Maybe it's because I read it in polish and was skeptical towards translation, but I didn't like this book really much. Still, when it comes to books aMaybe it's because I read it in polish and was skeptical towards translation, but I didn't like this book really much. Still, when it comes to books abt feedback: Let's Talk by Therese Huston and Thanks for the feedback are my top ones!...more
Lots of fluff! Sure there are some useful big ideas but described in an annoyingly repetitive way. This book could have 1/3 pages of what is it today.Lots of fluff! Sure there are some useful big ideas but described in an annoyingly repetitive way. This book could have 1/3 pages of what is it today. I skipped last pages assuming those will be the waste of my time. What I’m going to do is to study most of the quoted / mentioned sources. What was extremely alarming for me: there was a note in a book on an experiment measuring the effectiveness of requests made face to face or by an email - the conclusion were quite clearly stated BUT then I’ve checked the experiment and discovered that - the probe was very small & if didn’t take many variables under consideration. If that was the case - what about all the others truths in the book...?...more
It feels like reading a field manual :) in a good way :) no bullshit :) Not kind of a book that is based on research but on personal experience. I wouIt feels like reading a field manual :) in a good way :) no bullshit :) Not kind of a book that is based on research but on personal experience. I would recommend it to leaders as was as to any employee at any level of the organization! Helps to change or get a new perspective on hierarchy. ...more
Top of the top of my 2019 books! The narrative is amazing, examples are very descriptive and inspiring, the perspective is greatly and clearly presentTop of the top of my 2019 books! The narrative is amazing, examples are very descriptive and inspiring, the perspective is greatly and clearly presented. Additionally if you listen to any podcast with the author you’ll listen even more great examples of bad/good practices as for creating the company culture! I loved it!...more
I loved it. I read it day after day, but it should be read in a way it was created - chapter per week. The chapters are the following university lecturI loved it. I read it day after day, but it should be read in a way it was created - chapter per week. The chapters are the following university lectures with described experiments and tasks/exercises to be applied. ...more
Woow! That's a book! Lots of useful tips, examples, thoughts. I liked it soooo much!Woow! That's a book! Lots of useful tips, examples, thoughts. I liked it soooo much!...more
My topic but not my cup of tea, to be honest. A beautiful book and pictures but... a fluff inside. 4 seasons of colors, some tips on fonts. Quite an eMy topic but not my cup of tea, to be honest. A beautiful book and pictures but... a fluff inside. 4 seasons of colors, some tips on fonts. Quite an expensive book with rather basic information. Not science based....more
I'd recommend reading it after reading The Culture Code. It just all goes together. :) I like case studies - this is the one. Read in polish.I'd recommend reading it after reading The Culture Code. It just all goes together. :) I like case studies - this is the one. Read in polish....more
Can I add the sixth star? A must-read! To better deal with yourself, small-talks and other people. Many useful tips and theories. Some of them seem basCan I add the sixth star? A must-read! To better deal with yourself, small-talks and other people. Many useful tips and theories. Some of them seem basic, but still important to remember. Kind of a book I return to quite often....more
Full of interesting facts and experiments but not much stayed in my head. It might my fault not the book's. :)Full of interesting facts and experiments but not much stayed in my head. It might my fault not the book's. :)...more
Pełna praktycznych wskazówek, anegdot i świetnej narracji praca naukowa! Przeczytanie książki w języku polskim po wielu anglojęzycznych lekturach byłoPełna praktycznych wskazówek, anegdot i świetnej narracji praca naukowa! Przeczytanie książki w języku polskim po wielu anglojęzycznych lekturach było dla mnie wyzwaniem. Z nie całkiem uzasadnionych przyczyn podchodzę sceptycznie do polskiego nom-fiction, ale Maja, pisząc kolokwialnie, rozwaliła system. Jestem bardzo zauroczona tą pozycją, gęstością informacji i mnogością źródeł do wyeksplorowania! ...more
I enjoy the podcast more than the book itself. The idea of radical candor is simple and brilliant. The first part of the book address this topic, the I enjoy the podcast more than the book itself. The idea of radical candor is simple and brilliant. The first part of the book address this topic, the rest is really for someone who is managing the team. It was harder for me to "feel it". On the other hand whenever I build a team that might be my go-to manual....more
I struggled with reading that one. Big examples based on history which isn't my cup of tea. I took more notes from other summaries and people commentiI struggled with reading that one. Big examples based on history which isn't my cup of tea. I took more notes from other summaries and people commenting on the book than was able to process when reading....more
An eyeopening story on how we can be better in what we do when we invite others to do it with us. I felt a bit sad for my one-person business and undeAn eyeopening story on how we can be better in what we do when we invite others to do it with us. I felt a bit sad for my one-person business and understood how important is my input in a business I support (ego-talking here ;) ). Lots of great examples. I really enjoyed that book. ...more
One of the best books read in 2020 - not only about successful negotiating but really about the competency of communicating with others, listening andOne of the best books read in 2020 - not only about successful negotiating but really about the competency of communicating with others, listening and building relations. I believe it is a very helpful lecture not only in business but in all interactions....more
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