book review

Books reviews on workplace, corporate, and business driven books.

The Top 7 Books EVERY Entrepreneur Needs to Read
The world of business is crazy and chaotic, especially for anyone who is just looking to join the ranks. I find a lot of people asking themselves "where do I start?" or "how do I learn?" so I have taken it upon myself to answer those very questions with this list of the top seven books EVERY entrepreneur needs to read. Keep in mind that this list is not in any particular order, as it is too hard to judge between them on the value they create.
By Outside In8 years ago in Journal
Can Anyone Become Successful?
Many people are told that anything is possible, and they can be anything they want to be. Their minds are filled with hope and possibilities. Yet, as people age, most of their dreams fade away and is replaced with a realistic mind because of certain circumstances.
By Tirzah Sephora8 years ago in Journal
13 Things You Didn't Know about 'Classic Alice'
I have always been a fan of webseries on youtube pertaining to classic literature, whether it be The New Adventures of Peter and Wendy or The Lizzie Bennet Diaries. A webseries that thinks outside of the box is Classic Alice, which has titular character Alice actually living her life according to classic novels. It is kind of a crazy idea, but has been executed fairly brilliantly, and I was lucky enough to sit down with creator and actress for Alice, Kate Hackett to discuss the series.
By Tisha Eaton8 years ago in Journal
Best Books About Money Management
Money management is something everyone needs to learn — whether they like it or not. The problem that most people face is that they don't want to learn how to manage money, or otherwise assume that the only material on money management out there is for millionaires.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Journal
Must-Read Books on Success and Being Successful
Who doesn't strive for success? Reading is one of the best outlets for expanding the way you think, and ultimately, how you live your life. These ten must-read books on success and being successful are perfect for anyone who wants to gain knowledge on the world of progress. Achieving success does not come easy, but these authors make it as simple as possible.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Journal
Cultivating Grit in Your Own Life
Since I was little, I had always held a high standard for myself. If I struggled with homework, I would cry if my mom gave me an answer, because I was disappointed that I couldn’t figure it out on my own.
By Ashley Sherlow8 years ago in Journal
Best Books to Read Before Your Next Interview
I know, interviews are so nerve-wracking that sometimes you can't plan out the answers you have for possible questions. You're so fixated on screwing up that staying positive and confidently having great answers for questions aren't options. But don't let these interviews get into your head too much, those interviewing you just want to know your experiences and how much you know about the company. Other than studying the company and their main purpose, try getting into any of these books to read before your next interview.
By Leila Parker8 years ago in Journal
Book Summary: How To Win Friends & Influence People
This book is #9 this month on Amazon's most read books of the month and has been in the top twenty for 9 weeks in a row. If you have ever thought about reading this book you are part of a large group of people that have speculated what this book is about since its publishing date in 1936.
By Jesse Guerrero9 years ago in Journal
Lean In and Sandberg’s Faulty Feminism
Sheryl Sandberg is the Chief Operating Officer of Facebook and in 2013 she published Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead. Her book was met with both profound praise and critique—from women. She is, after all, a woman in leadership with significant power. As such, it seems that women should be excited to hear about her tips for success so that we can be just like her. However, her book is more of a self-help book than the feminist manifesto Sandberg herself touted it to be (Sandberg 2013; Taylor 2017). More importantly, it should not be considered the cornerstone of the new feminist wave. This essay will argue that Lean In is a net loss for feminism. I will first discuss the positive impact that Sandberg and Lean In deserve credit for. After, however, I will argue for the negative impact of her book with a discussion of Risman’s (1998) idea of the three levels of gender and the capitalistic incentives behind the marketing of Lean In. I will finish with some ideas on how Lean In could have been better, and how the new LeanIn.org community can perhaps correct some of the book’s mistakes.
By Markie M9 years ago in Journal
3 Lessons From Seducing Strangers
Josh Weltman has been an advertising creative director for more than 25 years. He was also the co-producer for Mad Men. In the Foreword from John Hamm, (Don Draper) he said Weltman was "the unsung hero of Mad Men."
By Jack D.9 years ago in Journal
How to Write 50,000 Words in One Month
If you write 50,000 words in a month, you won't have a book. But with some novels totaling 70,000 to 100,00 words, it's a damn good start.
By Jack Delaney9 years ago in Journal
Pre-Order
It felt like a no-brainer. I would write a story about where I grew up. A creepy little town in Southern Nevada, Boulder City. It will be easy! I'll write about the creepy little hotel in the center of town., and the weird front desk clerk that worked there for years. I'll write about, how when I was a kid I'd see tourists come in with cars loaded down with luggage, and how the people in the cars looked just as tired as the cars they drove. It will be a cinch. I would put it up for Pre-Order on Amazon!
By Ernie Howard9 years ago in Journal