[caption id="attachment_57099" align="alignleft" width="192"] Published by Ballantine Books, 2019; 251 pages, $27[/caption] Reviewed by Chris Wendel Is entrepreneurial success more luck or hard work? I couldn’t help but wonder how Sarah Frey, the founder of the large Frey Farms, would answer such a question. In her memoir...
[caption id="attachment_56385" align="alignleft" width="162"] 256 pages; published by HarperOne, 2017[/caption] Reviewed by Chris Wendel In a nutshell: Most standards used to measure success are based on how we stack up against the average. Researcher and author Todd Rose explains why this is wrong and suggests what we can...
Published by Little Brown and Co., 2019; 336 pages; hardcover $29 By Marc Randolph In a nutshell: The inside story of how Netflix grew from a quirky car ride conversation into a major communications company. Who’s it for? General interest, a good read for business owners, managers, aspiring...
By Robert Iger Published by Random House, Sept. 2019, 250 pages, Hardcover $28 Reviewed by Chris Wendel In a Nutshell: The unlikely career path of Disney Chief Executive Officer Robert Iger and his personal philosophy that got him there. Who’s it for? A perfect book for business owners, managers, and...
By David Sax Published by Hatchett Book Group, April 21, 2020; 320 pages; hardcover, $28 Reviewed by Chris Wendel In a nutshell: The way entrepreneurship is viewed in today’s popular culture and what is really happening in the world are two different things. Who's it for? Broad audiences. Author’s note: “When I...
Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results - An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. By James Clear; published by Avery Publishing Group, October 16, 2019. 320 pages. Hardcover $27 Reviewed by Chris Wendel In a nutshell: Author James Clear combines behavioral science...
By Jennifer Petriglieri Published by Harvard Business Review Press, 2019, 251 pages Reviewed by Chris Wendel In a nutshell: The changing dynamic of a dual career couple is explored by examining the underlying forces that create imbalances with home and work. Who’s it for? As the title suggests, Couples That...
By Simon Sinek Published by Portfolio Books, October 15, 2019; 272 pages; hardcover $28; e-book $15; audiobook $25 In a nutshell: There’s an important distinction between maintaining the status quo and working with a long-term purpose. Who is it for? General audiences, although the book’s examples make it pertinent...
By Chris Wendel It’s the beginning of a new decade; time to both reflect and look ahead. It’s also been close to 10 years since I began reviewing business-related books for the TCBN. It was recently suggested by local SCORE mentor Ed Ketterer that I put...
[caption id="attachment_27147" align="alignleft" width="253"] dsb Publishing, Sept. 16, 2019 • 267 pages, softcover $29.95[/caption] Reviewed by Chris Wendel In a nutshell: A thorough reference guide for understanding and addressing the essential elements of running an efficient team or organization. Who is it for? Those working in teams or...
