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Customer First, Value Next
The Executive Playbook for AI-Driven Omnichannel Personalization and Customer-Centric Growth
Mariusz Gromada
2026 Finalist
372 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Marketing
Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
Sometimes, companies get so hyper-focused on campaigns and sales that they inadvertently end up devaluing their own brand. In Customer First, Value Next, Mariusz Gromada proposes a model prioritizing customer needs that has a central decision-making brain and uses AI/real-time architecture by default. With traditional business playbooks becoming increasingly redundant, companies need to adapt and evolve to meet the demands of a changing market environment. According to Gromada, hyper-personalization is the key. Gromada's framework features four stages that include foundations, strategy, a practical action plan, and culture and proof. The book delves into the new banking system and shows why effective analytics is so important in today's corporate culture. Furthermore, it explores the scalability gap, the impact of generative AI, the customer's journey, omnichannel orchestration, balancing customer needs with business goals, and more.
Mariusz Gromada hit the nail on the head with his observation that many companies are losing customers in droves with their hyper-fixation on marketing and product sales to the extent that customer needs are almost secondary. Customer First, Value Next is a guide for all those aspiring entrepreneurs, business executives, and sales managers for whom satisfying the customer and providing a much-wanted product is the utmost priority. Gromada's data-driven approach is transformative, taking into consideration modern tools like AI that are readily available to almost all major business institutions. What I like about this book is that even though many of the concepts discussed here are somewhat complex, Gromada does a fantastic job of covering the topics comprehensively, using examples to back up his insights. Anyone working in the corporate world will find this guide immensely informative and illuminating.
Sometimes, companies get so hyper-focused on campaigns and sales that they inadvertently end up devaluing their own brand. In Customer First, Value Next, Mariusz Gromada proposes a model prioritizing customer needs that has a central decision-making brain and uses AI/real-time architecture by default. With traditional business playbooks becoming increasingly redundant, companies need to adapt and evolve to meet the demands of a changing market environment. According to Gromada, hyper-personalization is the key. Gromada's framework features four stages that include foundations, strategy, a practical action plan, and culture and proof. The book delves into the new banking system and shows why effective analytics is so important in today's corporate culture. Furthermore, it explores the scalability gap, the impact of generative AI, the customer's journey, omnichannel orchestration, balancing customer needs with business goals, and more.
Mariusz Gromada hit the nail on the head with his observation that many companies are losing customers in droves with their hyper-fixation on marketing and product sales to the extent that customer needs are almost secondary. Customer First, Value Next is a guide for all those aspiring entrepreneurs, business executives, and sales managers for whom satisfying the customer and providing a much-wanted product is the utmost priority. Gromada's data-driven approach is transformative, taking into consideration modern tools like AI that are readily available to almost all major business institutions. What I like about this book is that even though many of the concepts discussed here are somewhat complex, Gromada does a fantastic job of covering the topics comprehensively, using examples to back up his insights. Anyone working in the corporate world will find this guide immensely informative and illuminating.
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The Yoga of Marketing
Balancing Heart, Mind, and Spirit for Success
Jeanna Valenti
2026 Honorable Mention
158 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Marketing
Reviewed by Tanya Kays for Readers' Favorite
Jeanna Valenti’s The Yoga of Marketing explores yoga ideas alongside modern marketing and shows readers how mindfulness and heart-centered thinking can better support people in their daily work lives. The book reveals that marketing, like yoga, can combine thinking and creativity, and it encourages being present and aware of yourself in business. It explains the seven main chakras and matches them with seven marketing centers, then offers exercises to help align your energy with your work better. It gives advice on building relationships, communicating honestly, and being consistent while caring for yourself. It shares examples of people who used yoga and mindfulness to grow their careers over time. The book also encourages journaling, meditation, and visualization, which make marketing feel less like a chore and more like a human process.
The Yoga of Marketing: Balancing Heart, Mind, and Spirit for Success combines self-help, business, and wellness in a way that’s easy to follow. Jeanna Valenti writes in a calm and welcoming way. She explains chakras, meditation, and marketing strategy so they’re easy for all readers to understand. The structure alternates between explanations, examples, and exercises, which keeps it from dragging. I appreciated how marketing is presented as a connection rather than manipulation, showing you can succeed without exhaustion. The book uses case studies and exercises to help change abstract ideas into real steps you can try at work, without hype, pressure, or being pushed to grow before you're ready. If you care about conscious business or want to do marketing in a way that doesn’t feel fake, this book is a helpful guide.
