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davemmett's review
4.0
This was a perfect book to read right after [b:Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us|6452796|Drive The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us|Daniel H. Pink|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1275625860s/6452796.jpg|6643001]; in a way it was a case study of the type of organization that Drive suggests we need more of. Cirque values creativity, innovation, and collaboration above all else, and those are almost exactly what Dan Pink advocates for in Drive.
At first, I found the writing style somewhat... Hokey. It's sort of a mix between an autobiography and a novel, a fictionalized non-fiction story. But as the book went on I kinda got into it.
More than anything, this made me really want to go watch more Cirque Du Soleil shows (I saw my first one is summer and it was awesome).
At first, I found the writing style somewhat... Hokey. It's sort of a mix between an autobiography and a novel, a fictionalized non-fiction story. But as the book went on I kinda got into it.
More than anything, this made me really want to go watch more Cirque Du Soleil shows (I saw my first one is summer and it was awesome).
amyl88's review
4.0
Thoughts about how to challenge yourself every day to keep yourself motivated and loving what you do (making your career your calling). Presented in a novel format about a sports agent looking for ways to bring back the joy to his work. He ends up going to the Cirque du Soleil headquarters and working with many of the people responsible for the shows. Each person brings a new perspective, such as how to learn not to be afraid of success, how tighter deadlines can sometimes lead to more creative solutions, the importance of trust in yourself and others, and the importance of feeling totally responsible for your part of the job. Most of these can translate to any kind of work. This was an interesting presentation of some good ideas.
knski's review
4.0
I chanced upon this book while looking for some inspiration. This book was not what I expected it to be, but it served the purpose very well. Overall a nice insight into a creative company that has turned circus into an art form.
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