Nudge - Book review This book ages better than almost anything else I have read. The change in culture and in the workforce since this book was published (2008) makes... Read more
Category: Book and Movie Club
The Wolf Of Wall Street (2013) Movie Review
Imagine the scene: Interviewing for a sales job with no prior experience, and the CEO of the company asks you to sell him a pair of fictional headphones. Most people... Read more
The Social Network (2010) Movie Review
Even the biggest of businesses can start in the smallest of places. Every day, people scroll through Facebook- sorry…Meta, to look at their feeds in a bid to kill time,... Read more
The Founder (2016) Movie Review
For anyone thinking that they may be too old or past it in business, The Founder will make you realize that if you have the vision and the willpower, anything... Read more
Shoe Dog by Phil Knight – Book Review
Shoe Dog by Phil Knight - Book review I admire anyone who risks it all to become an entrepreneur. There is something noble about this pursuit. Reading Shoe Dog by... Read more
Start with why – Book Review
Start with why - Book review In this book, Sinek argues that what a business does, is less important than why that is the case. He does this by outlining... Read more
“Getting Past No” Book Review: A Five-Step Strategy for Effective Negotiation- Book Review
Getting past no - Book review In today's world, our success often hinges on our ability to get people to buy into our ideas, whether it's in our professional or... Read more
The Making of a Manager – Book Review
The making of a manager book review "Great managers are made, not born" These are the first words you will read of this book and let us be honest, they... Read more
Book Review – Good Strategy, Bad Strategy
Good Strategy, Bad Strategy – Book Review If you're responsible for managing a business, solution, or product, you'll know that good strategy is essential to success. However, according to Rumelt,... Read more
The Culture Map – Decoding how people think, lead, and get things done across cultures – Book Review
The culture map by Erin Meyer Communication across cultures is the great challenge of the global economy, now more than ever, where you work is meaningless, and the question is:... Read more
Art of War – Book Review
Art of war by Sun Tzu As someone running a business in a highly competitive landscape, it's important to be ready for whatever comes your way. Sun Tzu's "The Art... Read more
Never split the difference – Book Review
Never split the difference By Chris Voss No matter what position you cover in your business, you have to negotiate, let's admit it. Whether you want to improve your skills... Read more
The Great CEO within – Book Review
The Great CEO within by Matt Mochary If you're a technology start-up CEO looking to take your business to the next level, you need to read this book. It's a... Read more
The One Minute Manager – Book Review
The One Minute Manager By Ken Blanchard Are you new to management? Are you looking for a simple and easy-to-understand guide to help you navigate the challenges of managing people?... Read more
Who moved my cheese – Book Review
Who Moved My Cheese? By Spencer Johnson Change can be a challenging concept for many people, but it is inevitable. In fact, if you ask a room full of people... Read more
The Lean Startup – Book Review
The Lean Startup by Eric Ries If you're looking to launch a successful start-up, you'll need to know what sets successful companies apart from the ones that fail. According to... Read more
Rich Dad Poor Dad – Book Review
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Have you ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly become richer as they get older, whilst others, no matter how much they... Read more
The Effective Executive – Book Review
The Effective Executive By Peter Drucker As the economy shifts towards being knowledge-based, the challenge of being an effective executive becomes even greater. In his management classic, Peter Drucker argues... Read more
SPRINT – book review
Imagine being able to de-risk your start-up by accelerating the process from conceptual product design through to initial client feedback in one week, from start to finish. This is the... Read more
The Black Swan – Book Review
The Black Swan The Impact of the Highly Improbable by Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a book that challenges traditional notions of risk management and prediction. Taleb argues that black swan... Read more