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Howard's Gift: Uncommon Wisdom to Inspire Your Life's Work
by
Eric C. Sinoway (Goodreads Author),
Merrill Meadow
An iconic teacher. A warm friend. A generous mentor.
For more than 40 years, Howard Stevenson has been a towering figure at Harvard Business School: the man who literally defined entrepreneurship and taught thousands of the world’s most successful professionals.
Now – spurred by Stevenson’s heart-stopping brush with death – his student, colleague, and dear friend Eric Sinowa...more
For more than 40 years, Howard Stevenson has been a towering figure at Harvard Business School: the man who literally defined entrepreneurship and taught thousands of the world’s most successful professionals.
Now – spurred by Stevenson’s heart-stopping brush with death – his student, colleague, and dear friend Eric Sinowa...more
Hardcover, 288 pages
Published
October 2nd 2012
by St. Martin's Press
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If you have a high-paying job with good benefits but do not feel fulfilled by your work, you live in what Howard Stevenson calls a "velvet-lined rut."
If you take up golf not because you enjoy it but to establish business connections, you live what he calls a Pseudo three-D life.
Howard Stevenson has a forty-year career with the Harvard Business School. As a professor and entrepreneur, he inspires thousands of students, faculty and fellow entrepreneurs—including Eric Sinoway. Sinoway takes Howard...more
If you take up golf not because you enjoy it but to establish business connections, you live what he calls a Pseudo three-D life.
Howard Stevenson has a forty-year career with the Harvard Business School. As a professor and entrepreneur, he inspires thousands of students, faculty and fellow entrepreneurs—including Eric Sinoway. Sinoway takes Howard...more
About half of the wisdom in this book applies to the self-inflicted wounds of striving too hard. For the first time I have a theory about the sing-song cadence of business book filler: these people need permission (and some background elevator music) to slow down and contemplate life outside the jet stream.
A telling example on page 188 of the edition in hand relates the author attending a hospitality industry awards gala in Manhattan after lapsing for some while. "Ten or fifteen years ago I wou...more
A telling example on page 188 of the edition in hand relates the author attending a hospitality industry awards gala in Manhattan after lapsing for some while. "Ten or fifteen years ago I wou...more
What is your legacy? What is your life's work? This is a book full of uncommon wisdom for our times, that offers the reader a chance to see the bigger picture of their life.
'Howard's Gift' deals with the inflection points that we run, both positive and negative, force us into choices. The book builds logically chapter upon chapter and deals with subjects like our celebrity culture, asking if the juice is worth the squeeze, and helping you form a personal board of directors for your life's work....more
'Howard's Gift' deals with the inflection points that we run, both positive and negative, force us into choices. The book builds logically chapter upon chapter and deals with subjects like our celebrity culture, asking if the juice is worth the squeeze, and helping you form a personal board of directors for your life's work....more
take advantage of opportunities, figure out what you're good at, have balance in life, etc. I may be missing something, as I am not in business, but for the most part the wisdom dispensed here seemed common, contrary to the title.
It's great that the author looked up to his business school prof Howard Stevenson, and this is a nice tribute, but being a third party to their conversations did not prove particularly rewarding. One difficulty is that "my wise advisor told me......" is not a scintillat...more
It's great that the author looked up to his business school prof Howard Stevenson, and this is a nice tribute, but being a third party to their conversations did not prove particularly rewarding. One difficulty is that "my wise advisor told me......" is not a scintillat...more
Lovely book, offers clarity, and makes eminent sense to people who understand the language of business. Not the kind of book you read over one sitting. My problem though is that the author tries to add literary flourishes when none are needed. This is a wise book and does its job well. The "flourishes" are distracting and irritating to say the least. Had it not been for those irritants, I'd have happily put a five star rating there
I thought the authors offered some wise career developing advice. Like that they also incorporated consideration for other dimensions of life, aiming towards a wholesome approach. Will need to re-read to pick out the "pearls" most relevant to me at this time.
Good book to read around New Years when we are thinking about our life and how it could/should be.. It's not a preachy self-help "follow this prescription and you'll have a fabulous life" type of book. Rather, it offers a view into one man's philosophy from the viewpoint of one of his closest students. Some passages between the author and his mentor were a bit drawn out, but the book is worth reading. I found it helpful for giving me something to ruminate upon when the house is quiet or you have...more
Oct 22, 2012
Katherine
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Excellent read for entrepreneurial studies. The subject of inflection point driven careers is both relevant in today's business landscape and inspiring for readers.
A rich, conversational book that captures the boundless wisdom that evolved from the career success of Howard Stevenson, esteemed professor at HBS, entrepreneur, and businessman. Touching, inspiring, and eminently useful to overcoming career navigating challenges and self-confidence and self-doubt issues.
Sep 11, 2012
Janet
marked it as to-read
I can always use another good friend to help me guide thru life. Hopefully will win this book!
Howard's wisdom is wonderful. Sinoway's writing, however, leaves much to be desired.
I won this in Good Reads first reads giveaway. I have just incorporated my business and am looking forward to sage advice for the next steps. Hoping to build my business and really learn how to be an entrepreneur. I hope the book arrives soon
I received "Howard's Gift" as a Goodreads first reads giveaway. Eric Sinoway proves that IF you have a plan for your life you will be successful. Success is not an accident and Howard Stevenson theories show you how to plan, implement, and be successful. An inspiring read regardless of age.
Very interesting book ... would recommend ;)
Very inspiring!
A few good ideas. Not much new here.
SM
A good inspirational read, not just for entrepreneurs or people involved in business. If you're just someone who looking for inspiration for life, this is the perfect book for you. You enjoyed reading Tuesdays With Morrie, you'll enjoy this one.
I won this on First Reads.
I take reading and reviewing books very seriously. Due to deaths and major family health issues, I have not been able to dedicate time or energy towards reading or reviewing. I do not want to do either half heartedly, so I will have to post this for now and will come back when things slow down. At that time I will update this with a proper review.
I take reading and reviewing books very seriously. Due to deaths and major family health issues, I have not been able to dedicate time or energy towards reading or reviewing. I do not want to do either half heartedly, so I will have to post this for now and will come back when things slow down. At that time I will update this with a proper review.
great book about your life's work
Good balance of career-life advice with practical examples. Especially enjoyed the sections on how to structure your life plan, and the five aspects of healthy corporate cultures.
Won as part of the Goodreads first reads program. Review to come.
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I am the President & Co-Founder of Axcess Worldwide, a partnership development company that creates inspired ideas and connects extraordinary brands and people. As an entrepreneur, I am involved in interesting and challenging projects. I am the author of Howard’s Gift: Uncommon Wisdom to Inspire Your Life’s Work, a book I wrote in cooperation with iconic Harvard Business School professor, Howa...more
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