BOOK REVIEW: Zig Ziglar - Staying Up, Up, Up In A Down, Down World

Staying Up - Zig Ziglar

Book Review:       Staying Up, Up, Up In A Down, Down World Daily Hope For The Daily Grind
Author:    Zig Ziglar
Language:    English
Format:        Hardcover
ISBN-10:    0785270779
ISBN-13:    9780785270775
Topic:      SALES

SPONSOR:  Business Books

Publisher's Note:
It has been said that when the going gets tough, the hopeful keep going. That's because hope is the great activator-in other words, people with it take action to realize their goals. But many times the daily grind can be a hope-killer, so Zig Ziglar offers a solution! Ziglar encourages us to spend five minutes every morning with Staying Up, Up, Up in a Down, Down World, thus gaining the inspiration and encouragement needed to face daily obstacles. Full of hope-inspiring vignettes from Ziglar, words of encouragement from well-known leaders, and Scripture for meditation and prayer, this quick-read provides the motivation needed for meeting your goals and fulfilling your dreams.

REVIEW:

As a sales professional, I have always struggled with leaving the world on the other side of the sales room.  I found that by investing some time in reading uplifting positive material instead of the "News", I maintained a more positive outlook and find it easier to conquer call reluctance.  I use the smile tactics to get a positive flow before the call, by smiling and having a good attitude, I can turn the energy into sales and my momentum increases the more I call rather than subsiding.  This book has some great tips and it can be read in just a few minutes per day.  Many times I will open at random for a quick fix of positive uplift.

Book Review: THE ART OF STRATEGY - A New Translation of Sun Tzu's Classic The Art of War

Book Review: THE ART OF STRATEGY - A New Translation of Sun Tzu's Classic The Art of WarAuthor: R.L. Wing

ISBN-13:  9780385237840

THE ART OF STRATEGY

Topic:  Strategy
Format:  Paperback
Language:  English
Publication Year:  1988

SPONSOR:  BUSINESS BOOKS

REVIEW:

"The Art of Strategy" takes the classic Chinese strategy to a level that modern Americans can easily relate.  This is a good book to remind you that it is the goal that is important to achieve, not the emotional turmoil that your adversary may create within you.  The material is timeless.  Sun Tzu was a masterful observer of human nature, and what was true then is true now.  This book is excellent and took me out of my current troubles and gave me insight to victory.  You to will learn how to analyze a situation, plan actions, obtain an advantage, make use of information, and gain a favorable position.

INFORMATION FROM THE PUBLISHER: 
More than 2,500 years ago, Sun Tzu composed his masterpiece The Art of War which has been used by the world's greatest leaders including Napoleon. Here, Wing makes the influential philosophies of the Orient accessible to all seekers of professional achievement and personal excellence. 20 halftones, 35 illustrations.

Book Review: RESUMES FOR DUMMIES

Resumes for Dummies

RESUMES FOR DUMMIES
Author: Joyce Lain Kennedy
ISBN-13: 9780470873618
Topic:  Business - Job Hunting
Format:  Paperback
Language:  English
Publication Year:  2011

Review:

The economy in 2011 is still in turmoil and job hunting has become an art as competition for good jobs increase.  Hiring managers are looking for that certain something and job seekers need to advertise that they got it. 

RESUMES FOR DUMMIES is good advice for an experienced worker who finds themselves looking for a new position.  Much of the advice may not apply to those seeking their first gig.  Like all "Dummies" books, this one is presented in a simple easy-to-read, well-organized format with large bullet headlines and plenty of graphics and examples.

The book has a wealth of resources in web sites available to assist those that are seeking a new position. The strategies are not advanced, but a good reminder to not overlook any potential job lead.  The section on www.linkedin.com  was basic but a good example of the benefits of staying professional and up to date with your network of contacts.

What I liked was the amount of ideas available.  You can take what you like and leave the rest.

Resumes For Dummies shows you the ropes and rules for a new era in recruiting and job searching.

• Instructions for writing an inclusive core resume
• Tips on targeting a known position, or tailoring a resume to specific industries
• Common resume-writing mistakes to avoid

Updated with the latest information on privacy issues in the electronic age, Resumes For Dummies is your go-to guide for getting your foot in the door.


About the Author
Joyce Lain Kennedy is the nation's first syndicated careers columnist. Her work, CAREERS NOW, is distributed by Tribune Media Services and appears in more than 100 newspapers and Web sites.

During her 40 years in syndication, Kennedy has received 3.9 million plus reader letters and e-mails. She has answered for publication in excess of 5,500 queries from readers.  Kennedy's counsel about jobs and career development addresses universal problems experienced by most working people--problems ranging from dealing with demotion to celebrating defining career moments. First to report on many new technologies and trends, Kennedy advises job seekers to relearn many strategies and tactics to prosper in a distinctly new job market.

She is the author or senior author of eight books, including Joyce Lain Kennedy's Career Book (VGM Career Horizons) and Electronic Job Search Revolution, Electronic Resume Revolution, and Hook Up, Get Hired! The Internet Job Search Revolution (the last three published by John Wiley and Sons). These books were the groundbreaking works for the new technology bringing people and jobs together.

Writing from Carlsbad, California, a San Diego suburb, the dean of careers columnist is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis.

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