For business people... Or anybody else!
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I liked it... An intuitive and different approach. I feel it can be interesting for those of us who are part of the business world, or also for anybody else who's involved with an endeavor where he/she has to interact with people at the same you have to understand a complex context in order to adapt, survive and grow. I look forward to reading the next part and see how it continues...
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Like Steve, I read everything I can get my hands on to improve myself and business. Moments after the release of this book, I purchased it in anticipation to absorb every word of it. Steve and I have lived similar paths and having followed him online, I was anxious to get my copy and emulate his sucess. As a business owner it is a excellent reminder of what we truly could/should be doing more of and as a new business owner; it is paramount you read his book and template each chapter for a successful business start. Steve's book has earned its place in my intellectual library beside all of my favorite business/ sales and marketing Guru's!
4390428
Looking for a resource to give to CEO's? Leadership training? Or advice on how to actually create a better world with business? THIS IS IT!
3263997
GREAT BOOK! If you are looking to make a change in your productive life, starting a business or simply just want to be better... GET THIS BOOK!
4198597
I work in a traditional business environment and what I've noticed is that many new employees, who may have their shiny MBAs, have no idea about business culture.  And all snark aside, that's what this book is about.  I'd almost change the name to How To Survive In Business.

No, this isn't really about MBA subjects, though it does touch on marketing, finance, etc.  Written with humor and wit, this gives people who are new to the business world survival tools that will help them to thrive in this environment.

The book gives advice on everything from what to wear to what to put (or not put) into an email before you hit send.  How to handle office politics.  How to handle office romance.  How to deal with bad bosses and how not to become one yourself.  Planning effective meetings.  How to fire someone.  How to encourage your employees.  The difference between coworkers, friends, and frenemies.  And how to market yourself for success.

Business is about building relationships - in the right way.

For instance, many new employees don't realize that business dinners - and drinks - are an integral part of the job. They're mandatory and you need to do it right.  It seems like common sense to tell people how to drink without embarrassing themselves, but I've seen it happen on more than one occasion at business functions.  It never ends well.  And people never forget.  The book even tells you what drink you should nurse to stay sober, professional, and functional.

Simply put, this survival guide to business will help people new to cubicle land to fit in and thrive - and it does it with humor and style!
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Clear, succinct, great advice for any overwhelmed business owner looking to bring sanity to their office, team, clients, business and home life! Love the focus questions with each chapter that really help us look at how we can make significant change to make life and our business easier.
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This may be the best business book I've read and I've read quite a few being a business owner.  Brian uses his real world experiences in business management and leadership to explain exactly how to run a successful business based on core values and the culture. He demonstrates in great detail how building a vibrant culture is the single most important investment that you can make in running your company. This book is filled with a plethora or valuable information and insight, from hiring the best employees whose values match your company, to great customer service, to keeping an open line of communication with management, employees, and their families, and much more.  I definitely recommend this to any business owner, manager, or leader that wants to build a vibrant, successful team.  Thanks for sharing Brian!!
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I love what another reviewer said about this book, that the author is approachable. This book is not written by some know-it-all, I-am-the-best type of person. This is written by someone who is humble and tells you honestly how his business went for 10 years.

He doesn't make it seem like a get-rich-quick thing ... rather, you are shown that business is very difficult and there are times you wonder if you will make a dime even when you are working your tail off.

This book is packed with helpful advice for anyone thinking of starting their own business. It discusses family, faith, friends, coworkers, the team you build and finding good people to work with.

This is a terrific resource!
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Being a small business owner for many years I knew this would be applicable to me.  I have experienced the ups and downs plus the challenges of becoming and staying profitable.  In addition I have had the pleasure of meeting Robert "Bob" and his knowledge and business experience are vast.  His writing and advice are applicable to anyone, in my opinion, whether you own your own business or even have management responsibilities and are striving to exceed the goals you and/or your company set.  Robert is clear and concise in his points and put's things in "layman's" terms.  He, himself, will admit it takes a lot of hard work but it is not rocket science either.  Check out this book and you'll see the positive results....I am confident.
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This book has so many (119 to be exact) maxims to help anybody who is a manager of others -- from the CEO of a large company to a bank branch manager or the manager of a lunch counter -- to communicate more clearly and get better productivity from those they supervise.

The story goes that a CEO told the author that he can duck into the bathroom, read a few pages (multi-tasking!) and come up with some good ideas he can put to use immediately. He called it the "CEO's Bathroom Book" -- and I get that!

In tough economic times this book has sure-fire ways to motivate employees THAT DON'T COST A CENT! Buy it.
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Mr. Arvis does an excellent job of cutting through the clutter and getting right to the point with practical, real-world experience and examples.  A must read for all business owners, especially his pearls of wisdom on being accountable, not only to your team ... but to yourself.  It's a quick read and worth this investment of your time.
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The thing that struck me hardest with this book was many of the contrarian view points. Sure, some of what you'll find here is stuff you could find in many different places. However, right at the jump, you get the advice to "Be Selfish". So simple, and yet for someone like me, it's game-changing. So much so, that my wife and I are considering selling our home, packing up our two toddler daughters, and moving 10 states away to grow my business faster.

It's a short, essential read for any business owner. Period!
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I've been my own boss, a business owner, for close to 10 years now. Did I 'need' to buy this book? No. Why did I...? Simple... It's nice to remind yourself WHY you dumped your boss in the first place, and started your own business!!!

Steve's book is a triumph in a space that is swamped with so called gurus and experts. His style of writing is engaging, his experience unquestionable, and his message is, simply, very straight forward... Become your own boss and never be a slave to the grind again...

I thoroughly suggest anyone wanting to break fee from their cubicle and build an entrepreneurial lifestyle check out this book. It's informative, worthy of the read and above all, inspirational.

Rock on, entrepreneurs! We're the elite of the business world...
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Very useful for new business men and for future visits!
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With a very clear, straightforward and pratical approach, we get presented with 100 major reasons for why businesses are going nowhere. These reasons occur and are present in all kinds of businesses, not depending on its size or maturity,
The authors share their wits, experience and thoughts, teaching us what to do in each situation... I've read several times, used it in my business and I still keep using it!
A must read for business owners, entrepreneurs and managers. Sure bet!
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A great read for those business minded people who need some honest yet bold inspiration!  The author, Jeffrey Hayzlett is fearless, courageous undaunted, aims higher, and sometimes goes where no one else has dared to take the risk to go. He takes the book into three segments,
Own it; Focus it; and Make it Happen.  It is written like a friend giving a friend some truthful business advice.  A great read, in easy to understand stories and language.  Read it, you won't be disappointed.
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What a great find!  This business book is informative, yet in an easy-to-read style.  I usually don't like to read business books, but even I enjoyed this.  There were lots of "lessons" I can apply to my day-to-day job (upper management), yet the book was not overwhelming.  A good, solid book.  Would be applicable to all levels of managers.