High bounce-back-ability. That’s what it takes to run a startup, especially when the brilliant idea that an entrepreneur presented to the market isn’t what the public wants. Or was what the public wanted. Bounce-back-ability doesn’t mean doing more faster, harder, or prettier. It means humbly asking, “What do the people actually want?” and changing the direction of…
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The Three Signs of a Miserable Job
I recently finished reading Patrick Lencioni’s book, “The Three Signs of a Miserable Job”, and I recommend that everyone read it, and no, it’s not about what you might think. I am consistently amazed that seemingly simple concepts come across as revolutionary. I think it’s a good thing because books like this one are encouraging a…
Endless Referrals by Bob Burg
Bob Burg has done it again with his book, Endless Referrals. This great book is filled with tips on how to improve networking events to be more meaningful and profitable. He explains how to earn people’s trust, which has a direct correlation with gaining more professional referrals. He goes on to say “All things being…
Silos, Politics, and Turf Wars – Mavidea bookshelf
I’m a sucker for a fable. I attest this to the fact that my dad, a preacher with a strong streak of Southern in him, told stories all my life. Patrick Lencioni, author of Silos, Politics, and Turf Wars, weaves modern fables to distill his business principles for success. He has a series of books…
The Mavidea Bookshelf – The E-Myth Revisited
Book review written by: Brandon Raper, Archduke of Analytics The E-Myth Revisited was written by Michael E Gerber, declared the world’s #1 small business guru by Inc. Magazine. This book is a guide to success for small business owners, but was a major motivator and eye opener for trials and tribulations that I had incurred…
