book review

Book Review: Nice Guys Can Get The Corner Office by Russ Edelman and Timothy Hiltabiddle

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Nice Guys Can Get the Corner Office: Eight Strategies for Winning in Business Without Being a Jerk

ISBN-10: 1591842093
ISBN-13: 978-1591842095

PROS:

  • Surprisingly insightful look into nice guys, winning strategies, and personality issues.
  • Has helpful examples.
  • Has organized tips that are focused on actions.
  • Covers both personal and corporate “nice guy” issues.

CONS:

  •  A limited in its look at “nice guys” makes it hard to approach at first.

SUMMARY: A must-read book for people who want to succeed without being a complete ass, even if you’re not always a “nice guy.”

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Book Review: Language Intelligence By Joseph Romm

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Language Intelligence: Lessons on persuasion from Jesus, Shakespeare, Lincoln, and Lady Gaga  by Joseph J. Romm

ISBN-10: 1477452222
ISBN-13: 978-1477452226

PROS:

  • Explains good communications skills.
  • Lots of interesting current and historical examples.
  • Spells things out in plain but effective language.

CONS:

  • Glosses over a few areas.
  • Feels a bit rushed.

SUMMARY: This is the book to buy right now to improve your communication skills.  But, you know, read the review first if you want.

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Book Review: The Price Of Everything

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The Price of Everything: Solving the Mystery of Why We Pay What We Do by Eduardo Porter
# ISBN-10: 1591843626
# ISBN-13: 978-1591843627

PROS:

  • Makes you think seriously about prices and economics on a variety of subjects.
  • Has fascinating historical and cultural insights, with plenty of references.
  • Asks – and answers – some hard economic questions.
  • Extremely readable and accessible.

CONS:

  • References are arranged in a hard, odd-to-use way.
  • At times the author's opinion intrudes on his analysis.
  • Discusses solutions to economic issues, but not in much depth.

SUMMARY: An accessible and thought-provoking look at how economics affects almost everything we do that's good for people who want a better handle on the psychology of our economic behaviors.

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