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BEST STRATEGY BOOK OF 2018: AXIOM BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS
From the New York Times bestselling author on strategy
All over the world, strategies are dying. Thousands of businesses face bankruptcy. People’s jobs are at stake. But what is the nefarious force killing them off? And who can save them?
Technobody—maker of wearable technologies—is under attack. Its strategic plan is ...more
From the New York Times bestselling author on strategy
All over the world, strategies are dying. Thousands of businesses face bankruptcy. People’s jobs are at stake. But what is the nefarious force killing them off? And who can save them?
Technobody—maker of wearable technologies—is under attack. Its strategic plan is ...more
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September 11th 2018
by Greenleaf Book Group Press
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I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway.
Imagine if someone made a PowerPoint presentation about how to achieve your goals and then imagine if someone crafted a "story" around that presentation. I promise it's not 1/100th as interesting as I made it sound. ...more
Imagine if someone made a PowerPoint presentation about how to achieve your goals and then imagine if someone crafted a "story" around that presentation. I promise it's not 1/100th as interesting as I made it sound. ...more
Fun Business Book
I have read a number of business books and have sat through many more strategy meetings. This book was a fun way to cover the material.
I have read a number of business books and have sat through many more strategy meetings. This book was a fun way to cover the material.
Oct 24, 2018
Skjam!
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Recommends it for:
young business majors
Recommended to Skjam! by:
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Disclaimer: I received a download of this book through a Goodreads giveaway to facilitate writing this review. No other compensation was requested or offered.
Technobody is in trouble. This manufacturer of wearable technology is soon to release “Project Elon”, a revolutionary new cybersuit. But a mysterious competitor has engaged the Anti-Strategy Squad, supervillains who cripple and destroy corporate strategies, to make sure that Technobody goes bankrupt and the suit falls into the wrong hands. ...more
Technobody is in trouble. This manufacturer of wearable technology is soon to release “Project Elon”, a revolutionary new cybersuit. But a mysterious competitor has engaged the Anti-Strategy Squad, supervillains who cripple and destroy corporate strategies, to make sure that Technobody goes bankrupt and the suit falls into the wrong hands. ...more
Businesses are failing, facing bankruptcy. Who's behind it? The Anti-Strategy squad! Who are they going after next? Technobody. They want to add this company to their list of strategycides!
Whilst this book is definitely a little corny in places (you might smile and/or groan in places) it is an EXCELLENT read and should be helpful to ALL business owners. In fact, with the information/statistics provided on current business practices this should be a MUST READ! Technobody is obviously a fictional ...more
Whilst this book is definitely a little corny in places (you might smile and/or groan in places) it is an EXCELLENT read and should be helpful to ALL business owners. In fact, with the information/statistics provided on current business practices this should be a MUST READ! Technobody is obviously a fictional ...more
Are you brave enough to carry a comic book to work? Yeah, it's worth it.
When I was gifted this book, I admit that it sat on my desk for a couple of weeks before I finally picked it up and started reading it. I hadn't read a comic book since grade school. I typically read at lunch in public places and I didn't know how it would look for a guy in a suit to be reading a comic book. When I finally let go of my ego and got into it, I was pleasantly surprised at the insight and instruction.
As a busin ...more
When I was gifted this book, I admit that it sat on my desk for a couple of weeks before I finally picked it up and started reading it. I hadn't read a comic book since grade school. I typically read at lunch in public places and I didn't know how it would look for a guy in a suit to be reading a comic book. When I finally let go of my ego and got into it, I was pleasantly surprised at the insight and instruction.
As a busin ...more
Oct 16, 2018
Porter Broyles
rated it
it was ok
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review of another edition
Shelves:
dnf-not-worth-the-time,
did-not-finish
Won this book through a Goodreads Giveaway.
Ok, a graphic novel on business strategy and contrary thinking. Either this book was going to be brilliant or a dud.
Unfortunately, it turned out to the later. The book is ripe with dialog/comments like the following:
{Character looking like like the Greek God Poseidon} "Without real purpose your organization will flounder like a rudderless ship in a sea of mediocrity
{character} Who are you? Zeus? In our water cooler?
{Poseidon looking character} "I am Pur ...more
Ok, a graphic novel on business strategy and contrary thinking. Either this book was going to be brilliant or a dud.
Unfortunately, it turned out to the later. The book is ripe with dialog/comments like the following:
{Character looking like like the Greek God Poseidon} "Without real purpose your organization will flounder like a rudderless ship in a sea of mediocrity
{character} Who are you? Zeus? In our water cooler?
