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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
I had to read this book for work and I am so happy I did. This was one of the rare business books that really spoke to me and that I feel that I can implement changes from not only in my work life, but in my personal life as well. Trusting others, and ourselves, impacts every aspect of our lives and this book lays out the tools needed to increase trust throughout our lives.
Too long and the explanations were not that convincing for me. Could've benefited with a more entertaining approach.
The book makes some great points and I hope the web site will a good resource. I found the content of the audio book a little lite though (a bit of a teaser to visit the web site). As long as the website's good it will have been a worthy read
There's a certain formula to these business-guru books: checklist of improved ways of working ("4 cores" and "13 behaviours", check), strained acronyms ("TASKS", check), a pseudo-scientific formula leading to a spuriously calculated buzzphrase ("trust tax", check), an overarching theme ("5 waves of trust", check) and usually a magic-quadrant style diagram of some sort ("Smart Trust", check), many supportive personal examples from career and family (definitely check!)
As will be apparent from that list, this book ticks all of those, and as a result seems a little over-familiar. Having said that, there's nothing actually wrong with the central concepts - they're all laudable and sensible ideas, though presented rather repetitively (once you get to the third 'wave' you can pretty confidently predict everything you're going to read next). At the same time, the ideas aren't exactly rocket-science either - most of the behaviours and attitudes promoted here should be the normal way of thinking and working for any decent, honest person.
So - there's not much that's revelatory here, but the content is still worthwhile - probably mostly of benefit for any business leader who is struggling with engagement with his/her staff or peers and can't understand why. However, I can't help but think that this 320+ page book would make a decent 10-slide presentation; it's certainly not as vacuous and patronising as something like "Who moved my cheese?", but there is an awful lot of padding.
Overall - I'd look for a summary, or look at the author's website and skip the book.
As will be apparent from that list, this book ticks all of those, and as a result seems a little over-familiar. Having said that, there's nothing actually wrong with the central concepts - they're all laudable and sensible ideas, though presented rather repetitively (once you get to the third 'wave' you can pretty confidently predict everything you're going to read next). At the same time, the ideas aren't exactly rocket-science either - most of the behaviours and attitudes promoted here should be the normal way of thinking and working for any decent, honest person.
So - there's not much that's revelatory here, but the content is still worthwhile - probably mostly of benefit for any business leader who is struggling with engagement with his/her staff or peers and can't understand why. However, I can't help but think that this 320+ page book would make a decent 10-slide presentation; it's certainly not as vacuous and patronising as something like "Who moved my cheese?", but there is an awful lot of padding.
Overall - I'd look for a summary, or look at the author's website and skip the book.
informative
fast-paced
This book was okay. I had a hard time getting through it, and large parts of the book had to be skimmed; I read it as a school assignment.
There are some important principles in here, but the book seemed too drawn out for my tastes. It seemed like the author was trying to convince me the whole time even though I already understand the importance of trust and apply ethical business practices. The 13 points were good, and they will be a nice refresher when I need it.
There are some important principles in here, but the book seemed too drawn out for my tastes. It seemed like the author was trying to convince me the whole time even though I already understand the importance of trust and apply ethical business practices. The 13 points were good, and they will be a nice refresher when I need it.
there are some decent concepts in this book but they are completely clouded by the overabundance of storytelling. this book could be a 6 page pamphlet and it would get the message across better.