies well to business and personal matters

Comment on Summer Giveaway: Your Working Bookshelf by karen

karen — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:23:36 +0000

Books are my business and my addiction, but books do not teach me about my business (odd isn’t that?) I would have to name journals instead - Library Journal and Booklist are two of the tools of the trade. For any future “business” I may find myself in - Perhaps this would be my handbook: A Ritual for Laypersons: Rites for Holy Communion and the Pastoral Care of the Sick and Dying.

Comment on Summer Giveaway: Your Working Bookshelf by Eric Friese

Eric Friese — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:20:20 +0000

My favorite is Good to Great including the monograph for the social sector. This book does an awesome job of painting the picture of a great company. It has really helped the nonprofit organization I am involved with get on the right track.

Comment on Summer Giveaway: Your Working Bookshelf by Chris

Chris — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:54:43 +0000

My favorite business book is called “Inspired: How To Create Products Customers Love” by Marty Cagan. It is the first book that really maps out how to create software products and about the Product Management discipline in general. I got really worked up reading it as it validated all of my experience, both good and bad. I bought copies for all my colleagues at work.

Comment on Summer Giveaway: Your Working Bookshelf by Carlos

Carlos — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:43:44 +0000

The Daily Drucker, from Peter Druker. A book full of inspiring paragraphs, one for each day, making you think about what you are doing and should do.
Also any other from this author is fine, too

Comment on Summer Giveaway: Your Working Bookshelf by Bob Russell

Bob Russell — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:00:33 +0000

Has to be Getting Things Done by David Allen. While it’s boring in the sense that everyone knows about it, this is a book that will really change your view about to do lists forever.

Comment on Summer Giveaway: Your Working Bookshelf by Karl

Karl — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:48:36 +0000

My favorite business book is Patrick Lencioni’s “Death By Meeting.” I’ve been to a lot of bad meetings in my day, and Lencioni describes a way of conducting them which makes them productive and helpful, the way they’re supposed to be.

Comment on Ten Lessons from China’s Olympics Preparations by Success Professor

Success Professor — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:29:55 +0000

Good post. I would have had #1 as Bhag - Big Harry Audacious Goal. The goal of winning the most gold medals was laughed at by most of the world.

I attended the games in Beijing and had an amazing experience. Not only did they transform their athletes into gold-medal winning machines, but they transformed their country and even elements of their culture. Beijing was a much different city during the games than it had been simply one year before.

I’ve shared a story about how one of the events I attended turned into a powerful lesson about goal setting, commitment and passion. You can read it here:
http://successprofessor.ca/200.....d-passion/

Comment on Summer Giveaway: Your Working Bookshelf by Bonnie

Bonnie — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:13:06 +0000

“Getting to Yes.” I first read this when I was eleven- yes, really- because my dad thought I showed an aptitude for negotiation, and wanted to turn me from “snotty kid who argues a lot” to “bright kid who can eloquently state her case.” It’s been incredibly useful in just about every situation I can imagine- everything from customer service (both sides of the register) to dreaded relationship talks. It may not be glamorous, or trendy- but having read it, my life is easier and I can get more accomplished. Read “Getting to Yes” and you’ll be hacking your negotiations in no time.

Comment on 6 Web-based CRM Applications Side-by-Side by Todd Lohenry

Todd Lohenry — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:40:37 +0000

Salesforce.com has taken on a Microsoft attitude. I like SugarCRM better for many reasons, but their hosted plan is just BRAINDEAD. Many small businesses just don’t have 5 people. If they would only allow monthly payments for as few as 1 person, they would be the dominant player in the small business space, but their business plan is nowhere near as good as their product…