Tag: book review
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Review: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
What Is This Book About Never Split the Difference was written by Chris Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator. The book draws on his experience negotiating in some of the highest-stakes situations imaginable, kidnappings, bank robberies, and international crises, to argue that the same techniques work everywhere: job negotiations, business deals, and even buying a…
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‘The Effective Executive’ by Peter Drucker: How Relevant Is It Today?
Initially, I did not expect too much from this book. Published in 1966, and filled with examples from companies and governments that no longer exist in the same form. I have read of newer books on productivity and effectiveness, and I assumed this one would feel dated. I was wrong. The Effective Executive turned out…
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Book Review: This is Strategy by Seth Godin
It was on the Tim Ferriss Show that I first heard about Seth Godin. I was interested right away because Seth has had one of the earliest blogs and has been posting consistently since the internet began. He is a great storyteller and marketing expert, so when I saw his audiobook on Spotify, it was a no-brainer…