Monthly Archives: November 2010

Career-Op Gift Guide #12: Yes!: 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive

#12 Yes!: 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive While some might read a book like this for tips on manipulating others to do what they want, I found some great insight into what drives people to make the choices … Continue reading

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Career-Op Gift Guide #11: Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking

#11 Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking With interests in both art and business, it seems only natural to combine them in my mind. “Art & Fear” addresses the all-to-common issues with creating art and … Continue reading

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Career-Op Gift Guide #10: Tribes by Seth Godin

#10 Tribes by Seth Godin Seth Godin’s newest book, Tribes, touches a concept near and dear to me…organizing groups, or Tribes, and helping them get things done. This is not to say I have been terribly successful at this activity, … Continue reading

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Career-Op Gift Guide # 9: The Craft and Business of Songwriting

# 9 The Craft and Business of Songwriting While it might be considered a niche career, many thousands of people pursue their musical dreams every year. In such a competitive industry, you need a reliable and knowledgeable guide. John Braheny … Continue reading

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Career-Op Gift Guide # 8: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable

# 8 The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable Here is a review of the book I wrote back in 2003. I just finished this book tonight (I have been on a reading binge lately) and was very … Continue reading

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Career-Op Gift Guide # 7: The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You’ll Ever Need

# 7 The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You’ll Ever Need Yes, a graphic novel that also happens to be a career guide. What a great idea! This is an easy read, but offers some good career … Continue reading

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Career-Op Gift Guide # 6: The Little Big Things by Tom Peters

# 6 The Little Big Things by Tom Peters Another great book by Tom Peters with thought-provoking content on nearly every page. A business and career seminar in book form. All Gift Guide Recommendations: # 5 The Creative Habit and … Continue reading

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Career-Op Gift Guide # 5: The Creative Habit and The Collaborative Habit by Twyla Tharp

# 5 The Creative HabitThe Collaborative Habit Two excellent books by choreographer Twyla Tharp delve into the creative process and collaborating with others. The books give an in-depth view of both her work and how she creates it. There is … Continue reading

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Sometimes you just do the best that you can

Sometimes you just do the best that you can. Most of us want to do more with our life, our work, heck, even our day, but sometimes you just can’t get it done. I am having one of those times … Continue reading

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Career-Op Gift Guide # 4: Thinking for a Change by John C. Maxwell

# 4 Thinking for a Change by John C. Maxwell This is on the short list of books which I will buy for my firends and aquaintances whenever they come to me with issues with organization or managing their time. … Continue reading

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