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Mar 31, 2010
Daniel
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BIG THOUGHT: In a marketplace of greed and selfishness, love is the killer app that will allow you to stand out from the crowd. Love, or bizlove, (used here in the more specific context of business) is defined as sharing one's knowledge, networks, and compassion with those who you come into contact with who can benefit from it in their business lives.
The knowledge component means reading as many good books on business (and the specifics of what will help you in your job) as you can. More...
The knowledge component means reading as many good books on business (and the specifics of what will help you in your job) as you can. More...
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Mar 29, 2010
Parker
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Tim Sanders was in a band, then joined a few small companies, then a startup called Broadcast.com, which was acquired by Yahoo, where he quickly became successful using his "lovecat" strategy.
Being a lovecat means putting warmth, love, and charity into all your business dealings through knowledge, networks, and compassion.
He recommends reading voraciously, then sharing your knowledge with your "bizmates" like a doctor shares prescriptions. He recommends mat More...
Being a lovecat means putting warmth, love, and charity into all your business dealings through knowledge, networks, and compassion.
He recommends reading voraciously, then sharing your knowledge with your "bizmates" like a doctor shares prescriptions. He recommends mat More...
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Jun 27, 2009
Joanna
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This book contains the sort of inspirational mantra that I wish more folks would secretly adopt. Genuinely caring about people, getting to know them and understanding their needs will go farther than the old-school cut-throat business model of stomping on all around you to reach the top of the heap.
I got this book with mixed expectations (I mean, it's inspirational business luv stuff), and found that the first 65 pages were a great lead-in. After that it fell apart for a while as t More...
I got this book with mixed expectations (I mean, it's inspirational business luv stuff), and found that the first 65 pages were a great lead-in. After that it fell apart for a while as t More...
Dec 08, 2009
Shawn
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I was hesitant about this book but it's actually pretty good.
Some will criticize it for being too touchy feely and even I can't help but admit that as someone who is adverse to physical expressions of emotions, I'm weary of a huggy work environment. Aside from all the hugging, it has some pretty good ideas for making yourself marketable and admired.
One of the points that the book makes is the importance of sharing knowledge. It gives you good steps for gaining knowled More...
Some will criticize it for being too touchy feely and even I can't help but admit that as someone who is adverse to physical expressions of emotions, I'm weary of a huggy work environment. Aside from all the hugging, it has some pretty good ideas for making yourself marketable and admired.
One of the points that the book makes is the importance of sharing knowledge. It gives you good steps for gaining knowled More...
May 11, 2009
Amy
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I was worried that this book would be a bit over-the-top, and it is, in a good way. It's a challenging and passionate call to action.
Sanders believes that by continually reading/studying business books, we can build a valuable supply of KNOWLEDGE, which, when shared, helps others and makes us a valuable resource.
He believes it is vital for us to build a NETWORK and to intentionally and selflessly connect people we know who can help each other succeed. He says you ge More...
Sanders believes that by continually reading/studying business books, we can build a valuable supply of KNOWLEDGE, which, when shared, helps others and makes us a valuable resource.
He believes it is vital for us to build a NETWORK and to intentionally and selflessly connect people we know who can help each other succeed. He says you ge More...
Apr 04, 2011
Ross
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If you are looking for concrete practical strategies for building business relationships, as well as heartfelt, earnest inspiration to apply it, you have targeted your search successfully by landing on "Love Is The Killer App".
Mr. Sanders teaches us in this book how to practice "bizlove", which is all about sharing. More specifically, it is freely sharing the sources of intangible value which we all have in our (1) knowledge, (2) personal networks, and (3) compass More...
Mr. Sanders teaches us in this book how to practice "bizlove", which is all about sharing. More specifically, it is freely sharing the sources of intangible value which we all have in our (1) knowledge, (2) personal networks, and (3) compass More...
Feb 04, 2011
Ezrah
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Amazing! "The ability to transfer knowledge is a huge advantage for anyone struggling to succeed in the new economy (Sanders, 110)."
"Because love is not always accepted, you must deal with rejection as well as with negative feedback (Sanders, 188)."
Surely this book is enjoyable in many ways! Just borrowed it from the local library and it gives you strength to continue living your dreams. Mr. Tim Sanders is one of the few people in this world who prov More...
"Because love is not always accepted, you must deal with rejection as well as with negative feedback (Sanders, 188)."
Surely this book is enjoyable in many ways! Just borrowed it from the local library and it gives you strength to continue living your dreams. Mr. Tim Sanders is one of the few people in this world who prov More...
Aug 02, 2011
Andy
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This weekend, I finished "Love is the Killer App: How to Win Business and Influence Friends" by Tim Sanders. I don’t usually go for motivational, inspirational books, much less books that motivate and inspire my professional life, but I’ve heard several friends and trusted influencers rave about it.
One reason I don’t read those books is in order for the authors to distinguish themselves from others, and because it makes lectures and speaking engagements easier, they speak i More...
