Book of the Week 12: Good to Great

An immensely popular business book with over 70,000 ratings on Goodreads. What makes this book so great? Following last week’s review on what makes ideas great, this time I was interested in seeing if there were any similarities between great ideas and great companies. Using the SUCCESS model explained last week, Jim Collins in thisContinue reading “Book of the Week 12: Good to Great”

Book of the Week 11: Made To Stick

Two superheroes, two teams, fighting each other to the death. Each superhero has firm beliefs in what they are fighting for. There is no true villain. Who do you cheer for? Captain America: Civil War is such a great movie thanks to not only its great writing and humor, but also to the principles inContinue reading “Book of the Week 11: Made To Stick”

Book of the Week 8: Pour Your Heart Into It

An exciting business memoir yet still an easy read about the origins of Starbucks. Just gonna jump into it. Rating: 5/5 Verdict: Fantastic read for anyone, really: future CEOs, anyone in the business industry, for those who are interested in the history of Starbucks, or for those who simply want to better themselves. CEO and authorContinue reading “Book of the Week 8: Pour Your Heart Into It”

Book of the Week 5: Creativity, Inc.

To broaden the employees’ minds and exposing them to new thoughts, my employer had just started a book club this past summer, talking about a new book every two to three months. Those who participate in the book club discussions, online or off, are fortunate enough to get their purchase of the book fully reimbursed,Continue reading “Book of the Week 5: Creativity, Inc.”