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Conference Room B
By 800-CEO-READ
“The irreducible essence of leadership is that leaders are people who live their deepest personal values without compromise, and they use those values to make life better for others—that is why people become leaders and why people follow leaders. ” —Stan Slap, Bury My Heart at Conference Room B (Portfolio, August 2010) If you follow Jack Covert Selects, you may recognize the quote above from Jack's most recent review. It's a quote that Jack and Carol appreciated so much that they asked me to put it on our conference room wall.
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How Made to Stick was Made to Stick: What Ideas Survived and What Died
By 800-CEO-READ
We really loved the Heath Brother's first book, What Sticks: Why Some Ideas Work in the World and Others Don't, when it first arrived in our office in 2007. So much, in fact, that we saved the manuscript—something we rarely do due to the staggering amount of books we receive every year. The subtitle was a little unruly, but the ideas spiral-bound up in that plastic cover were concise, well-written, and right on.
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A Defense of Business Books
By Sally Haldorson
It's a common reaction. When I explain to people that I work for a bookstore that specializes in business books, most people either furrow their brows or wrinkle their noses. Sometimes this reaction is caused by confusion as bookstores, to most people, are brick and mortar locations that display New York Times best selling fiction, spin racks of greeting cards, and children's pictures books.
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BrandManageCamp 2010
By 800-CEO-READ
If you're in the Vegas area (or are interested in going), be sure to check out this year's BrandManageCamp, run by the great folks at ManageCamp. 2010 marks their 8th event, and this year's lineup is not to be missed. Featuring a bunch of authors we've talked about (and with) at this site before: David Meerman Scott, Jeff Hayzlett, Jackie Huba, Bob Gilbreath, and many more, discussing ideas on building your company's brand.
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Blog / Staff Picks
Doing Both and the Importance of Getting Your Feet Wet
Book Review by 800-CEO-READ
Inder Sidhu's Doing Both was number one on the Inc. /800-CEO-READ Business Book Bestseller List in July. Jon recently sent him three questions he asks of all our best-selling authors, and I really enjoyed his answers: What's the most influential book you've read?
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Blog / News & Opinion
New inBubbleWrap Offer: Think like a Rich Dad
By Sally Haldorson
If you didn't already know this, 800-CEO-READ powers a business book giveaway site called inBubbleWrap. Once a week, we post a new offer for a free book, usually a new business title. All you have to do is answer two questions related to the giveaway and provide your contact info (that we only use for inBubbleWrap giveaway notices) and you are entered to win!
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Top International Best Sellers: July 2010
By 800-CEO-READ
I cannot imagine why I have not posted this before - I am greatly ashamed at myself for allowing almost a WHOLE month go by without any of you knowing what people across seas, valleys, mountains and portages were reading in July! I guess it could be because I've been so busy this summer - going to the various Festivals in Milwaukee, seeing Rufus Wainwright in concert, visiting family and friends in neighboring Green Bay and Madison. .
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Where to?
By 800-CEO-READ
The business book world lit up when author Seth Godin announced recently that he would no longer be publishing through a "traditional way. " After twelve bestselling books, it might be said that he doesn't need to publish another one. But as readers of his blog know, he's not short on ideas, so what will he do with them?
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Mastering the Game
By Sally Haldorson
Last weekend, my co-worker, Roy, and I attended a small theater group's performance of the 1986 Cold War musical Chess. The musical was a huge hit in London, but when it was brought to Broadway, the format of the production was changed and it closed within 2 months. Being friends with theater folks in college introduced both Roy and me to the music and we are two of only a handful of people (my husband being another) we know who remember the show even exists: though perhaps you might know its most recognizable song, One Night in Bangkok.
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Time Flies But Service Improves
By 800-CEO-READ
About four years ago, I contacted Todd Sattersten from my previous employer and talked to him about some ideas using multimedia for 800-CEO-READ. That discussion lead to creating some unique products for authors - combining books and video to make some limited edition items. It was a great collaboration.
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