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Crypto and Bitcoin
A Millionaire Mindset for Opportunity
Michael A. Duniec
2025 Bronze Medal
Kindle Edition
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Non-Fiction - Business/Finance
Reviewed by Cherubimaris Casino for Readers' Favorite
Crypto and Bitcoin: A Millionaire Mindset for Opportunity by author Michael A. Duniec is a comprehensive explanation of the cryptocurrency revolution, from Bitcoin's creation to the diverse crypto-asset landscape we see today. The author's expertise shines through as he unpacks complex concepts like blockchain technology, smart contracts, and decentralized finance in a way that's accessible yet deeply informative. He discusses how crypto could address issues in traditional financial systems. Duniec also gives insights into pivotal moments in crypto history, such as the Mt. Gox hacks and the rise of alternative cryptocurrencies like Ethereum. His firsthand experience as an early Bitcoin miner lends an air of authenticity to the book, making it feel less like a dry financial tome and more like an insider's guide to this fascinating digital frontier.
Because finance is a crucial part of everyday life, I found this book to be an invaluable resource for understanding the potential of cryptocurrency to reshape our global economic landscape. This is an important read for all who have bank accounts, as it suggests strategies for financial inclusion and reducing reliance on centralized institutions. The sections on crypto wallets and exchanges are informative and provide practical knowledge for those looking to dip their toes into crypto waters. While Michael Duniec maintains an optimistic outlook, I appreciated that he doesn't shy away from discussing the risks and challenges associated with this emerging technology. Crypto and Bitcoin has not only expanded my knowledge but also ignited my curiosity about the future of finance. It's a must-read for anyone, regardless of class, race, or gender, who wants to grasp the significance of this digital revolution and its potential impact on our financial future.
Crypto and Bitcoin: A Millionaire Mindset for Opportunity by author Michael A. Duniec is a comprehensive explanation of the cryptocurrency revolution, from Bitcoin's creation to the diverse crypto-asset landscape we see today. The author's expertise shines through as he unpacks complex concepts like blockchain technology, smart contracts, and decentralized finance in a way that's accessible yet deeply informative. He discusses how crypto could address issues in traditional financial systems. Duniec also gives insights into pivotal moments in crypto history, such as the Mt. Gox hacks and the rise of alternative cryptocurrencies like Ethereum. His firsthand experience as an early Bitcoin miner lends an air of authenticity to the book, making it feel less like a dry financial tome and more like an insider's guide to this fascinating digital frontier.
Because finance is a crucial part of everyday life, I found this book to be an invaluable resource for understanding the potential of cryptocurrency to reshape our global economic landscape. This is an important read for all who have bank accounts, as it suggests strategies for financial inclusion and reducing reliance on centralized institutions. The sections on crypto wallets and exchanges are informative and provide practical knowledge for those looking to dip their toes into crypto waters. While Michael Duniec maintains an optimistic outlook, I appreciated that he doesn't shy away from discussing the risks and challenges associated with this emerging technology. Crypto and Bitcoin has not only expanded my knowledge but also ignited my curiosity about the future of finance. It's a must-read for anyone, regardless of class, race, or gender, who wants to grasp the significance of this digital revolution and its potential impact on our financial future.
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Disrupt With Impact
Achieve Business Success in an Unpredictable World
Roger Spitz
2025 Bronze Medal
376 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Business/Finance
Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
The future is unpredictable. Businesses must continue to adapt and evolve to face the challenges of an ever-changing world. Roger Spitz has been an advisor to some of the most reputable organizations in the world. In Disrupt With Impact, the author explores various risks, strategies, and tactics to ensure organizations remain resilient amid major disruptive events, offering practical frameworks and keen insights to help them navigate the tides of change. The book delves into the dual nature of disruption and explores mindsets that can help companies thrive amid uncertainty and disruption. You will also learn about first-principles thinking, scanning and detecting emerging change, developing future intelligence, using disruption to create impact and value, systems-level innovation, navigating climate change, geopolitical upheavals, and digital media, strategic decision-making through AI and the existential threat it poses, and more.