Jeanna Valenti’s The Yoga of Marketing explores yoga ideas alongside modern marketing and shows readers how mindfulness and heart-centered thinking can better support people in their daily work lives. The book reveals that marketing, like yoga, can combine thinking and creativity, and it encourages being present and aware of yourself in business. It explains the seven main chakras and matches them with seven marketing centers, then offers exercises to help align your energy with your work better. It gives advice on building relationships, communicating honestly, and being consistent while caring for yourself. It shares examples of people who used yoga and mindfulness to grow their careers over time. The book also encourages journaling, meditation, and visualization, which make marketing feel less like a chore and more like a human process.
The Yoga of Marketing: Balancing Heart, Mind, and Spirit for Success combines self-help, business, and wellness in a way that’s easy to follow. Jeanna Valenti writes in a calm and welcoming way. She explains chakras, meditation, and marketing strategy so they’re easy for all readers to understand. The structure alternates between explanations, examples, and exercises, which keeps it from dragging. I appreciated how marketing is presented as a connection rather than manipulation, showing you can succeed without exhaustion. The book uses case studies and exercises to help change abstract ideas into real steps you can try at work, without hype, pressure, or being pushed to grow before you're ready. If you care about conscious business or want to do marketing in a way that doesn’t feel fake, this book is a helpful guide.
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Outrageous Startup Growth
Uncovering the Secrets of User Psychology to Scale Your Success
Colin Hodge
2026 Bronze Medal
320 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Marketing
Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
For a long time, organizations have relied on psychology and behavioral science to market and sell their products. How do startup founders make sure customers get what they want? Colin Hodge is a startup founder with over two decades of experience in the tech industry. In Outrageous Startup Growth, Hodge presents the Outrageous Growth Framework that focuses on the psychology of both the entrepreneur and the customer. This book explores the very psychology of user experience. It delves into cognitive biases and how they affect our judgment of authenticity. You will discover various principles of the growth framework, including mindset, resilience, data-driven growth, building optionality, etc. You will also learn about FOMO, game-winning strategies, seizing opportunities for scaling, the user psychology toolbox, and more.
I doubt there is a better guide than this to learn from for startup founders and aspiring entrepreneurs. Outrageous Startup Growth is a transformative guide for business owners and product managers, at least for the ones who prioritize their customers' needs. In this rapidly changing world, I think a book like this helps highlight the importance of the customer experience. It enables startup founders to not only focus on profits and scaling but also to make sure they provide products and services that their targeted customers actually want. Colin Hodge goes through the particulars of his framework in great detail, thoroughly covering every aspect of business growth. I feel this type of model is necessary for startups to maximize their full potential today. Hodge also uses personal anecdotes and examples to make it easier for readers to understand his concepts. Highly recommended.
For a long time, organizations have relied on psychology and behavioral science to market and sell their products. How do startup founders make sure customers get what they want? Colin Hodge is a startup founder with over two decades of experience in the tech industry. In Outrageous Startup Growth, Hodge presents the Outrageous Growth Framework that focuses on the psychology of both the entrepreneur and the customer. This book explores the very psychology of user experience. It delves into cognitive biases and how they affect our judgment of authenticity. You will discover various principles of the growth framework, including mindset, resilience, data-driven growth, building optionality, etc. You will also learn about FOMO, game-winning strategies, seizing opportunities for scaling, the user psychology toolbox, and more.
I doubt there is a better guide than this to learn from for startup founders and aspiring entrepreneurs. Outrageous Startup Growth is a transformative guide for business owners and product managers, at least for the ones who prioritize their customers' needs. In this rapidly changing world, I think a book like this helps highlight the importance of the customer experience. It enables startup founders to not only focus on profits and scaling but also to make sure they provide products and services that their targeted customers actually want. Colin Hodge goes through the particulars of his framework in great detail, thoroughly covering every aspect of business growth. I feel this type of model is necessary for startups to maximize their full potential today. Hodge also uses personal anecdotes and examples to make it easier for readers to understand his concepts. Highly recommended.
