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The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature
Steven Pinker
Viking Adult, 2002
Blank Slate is erased
+ One of the best books ever
+ A must read for anyone interested in human nature
+ A Discussion on Human Nature
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The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels
Michael Watkins
Harvard Business School Press, 2003
Great Primer for Taking On a Management Job
+ Good Overview and Framework
+ Indispensable reference book
+ Good for CEO or first time supervisor
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The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive: A Leadership Fable
Patrick M. Lencioni
Jossey-Bass, 2000
Obviously, not all obsessions are productive and beneficial
+ Interesting View of a "Healthy Organization"
+ Did the extraordinary executive get it wrong?
+ A Great Companion to Good to Great!
+ Great simple insights in a pleasurable format
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Geekonomics: The Real Cost of Insecure Software
David Rice
Addison-Wesley Professional, 2007
Eloquently shows the dangers and expenses of insecure software
+ Required reading for software developers
+ Comprehensive
+ Lots to Think About
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Go Green, Live Rich: 50 Simple Ways to Save the Earth and Get Rich Trying
David Bach, Hillary Rosner
Broadway, 2008
Successful in audiobook format
+ my review
+ Going green for fun and profit
+ Green is good
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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable
Patrick M. Lencioni
Jossey-Bass, 2002
Foundation for Team Building
+ Improve Your Teamwork
+ great point of reflection
+ Best book I've read all year
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The No Asshole Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't
Robert I. Sutton
Business Plus, 2007
Die Keinearschlochregel
+ A great book ... why you do not want jerks on your team
+ Dead Bang On!!
+ Loved it and used it with great success
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Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Field Guide for Leaders, Managers, and Facilitators
Jossey-Bass, 2005
Quick turn-around - Great Condition
+ Interesting Idea that Requires Personalization
+ Useful field guide
+ Quick, easy, and practical
+ Workbook for improving team performance
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The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich
Timothy Ferriss
Crown, 2007
Great Read, wish this was available years ago
+ Can It Be Replicated?
+ You're going to wonder why I gave it four stars, but here goes:
+ Success Both Professional and Personal!
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Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
Malcolm Gladwell
Back Bay Books, 2007
Great Book for the thinking person
+ The decisions you make in the blink of an eye
+ Expanded Thinking
+ Think too long and you'll miss it ...
+ An Excellent Management Guide!
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The One Minute Manager
Kenneth H. Blanchard, Spencer Johnson
HarperCollins Business, 2000
They Scoffed at It
+ One Minute Manager
+ 27 Years and Still Counting...
+ A One Minute readable with a great context book
+ This is an awesome book!
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Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery (Voices That Matter)
Garr Reynolds
New Riders Press, 2008
Bullseye!
+ Give this to your boss
+ The Journey of Creating Effective Presentations
+ Philosophy for life
+ Really Fun ...... had him come in person
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Tao Te Ching
Lao-Tse
BN Publishing, 2007
Great edition
+ Beyond brilliant
+ Tao
I love this edition. Good size, clear print, well laid out, and very good translations. The black & white photography also adds great depth to the book.
Highly recommended.
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Smart Enough Systems: How to Deliver Competitive Advantage by Automating Hidden Decisions
James Taylor, Neil Raden
Prentice Hall PTR, 2007
For me this book defines agility and explains how to approach it
+ Great Book for Application Architect
+ Natural Successor to "Competing on Analytics"
+ A book that spans two worlds and helps you make better decisions
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The Three Signs of a Miserable Job: A Fable for Managers (And Their Employees)
Patrick M. Lencioni
Jossey-Bass, 2007
Don't Strike Out. Buy This Book!
+ ABSOLUTE MUST READ!!!
+ An engaging fable about treating employees humanely
+ Worthwhile Reading for Managers
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