Disrupt With Impact is a comprehensive guide designed to help organizations anticipate disruptive events and make strategic decisions according to the changing environment. Drawing from years of experience in venture capital and investment banking, Roger Spitz provides valuable tools and strategies for companies wanting to thrive amid the uncertainties and ever-changing dynamics of the future. Every concept or topic featured in this book is explored in great depth. The author pays attention to detail and ensures readers can fully grasp the content by using accessible language to explain some of the more technical topics discussed here. How will AI impact organizations as it gets more and more sophisticated to the point that human input becomes near-redundant? You will find answers to these kinds of questions and more in this book. All in all, it's a must-read for executives, managers, shareholders, and business owners.
The future is unpredictable. Businesses must continue to adapt and evolve to face the challenges of an ever-changing world. Roger Spitz has been an advisor to some of the most reputable organizations in the world. In Disrupt With Impact, the author explores various risks, strategies, and tactics to ensure organizations remain resilient amid major disruptive events, offering practical frameworks and keen insights to help them navigate the tides of change. The book delves into the dual nature of disruption and explores mindsets that can help companies thrive amid uncertainty and disruption. You will also learn about first-principles thinking, scanning and detecting emerging change, developing future intelligence, using disruption to create impact and value, systems-level innovation, navigating climate change, geopolitical upheavals, and digital media, strategic decision-making through AI and the existential threat it poses, and more.
Disrupt With Impact is a comprehensive guide designed to help organizations anticipate disruptive events and make strategic decisions according to the changing environment. Drawing from years of experience in venture capital and investment banking, Roger Spitz provides valuable tools and strategies for companies wanting to thrive amid the uncertainties and ever-changing dynamics of the future. Every concept or topic featured in this book is explored in great depth. The author pays attention to detail and ensures readers can fully grasp the content by using accessible language to explain some of the more technical topics discussed here. How will AI impact organizations as it gets more and more sophisticated to the point that human input becomes near-redundant? You will find answers to these kinds of questions and more in this book. All in all, it's a must-read for executives, managers, shareholders, and business owners.
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I Respectfully Disagree
How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World
Justin Jones-Fosu
2025 Honorable Mention
240 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Business/Finance
Reviewed by Carol Thompson for Readers' Favorite
I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World by Justin Jones-Fosu provides a thorough guide to handling contentious discussions with grace and understanding. This book is essential for anyone looking to enhance their communication skills in both personal and professional settings within a culture that often seems irreconcilably divided. Jones-Fosu starts by describing the nature of disagreements and the importance of managing them with respect and empathy. He then presents the concept of “Golden Respect,” an approach that insists on treating everyone with dignity regardless of the disagreement’s intensity. This fundamental concept challenges and broadens the reader’s view on respecting others, even in disagreement.
The book is structured around practical advice and strategies designed to help readers navigate tough conversations without losing sight of humanity and mutual respect. One of the key strengths of Justin Jones-Fosu’s writing is his ability to blend personal anecdotes with actionable advice, making the guidance relatable. The “5 Pillars of Bridging the Divide” offers a structured approach to improving dialogue. These include challenging one’s perspective, being a student in conversations, cultivating curiosity, seeking the gray areas in discussions, and agreeing to respect. Each pillar is explained in detail, accompanied by examples and exercises encouraging active participation and learning. Another important aspect of the book is its focus on understanding the underlying power dynamics and cultural differences that can impact conversations. Jones-Fosu encourages readers to reflect on their own positions and privileges during discussions, promoting a more inclusive approach that recognizes and respects diversity in all its forms. I Respectfully Disagree provides valuable insights and techniques for encouraging more constructive and respectful interactions. It's a timely resource that directly addresses the challenges of our current social climate, providing readers with the tools needed to effect positive change in their communications.
I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World by Justin Jones-Fosu provides a thorough guide to handling contentious discussions with grace and understanding. This book is essential for anyone looking to enhance their communication skills in both personal and professional settings within a culture that often seems irreconcilably divided. Jones-Fosu starts by describing the nature of disagreements and the importance of managing them with respect and empathy. He then presents the concept of “Golden Respect,” an approach that insists on treating everyone with dignity regardless of the disagreement’s intensity. This fundamental concept challenges and broadens the reader’s view on respecting others, even in disagreement.