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Profit Generating Pipeline
A Proven Formula to Earn Trust and Drive Revenue
Leslie Venetz
2026 Silver Medal
290 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Marketing
Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite
Leslie Venetz’s Profit Generating Pipeline is a B2B sales guide about building an outbound system that connects sales leadership with reliable revenue. Venetz begins with the manager, explaining how trust inside a sales team affects whether new methods become part of everyday selling. She then moves into top-of-funnel strategy, where an ideal customer profile gives sellers a practical basis for deciding who belongs in their pipeline. From there, customer problems inform value propositions, which become the foundation for outreach suited to the people receiving it. Venetz brings those decisions into channel selection and sales sequences, showing how each contact can serve a defined purpose. Discovery then becomes the point where interest is tested before a lead is treated as a genuine opportunity, giving the entire pipeline a repeatable structure.
Leslie Venetz’s Profit Generating Pipeline is a fantastic sales guide, and a genuinely useful tool for leaders who want outbound advice they can apply. The writing is direct and easy to use, and I love how Venetz gives readers simple ways to put the teaching into practice. Her cold-email audit is a perfect example, asking sellers to scan their copy for “I,” “we,” “our,” and “my,” then increase language built around the prospect. I also liked the EDICT framework, where empathy moves into defining and isolating an objection before curiosity leads toward a trial close. It’s obvious that years of sales knowledge have gone into this book, and Venetz ties everything back to buyer trust. Well-written and full of usable guidance, sales leaders looking to build profitable pipelines will adore this book.
Leslie Venetz’s Profit Generating Pipeline is a B2B sales guide about building an outbound system that connects sales leadership with reliable revenue. Venetz begins with the manager, explaining how trust inside a sales team affects whether new methods become part of everyday selling. She then moves into top-of-funnel strategy, where an ideal customer profile gives sellers a practical basis for deciding who belongs in their pipeline. From there, customer problems inform value propositions, which become the foundation for outreach suited to the people receiving it. Venetz brings those decisions into channel selection and sales sequences, showing how each contact can serve a defined purpose. Discovery then becomes the point where interest is tested before a lead is treated as a genuine opportunity, giving the entire pipeline a repeatable structure.
Leslie Venetz’s Profit Generating Pipeline is a fantastic sales guide, and a genuinely useful tool for leaders who want outbound advice they can apply. The writing is direct and easy to use, and I love how Venetz gives readers simple ways to put the teaching into practice. Her cold-email audit is a perfect example, asking sellers to scan their copy for “I,” “we,” “our,” and “my,” then increase language built around the prospect. I also liked the EDICT framework, where empathy moves into defining and isolating an objection before curiosity leads toward a trial close. It’s obvious that years of sales knowledge have gone into this book, and Venetz ties everything back to buyer trust. Well-written and full of usable guidance, sales leaders looking to build profitable pipelines will adore this book.
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The Strategy Trap
Why Companies Fail at Execution and How to Get It Right
Kevin Ertell
2026 Gold Medal
200 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Marketing
Reviewed by Romuald Dzemo for Readers' Favorite
Kevin Ertell’s The Strategy Trap answers the question: Why do most companies fail to execute their strategies? The book examines the disturbing reality that 90% of companies fail to successfully execute their key strategies and often fail in a spectacular manner, as evidenced by Ron Johnson’s disastrous turnaround for JCPenney. The author uses his extensive experience at Borders, Sur La Table, and Nike to argue that this failure to execute is not because the strategies are poorly conceived but because leaders consider execution as some sort of mechanical afterthought rather than a process of sustained discipline. The book discusses the Six Cs framework as the tool for bridging boardroom vision and operational reality and success, expounding on co-creation, clarity, capacity, communication, coordination, and coaching during showtime.
