Becoming the Obvious Choice

by Bryan Dodge, David Cottrell

Becoming the Obvious Choice is a guide to prepare you for your next career opportunity. By following the suggestions detailed in the book, when the right opportunity comes along it will be crystal clear that you are the obvious choice for the position.

Genres: Business, Nonfiction

Paperback

Published July 23, 2001

Reviews

[Kaitlyn Bengs · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great tool to lead you in the right direction. It focuses on simple behaviors you can practice everyday that will help you stand out from competitors when opportunities arise.

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

Here's a summary of the books contents. Judge it's worth on your own accord. At the least there's positive tips that can help if you remember to implement them:

• Prepare now for the future
• Not all positions are the best for all people (this may be the "negative affirmations" disdained in a previous self help book, lol)
• Pick positions that you're good at
• Pick a position that aligns with your values
• Pick a positing that aligns with your desires
• Be confident and communicative
• Be clear and concise
• US government regulation on the sales of cabbage totals 26,911 words
• When you write a public message, go back and cut out half the words
• Listen attentively
• Keep a cool head
• Don't ignore problems
• Fine the facts
• Be neat and organized
• Plan time each day to organize your work station
• Only to to people to talk when you have two or more items of importance
• Throw things away you don't need
• "Take a speed-reading course. You should have read this book by now" lol
• Don't let paper just sit on desks
• Plan for tomorrow before you leave work
• "The only difference between a rut and the grave is the depth" heavy, Doc
• People resist change
• Literal 'Who Moved My Cheese' reference
• EAT - Eager learner, Action oriented, Thankful
• Big houses = big libraries
• Don't worry about what you can't control
• *Lots of ads for additional author services*

[Vince · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, quick read full of common sense nuggets of wisdom to get ahead in life. As simple as the concepts are, a surprising number of us forget them. This simple read is a great reminder of how to improve your work situation, but the lessons really translate to life as well.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A bite-sized lesson in what to do if you want to become an obvious choice. The President at my company shared this book for all managers at a recent Manager’s Retreat, and many of us enjoyed this read. Great lessons to lay the foundation.

[Glenda · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very basic elementary tips. I read this book to assist one of my team members in career growth. Was hoping for more substance and helpful information, not a pamphlet that took 10 minutes to read.

[Kal M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick book, maybe 90 minutes total reading. For how short it is, it does a nice job of giving the reader something actionable to do after finishing.

[Julia Waters · Rating 4 out of 5]

Covers just the basics, but the basics can be worth returning to.

[Pierre-Luc Jetté · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book to be ready for your next role.

[Christine Madonna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book except the fact that most of it seems common sense to me. It’s a good reminder to read from time to time as some of these things can fall by the wayside sometimes.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nothing ground breaking but a short read on key reminders on being a leader and preparing for your next opportunity

[Miranda Marquez · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book really challenges you to reflect on the decisions you make every day and how they shape your life. Bryan Dodge’s insights are practical and motivating, and I found myself pausing to take notes more than once. It’s a great read if you’re looking to take control of your habits, mindset, and future. Highly recommend for anyone ready to make positive changes in their life!

[Jannie · Rating 2 out of 5]

A basic book about how to become promotable at work. It was an easy read but nothing new

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book, lots of very simple concepts but written in a relatable good reminder way.

[Atlee · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick, simple read that will challenge what you have been told about becoming the best choice for advancement in a career.

[Dawn Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Basic read worth reviewing.

[Heather Archuleta]

Have you ever seen those throwbacks to Good Housekeepings ways to be a great wife in the 50's? The one that says things like, have dinner ready and dont be mad if he's late. Yeah, so this book reminds me of that article but at work. It's all about getting ahead in a slimy political kind of way instead of just doing a good job and being a good person.