Review: Imagine It Forward: Courage, Creativity, and the Power of Change

Imagine It Forward: Courage, Creativity, and the Power of Change by Beth Comstock
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

"The future is not in our stars but in our imaginations, and our actions."

Imagine it Foward by Beth Comstock is a powerful book on how each of us has the passion to make a difference and to change the world we work and live in.

In 2013 whilst I was working at GE Capital in Australia I had the honour and pleasure of hearing Beth speak and meeting her. I was inspired by her passion for the customer and her ability to understand that GE had an important place in society and the community.

This book provides insight into Beth's approach to life and work. She details that,

"We must become “change ready”—that is, fearless, perpetually ready to reenvision, rethink, and redesign, whatever we do and wherever we are."

There are some people who inspire us to be better, and to be passionate in what we contribute to this world. Beth is one of those people.

I still recall that day in Australia at the office when Beth spoke to us, and this book provides the insights that we were so fortunate to hear that day.

This is a book I thoroughly recommend to anyone who wants to grow in being resilient and focusing on "the power of change"; and most importantly wants to hear from a brilliant leader.

Imagine It Forward: Courage, Creativity, and the Power of Change

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Review: The Thank You Economy

The Thank You Economy by Gary Vaynerchuk
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just stop whatever you are doing and read this book.

Seriously, stop now!

There are often things in our life we experience that make an impact.

This book was one of those for me.

Gary provides the reader an important lesson in what it means to be customer centric, to have a purpose that resonates, and inspires.

So here is my ode to the "Thank You Economy" ... https://innovationofrisk.blogspot.com...



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Review: Small Is the New Big: and 183 Other Riffs, Rants, and Remarkable Business Ideas

Small Is the New Big: and 183 Other Riffs, Rants, and Remarkable Business Ideas by Seth Godin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another great Seth Godin book.

This is a collection of posts from his great writings across many different topics.

Having read this as an audiobook, I unfortunately cannot recap some great quotes, but Seth brings forward the importance of the customer and "making moments matter". He reflects that too often the image is not the reality, and our role as leaders is to align words to action.

Interestingly I was reading this at the time as "The Startup Playbook" by David Kidder (that one on the Kindle). These really complemented each other for key customer focus and challenging yourself and the organisation.

Seth covers that the hardest thing to do is make hard decisions, which may involve people. However, passion, purpose and customer centricity are values, not tasks.

Seth always inspires you to think differently.

Do yourself a favour and read this book; as an audiobook it is great.

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Review: The Startup Playbook: Secrets of the Fastest-Growing Startups from their Founding Entrepreneurs

The Startup Playbook: Secrets of the Fastest-Growing Startups from their Founding Entrepreneurs by David Kidder
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Quite simply a well recommended book for everyone. Whether you work in a large corporate or a small start-up, the thoughts from each different entreprenuer in this book are fantastic.

Consistently, you hear it is about right people (talent), having tough/challenging conversations, focused on customer outcomes, and delivering consistently whilst recognising that you need to take measured risk.

Thoroughly recommend this book.

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