Kevin Ertell uses compelling analogies, from Derek Sivers’ “idea multiplier” concept to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s development of Hamilton, to demonstrate how successful execution works, underlining that collaborative preparation and creative rigor are key elements of strategy. Many areas of the book kept me rooting for this author’s ideas, and one of them was the idea of “slowing down to speed up.” The author uses the Monkey Cage Sessions to illustrate the power of co-creation. The unique angle of The Strategy Trap is its actionable specificity. The author provides concrete tools, such as what he calls premortems, to diagnose and anticipate failure. Change Captains is a tool to help drive cultural adoption, and Accountability Charts help to eliminate ambiguity. This book is written in a conversational tone and infused with clarity, which allows readers to know exactly what is required to make strategies successful. It is a perfect read for business owners and leaders.
Kevin Ertell’s The Strategy Trap answers the question: Why do most companies fail to execute their strategies? The book examines the disturbing reality that 90% of companies fail to successfully execute their key strategies and often fail in a spectacular manner, as evidenced by Ron Johnson’s disastrous turnaround for JCPenney. The author uses his extensive experience at Borders, Sur La Table, and Nike to argue that this failure to execute is not because the strategies are poorly conceived but because leaders consider execution as some sort of mechanical afterthought rather than a process of sustained discipline. The book discusses the Six Cs framework as the tool for bridging boardroom vision and operational reality and success, expounding on co-creation, clarity, capacity, communication, coordination, and coaching during showtime.
Kevin Ertell uses compelling analogies, from Derek Sivers’ “idea multiplier” concept to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s development of Hamilton, to demonstrate how successful execution works, underlining that collaborative preparation and creative rigor are key elements of strategy. Many areas of the book kept me rooting for this author’s ideas, and one of them was the idea of “slowing down to speed up.” The author uses the Monkey Cage Sessions to illustrate the power of co-creation. The unique angle of The Strategy Trap is its actionable specificity. The author provides concrete tools, such as what he calls premortems, to diagnose and anticipate failure. Change Captains is a tool to help drive cultural adoption, and Accountability Charts help to eliminate ambiguity. This book is written in a conversational tone and infused with clarity, which allows readers to know exactly what is required to make strategies successful. It is a perfect read for business owners and leaders.
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Digital Threads
The Small Business and Entrepreneur Playbook for Digital First Marketing
Neal Schaffer
2025 Finalist
304 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Marketing
Reviewed by Carol Thompson for Readers' Favorite
Digital Threads: Mastering Digital Marketing for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs by Neal Schaffer is an indispensable resource for anyone venturing into the complex world of digital marketing. In an approachable yet informative style, Schaffer demystifies the subject, making it accessible to small business owners, entrepreneurs, and even students of the craft. The book is thorough and well-organized, breaking down the elements of digital marketing into manageable sections. He starts by encouraging readers to adopt a winning mindset, which he argues is crucial for navigating the digital landscape effectively. From there, he covers essential marketing channels such as search engines, social media, and email marketing, providing insights into how these platforms can be harnessed to build a robust online presence. His advice on content creation is particularly valuable, offering tips on developing effective lead magnets and creating social media content that resonates with audiences.
Neal Schaffer emphasizes practical strategies and actionable insights, offering step-by-step guides and real-world examples to help readers visualize how to apply the strategies he discusses. This practical approach is enriched by his extensive experience, which includes speaking engagements around the globe and teaching positions at prestigious institutions. Moreover, the book tackles the integration of AI and other advanced technologies into marketing strategies. Schaffer illustrates how these tools can enhance marketing efforts and keep pace with technological advancements, making it a forward-thinking guide that equips readers for future trends. Industry leaders such as Michael Stelzner and Ann Handley support Schaffer’s methods, adding to the book’s credibility. These endorsements and Schaffer’s expert insights make Digital Threads a must-read for those seeking to elevate their digital marketing skills.
Digital Threads: Mastering Digital Marketing for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs by Neal Schaffer is an indispensable resource for anyone venturing into the complex world of digital marketing. In an approachable yet informative style, Schaffer demystifies the subject, making it accessible to small business owners, entrepreneurs, and even students of the craft. The book is thorough and well-organized, breaking down the elements of digital marketing into manageable sections. He starts by encouraging readers to adopt a winning mindset, which he argues is crucial for navigating the digital landscape effectively. From there, he covers essential marketing channels such as search engines, social media, and email marketing, providing insights into how these platforms can be harnessed to build a robust online presence. His advice on content creation is particularly valuable, offering tips on developing effective lead magnets and creating social media content that resonates with audiences.