The book is structured around practical advice and strategies designed to help readers navigate tough conversations without losing sight of humanity and mutual respect. One of the key strengths of Justin Jones-Fosu’s writing is his ability to blend personal anecdotes with actionable advice, making the guidance relatable. The “5 Pillars of Bridging the Divide” offers a structured approach to improving dialogue. These include challenging one’s perspective, being a student in conversations, cultivating curiosity, seeking the gray areas in discussions, and agreeing to respect. Each pillar is explained in detail, accompanied by examples and exercises encouraging active participation and learning. Another important aspect of the book is its focus on understanding the underlying power dynamics and cultural differences that can impact conversations. Jones-Fosu encourages readers to reflect on their own positions and privileges during discussions, promoting a more inclusive approach that recognizes and respects diversity in all its forms. I Respectfully Disagree provides valuable insights and techniques for encouraging more constructive and respectful interactions. It's a timely resource that directly addresses the challenges of our current social climate, providing readers with the tools needed to effect positive change in their communications.
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Non-Obvious Thinking
How to See What Others Miss
Rohit Bhargava, Ben duPont
2025 Finalist
208 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Business/Finance
Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
Generating out-of-the-box ideas and implementing them in real-life scenarios can be challenging yet immensely rewarding. In Non-Obvious Thinking, Rohit Bhargava and Ben duPont introduce the SIFT framework, a practical four-step blueprint designed to amplify and maximize the power of innovative thinking. These four steps include creating more space, uncovering insights to discover how things actually function, recognizing patterns and focusing on priorities, and adding your own unique twist to a brilliant idea. Through stories and exercises, the authors provide you with all the tools and techniques you need to manifest your best ideas. With this book, you will learn to anchor your attention, embrace and navigate danger, recognize natural wisdom, identify real problems, see the other side, use augmented creativity, take your ideas in an unexpected direction, seek intersections to define your twist, and more.
Authors Rohit Bhargava and Ben duPont present a comprehensive guide to help you stand out among your peers by observing patterns and developing creative ideas, enabling you to chart your own course for success. It's an empowering book that encourages you to take risks and follow your instinctive drive to take the path less traveled. Non-Obvious Thinking is a transformative guide for a diverse range of readers, be it an aspiring entrepreneur or a sports prodigy trying to make it in the professional leagues. The stories featured in this book are engaging and help demonstrate the benefits of Non-Obvious Thinking to the reader. Each topic is explored in depth as the authors explain everything in great detail, making sure readers fully grasp the content. I found the book very motivational and helpful, and I highly recommend it.
Generating out-of-the-box ideas and implementing them in real-life scenarios can be challenging yet immensely rewarding. In Non-Obvious Thinking, Rohit Bhargava and Ben duPont introduce the SIFT framework, a practical four-step blueprint designed to amplify and maximize the power of innovative thinking. These four steps include creating more space, uncovering insights to discover how things actually function, recognizing patterns and focusing on priorities, and adding your own unique twist to a brilliant idea. Through stories and exercises, the authors provide you with all the tools and techniques you need to manifest your best ideas. With this book, you will learn to anchor your attention, embrace and navigate danger, recognize natural wisdom, identify real problems, see the other side, use augmented creativity, take your ideas in an unexpected direction, seek intersections to define your twist, and more.
Authors Rohit Bhargava and Ben duPont present a comprehensive guide to help you stand out among your peers by observing patterns and developing creative ideas, enabling you to chart your own course for success. It's an empowering book that encourages you to take risks and follow your instinctive drive to take the path less traveled. Non-Obvious Thinking is a transformative guide for a diverse range of readers, be it an aspiring entrepreneur or a sports prodigy trying to make it in the professional leagues. The stories featured in this book are engaging and help demonstrate the benefits of Non-Obvious Thinking to the reader. Each topic is explored in depth as the authors explain everything in great detail, making sure readers fully grasp the content. I found the book very motivational and helpful, and I highly recommend it.
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Valuepreneurs
The New Rules for Launching Products, Building your Business, and Achieving Your Entrepreneurial Dreams
Steve Waddell, Chris Heivly
2024 Gold Medal
277 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Business/Finance
Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite
Steve Waddell's Valuepreneurs: The New Rules for Launching Products, Building Your Business, and Achieving Your Entrepreneurial Dreams begins with the importance of introducing innovative products that address consumer needs, sustainability, and societal impact while mitigating issues like fear of failure and funding limitations. He offers practical solutions, including fundraising strategies and risk management techniques, drawing from examples like Apple and GoPro. Waddell leans toward a Value-Driven Product Development (VDPD) process speaking on risk-taking and value creation, including steps like idea validation, customer discovery, and patent protection. Waddell weighs in on branding, regulatory approval, and marketing strategies such as social media leverage and comprehensive plans for successful product launches. Waddell discusses customer acquisition cost analysis, achieving product-market fit, and embracing storytelling for brand building, all while providing ample insights into business modeling, legal considerations, and continuous learning for entrepreneurial success.
