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Jolt!: Get the Jump on a World That's Constantly Changing
by
Phil Cooke
In "Jolt!" television producer, social media guru, and cultural commentator Phil Cooke helps you discover how you can navigate today's culture of disruption and actually use it to your advantage. You'll learn that changing a company and changing your life are based on virtually the same key principles.
The world is changing at light speed, but mastering the power of change...more
The world is changing at light speed, but mastering the power of change...more
Hardcover, 211 pages
Published
April 19th 2011
by Thomas Nelson Publishers
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The author, Phil Cooke, may be a successful TV producer.
But I don’t find him a compelling author.
My impression is that Mr. Cooke was expecting to serve up a book full of nuggets of worldy wisdom, grounded in a Biblical perspective and seasoned with a career in Hollywood.
Unfortunately, on many occasions, the author’s vignettes and interpretations came across as a bit shallow and misguided.
For instance, in “Jolt #7,” we read about a TV soundman who caught a vision to advance in his career. However...more
But I don’t find him a compelling author.
My impression is that Mr. Cooke was expecting to serve up a book full of nuggets of worldy wisdom, grounded in a Biblical perspective and seasoned with a career in Hollywood.
Unfortunately, on many occasions, the author’s vignettes and interpretations came across as a bit shallow and misguided.
For instance, in “Jolt #7,” we read about a TV soundman who caught a vision to advance in his career. However...more
i’ve been reading a lot of books about innovation and leadership lately… the importance of creativity and ways to express it despite unsupportive conditions… mechanisms and disciplines neccessary to successfully navigate the powerful tides of change sweeping through your day-to-day business life… based on the description, Jolt! seemed to fit the bill and it certainly lived up to that billing… and though i didn’t know who Phil Cooke is, i was pleasantly surprised to learn that he also penned a bo...more
Jolt! is a self-help type of book written by Phil Cooke and is all about how we deal with change in life. The author's point is that sometimes we have to "jolt" ourselves out of our current way of thinking to move forward.
Some points to the book include:
1. Everything in the world is changing, so we need to change too. The key to change is being sure you are asking the right questions.
2. Start at the finish line. Begin with a dream. It's important to be creative, and come up with something you'...more
Some points to the book include:
1. Everything in the world is changing, so we need to change too. The key to change is being sure you are asking the right questions.
2. Start at the finish line. Begin with a dream. It's important to be creative, and come up with something you'...more
The world is changing constantly at an alarming rate particularly with the technology and information segment. Jolt! by Phil Cooke is a book that helps a person maneuver in a ever changing environment.
I was blown away by some of the statistics sited in the book:
65% of North Americans spend more time with their computer than their spouse.
E-mail is addictive in the same way slot machines have been shown to be addictive.
In 2009, it’s been estimated, the average corporate worker spent more than 40%...more
I was blown away by some of the statistics sited in the book:
65% of North Americans spend more time with their computer than their spouse.
E-mail is addictive in the same way slot machines have been shown to be addictive.
In 2009, it’s been estimated, the average corporate worker spent more than 40%...more
I’m not a real big self~help book reader but this book truly resonated with me. You’ll find out exactly why in the next few weeks… Anyway, in my younger days, I craved change. I thrived on waking up and not knowing what I was going to do from one minute to the next. I know, not exactly conducive to my life in the Army but, believe it or not, I was able to make it work. In the last 13 years or so, I’ve become complacent ~ I go to the same grocery store, shop at the same clothing stores, speak to...more
“Jolt” is the perfect title for this book about adapting to our changing world. It’s broken into five sections on your direction in life, setting priorities, growing, your character, and looking ahead. Each section is further broken down into smaller chapters.
Cooke’s overall message is encouraging regardless of how much you may need to change. Small changes do matter. Setting priorities is crucial to managing everything in your life. Spend time taking inventory of what you’re doing rather than...more
Cooke’s overall message is encouraging regardless of how much you may need to change. Small changes do matter. Setting priorities is crucial to managing everything in your life. Spend time taking inventory of what you’re doing rather than...more
Phil Cooke in his new book, "Jolt" published by Thomas Nelson writes about the twenty-five "jolts" that anyone can leverage to establish a new direction, maximize potential, overcome insecurity and create an amazing future and legacy.
