Perry Marshall, author of seven business books including “Ultimate Guide to Google AdWords”, recently shared his must-read list of books for business owners on Entrepreneur.com. Now, I am sure everyone has seen similar lists before. So-and-so’s top [insert a number between 3 and 99] books that every such-and-such should read. Despite never being able to read all the books on my books-to-read list, I am always looking for new books to read. So I generally read articles such as these just to see what I may be missing as well as to see what books other readers view as interesting or important. I found the list to be quite eclectic. But one book stood out above all the others on the list: The Book of Proverbs. When I first saw the book on the list, I did a double-take. This could not be that Book of Proverbs. Some modern-day sage ...
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Start With Why, How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Action, was written by Simon Sinek in 2009. This is one of those books that come around once in a generation. It truly has the ability to point out a unique perspective on how to improve yourself or your business. Many books have been written on the subject, but Sinek is able to provide a twist on existing ideas throughout his book. What drives your business – price, product or service? Before getting into the book review, I’d like to tell you a little personal history. I have an undergraduate degree in history. Because history majors do not take business classes, I had to take several undergraduate business and accounting courses. These classes were required before I could begin working toward my Master’s in Accounting at NC State. While I worked on these classes, I worked as the store manager of ...
Communication is key to successful relationships. In business and professional circles, the focus is generally on clear verbal communication. The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts focuses on the nonverbal communication between married couples. However, I believe that the skills learned in the 5 Love Languages is applicable in all areas of life, including business and professional life. What is The 5 Love Languages About? The 5 Love Languages is a book written by Gary D. Chapman, first published in 1992. The book’s underlying premise is that love is a choice that we must make. It is not simply a feeling that you feel. Chapman explains that people express love differently. He identifies five basic ways that people express love – Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Receiving Gifts, Acts of Service, and Physical Touch. These five ways to express love are what he collectively calls the five ...