Valuepreneurs by Steve Waddell is a genuinely effective self-help guide for entrepreneurs, not just on account of its sheer volume as a resource, but because it has the most important aspect necessary in a book such as this: practical advice and actionable strategies. The writing style is simple, straightforward, conversational, and, best of all, it is accessible. I liked the real-life examples and emphasis on customer-centric approaches. It will empower readers to navigate the entrepreneurial journey with less apprehension, making it invaluable for those seeking to turn their ideas into thriving businesses. The standout section for me is the critical importance of getting feedback. I see the value in determining feedback goals, choosing the right channels, analyzing feedback, and implementing improvements. Businesses can build stronger relationships, drive growth, and appreciate the SMART framework. Overall, this is a solid self-help book for those thinking of or even already running their own business. Very highly recommended.
Steve Waddell's Valuepreneurs: The New Rules for Launching Products, Building Your Business, and Achieving Your Entrepreneurial Dreams begins with the importance of introducing innovative products that address consumer needs, sustainability, and societal impact while mitigating issues like fear of failure and funding limitations. He offers practical solutions, including fundraising strategies and risk management techniques, drawing from examples like Apple and GoPro. Waddell leans toward a Value-Driven Product Development (VDPD) process speaking on risk-taking and value creation, including steps like idea validation, customer discovery, and patent protection. Waddell weighs in on branding, regulatory approval, and marketing strategies such as social media leverage and comprehensive plans for successful product launches. Waddell discusses customer acquisition cost analysis, achieving product-market fit, and embracing storytelling for brand building, all while providing ample insights into business modeling, legal considerations, and continuous learning for entrepreneurial success.
Valuepreneurs by Steve Waddell is a genuinely effective self-help guide for entrepreneurs, not just on account of its sheer volume as a resource, but because it has the most important aspect necessary in a book such as this: practical advice and actionable strategies. The writing style is simple, straightforward, conversational, and, best of all, it is accessible. I liked the real-life examples and emphasis on customer-centric approaches. It will empower readers to navigate the entrepreneurial journey with less apprehension, making it invaluable for those seeking to turn their ideas into thriving businesses. The standout section for me is the critical importance of getting feedback. I see the value in determining feedback goals, choosing the right channels, analyzing feedback, and implementing improvements. Businesses can build stronger relationships, drive growth, and appreciate the SMART framework. Overall, this is a solid self-help book for those thinking of or even already running their own business. Very highly recommended.
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Who is Max Lewis?
37 Chapters ∞ 37 Lessons ∞ $37 Million
Max Lewis
2024 Silver Medal
Kindle Edition
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Non-Fiction - Business/Finance
Reviewed by Foluso Falaye for Readers' Favorite
Who is Max Lewis? by Max Lewis presents stories that encourage readers to go after their dreams and never give up seeking success. Join Max as he shares his business exploits and takes us to where it all began. His introduction to business started very early in his life, with a lucrative fruit business that saw him selling mangoes to his neighbors under his father's guidance. From that moment, Max fell in love with business and went on to deal in several products. Max has had many wonderful business achievements and difficult moments ever since he started business as a child. One such difficult movement involved his chaotic relationship with his business partner and brother. Throughout his various business endeavors and trying moments, Max gained some valuable lessons that he shares with readers in his story-rich business book.
The intricacies of the author's businesses are generously shared with readers, revealing the amount of money used in deals and details about inventory and business assets. Thus, I felt like I was a part of his journey. Additionally, Max Lewis's empathic leadership style is very impressive and inspiring. Imagine a leader who cares about his employees enough to listen to their needs and give them a raise when they least expect it. Furthermore, Max's chaotic business experiences have taught me to be careful about choosing business partners and trusting others with important life-changing decisions. I learned a lot more from the book's reflection points and exercises. Overall, I loved every bit of Who is Max Lewis? It's a compelling story about the different stages of life, as well as a collection of inspiring, educational anecdotes. Fans of business books and profound, life-enriching memoirs should read this.
