May 2012 | sf business times

You Can't Predict a Hero: From War to Wall Street, Leading in Times of Crisis Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I have a large palette when it comes to what I read, and on first look, the story of a Wall Street broker is not something I would usually place high on my list as a "must read". At the urging of a family member whose advice when it comes to good books is top rate, I picked up this one. I absolutely...

Once Upon A Time, CD-ROM Included: Using Story-Based Activities to Develop Breakthrough Communication Skills (Essential Tools Resource) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Using story has been in my tool kit for more than 10 years as I work with organizations to help them achieve their goals, resolve differences, form teams, and more. Story is a versatile tool. I think of it as my Swiss Army Knife of organizational development. What I didn't expect was a book that had...

How to Manage in Times of Crisis (And How to Avoid a Crisis in the First Place) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I thought Dr. Adizes's book was filled with sensible, easy to follow information. I found it particularly useful given the current economic situation. I would recommend this book to anyone trying to keep a business afloat during these difficult financial times.Click Here to see more reviews about: How...

Time-Saving Tips for Teachers Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)You have other things to do, and should not have to re-create the wheel. There was much of my 25 years of teaching that was used in this way, and a book like this early on in my career would have helped me save literally hundreds of hours per year.You should make sure that your library has this work,...

Stealing Time: Steve Case, Jerry Levin, and the Collapse of AOL Time Warner Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)A review of Simon Schuster's new book, "Stealing Time: Steve Case, Jerry Levin, and the Collapse of AOL Time Warner," by Alec Klein First, I must issue the following disclaimer: I am the "aging flower child" in Mr. Klein's new book, entitled "Stealing Time: Steve Case, Jerry Levin, and the Collapse of...

Winning in Fast Time Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)The book is an easy read and held my interst like no other "how to" book. This is a fail-safe process to maximize productivity and profit, or just get the most our of life. Anyone can benefit from implementing these ideas, but it's not easy.Click Here to see more reviews about: Winning in Fast TimeA...

War Paint: Madame Helena Rubinstein and Miss Elizabeth Arden, Their Lives, Their Times, Their Rivalry Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is such a juicy story. Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein were two glamorous divas, who come to life and the stories of their personal and business lives are fascinating. The author describes the rivalry between these two women with rich details, describing how their animosity fueled their growing...

If You Don't Make Waves, You'll Drown: 10 Hard Charging Strategies for Leading in Politically Correct Times Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)As a fan of merit-based achievement, I thoroughly enjoyed reading Dave Anderson's If You Don't Make Waves, You'll Drown: 10 Hard Charging Strategies for Leading in Politically Correct Times. In this straightforward tome, Anderson, president of LearnToLead, an international sales and management training...

The One Minute Entrepreneur: The Secret to Creating and Sustaining a Successful Business Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Compared to some of his previous books this one really disappoints. The story is told as a hokey narrative (as is Blanchard's style) of the hapless protagonist as he struggles to start his career in sales and then start his own business. It quickly dissolves into a shameless ad for a half dozen or so...

Leading in Turbulent Times Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)The good practical information from leading global executives was very validating...... and gave me ideas to put to work immediately.Click Here to see more reviews about: Leading in Turbulent Times Turbulent times are here to stay. The credit crunch is today's current dramatic headline, but accelerating...

Competing On Internet Time: Lessons From Netscape And Its Battle With Microsoft Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is a well-written, interesting book. However, in my opinion, it tells only part of the story. It looks at how Netscape formulated its strategy, but not at how (or whether) this strategy was executed. This is like explaining a football game entirely on the basis of the diagrams that the coaches drew...

Matt Bell's Money Strategies for Tough Times: Ditch the Debt, Get Past the Crisis, Find Some Breathing Space, Position Yourself for Lasting Success Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Matt's new book is a breath of fresh air in a world cluttered with financial self-help books. He brings an air of authenticity and gracefulness that provides common-sense solutions for every person who needs some financial help. And that would be most of us!The strength of the book is the foundation...

The Secret To Getting First Class Upgrades: Enjoy The Pleasures Of Low-Cost Luxury Business Class Travel Every Time Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Too much filler about common sense info on booking a flight which is not directly related to getting an upgrade. The main point seems to be to ask on the ground for an upgrade using various obvious techniques in my opinion, ask once flying if a business seat is available (don't want to give away the...

Trigger Points: How to Make Decisions Three Times Faster, Innovate Smarter, and Beat Your Competition by 10 Percent (It Ain't Easy) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Recently, I conducted a spring cleaning of my personal library & found a number of interesting business books, which I have totally forgotten about.This is one of them. I remember I had acquired it at the time I was just moving into general management duing the late 80s.The most productive learning...

Your Career in Changing Times Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I wish I were ready for this book years ago! Lee and Larry start by describing the workplace and how it is changing (surprisingly accurate for being published in 1993). Next they define what work is and help us understand why so many people are in the situations they are in. Then comes the fun part...identifying...

My Big Idea: 30 Successful Entrepreneurs Reveal How They Found Inspiration (The Sunday Times) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is a great book for inspiration. If you have been thinking of starting a business, read this. It may give you the kick to get started. Most of the entreprenures are from the Uk, but they have the same inspirations and struggles as someone in the USA. It also has a lot of typos in it, but that didn't...

Time Off From Work: Using Sabbaticals To Enhance Your Life While Keeping Your Career On Track Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Curious about taking time off from work? This book provides great advice and inspiration on doing it. It's very similar to the book Six Months Off (see my review of that one), and you'll need to make the decision between them or decide to read both. I found that Six Months Off provides more ideas on...