UNDERLINING
by Tom
Pryor
When I read a non-fiction book, I keep a pen in hand. I underline meaningful concepts, useful recommendations and relevant examples presented by the author. After I've read a book, I flip through the pages. If it has lots of underlines, I keep it. If there are few or none, I sell it.
Here are five books I've read in 2001 that are loaded with underlines:
- "Make
It Happen Before Lunch" by Stephan Schiffman
This book is loaded with practical ideas to achieve more results in your business. We need to focus on value-added activities in the morning!
- "17
Lies That are Holding You Back & the Truth that will set You Free"
by Steve Chandler
The book is thought-provoking and loaded with useful ideas to initiate change. What ABM lies sound like the truth? What ABM truths sound like a lie? I've created a list. Have you?
- "The
Experience Economy" by Joe Pine and Jim Gilmore
This is a must read for managers involved in the strategic planning process in their organization. Customers no longer buy products or services... they are looking for an experience! What is an experience? For me, it's a series of activities.
-
"The
Power of Simplicity" by Jack Trout
If you are looking for practical ideas to simplify your business, Jack has some thought-provoking recommendations to eliminate non-value activities from your personal and professional life.
- "If
You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat"
by John Ortberg
Even though we want to improve, most of us have a "boat" that we're afraid to get out of. This Biblically-based book will help you personally and professionally. Managers often want the proven benefits of ABM, Six Sigma or Business
Process Reengineering, but they're hesitant to step out of old practices.What books have you found useful and meaningful this year?
I look forward to hearing your response.
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