One reason I don’t read those books is in order for the authors to distinguish themselves from others, and because it makes lectures and speaking engagements easier, they speak i More...
Jul 04, 2009
Gwen
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What a great book, it blew me away. Tim Sanders' joy is infectious and this book was a thrill to read. His mantra: ‘it’s LOVE, not money, that makes the world go around’. I can now clearly see Melissa Jill and David Jay implementing and sharing their bizlove with all they come in contact with.
Tim Sanders' message is to share our intangibles - our knowledge, our network and our compassion - as it is key to our success in business today. He calls it beign a ‘lovecat’, sharing the love. Surv More...
Tim Sanders' message is to share our intangibles - our knowledge, our network and our compassion - as it is key to our success in business today. He calls it beign a ‘lovecat’, sharing the love. Surv More...
Mar 30, 2010
Cath
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The major distinction that I loved in this book was the idea of moving away from collecting and maintaining tangible resources to focusing on developing and giving away intangible resources like knowledge, connections and compassion.
This is an excellent book about the way that the world of work has changed and you'll learn the key high-leverage resources that you need to develop and how to develop them.
Tim's style is very laid back an chatty, making it a quick, easy read More...
This is an excellent book about the way that the world of work has changed and you'll learn the key high-leverage resources that you need to develop and how to develop them.
Tim's style is very laid back an chatty, making it a quick, easy read More...
Jan 27, 2011
Daniel
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Insightful and pragmatic book that recommends building a career and leading a life on three pillars: knowledge, network and compassion.
Tim Sanders preaches the need to become lovecats - people who differentiate themselves from the pack by using and spreading love. Tim addresses the definition of success and how by loving others, you help them grow, and you, too, grow. The book highlights the drawbacks of taking a egotist approach - the solo way forward - which inadvertently handicaps More...
Tim Sanders preaches the need to become lovecats - people who differentiate themselves from the pack by using and spreading love. Tim addresses the definition of success and how by loving others, you help them grow, and you, too, grow. The book highlights the drawbacks of taking a egotist approach - the solo way forward - which inadvertently handicaps More...
Aug 16, 2010
I read this book years ago, then met Tim Sanders at a conference last year, and decided to read again. It's a business book for someone like me (someone who never expected to be reading biz books): a book about ideas, mainly that passion, authenticity, knowledge, compassion, patience, and mutually helpful networks full of great people are the key (or at least one key) to success. It's a quick read in a conversational tone that sounds just like Sanders talking (here's an amazing speaker) that has
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Apr 20, 2011
Seth
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Learned some cool stuff. Author talks about how to bring "love" into the workplace by increasing your knowledge, increasing your network and sharing your compassion. Main vehicle for increasing your knowledge is reading lots and lots of books and trying to remember what you read so you can share it with others. Goes into great detail about how to read, mark, underline and tag what you read so you can refer back to it and use it in the future.
Makes a great argument for being More...
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Aug 20, 2008
Robert
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From my blog:
<ul>How to Win Business and Influence Friends, by Tim Sanders</ul>
<ul>How to Win Business and Influence Friends, by Tim Sanders</ul>
Available at Amazon (book), Audible (instant audiobook download), your local library, BookCrossing, and other locations.
I’m reading this book right now, and loving it–pun fully intended.
It’s timing at this moment of my life seems providential. It has helped me re-evaluate, refocus, re-energize my purpose and my plan here, working as a recruiter to help talented people find th
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Jul 19, 2007
sundeep
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Two sentence summary: Invest in your network and you’ll reap intangible rewards. Read a lot and share the learnings from what you read with your world.
Recommended? Eh. Sorta. Nothing revolutionary in here, but that’s because this is how I’ve tried to approach my “network” from the beginning. Do what I can for people in my network without expectation of anything in return, and trust that when I need something the door will be open to ask. Right guys? You’ll hook me up when I need ya…r More...
Recommended? Eh. Sorta. Nothing revolutionary in here, but that’s because this is how I’ve tried to approach my “network” from the beginning. Do what I can for people in my network without expectation of anything in return, and trust that when I need something the door will be open to ask. Right guys? You’ll hook me up when I need ya…r More...
Feb 26, 2009
Gail
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I'm certainly no expert on business books. But for what that genre is worth, this book is a home run.
Tim Sanders charisma oozes out of the pages of this book and his business philosophy is hard to argue with.
In Sanders' mind, we all need to practice "love business" - the act of intelligently and sensibly sharing what he calls our intangibles (our knowledge, our network and our compassion) with our business partners.
I found themes in the book that app More...
Tim Sanders charisma oozes out of the pages of this book and his business philosophy is hard to argue with.
In Sanders' mind, we all need to practice "love business" - the act of intelligently and sensibly sharing what he calls our intangibles (our knowledge, our network and our compassion) with our business partners.
I found themes in the book that app More...
