Rules of Thumb audiobook

Great lessons in business and life in an easy-to-read form. (Full disclosure: The author is a friend.)

Review #41 of my 52 week book challenge: Rules of Thumb. ⁣⁣Sometimes, you need a little reminder (read "kick in the ass") of how to deal with life's little challenges. In Rules of Thumb, Fast Company founder Alan M. Webber reminds us what needs to be done. From remembering your audience, to going with the flow, to knowing where you're trying to end up, these lessons are those you probably already know...but aren't doing. ⁣⁣Oh, and if you love this book check out Pig Wrestling as well. ⁣⁣⁣To find out why I started my 52 week book challenge, what I've been reading, and how you can get involved, check out my original LinkedIn Publisher article or follow me.

This is a terrific book written by the co-founding editor of Fast Company, a resource I have always rated highly for publishing the latest thinking in business, leadership, technology, productivity and other interesting topics. This collection of 52 useful and honest insights based on Alan's experience working with the world's most interesting and creative people, was written to stimulate, inspire, challenge our own rules of thumb that guide us through times of great turbulence, uncertainty, and opportunity.Things like, 'When the going gets tough, the tough relax', 'Ask the last question first', 'Learn to see the world through the eyes of your customer', 'Everything communicates', 'Tough leaders wear their hearts on their sleeves'.Fantastic guidance and ideas for smart working and professional development. And no better time than now to get these proven approaches on board when 'business is going to change more in the next ten years than it has in the last 50' - as predicted by Bill Gates.

For those who haven't heard of Alan Webber, he is the co-founding editor of Fast Company Magazine, and a former managing editor of the Harvard Business Review.Rules of Thumb gathers all the lessons and pivotal stories he has learned through forty years of working in the public and private sectors. For example, Rule #9 tells us that "Nothing Happens Until Money Changes Hands", while Rule #45 reminds us that "Failure Isn't failing. Failing Is Failing to Try". For each rule, Webber tells us a story, of how he came by the rule and what he learned in the process.The result is a fascinating and provocative text that's both a guidebook for business and entrepreneurs and also a revealing glimpse into the "value of experience and observation".You can learn more about Rules of Thumb and Alan Webber at http://rulesofthumbbook.blogspot.com/.

Among other things, Alan Weber has served as Editor of the Harvard Business Review and is the co-founder of Fast Company magazine. In this book he has taken his experiences from these roles and others (which admittedly have given him access to interesting situations and people), tied them together with his writing skills and created an easy-to-read collection of Rules of Thumb.Rules of ThumbEarly on he talks about a habit of collecting truths and ideas on 3×5 cards. He took the best of the ideas and insights on those cards and created this book. What it leads to is 52 somewhat random ideas, lessons and, yes, rules of thumb.- See more at: http://blog.kevineikenberry.com/leade...

Excellent book that has 52 chapters. Each chapter is highlights a "rule of thumb" including how the author learned the rule, a story or anecdote of how it was applied and how the reader should think about and use it. The writer also encourages further dialog by letting the reader add his own 53rd rule to the book and has a discussion forum online.

The best book ever, really amazing in all aspects.

I thought this was a pretty good book with some nice insights on business and life. I did not agree with all of his "rules of thumb" but overall it was informative and insightful.

Pithy, accessible rules. Bite-size format allows for the reader to easily dip in and out of the book.

So much wisdom. Want to re-read again sometime. Proabably will have to buy.Great little rules -- not just for business, but for life. Really inspiring. :D

If you plan to start a business or reinvent an existing company, then this book is a must read. Jargon free, straight-talking style and superb content that distills the learning of a lifetime.

Founding editor of Fast Company shares what he has learned.

One of my favorites. Read one rule a day for great lessons (and stories).