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Career-Op Gift Guide #15: The No Asshole Rule by Robert I. Sutton, PhD

# 15 The No Asshole Rule by Robert I. Sutton, PhD Let me start by addressing the mild curse word in the title of this book. I find it a totally appropriate use of the word and truly brings home … Continue reading

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Career-Op Gift Guide #14: Books by Malcolm Gladwell

# 14 Books by Malcolm Gladwell Malcom Gladwell’s books always generate a lot of thoughts as I read through them, and I consider this to be one of the hallmarks of a good book. From The Tipping Point to Outliers, … Continue reading

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Career-Op Gift Guide #13: Moleskine Notebook

# 13 Moleskine Ruled Notebook Large Even in this digital age (and while also carrying an iPhone) I still carry a paper notebook everywhere I go. There are times when writing on paper is the only way to break through … Continue reading

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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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