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When Markets Collide: Investment Strategies for the Age of Global Economic Change
Mohamed El-Erian
McGraw-Hill, 2008
"El-Erian is a doer and a thinker and someone who understands the risks of rare events. [Never before, have] I seen such a combination. Read this book." —Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author The Black Swan When Markets Collide is a timely alert to the fundamental changes taking place in today's global economic and financial systems--and a call to action for investors who may fall victim to misinterpreting important signals. While some ...
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The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich 676 reviews
Timothy Ferriss
Crown, 2007
Good things to consider
Ah yes, the dream of working only 4 hours/week. While it's hard to implement to the degree he has, I think Tim has some good ideas to consider, including 1) a more heartfelt and specific how to re: work to live not live to work; a focus on being efficiency and effectiveness, 2) think about how to outsource (including a really good outline on how to on this), 3) use your increased "free time" ...
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StrengthsFinder 2.0: A New and Upgraded Edition of the Online Test from Gallup's Now, Discover Your Strengths 139 reviews
Tom Rath
Gallup Press, 2007
FINDING YOUR DREAMS!
The stated goal is to help people do more of what they do well. The author's methods are designed to uncover our key talents via thought patterns, feelings, and behaviors. The patterns are then categorized into 34 broad themes such as Achiever, Relator, and Ideation. The broad themes point to a person's natural talents, which can be further developed. One interesting aspect of the book is that it ...
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Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't678 reviews
Jim Collins
Collins, 2001
GREAT!!!
Good to Great is about a research to discover how an ordinary company can make the transition from being good, to achieving breakthrough and becoming great. He begins the book by describing the transition from good to great as a flywheel that consists of 3 stages of discipline with each stage containing 2 key concepts. What's important to understand is that becoming a great company takes time; ...
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The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable 303 reviews
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Random House, 2007
We have to remember, it is a model about the world, not a world about the model
If you ever questioned what your history teacher told you, you will find this book very interesting. If you ever hated grading on the curve, you will find out your were not alone. If you ever built a portfolio and it was perfect, and later you had asked yourself what in the world were you doing, you will find an answer in this book.
If you ever had to decompose a forecast at your work to get ...
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Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity420 reviews
David Allen
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002
get it together
and this book will organize your life. make the time as a priority, and it's a life-changer - for the good. consistency is the key, though. if not on top of weekly reviews, you just fall back to the natural state of disorder.
if you're committed, you'll fly.
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People783 reviews
Stephen R. Covey
Free Press, 2004
Give direction to you life
I have had this book on my reading list for a while. This books has been a valuable catalyst in my personal development. On one hand there is very little that is shocking. As the author freely admits, he does not consider the principles that these habits embody to be his, but universal. While I think most people will find an innate understanding of each of these habits, Stephen Covey is blessed ...
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The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference914 reviews
Malcolm Gladwell
Back Bay Books, 2002
Loved it!
I wish there were more books out there as interesting and thought-provoking as this one. I really don't have much more to say beyond "this book is just plain great, and you should definitely get your hands on it."
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The Official Guide for GMAT Review, 11th Edition120 reviews
Graduate Management Admission Council, 2005
"THE" book for GMAT
No matter what you read or don't read, this book is a must for all those who prepare for GMAT. Though some of the explanations/concepts are not so well written, this book has the "REAL" content. Most of the questions listed in this book are supposedly taken from previous GMATS. And that explains why you see such a similarity between problems/questions in this book and the real GMAT ones.
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YOU: The Owner's Manual, Updated and Expanded Edition: An Insider's Guide to the Body that Will Make You ... 19 reviews
Mehmet Oz, Michael F. Roizen
Collins, 2008
full of useful information
When I ordered the book, I did not expect the extent and breadth of information that it contains....I have learned a lot from the information and would recommend it to anyone.
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Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life 1443 reviews
Spencer Johnson
G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1998
Who move my cheese
A short easy listen giving great insight on what happens if you fight change. I for one had difficulty accepting changes that I didn't want, this book presented a new perspective and insight.
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You: On A Diet: The Owner's Manual for Waist Management670 reviews
Mehmet C. Oz, Michael F. Roizen
Free Press, 2006
Physicians On Diet
How refreshing to have physicians write scientifically-based books that promote a healthy body, healthy living, and disease prevention. Maybe these authors will inspire their colleagues to talk more to patients about living healthfully. The book is written in a way that makes nutrition and physiological insights readable and understandable by people who do not have a strong science background. ...
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The Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures26 reviews
Dan Roam
Portfolio Hardcover, 2008
You can tell your story more compellingly using simple drawings
Most business books fall into a few broad categories, and though this one might be lumped in the category of how to do presentations, it is really much cooler than that. I guess I find it so cool because I can't really draw a straight line with a ruler. My kids are pretty good artists, but that comes from my wife's side. I am a musician. This book shows you how to use simple drawings and ...
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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable207 reviews
Patrick M. Lencioni
Jossey-Bass, 2002
Great Book!
I had to read this book for a class of mine and fortunately I loved it. The lessons are told through fictional characters; however, it's easy to see how the dysfunctions can apply towards your own teams.
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Now, Discover Your Strengths318 reviews
Marcus Buckingham, Donald O. Clifton
Free Press, 2001
Now, Discover Your Strengths = Your Greatest Talents at Work
Brilliant. Readable. Engaging. Empowering.
I was originally introduced to this work through Kristine Gunn of www.HighVelocityTraining.com.
It immediately provided hope that my inherent ideas about how to work with people to help them perform (and internally do the same) could be applied today.
An inspiring work that truly helps you find the path to your own inherent success traits. A ...
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Fooling Some of the People All of the Time: A Long Short Story18 reviews
David Einhorn
Wiley, 2008
A "must read" for all individual investors
If you manage your own investments, and especially if you buy individual stocks, this book is a "must read" for you. It will open your eyes about the risks of owning individual company stocks. Few people have the ability to research a company the way the author's hedge fund can. Even with those resources Greenlight hasn't been able to force Allied Capital to come clean about their dishonest ...
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A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, Third Edition (PMBOK Guides)110 reviews
Project Management Institute
Project Management Institute, 2004
This is the bible
A lot of people would say that the book does not has flow and is not easy to understand etc ............... but so is project management profession to most of the people, even though they believe they do. People say it not practical, but many are the challenges in project management profession, and to deal with them we need to have a sound base of whats ideal. I mean how would you know the risk ...
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The World Is Flat 3.0: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century1124 reviews
Thomas L. Friedman
Picador, 2007
flatenning but biased
The World is Flat - Thomas Friedman
"What else but sensationalism could you expect from an American Journalist" My friend commented when I told him I was on a most sensational book by New York Times' Thomas Friedman. I thank my friend and my kids favorite 4th Grade teacher Michael Citrino to have recommended "The World is Flat" which has introduced me to a rapidly flattening world, of which I ...
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What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful168 reviews
Marshall Goldsmith, Mark Reiter
Hyperion, 2007
Excellent for Coaching Adults
Excellent book for coaching adults in the workplace & life. Adults, especially already sucessful adults don't often think they need feedback. This gives specific ideas on how to discover what the right "thing" to work on is & what steps to take. You can apply this to yourself as well.
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The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness339 reviews
Dave Ramsey
Thomas Nelson, 2007
Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
I have been putting off getting my finances in order simply because I was afraid it would be a huge hassle. This book not only help me accomplish my goal, but it also got me so pumped about it, I got my two grown children and their husband and girlfriend to go along for the ride. It has been a wonderful family learning experience with actual fun mixed in along the journey.
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