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Jan 21, 2012
Duane
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The message has been around for years, but there are still plenty of naysayers and self-centered, what's-in-it-for-me people out there. Don't be put off by the subtitle, which is slightly misleading. Tim Sanders is not promoting a Machiavellian scheme to get ahead. Instead he espouses you to actively look for ways to engage with and help others. If at the end of your life all you have is the satisfaction of knowing that you did that, you will indeed have no regrets.
Feb 01, 2012
Damien
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A little bit hard to read, since the invented jargon kept distracting me with it's overemphasis on love.
Also assumes that work is the most important (or only) thing in your life. The examples all tend to be from high level sales and marketing, which doesn't relate particularly well to my or many other jobs.
However, there is plenty of good advice on personal relationships, learning and mental well being. A good summary, but mostly not particularly new.
Also assumes that work is the most important (or only) thing in your life. The examples all tend to be from high level sales and marketing, which doesn't relate particularly well to my or many other jobs.
However, there is plenty of good advice on personal relationships, learning and mental well being. A good summary, but mostly not particularly new.
Oct 01, 2011
Jeff 'SKI'
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I met Tim Sanders through this book "love is the killer app." It is simply amazing. I bought the book in March 2002 and read it several times but I haven't read it recently so I jumped back into it and just amazes me that it's relevant to what's going on right now in the business community. Love really is the killer app when you open up your Rolodex and your contacts for those that you're trying to help. This makes all the difference in the world.
Jan 14, 2009
Pete
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This book has more cheesy tech-bubble terminology references than can be counted.
But the overarching theme is that open sharing of your knowledge with your coworkers, superiors and other firms you are partnered with -- and working to help them to improve -- works out for you much more than hoarding what you know and trodding others down on the way up the ladder. This is "love" in the workplace, and I was glad to have it defined for me.
But the overarching theme is that open sharing of your knowledge with your coworkers, superiors and other firms you are partnered with -- and working to help them to improve -- works out for you much more than hoarding what you know and trodding others down on the way up the ladder. This is "love" in the workplace, and I was glad to have it defined for me.
Jan 29, 2011
Shannon
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I found this book in the break room at work a couple years ago. It had been set out to give away with a couple other books. I sort of collect books. So, I decided to give it a new home. I never opened it until I saw it referenced in another book I read recently, either 'What the Dog Saw' or 'Free: The Future of a Radical Price'. Anyway, I started reading it and it was great. The business world has changed a lot since the book was written, but the concepts presented in the book go beyond any
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Aug 31, 2009
AMAMAM
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So I think this is one of those books where if you are unfamiliar with the main concept, it'll blow your mind and you'll give it 5 stars. But for me, well, I already understood and had heard of the LoveCat concept. So my mind was not blown and I am giving it 3 stars. I think a lot of famous artistic photographers are overhyping this book right now. And that's too bad. Still some okay/great stuff in here though, especially if you have your own business and aren't yet familiar with the LoveCa
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Jun 12, 2008
Douglas
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My friend based his business on this book. The principles are sound and from that standpoint, I think its a fine decision.
A lot of the book was really about making real connections with people and sharing a lot of your knowledge. Most of the stuff that was mentioned in the book, I was already doing - as you can tell, I am a voracious reader, like many of you.
You have to read the book for yourself. I have had a lot of 'deep' conversations about this topic and connecti More...
A lot of the book was really about making real connections with people and sharing a lot of your knowledge. Most of the stuff that was mentioned in the book, I was already doing - as you can tell, I am a voracious reader, like many of you.
You have to read the book for yourself. I have had a lot of 'deep' conversations about this topic and connecti More...
Jul 31, 2009
Michael
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Not only was this a great book to get you motivated to build your network, but it gave you the tools with which to do it. Often times books like this will get caught up in the rah, rah, rah and fail to offer enough action steps to help you get beyond the last page. This book will not only move you to be a better person in business, it will help you do so.
Jan 24, 2011
Tom
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This book was really an inspiration to me to change my approach to business. The premise is that it is empowering to read business books (as opposed to shorter material) and that it is valuable to be compassionate in business. Compassion combined with intellect will equal success.
Dec 19, 2010
Void
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quite a nice approach to business... surprising for such concepts to be said out loud... we truly do live in a beautiful world where it's a solid or even the best business strategy to be a nice smart guy.
Sep 18, 2009
Bakari
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Love the whole idea of being a lovecat, sharing ideas, sharing the market, and adding real value to services and products. I rarely if ever read business and marketing books, but this one is a must read.
Feb 03, 2009
Heather
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Great book on why we should not have agendas - share what you know, who you know and show love! Sounds out there but really works - this guy worked for Mark Cuban - great insight!
Dec 23, 2011
Colleen
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Sound philosophies which have been proven such via the test of time. But throughout much of the book, it appears that the greatest object of Tim Sanders' affection is Tim Sanders.
Jul 02, 2011
Jeffrey
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One of my top 5 favorite business books of all time. I cannot recommend this book highly enough - it is exactly what we need more of in the business world.
