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allysonwbrunette's review against another edition
3.0
This was a book with a handful of good takeaways, but I think that it was a bit redundant and could have been maybe a long-form essay instead of a book? The high-level takeaways were quite good: first you identify what you really, really want to do (rather than decaying in a job that is not fulfilling you). Then you have to identify how the people in proximity to you can help you get there. Coleman identifies five kinds of people: professors, professionals, mentors, peers, and producers. He defines each party and explains how you can identify who within your circle is one of these roles and how to maximize your relationship with them. For example, how to network effectively, build and maintain relationships, and how to put yourself in situations where you will be top of mind for future opportunities. Unfortunately, many of Coleman's examples were start-studded celebrity examples that aren't going to be very applicable to a conventional reader. That said, I think this would be a great read for a new career professional or someone uncomfortable with networking on the whole. This book definitely gives you clear direction on how to maintain relationships and how to identify a relationship for what it is (which of the 5 types?) and then how to interact within the context of that relationship.
bookwyrmjulia's review against another edition
4.0
This book inspired me a lot! Wasn't exactly what I expected, but it was motivating and interesting. Pretty repetitive, but it got the point across well by the end.
spooksreads's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
crystalh429's review against another edition
2.0
I didn't feel like I learned anything new from this book, but appreciated the motivational tone. I also appreciate that it was pretty short--it didn't go on and on but was pretty concise in it's message.
The author spends a lot time discussing who to connect with and how to do that--networking your way to your dream job. That is the Proximity Principle in it's simplest form.
I would recommend if you're looking for 101 networking in a concise book.
The author spends a lot time discussing who to connect with and how to do that--networking your way to your dream job. That is the Proximity Principle in it's simplest form.
I would recommend if you're looking for 101 networking in a concise book.
ariel_bloomer's review against another edition
fast-paced
2.0
The best thing I can say about this book is that it was short.
make_it_a_melody's review against another edition
4.0
This book is helpful and encouraging when considering the next steps in your career journey. The concepts outlined in the book are the same concepts that Ken Coleman regularly highlights on his live talk show.
john_hewitt's review against another edition
4.0
Picked this up in an audible sale and was pleasantly surprised by it. It has all of the usual marks of a self-help career advancement book, but manages to hit a few new points. More suited for someone looking for a new career, but I found the sections about advancing in your current field helpful as well.
bearkat277's review against another edition
Abandoned this book. I feel like there are certain career paths this book applies to, but if you're not interested in any of those...this book is like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. I read about half of this book, trying to twist the advice to apply to my career path, but after a certain point it just wasn't worth trying anymore. I don't feel right giving this book a rating -- it has a lot of great advice if it can apply to your situation, but this just wasn't the book for me.