Monthly Archives: December 2014

How Google Works by Eric Schmidt and Jonathan Rosenberg

Posted on December 17, 2014     Leave a Comment

I couldn’t pass up a chance for a peek into How Google Works. This book would be useful for HR folks as it delves heavily into their very rigirous hiring practice, their general staff code (my word not theirs) and how they encourage Googlers to develop such amazing projects. Some of the ‘code’ you’ve probably heard […]

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What I Know for Sure by Oprah Winfrey

Posted on December 17, 2014     Leave a Comment

Okay, okay, definitely not a marketing book, but who can go past from words of wisdom from Oprah? I discovered this via an excerpt in a magazine and bought the whole thing soon after. A fabulously short read and perfect for this time of year when you might be setting some goals and dreaming some […]

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The Charisma Myth: Master the Art of Personal Magnetism by Olivia Fox Cabane

Posted on December 16, 2014     Leave a Comment

This is a fascinating read on charisma, or charm as I prefer to call it. If you’ve ever wondered how politicians learn the art of the schmooze then look no further than this very smart lady: Olivia Fox Cabane. She advises top companies and executives on how to do this stuff and for the rest […]

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