The Dictionary defines "jolt" as, " to disturb the composure of". The image that comes to mind for me is that of the old cartoons. Invariably there would be a character that would be would be hit by lightning. One moment he would be fine, the lightning would strike...more
The Dictionary defines "jolt" as, " to disturb the composure of". The image that comes to mind for me is that of the old cartoons. Invariably there would be a character that would be would be hit by lightning. One moment he would be fine, the lightning would strike...more
At first I had mixed feelings when I was reading “Jolt”. Often I would close the book at the end of the day thinking, I knew that and that’s nothing new to me. But as I continued to read, I’d find a nugget. Then I’d find another one. Nugget of thought provoking ideas. The more I read, the faster the nuggets of wisdom came to me. It’s well worth the read and actually following what he is sharing. It’s now in my small group of permanent books that I read. The ones that I just have to go back and r...more
Television producer and social media guru, Phil Cooke shares in this book his methods to keep up with an ever changing world, while maintaining your integrity, and how to take control of your life, personally and in business.
In the introduction, the author gives us statistics and information on how the internet, social media and technology have changed our world and lives. The chapters are written on topics such as: change, setting priorities, personal growth, creativity, and confidence; just to...more
In the introduction, the author gives us statistics and information on how the internet, social media and technology have changed our world and lives. The chapters are written on topics such as: change, setting priorities, personal growth, creativity, and confidence; just to...more
Jolt! is quite relevant for today's world. It seems to have a non-stop go switch on. Not much in pause these days. And it becomes very overwhelming for most of us. This year there was the “Disconnect to Reconnect,” the 24-hour challenge that asked dads to unplug on Father’s Day this last year. To turn off all cell phones, computers, video games and the such. Instead to connect with their families for the whole day. And to realize the difference in life when we are not 'plugged' in. I feel that s...more
The best idea I got from this book was leveraging 15-minute time-frames:
"A few years ago, I started focusing my time on quick but positive goals. For instance, before, if I had fifteen minutes with nothing to do, I would assume it wasn't enough time to accomplish anything, so I would just chat with someone or get a soft drink from the kitchen. But once I began managing my time, I was amazed to learn just how much can be done in fifteen minutes. I could clean my desk, organize my files, edit a m...more
"A few years ago, I started focusing my time on quick but positive goals. For instance, before, if I had fifteen minutes with nothing to do, I would assume it wasn't enough time to accomplish anything, so I would just chat with someone or get a soft drink from the kitchen. But once I began managing my time, I was amazed to learn just how much can be done in fifteen minutes. I could clean my desk, organize my files, edit a m...more
Cooke’s Jolt provides an interesting approach to the common self-help themes of creating priorities, leading by helping others, and staying focused in today’s busy world. Cooke presents a list of 25 jolts, or action steps, that readers should take to lead a more purposeful life. The examples Cooke provides pull from his experiences as a successful producer in Hollywood, as a husband, and as a father of two grown daughters. Cooke’s tie-ins to the movie business are intriguing and provide a refres...more
Great read and easy to follow. I loved the revelations of truth. Phil has a great way of presenting the truth of Christ and allowing the reader to come to the same conclusions without foxing a faith in Christ.
A must read for all who want to influence this society of people. Life changes and is changing at a more rapid pace than ever. Many of the truths taught in this book will allow you to see trhoug the eyes of this generation. It never makes one generation better than another but allows the re...more
A must read for all who want to influence this society of people. Life changes and is changing at a more rapid pace than ever. Many of the truths taught in this book will allow you to see trhoug the eyes of this generation. It never makes one generation better than another but allows the re...more
Dec 04, 2011
Peter
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It was a very good book. I would have liked him to have less quotes from people and more Bible verses, but it makes sense when I remind myself of the target of his book. He made mention of books on self-help, yet his to me was like one of them. I have a lot of notes from the book, shared info on facebook and shared the book with a Christian who studies movie direction in university.
The book was more about personal growth than managing change. Nothing really new. I had an opportunity to hear him live. That medium worked, the book not so much.
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