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Million Dollar Consulting
I just finished reading the most recent edition of Million Dollar Consulting on my Kindle reader on my iPhone. Even if you’ve read it before, it’s well worth the read if you’re a consultant. Alan Weiss has added new ideas and commentary with each edition and this one has great information. I highly recommend…
© 2011 Dan Weedin. All Rights Reserved
Books of the Month – January
Books I finished in January…
- Twilight (Stephanie Meyer) – My daughter challenged me to read it after I mocked it. Guess what? It was pretty good. I will probably end up reading the next book.
- Thrive! (Alan Weiss) – I’ve read a lot of Alan Weiss books. This is the best. A must read regardless of your vocation.
- What Jesus Saw from the Cross (A.G. Sertillanges) – I try to read a book a month on my faith and this was the one for January. Compelling read.
Now reading…
- A Tale of Two Cities (Charles Dickens)
- Speakers Edge (LaCroix, Tate, Valentine, Brown, and Fripp)
Dan
What Are You Reading?
I just read an article in the Puget Sound Business Journal stating that Amazon said it sold more Kindle books than the “old-fashioned” hard cover books. Read story
What’s your take on this?
Mine is two-fold…
1 – I hope we aren’t seeing the demise of the hard cover book. I’ve seen the Kindle and it’s pretty cool I must admit. However, there is still something special about having a hard cover book in your hands reading. I don’t think that will ever change for me.
2 – I hope this means more people are reading and that young people will keep reading after school. We as a society need to keep reading a variety of subjects in order to maintain and advance our knowledge and being considered “well-rounded.”
I encourage you to read often. My goal is one book a month minimum. Right now, I’m on two books. One is religious in nature and the other is fiction. I have the next two picked out already – political science and self-development.
What are you reading?
Cheers,
© 2009 Dan Weedin – All Rights Reserved
Book Review – Quiet Strength
I just finished reading a very fine book by former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy. Quiet Strength is a book not focused on football, rather spirituality, faith, being a role model, and being a strong person. There is a lot of football too which works for a fan like me.
That being said, there are many lessons a business person can take from the book. A head coach in the NFL is basically running a small business. Coach Dungy’s leadership style is transferable to all walks of life and business. This book will be a good read from a personal and business sense for you. Grade – A
Cheers,
Book Club – Come Be My Light
I just finished this new book on the life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Regardless of your faith persuasion, this is a moving and inspirational book. The lessons learned transfer to all walks of life including business. Grade A-plus!
Dan
Better Manners Than Your Dog?
If you’ve spent any time reading my blog posts or hearing me speak, you’ve heard me talk about my dogs. For the most part, their manners leave much to be desired. Unfortunately, that can happen in business, too.
The book I just finished is by my friend Stephanie Horton, founder of Top Dog Etiquette. Stephanie’s book is titled, “Are Bad Manners Driving Your Clients Crazy?” This is an excellent resource for anyone in business. Stephanie points out guidelines to be used in any business situation from dinner meetings to social gatherings.
If you have questions about how to act so that you don’t take a chance on losing clients, check out this book. You can purchase it by clicking here…
Read “Made to Stick”
I just finished reading the book “Made to Stick” by Chip and Dan Heath. If you are in business, this is a must-read. Why? Your message is vital to getting you business. If people can’t remember you or your message, that’s not a good way to increase your income and brand. Made to Stick” will teach you how to make your ideas and brand “sticky”. Grade – A
Happy reading!
Cheers,
The Need to Read
I was reading one of Alan Weiss’ blogs this weekend and he was discussing several books he has recently read. It occurred to me that one of my goals for the year was to be a more consistent reader of all types of books. So far, I’m falling behind…
SO – I’m making a mid-year goal to get back on the bandwagon. Reading is essential to education and promoting a well-rounded, holistic individual. I need to make that a bigger commitment in my life. I’ve added a category to this blog to write about books I am reading (or have read). You are invited and encouraged to join i the fun and post about what you are reading.
I’m going to start with a book I finished last month. I was at the airport waiting to catch a flight to Boise, ID for a golf weekend. I needed a light, humorous read so i picked up Marley and Meby John Grogan. It hit the spot. This isn’t a self-help or deep book by any means. It does make you laugh, though. And, it points out some life lessons that being part of a family brings. I highly recommend it for everyone. If you are a dog owner, it’s a must-read.
The next book I’m going to tackle is a business book on marketing titled Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath. Look for my “book report” later…promise!