Who is Max Lewis? by Max Lewis presents stories that encourage readers to go after their dreams and never give up seeking success. Join Max as he shares his business exploits and takes us to where it all began. His introduction to business started very early in his life, with a lucrative fruit business that saw him selling mangoes to his neighbors under his father's guidance. From that moment, Max fell in love with business and went on to deal in several products. Max has had many wonderful business achievements and difficult moments ever since he started business as a child. One such difficult movement involved his chaotic relationship with his business partner and brother. Throughout his various business endeavors and trying moments, Max gained some valuable lessons that he shares with readers in his story-rich business book.
The intricacies of the author's businesses are generously shared with readers, revealing the amount of money used in deals and details about inventory and business assets. Thus, I felt like I was a part of his journey. Additionally, Max Lewis's empathic leadership style is very impressive and inspiring. Imagine a leader who cares about his employees enough to listen to their needs and give them a raise when they least expect it. Furthermore, Max's chaotic business experiences have taught me to be careful about choosing business partners and trusting others with important life-changing decisions. I learned a lot more from the book's reflection points and exercises. Overall, I loved every bit of Who is Max Lewis? It's a compelling story about the different stages of life, as well as a collection of inspiring, educational anecdotes. Fans of business books and profound, life-enriching memoirs should read this.
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Public Speaking with Confidence
How to Overcome Anxiety and Deliver Unforgettable Presentations (Storytelling for Business)
Philipp Humm
2024 Bronze Medal
200 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Business/Finance
Reviewed by Asher Syed for Readers' Favorite
In Public Speaking with Confidence: How to Overcome Anxiety and Deliver Unforgettable Presentations, Philipp Humm details his journey from anxiety to proficiency in public speaking, offering practical techniques for others to follow. He champions "constructive embarrassment," encouraging deliberate engagement in embarrassing activities to desensitize oneself to social judgment, alongside methods for managing reactions and setting goals. Humm addresses self-limiting beliefs through narrative modification and visualization exercises and addresses the power of positive storytelling. The author introduces accessing the unconscious mind for anxiety relief, recommending relaxation techniques and emotional immersion. Drawing from speaking champions like Cyril Dim and Pauline Brown, he states the importance of thorough preparation, warm-up exercises, and strategies for audience engagement and handling challenges. Humm concludes with a post-speech practice for continual improvement, promoting gratitude, evaluation, and evolution.
Public Speaking with Confidence by Philipp Humm is the book I wish I'd had twenty years ago when I was faced with frequent public speaking, even if it was only with four other people, which to me was panic-inducing. Humm offers a practical guide packed with techniques to enhance speaking and presentation skills. I really liked how Humm emphasizes the power of storytelling and draws on actual research by Jennifer Aaker and Paul Zak to back up his points. If I had to choose one standout piece that truly sets this book apart, it is the emphasis on prioritizing the audience over internal anxieties. By shifting focus from self-doubt to audience engagement, Humm argues, speakers can significantly improve their impact. The writing is clear and accessible, making it easy for readers to grasp and implement the strategies outlined. There's no question that this is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their communication skills and deliver more effective presentations.
In Public Speaking with Confidence: How to Overcome Anxiety and Deliver Unforgettable Presentations, Philipp Humm details his journey from anxiety to proficiency in public speaking, offering practical techniques for others to follow. He champions "constructive embarrassment," encouraging deliberate engagement in embarrassing activities to desensitize oneself to social judgment, alongside methods for managing reactions and setting goals. Humm addresses self-limiting beliefs through narrative modification and visualization exercises and addresses the power of positive storytelling. The author introduces accessing the unconscious mind for anxiety relief, recommending relaxation techniques and emotional immersion. Drawing from speaking champions like Cyril Dim and Pauline Brown, he states the importance of thorough preparation, warm-up exercises, and strategies for audience engagement and handling challenges. Humm concludes with a post-speech practice for continual improvement, promoting gratitude, evaluation, and evolution.
Public Speaking with Confidence by Philipp Humm is the book I wish I'd had twenty years ago when I was faced with frequent public speaking, even if it was only with four other people, which to me was panic-inducing. Humm offers a practical guide packed with techniques to enhance speaking and presentation skills. I really liked how Humm emphasizes the power of storytelling and draws on actual research by Jennifer Aaker and Paul Zak to back up his points. If I had to choose one standout piece that truly sets this book apart, it is the emphasis on prioritizing the audience over internal anxieties. By shifting focus from self-doubt to audience engagement, Humm argues, speakers can significantly improve their impact. The writing is clear and accessible, making it easy for readers to grasp and implement the strategies outlined. There's no question that this is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their communication skills and deliver more effective presentations.
