by Paul Simister
on October 1, 2016
The full title of this book by MIchael Kallett is
“Think Smarter: Critical Thinking to Improve Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills“.
In my review at Amazon.co.uk, I rated the book at the Five Stars level. I believe it is excellent.
A clear process for making better decisions
I was never really taught how to think at school. By that I mean that I’ve no memory of any teacher explaining a process of how to look at an issue or problem to find the best solution.
As soon as I started managing other people, it became very clear that other people had the same gap in their eduction or were too lazy to put it into action. So much happens without any questioning or things stop because people don’t know how to use their initiative. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on December 7, 2015
The full title of this book by Jonah Lehrer is
“The Decisive Moment: How The Brain Makes Up Its Mind“.
In my review posted to Amazon.co.uk, I rated the book at the Four Stars level. This means that I think it is Good and Well Worth Reading.
Here is my book review.
A fascinating look at how we make decisions but it’s focus is on “why decisions are made” rather than “how to use” these ideas
This is a fascinating book which looks at how the emotional and the logical brains work individually or together to help you to make decisions at work and in your personal life. It also helps to explain how the people around you also make decisions and why those decisions may not be quite so strange.
The emotions versus logic debate which has challenged man since the times of Ancient Greece and the philosophers like Plato. The emotions were seen as something that needed to be controlled and to be made subservient to the rational mind and cold hard logic. These days the emotional brain is seen as the dominant force although both logic and emotion have flaws which can lead to the wrong decisions. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on November 26, 2015
I rated
Strategy Dynamics Essentials by Kim Warren
as a Four Stars book in my review on Amazon.co.uk. This means I think the book Is Good and Well Worth Reading.
Here is my book review.
Turn your strategy into a detailed model and stop it being wishy-washy good intentions
This is not an ordinary book on strategy and therefore it won’t be suitable for many people who are looking for a how to guide.
The author recognises the problem of well meaning but wishy washy strategic plans that are intended to increase long term profits and cash flows but fail to provide a link from strategic objectives through to tactics and performance numbers. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on May 13, 2015
The full title of this book by Christ Lewis is
“Critical Thinking: 50 Best Strategies to Think Smart and Clear, Get Logical Thinking, and Improve Your Decision Making Skills“.
In my review posted to Amazon.co.uk, I gave the book Four Stars. This means I think it is Good and Well Worth Reading.
Here is my book review.
Very useful guide on the important topic of thinking more clearly
I believe we live in a world where too many of us, too often, don’t think deeply enough. Instead we opt for the easy option which means we are left believing the wrong things and making the wrong decisions.
It’s not necessarily our own fault because we humans are designed to do much of our thinking below the awareness level but it does create problems and we can do something about it. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on June 7, 2013
How To Systematically And Consistently Attract First Rate Customers by Dov Gordon
Book Review Rating – 5 Stars
Dov Gordon is known as the Alchemist Entrepreneur and is a business coach based in Israel who specialises in helping business owners to attract better quality customers and clients.
He is also a friend of mine.
What makes Dov different from the crowd of business coaches who believe they can help you to get more customers is that he has a special focus on clear thinking. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on September 10, 2012
The Hidden Obstacles To Your Success by Rich Schefren
Book Review – 5 Stars
Rich Schefren made his name by writing excellent free reports for Internet marketing entrepreneurs starting with the Internet Business Manifesto to promote premium priced training courses.
You can see details of them if you click on the link below: [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on July 14, 2011
The full title of this book by Lisa J. Scheinkopf is
Thinking for a Change: Putting the TOC Thinking Processes to Use
In my review posted on Amazon.co,uk, I gave the book Five Stars. This means it is Excellent and Very Highly Recommended.
Here is my book review.
A Big Improvement On It’s Not Luck
I found “It’s Not Luck” by Eli Goldratt a frustrating read.
The Theory of Constraints Thinking Processes were clearly powerful tools for diagnosing problems and implementing solutions and taking TOC out of the factory floor and into the boardrooms. But I found the tools abstract and confusing. [continue reading…]
