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| 1. | The one thing -- is the power of optimization |
| March 8, 2005 - 5.0/5 stars |
| Here is an excerpt. "During the course of your life you will inevitably be
exposed to all manner of options, opportunities, and pressures. The key to
sustaining success is to be able to filter all these possibilities... read full review |
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| 2. | Great examples, few platitudes |
| (Ohio) March 8, 2005 - 5.0/5 stars |
| It's difficult to evaluate a book like this so shortly after reading it,
since it doesn't give you time to actually apply the insights the author
is pushing. However, it's clear that Buckingham has written another
excellent... read full review |
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| 3. | An obviously great approach I've never seen used before. |
| (Brookfield, WI USA) April 7, 2005 - 5.0/5 stars |
| Marcus Buckingham is quickly setting himself apart from the current pack of
management and leadership gurus out there. He isn't yet in the same league
as Peter Drucker or Tom Peters, but he's young and he's headed... read full review |
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| 4. | Marcus Buckingham IS sustained individual success! |
| (Tucson, AZ, USA) March 16, 2005 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I was very excited when I saw this book on Amazon in January and
immediately preordered it. I've had it less than a week and am almost
done with it (if it wasn't for this job thing and fixing up the house I
probably would... read full review |
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| 5. | Helping to Analyze Your Own Life |
| (Winnemucca, NV) March 26, 2005 - 5.0/5 stars |
| This is the third book by Mr. Buckingham. Each book has broken new ground
as he continues to develop his theories of management. In this one he
starts with a discussion where a senior manager at Wells Fargo bank said,
after... read full review |
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| 6. | SHOULD GET 6 STARS |
| (Yardley, PA United States) March 17, 2005 - 5.0/5 stars |
| One of the most thought-provoking, insightful, practical and well-written
books on what it takes to lead people in the workplace that I have read in
years. Buckingham illustrates clear "cause and effect" links... read full review |
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| 7. | Full of quality, though some of it is recycled material |
| (near Chicago, USA) March 10, 2005 - 4.0/5 stars |
| Buckingham's book is very good overall; the practical anecdotes he provides
of people actually DOING the "one thing" are compelling, and his style is
entertaining, and yet no-nonsense.
In giving us "the one
thing,"... read full review |
