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The Bookshelf

Wow…I am on a roll. I’ve uncovered a few unexpected gems this week…

Here’s the scoop on what I’m reading this week (click the cover to see them at Amazon):

BIG THINK STRATEGY by Bernd H. Schmitt
I must immediately say that I thought this would be a fluff piece on “realizing your true potential” or “re-discovering your inner-child’s child” or something similar. Boy was I wrong. I was quite impressed by the meat and practicality of this book. Schmidt offers several strategies for how to generate and execute “big-think” ideas, meaning ideas that shift the thinking of an individual or organization in significant ways.

Who should read it? Anyone who is wanting to advance new ideas within their organization or who is looking to find a new way of engaging the world.

My Rating: SKIP SKIM STUDY SAVOR

THE RIDDLE by Andrew Razeghi
OK…another quick disclaimer. I’m not big on “how to be more creative” books. It’s my general assertion that most of what can be said on this subject is already out there and waiting to be found by enterprising and curious readers. That being said, I found this book by Andrew Razeghi to be bright, concise and immediately practical. In fact, I would almost say that this is one of the most comprehensive books on applied creativity that I’ve read (and I’ve read a bunch of them.)

Who should read it? Anyone who wants to better grasp the conditions that lead to creative breakthroughs.

My Rating: SKIP SKIM STUDY SAVOR

In the queue (for next week):
The Billionaire Who Wasn’t
Inside Steve’s Brain

So…the age-old question. What are you reading? What should be in my queue?

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