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57th out of 64 books
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77 voters
Love Is the Killer App: How to Win Business and Influence Friends
by
Tim Sanders (Goodreads Author)
Are you wondering what the next killer app will be? Do you want to know how you can maintain and add to your value during these rapidly changing times? Are you wondering how the word love can even be used in the context of business?
Instead of wondering, read this book and find out how to become a lovecat—a nice, smart person who succeeds in business and in life.
How do you...more
Instead of wondering, read this book and find out how to become a lovecat—a nice, smart person who succeeds in business and in life.
How do you...more
Paperback, 240 pages
Published
July 22nd 2003
by Crown Business
(first published January 8th 2002)
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Nov 29, 2012
Kathryn
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Tim Sanders book was read by a team of coworkers. This is their collective review of "Love is the Killer App".
Knowledge, networking and compassion are the tent-poles necessary to be a lovecat...a nice smart successful person.
The first step in becoming a lovecat is to accumulate knowledge says author Tim Sanders. “Knowledge” is an absolute necessity to be a person of value and remain relevant in your career. And, in the process, help others to gain an edge in their careers. The result is that you...more
Knowledge, networking and compassion are the tent-poles necessary to be a lovecat...a nice smart successful person.
The first step in becoming a lovecat is to accumulate knowledge says author Tim Sanders. “Knowledge” is an absolute necessity to be a person of value and remain relevant in your career. And, in the process, help others to gain an edge in their careers. The result is that you...more
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. Most of thes...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. Most of thes...more
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 matchmaking people in your network at eve...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 matchmaking people in your network at eve...more
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 the author talk...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 the author talk...more
BIG IDEA: An alternative approach to cut-throat networking for power and profit -- learn as much as you possible can by reading widely and constantly, develop a network of interesting people, and share knowledge and contacts freely and without any expectation of remuneration. Be compassionate and invest in people simply because it's a better way to live your (business) life.
A few nice practical ideas nestled in here -- e.g. Sanders suggests writing summaries of books as you go in the inside jack...more
A few nice practical ideas nestled in here -- e.g. Sanders suggests writing summaries of books as you go in the inside jack...more
The general premise is the value of sharing our intangibles of knowledge, our network, and compassion with our business contacts. There are some very good practical nuggets of how to get the most out of a business book, how to gain strong networking skills and leverage them, as well as some tools for sharing compassion in the workplace.
On the negative, I found his language to be purposefully sloppy (lovecat, bizworld, littermate) and more of a distraction than of value. There was also a strong "...more
On the negative, I found his language to be purposefully sloppy (lovecat, bizworld, littermate) and more of a distraction than of value. There was also a strong "...more
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 knowledge to share as well, encour...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 knowledge to share as well, encour...more
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 get value from your network, a...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 get value from your network, a...more
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) compassion. The bulk of the book deals...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) compassion. The bulk of the book deals...more
I'm glad I took a few days to enter this book into Goodreads and write a review, because my first impression was mediocre but I've seen Sanders' thesis in action on more than one occasion in the last week. Perhaps I was resistant to it because it's not how I am approaching my business life but should! Essentially, Sanders argues that instead of operating in the dog eat dog world operating out of love and abundance. Give more than you get. Take an interest in the personal lives of your colleagues...more
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 in buzzwords and simpli...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 in buzzwords and simpli...more
Jul 12, 2012
Jon
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What's interesting is that for Tim Sanders love starts with knowledge. His first suggestion (of three) is to read deep on a topic that you and (more importantly) the people you interact with are interested in. Then when you converse with friends and business contacts you can freely share the knowledge you've gained.
He contrasts this knowledge-first kind of love with the phony, office-nice-guy kind of love—the kind that walks around cheesing it up. This kind of niceness is annoying, not love, be...more
He contrasts this knowledge-first kind of love with the phony, office-nice-guy kind of love—the kind that walks around cheesing it up. This kind of niceness is annoying, not love, be...more
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. Surviving...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. Surviving...more
Just a little simplistic, however, nothing wrong with making simple concepts useful, on the contrary, that requires great intellect and creativity. Success is a 3 ways avenue according to Tim sanders... your knowledge and how you use it, your network and your compassion are their names. To use them wisely is what makes a difference in life and in order to do just that, you must bring the to conciouss levels all the time... read, read, read says Tim, that is if you want to be a good player. I enj...more
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 and he gave a great inte...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 and he gave a great inte...more
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 and sets an...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 and sets an...more
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...more
Somewhat disappointed by Sander's first book-The Likeability Factor-my business coach highly recommended this second book by Tim Sanders so I decided to read it. And I absolutely loved it.
Sander's premise, or "big thought" as he calls it, is this: You'll do better in business if you're a nice, smart person who's compassionate to others and genuinely helps other people. As someone who often wonders if she's just not cut-throat enough to make it in business, I found this book highly validating an...more
Sander's premise, or "big thought" as he calls it, is this: You'll do better in business if you're a nice, smart person who's compassionate to others and genuinely helps other people. As someone who often wonders if she's just not cut-throat enough to make it in business, I found this book highly validating an...more
Info book. Encourages people to be compassionate by appealing to the ego. Follows up advice with lines like, "...your compassion makes others view you in a way that money can't buy. You are so money you don't even know it!" Treats compassion and people as commodities to be traded and connected to others for good energy/favors - while heavily denying that's what is suggested/expected.
I have no doubt his tactics work for him, though seeing the inner workings of why and how he propagates the 'love...more
I have no doubt his tactics work for him, though seeing the inner workings of why and how he propagates the 'love...more
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 kind and friendly, h...more
Makes a great argument for being kind and friendly, h...more
Nice, smart people succeed. Being a lovecat is the only satisfying way to approach business and life. The goal is to help and give without wanting something in return. You don't lose anything by sharing knowledge, contacts and love, but what you gain is priceless . . . More knowledge and personal growth, satisfaction, extended network, and more opportunities than not. Become a lovecat by gaining knowledge through strategic book reading and passing it on. Knowledge must lead. Then be generous wi...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 provides a reality check. Plus, he lets you know t...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 provides a reality check. Plus, he lets you know t...more
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How to Win Business and Influence Friends, by Tim Sanders
How to Win Business and Influence Friends, by Tim Sanders
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 the right problems to solve.
Sanders clearly revea
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“Although human beings are capable of being selfish, lustful, and aggressive, that is not what they are fundamentally. Beneath the surface, at the psychological and biological core of human nature, we find basic goodness and decency. When people appear to be something other than good and decent, it is only because they are reacting to stess, pain, or the deprivation of basic human needs such as security, love, and self esteem.” –ABRAHAM MASLOW
Here, then, is my definition of love business: the ac...more
Here, then, is my definition of love business: the ac...more
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…right?? Also,...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…right?? Also,...more
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 applied to both my job at the university and also...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 applied to both my job at the university and also...more
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.
I read this book hoping that it would discuss customer/client considerations for software development. I was disappointed. Instead, this book uses new blood silicon valley fluffy speech about how to present yourself; your appearance, and how to basically be a smarmy ass-kisser rather than and individual that has a tangible skill.
My advice: business and policy people will enjoy it. Technical and science people will be sad that they'll never get their time back.
My advice: business and policy people will enjoy it. Technical and science people will be sad that they'll never get their time back.
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.
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.
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Jul 05, 2009 03:46pm