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Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat
Colin C. Campbell
2024 Honorable Mention
472 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Business/Finance
Reviewed by Foluso Falaye for Readers' Favorite
Colin C. Campbell shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey and gives readers the knowledge they need to succeed in their business endeavors. His book, Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat, offers a comprehensive analysis of his right and wrong moves while starting, scaling, exiting, and repeating in his multiple startups. The book also contains insights from serial entrepreneurs and experts gleaned from hundreds of startup interviews, which reveal the smart choices and avoidable errors they made in their entrepreneurial endeavors. We follow stories from various entrepreneurs, examples from today's major successful companies, and the author's business exploits in different countries. Prepare to discover why understanding stories, people, money, and systems is crucial for success in entrepreneurship.
Colin C. Campbell covers every topic thoroughly and engages readers by sharing substantial real-life stories from entrepreneurs and popular brands, including Microsoft and Android. Throughout the book, several intriguing ideas are delivered concisely and neatly highlighted, making it easy to pick the core messages of each chapter and read the book quickly. One key message I got from this book, among many, is that it can take a decade to get my big break—a reminder to be patient and consistent with my efforts. Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat is one of the most revelatory and valuable business resources out there. You will not only learn how to succeed as an entrepreneur but also recognize when a business has run its course. It's a must-read for budding and actual entrepreneurs, as well as individuals working with startups and similar enterprises.
Colin C. Campbell shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey and gives readers the knowledge they need to succeed in their business endeavors. His book, Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat, offers a comprehensive analysis of his right and wrong moves while starting, scaling, exiting, and repeating in his multiple startups. The book also contains insights from serial entrepreneurs and experts gleaned from hundreds of startup interviews, which reveal the smart choices and avoidable errors they made in their entrepreneurial endeavors. We follow stories from various entrepreneurs, examples from today's major successful companies, and the author's business exploits in different countries. Prepare to discover why understanding stories, people, money, and systems is crucial for success in entrepreneurship.
Colin C. Campbell covers every topic thoroughly and engages readers by sharing substantial real-life stories from entrepreneurs and popular brands, including Microsoft and Android. Throughout the book, several intriguing ideas are delivered concisely and neatly highlighted, making it easy to pick the core messages of each chapter and read the book quickly. One key message I got from this book, among many, is that it can take a decade to get my big break—a reminder to be patient and consistent with my efforts. Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat is one of the most revelatory and valuable business resources out there. You will not only learn how to succeed as an entrepreneur but also recognize when a business has run its course. It's a must-read for budding and actual entrepreneurs, as well as individuals working with startups and similar enterprises.
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Top of Heart
How a New Approach to Business Saved My Life and Can Save Yours Too
Grant Muller
2024 Finalist
240 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Business/Finance
Reviewed by Constance Stadler for Readers' Favorite
Top of Heart: How a New Approach to Business Saved My Life and Can Save Yours Too by Grant Muller is a book that upends formulaic get-rich-quick business models and the belief that professional interactions depend on calculated manipulation. Muller contends that success must center on forming authentic relationships, but this extraordinary book is about much more than professionalism; it is about how to live a rewarding life. Muller’s own story, detailing the steps that led to addiction and homelessness, where he relinquished every semblance of integrity, supports his conviction. His evident honesty makes the foundation of his 180-degree change, which leads to exceptional professional success, totally credible. The book demonstrates that leading by feelings or 'heartset' can be transformational.
Top of Heart includes several exercises where the reader can assess what feeling-driven business could mean for them. The results of Grant Muller’s commitment to being present in every interaction support immersion. His dedication to being there for others by being true to himself is a testament to why fulfilling productivity rests on genuine investment instead of the pro forma norm of 'what's in it for me.' Muller’s transparency demonstrates how a different mindset can lead to life-altering change. Against the backdrop of how he lived in a self-made hell and achieved recovery through tremendous effort, the dramatic subtitle of the book is not an exaggeration. Top of Heart is essential reading for those about to start a career and veterans who have anchored themselves in script-driven deceptions.
Top of Heart: How a New Approach to Business Saved My Life and Can Save Yours Too by Grant Muller is a book that upends formulaic get-rich-quick business models and the belief that professional interactions depend on calculated manipulation. Muller contends that success must center on forming authentic relationships, but this extraordinary book is about much more than professionalism; it is about how to live a rewarding life. Muller’s own story, detailing the steps that led to addiction and homelessness, where he relinquished every semblance of integrity, supports his conviction. His evident honesty makes the foundation of his 180-degree change, which leads to exceptional professional success, totally credible. The book demonstrates that leading by feelings or 'heartset' can be transformational.
