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Ask 8cr! is a section of our blog used as a forum to address the kinds of issues and challenges people are having in the workplace. We take these issues and apply a business book we feel offers a viable solution.
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A co-worker of mine was talking to a gentleman on the phone the other day. Just chatting about who we are and what we do. He was inquiring about which titles we carry were available in audio/CD format.
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Today we're excited to feature an essay from Brian Kurth, author of Test-Drive Your Dream Job, which comes out on January 7. This guide to exploring career options encourages readers to "vocation"--to spend a few vacation days in a career field you're interested in. The author also provides tips for transitioning to a new job, turning lay-off and negative career experiences into opportunities to learn, and managing financial ventures and risks.
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This Sunday on NBC's Weekend Today, Christopher Flett will talk about his recent book, What Men Don't Tell Women about Business, a look at the alpha-male-dominated business world and the strategies women still must employ to work their way to the top.
From the inside jacket flap:
"In What Men Don't Tell Women about Business, dynamic young CEO and consultant Christopher Flett invites you into the cigar club for a frank and revealing conversation about what it takes for a woman to reach the top in the business world. His comments may surprise, shock, even offend you--but they will also prepare you for success in an environment still dominated by men.
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With the release of Seth's new book, Hugh posed 10 questions to Seth. Here's number six:
A lot of your books seem to be continuations of conversations you started with your seminal book, "Purple Cow". Meatball Sundae I'd say would qualify, as would "Free Prize Inside" and "All Marketers Are Liars".
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