{Poseidon looking character} "I am Pur ...more
I received a digital copy through a Goodreads Giveaway.
I started this book shortly before moving, and my kindle ended up in a box for several months. When I got my kindle back, I tried to pick it up again and couldn't. It does seem like there's useful information in here, but the superhero schtick both helps and hinders its execution. It does make it something different than the dry recitation of information, but it also causes the author to take what is already a coded corporate jargon and then ...more
I started this book shortly before moving, and my kindle ended up in a box for several months. When I got my kindle back, I tried to pick it up again and couldn't. It does seem like there's useful information in here, but the superhero schtick both helps and hinders its execution. It does make it something different than the dry recitation of information, but it also causes the author to take what is already a coded corporate jargon and then ...more
I want to figure out how to lend this to some management people at work. Oh my gosh. So much to learn here.
I guffawed so hard at the part where the anti-strategy squad worked to destroy the business by getting everyone lots & lots of top (equally critical) priorities. I have lived that at work.
This was some food for thought. If you don't have a good solid strategy then how will you differentiate your business from someone else's? How will you ever succeed? We have to make decisions, focus on the ...more
I guffawed so hard at the part where the anti-strategy squad worked to destroy the business by getting everyone lots & lots of top (equally critical) priorities. I have lived that at work.
This was some food for thought. If you don't have a good solid strategy then how will you differentiate your business from someone else's? How will you ever succeed? We have to make decisions, focus on the ...more
I won this book through Goodreads giveaway. I am not a business person. But I was curious how the business aspects are explain in the form of graphic novel. I thought it may be easier to understand how business works.
This graphic novel is fun and innovative. Such a great idea to use graphic novel to talk business. You can actually learn from it, while enjoying awesome illustrations. I love the business superheroes! This is brilliant idea. I am not saying I am an expert now, but it for sure made ...more
This graphic novel is fun and innovative. Such a great idea to use graphic novel to talk business. You can actually learn from it, while enjoying awesome illustrations. I love the business superheroes! This is brilliant idea. I am not saying I am an expert now, but it for sure made ...more
Oct 10, 2018
MrFluffyBun
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Recommended to MrFluffyBun by:
Won it in a giveaway
Honestly, I didn't think that a book about business could be so interesting and easy to understand. Things get a bit muddled a bit before the end, but it still made sense. Great introduction to strategic thinking, I'm pretty sure I'll be applying this knowledge soon. The art was really nice and I thought it was funny how the author wrote himself in. Glad I won this giveaway!
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Dec 23, 2018
Brian Douglas
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Shelves:
graphic-novels-comics,
non-fiction-business
The information contained in here was awesome. It was a little too wordy for comic book format. It might have gotten five stars otherwise. Maybe divide the information between two comics and spread out the verbiage
Fun read. This is the first time I have read comics about strategy. Very unusual way to deliver business information. It kept me engaged like a kid who got a fresh comics in the shop and "swallows" it in one evening.
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Interesting book for beginners to strategy
This book will capture the interest of non-frequent readers. I gave it 4 stars because some graphics have too much text that are hard to read. But other than this, this is a good strategy for beginners book
This book will capture the interest of non-frequent readers. I gave it 4 stars because some graphics have too much text that are hard to read. But other than this, this is a good strategy for beginners book
This is an interesting take on a business help book by turning it into a comic book. The themes are what all businesses and management should focus on a pitfalls to avoid when strengthening a business. The concept is fun albeit a bit cheesy.
Oct 20, 2018
Kelly Knapp
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Business owners, consultants, and mentors
Recommended to Kelly by:
Won as part of the Goodreads Firstreads program
An innovative look at a vital but usually dull topic. A good Strategy plan is crucial to any business, but can be a tedious chore. This book makes this chore interesting and efficient.
Dec 30, 2018
Jennifer Barstad
rated it
it was ok
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review of another edition
Shelves:
owned-read,
giveaway-wins-read
Good ideas
This is an interesting way to describe ways to have a successful business. It could also be used for personal goals as well.
This is an interesting way to describe ways to have a successful business. It could also be used for personal goals as well.
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Rich Horwath is the CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute, and has helped more than 100,000 managers around the world develop their strategic thinking skills. He is the author of seven books, including StrategyMan vs. The Anti-Strategy Squad: Using Strategic Thinking to Defeat Bad Strategy and Save Your Plan. He is a former Chief Strategy Officer and professor of strategy at the graduate level,
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