Neal Schaffer emphasizes practical strategies and actionable insights, offering step-by-step guides and real-world examples to help readers visualize how to apply the strategies he discusses. This practical approach is enriched by his extensive experience, which includes speaking engagements around the globe and teaching positions at prestigious institutions. Moreover, the book tackles the integration of AI and other advanced technologies into marketing strategies. Schaffer illustrates how these tools can enhance marketing efforts and keep pace with technological advancements, making it a forward-thinking guide that equips readers for future trends. Industry leaders such as Michael Stelzner and Ann Handley support Schaffer’s methods, adding to the book’s credibility. These endorsements and Schaffer’s expert insights make Digital Threads a must-read for those seeking to elevate their digital marketing skills.
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Prompting Originality
The A.I. Handbook for Humans
Norty Cohen and Delaney Ehrhardt
2025 Honorable Mention
100 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Marketing
Reviewed by C.R. Hurst for Readers' Favorite
Prompting Originality: The A.I. Handbook for Humans by Norty Cohen and Delaney Ehrhardt presents an engaging and forward-thinking look at how to use artificial intelligence to promote creativity rather than stifling it, as is often claimed by those who see it as merely a means to an end. Instead, the authors ask their readers to consider AI as a superior tool to encourage better brainstorming and conduct more far-reaching research than mere humans could do alone. Divided into three parts – The Confidence Journey, The Experience Journey, and The Inspiration Journey – the book offers specific prompts and tips to develop confidence in the use of AI, to gain experience with it, and to inspire originality no matter the project. By doing so, Cohen and Ehrhardt provide an excellent resource for anyone about to embark on their AI journey.
What I loved the most about Prompting Originality is the bold and colorful graphic design that accompanies the text, which not only creates great visual illustrations of the concepts explored but also adds fuel to the creative “spark” Norty Cohen and Delaney Ehrhardt hope to inspire in their readers for their projects using artificial intelligence. The authors certainly practice what they preach. I also appreciated how so many of the suggestions could be adapted to many different professions beyond business, advertising, or technology. In truth, the book prompted some thinking on my part for new ideas for my self-publishing endeavors. I wholeheartedly recommend Prompting Originality for any creatives who wish to embark on an AI adventure of their own.
Prompting Originality: The A.I. Handbook for Humans by Norty Cohen and Delaney Ehrhardt presents an engaging and forward-thinking look at how to use artificial intelligence to promote creativity rather than stifling it, as is often claimed by those who see it as merely a means to an end. Instead, the authors ask their readers to consider AI as a superior tool to encourage better brainstorming and conduct more far-reaching research than mere humans could do alone. Divided into three parts – The Confidence Journey, The Experience Journey, and The Inspiration Journey – the book offers specific prompts and tips to develop confidence in the use of AI, to gain experience with it, and to inspire originality no matter the project. By doing so, Cohen and Ehrhardt provide an excellent resource for anyone about to embark on their AI journey.
What I loved the most about Prompting Originality is the bold and colorful graphic design that accompanies the text, which not only creates great visual illustrations of the concepts explored but also adds fuel to the creative “spark” Norty Cohen and Delaney Ehrhardt hope to inspire in their readers for their projects using artificial intelligence. The authors certainly practice what they preach. I also appreciated how so many of the suggestions could be adapted to many different professions beyond business, advertising, or technology. In truth, the book prompted some thinking on my part for new ideas for my self-publishing endeavors. I wholeheartedly recommend Prompting Originality for any creatives who wish to embark on an AI adventure of their own.
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Harnessing Purpose
A Marketer’s Guide to Inspiring Connection
Melissa Fors Shackelford
2025 Bronze Medal
219 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Marketing
Reviewed by Carol Thompson for Readers' Favorite
Harnessing Purpose: A Marketer’s Guide to Inspiring Connection by Melissa Fors Shackelford provides a transformative perspective on the marketing profession, shifting the focus from traditional metrics to the power of purpose-driven marketing. Shackelford begins by challenging marketers to examine the “why” behind their efforts, advocating for a marketing approach beyond sales to make genuine connections with customers. This involves a deeper understanding of one’s personal purpose and aligning it with the brand’s mission to create marketing campaigns that sell and build lasting relationships and community.