Top of Heart includes several exercises where the reader can assess what feeling-driven business could mean for them. The results of Grant Muller’s commitment to being present in every interaction support immersion. His dedication to being there for others by being true to himself is a testament to why fulfilling productivity rests on genuine investment instead of the pro forma norm of 'what's in it for me.' Muller’s transparency demonstrates how a different mindset can lead to life-altering change. Against the backdrop of how he lived in a self-made hell and achieved recovery through tremendous effort, the dramatic subtitle of the book is not an exaggeration. Top of Heart is essential reading for those about to start a career and veterans who have anchored themselves in script-driven deceptions.
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, by Faisal Hoque, Jeff Wuorio, and Shelley Moench-Kelly, is a compelling, powerful guide to transforming leadership around the globe. Our world is changing by the day, month, and year, and will continue to change. In the face of the Fourth Industrial Re...){kind=link}
Lift
Fostering the Leader in You Amid Revolutionary Global Change (English and Spanish Edition)
Faisal Hoque
2023 Gold Medal
272 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Business/Finance
Reviewed by Tammy Ruggles for Readers' Favorite
Lift: Fostering the Leader in You Amid Revolutionary Global Change (English and Spanish Edition), by Faisal Hoque, Jeff Wuorio, and Shelley Moench-Kelly, is a compelling, powerful guide to transforming leadership around the globe. Our world is changing by the day, month, and year, and will continue to change. In the face of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, COVID-19, climate change, and economic instability, emphasis should now be placed on a different style of leadership--out with the old way of short-term results; in with a new way of people-centered, long-term results. These authors show how this is the perfect time to make some changes that will actually make a difference in this generation and the ones to come. This leadership style can extend to all facets of how we operate, from work, leisure, government, management, and beyond.
The authors call this type of leader "transformational", one who leads with the long view in mind, and concrete solutions, not just theory or platitudes. This style of leading involves compassion, action, emotional intelligence, and learning by experience. Although the entire book is fascinating and inspiring, I was most intrigued by the chapter that explained the Fourth Industrial Revolution, aka 4IR, which interconnects global technologies. After reading this book, you too may realize that we will probably never go back to the way we did things before COVID-19--change is needed, and now is the perfect time. Another interesting chapter is on the spread of misinformation, and how this new way of leading can address it. There is so much in this book to like, and the possibilities are far-reaching: finance, ethics, healthcare, technology, education, co-bots (robots acting as co-workers), etc. If you want to be this kind of new leader, or if the idea excites you for the great changes it could bring, Lift: Fostering the Leader in You Amid Revolutionary Global Change by Faisal Hoque is a must-read.
Lift: Fostering the Leader in You Amid Revolutionary Global Change (English and Spanish Edition), by Faisal Hoque, Jeff Wuorio, and Shelley Moench-Kelly, is a compelling, powerful guide to transforming leadership around the globe. Our world is changing by the day, month, and year, and will continue to change. In the face of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, COVID-19, climate change, and economic instability, emphasis should now be placed on a different style of leadership--out with the old way of short-term results; in with a new way of people-centered, long-term results. These authors show how this is the perfect time to make some changes that will actually make a difference in this generation and the ones to come. This leadership style can extend to all facets of how we operate, from work, leisure, government, management, and beyond.
The authors call this type of leader "transformational", one who leads with the long view in mind, and concrete solutions, not just theory or platitudes. This style of leading involves compassion, action, emotional intelligence, and learning by experience. Although the entire book is fascinating and inspiring, I was most intrigued by the chapter that explained the Fourth Industrial Revolution, aka 4IR, which interconnects global technologies. After reading this book, you too may realize that we will probably never go back to the way we did things before COVID-19--change is needed, and now is the perfect time. Another interesting chapter is on the spread of misinformation, and how this new way of leading can address it. There is so much in this book to like, and the possibilities are far-reaching: finance, ethics, healthcare, technology, education, co-bots (robots acting as co-workers), etc. If you want to be this kind of new leader, or if the idea excites you for the great changes it could bring, Lift: Fostering the Leader in You Amid Revolutionary Global Change by Faisal Hoque is a must-read.
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