The Ice Cream Maker by Subir Chowdhury ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Jenni Elyse]

Business books aren't my cup of tea at all. However, I was asked to read this by my boss, so I couldn't really refuse to read it. Anyway, I found the book very readable at least. It only took a couple of hours.

As far as the message goes, it had some good points and it gave me some things to discuss with my boss. But, I honestly think these books are better served at the top than at the bottom. Reading this reminded me how much my opinions don't matter and how much I'm undervalued in my organization, not necessarily by my own boss, but by the higher ups.

I also thought it was a bit unrealistic, but who am I say that since I don't know the first thing about business. I just show up to work and do my job, lol.

[Joi]

Seems weird your boss made you read a book that made you feel undervalued...

[Jenni Elyse]

Well, that wasn't the intent. But, as it was explaining how to motivate your employees to care more about quality, it talked about how happy employees are those that are valued and their opinions matter. At my company, it's not really like that. I know he tries, but the execs only care about numbers and the bottom line. I hope that makes more sense.