Melissa Fors Shackelford’s extensive background in leading marketing teams is evident as she explains how purpose-driven marketing can enhance engagement, increase satisfaction, and drive sustainable business growth. The book is structured to gradually guide marketers from an introspective look at their current practices to a more enlightened approach that aligns with their core values. Through chapters that explore various marketing dimensions, from team dynamics to resilience building, Shackelford offers practical advice and strategies for marketers at all levels to cultivate a more meaningful career path. The layout is exceptionally well done, making it easy to navigate. Harnessing Purpose is both inspirational and practical. It equips marketers with the tools to identify their unique purpose, integrate it into their daily tasks, and assess the impact of purpose-driven initiatives. Her emphasis on ethical marketing practices and her call for marketers to be catalysts for positive change are timely and impactful. This guide is a must-read for any marketer looking to transform their approach and impact through the power of purpose. It challenges conventional marketing wisdom by offering a fresh perspective that prioritizes long-term connections over short-term gains.
Harnessing Purpose: A Marketer’s Guide to Inspiring Connection by Melissa Fors Shackelford provides a transformative perspective on the marketing profession, shifting the focus from traditional metrics to the power of purpose-driven marketing. Shackelford begins by challenging marketers to examine the “why” behind their efforts, advocating for a marketing approach beyond sales to make genuine connections with customers. This involves a deeper understanding of one’s personal purpose and aligning it with the brand’s mission to create marketing campaigns that sell and build lasting relationships and community.
Melissa Fors Shackelford’s extensive background in leading marketing teams is evident as she explains how purpose-driven marketing can enhance engagement, increase satisfaction, and drive sustainable business growth. The book is structured to gradually guide marketers from an introspective look at their current practices to a more enlightened approach that aligns with their core values. Through chapters that explore various marketing dimensions, from team dynamics to resilience building, Shackelford offers practical advice and strategies for marketers at all levels to cultivate a more meaningful career path. The layout is exceptionally well done, making it easy to navigate. Harnessing Purpose is both inspirational and practical. It equips marketers with the tools to identify their unique purpose, integrate it into their daily tasks, and assess the impact of purpose-driven initiatives. Her emphasis on ethical marketing practices and her call for marketers to be catalysts for positive change are timely and impactful. This guide is a must-read for any marketer looking to transform their approach and impact through the power of purpose. It challenges conventional marketing wisdom by offering a fresh perspective that prioritizes long-term connections over short-term gains.
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The Giant's Ladder
The Science Professional’s Blueprint for Marketing Success
Elizabeth Chabe
2025 Silver Medal
200 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Marketing
Reviewed by Joe Wisinski for Readers' Favorite
Elizabeth Chabe wrote The Giant's Ladder to assist scientists and engineers in marketing their work. Some of the concepts that Chabe writes about are understanding the market, creating a brand, developing a campaign, and deciding where to direct marketing messages. The book includes numerous examples, both hypothetical and actual cases, that worked or will work in successful marketing. There are sections on ethics, public speaking, and other aspects of marketing that are often overlooked by some who write about the topic. Chabe makes liberal use of bullet points, subheads, numbered lists, pull quotes, and white space to make her ideas easy to understand. There are also key takeaways at the end of each chapter to help readers remember what they’ve learned. The author is the CEO of a company that specializes in helping scientists and engineers to effectively market their work.
I’ve read many marketing books, and The Giant's Ladder is one of the best. Elizabeth Chabe provides extremely detailed ideas and step-by-step instructions about marketing. I liked that she emphasizes marketers understanding who their audience is as well as what they want and need. I also liked her liberal use of good writing techniques, such as plenty of white space, numbered points, and end-of-chapter summaries. The section on public speaking is superb and would be of value to anyone who must or wants to speak to an audience. Although Chabe writes for scientists and engineers, this book would be excellent for anybody who wants to market themselves, their organization, or their business. Chabe doesn’t gloss over the fact that effective marketing is hard work and may not always provide a return on investment. But those who follow the advice in her book will find it much easier to do the work of marketing.
Elizabeth Chabe wrote The Giant's Ladder to assist scientists and engineers in marketing their work. Some of the concepts that Chabe writes about are understanding the market, creating a brand, developing a campaign, and deciding where to direct marketing messages. The book includes numerous examples, both hypothetical and actual cases, that worked or will work in successful marketing. There are sections on ethics, public speaking, and other aspects of marketing that are often overlooked by some who write about the topic. Chabe makes liberal use of bullet points, subheads, numbered lists, pull quotes, and white space to make her ideas easy to understand. There are also key takeaways at the end of each chapter to help readers remember what they’ve learned. The author is the CEO of a company that specializes in helping scientists and engineers to effectively market their work.
I’ve read many marketing books, and The Giant's Ladder is one of the best. Elizabeth Chabe provides extremely detailed ideas and step-by-step instructions about marketing. I liked that she emphasizes marketers understanding who their audience is as well as what they want and need. I also liked her liberal use of good writing techniques, such as plenty of white space, numbered points, and end-of-chapter summaries. The section on public speaking is superb and would be of value to anyone who must or wants to speak to an audience. Although Chabe writes for scientists and engineers, this book would be excellent for anybody who wants to market themselves, their organization, or their business. Chabe doesn’t gloss over the fact that effective marketing is hard work and may not always provide a return on investment. But those who follow the advice in her book will find it much easier to do the work of marketing.
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Rich Relationships
Create a Million-Dollar Network for Your Business
Selena Soo
2025 Gold Medal
436 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Marketing
Reviewed by Stewart Brian for Readers' Favorite
Rich Relationships: Create a Million-Dollar Network for Your Business by Selena Soo is a well-written book that demonstrates the value of investing in people who inspire you to achieve goals faster and contribute meaningfully to your life, business, career, and more. Selena begins by describing an encounter with someone she admired on the busy streets of New York City. She further defines what a rich relationship is all about using four personal examples from her life, ten crucial types of rich relationships, and the six circles of connections. Selena introduces the concept of rich giving and the three types of givers. She emphasized the consequences that come with making hasty decisions about our relationships with people and how to build trust.
After reading this book, I felt compelled to carry out a positive assessment of all the relationships currently in my life. Beyond the moral lessons I learned from this book, it is a powerful guide and tool for making decisions regarding relationships. The true stories of people and personal experiences shared added to my reading pleasure. It made her writing engaging and relatable. These stories were well organized and excellently paced. Selena Soo’s writing is detailed, straightforward, and easy to comprehend. I loved the assessment questions and worksheets incorporated, as they helped me apply the positive lessons I learned from this author. The quotes featured were inspiring and apt. I recommend Rich Relationships: Create a Million-Dollar Network for Your Business by Selena Soo to anyone passionate about building solid relationships and connections with people.
Rich Relationships: Create a Million-Dollar Network for Your Business by Selena Soo is a well-written book that demonstrates the value of investing in people who inspire you to achieve goals faster and contribute meaningfully to your life, business, career, and more. Selena begins by describing an encounter with someone she admired on the busy streets of New York City. She further defines what a rich relationship is all about using four personal examples from her life, ten crucial types of rich relationships, and the six circles of connections. Selena introduces the concept of rich giving and the three types of givers. She emphasized the consequences that come with making hasty decisions about our relationships with people and how to build trust.
After reading this book, I felt compelled to carry out a positive assessment of all the relationships currently in my life. Beyond the moral lessons I learned from this book, it is a powerful guide and tool for making decisions regarding relationships. The true stories of people and personal experiences shared added to my reading pleasure. It made her writing engaging and relatable. These stories were well organized and excellently paced. Selena Soo’s writing is detailed, straightforward, and easy to comprehend. I loved the assessment questions and worksheets incorporated, as they helped me apply the positive lessons I learned from this author. The quotes featured were inspiring and apt. I recommend Rich Relationships: Create a Million-Dollar Network for Your Business by Selena Soo to anyone passionate about building solid relationships and connections with people.
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