Tag Archives: Business

Succeed by taking time off?

Posted on 03/02/2011 by johnbaw

Richard Branson, no stranger to taking the path less traveled, has written that, in his experience taking this less traveled path has indeed made all the difference.  His theory, in his latest article, is that in order to really succeed … Continue reading →

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1000 Dollars and an Idea ~ Sam Wyly

Posted on 04/01/2011 by johnbaw

I just finished reading this incredible book.  Part-biography, part-inspirational, part-business book, the incredible and impressive life and achievements of Texan Billionaire Sam Wyly.  From very poor beginnings he pioneered the fields of computing and electronic commerce…. and then went on … Continue reading →

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Book: Madoff the man who stole $65Billion

Posted on 15/10/2010 by johnbaw

I just finished reading this book about Bernard Madoff.  There is something about a good business book that really gets me hooked.  In this volume, Erin Arvelund looks behind the headlines to give the reader an inside view into how someone like Bernie … Continue reading →

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The Economist MBA Rankings 2010 – What’s wrong with this picture?

Posted on 17/09/2010 by johnbaw

In this year's MBA rankings drawn-up by The Economist, one country certainly makes itself heard by its absence. What is wrong with the above picture?  I'll tell you what is wrong – Where is the United Kingdom?  Oh wait, I know, … Continue reading →

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Never eat alone – by Keith Ferrazzi

Posted on 25/06/2010 by johnbaw

I have just finished reading Never eat alone, by Keith Ferrazzi. Some good points are to be found in this tome, worthy of immediate application. Ferrazzi sees a world in which your network, or circle, or tribe, now occupies the … Continue reading →

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Book review: Business the Richard Branson Way

Posted on 26/05/2009 by johnbaw

OK so I’ve finished reading my four books on [wikipop]Richard Branson[/wikipop]. Not only have I survived the ordeal, but I have also found it quite enjoyable and insightful. “Business the Richard Branson Way” offers an objective study into how this … Continue reading →

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Business Stripped Bare: Adventures of a Global Entrepreneur

Posted on 18/05/2009 by johnbaw

Business Stripped Bare, the third book on my Richard Branson reading palooza. Many of the examples used in this book are a rehashed version of material already found on his previous two books – even so, I would recommend this … Continue reading →

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Book review: Richard Branson – Screw it, Let’s do it

Posted on 27/04/2009 by johnbaw

Just finished “Screw it, let’s do it“, the second of my four books on Richard Branson. This guy is an incredible agent of change in every industry that he enters. He seems to be like a walking hurricane that leaves … Continue reading →

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Book review: Richard Branson – Losing my virginity

Posted on 21/04/2009 by johnbaw

I have just finished reading this page-turner!  It was a really enjoyable and inspiring read, especially as Sir Richard Branson seems to speak my heart when he writes about social entrepreneurship and of using influence, position, and wealth as a … Continue reading →

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Follow-up on Warren Buffett

Posted on 07/04/2009 by johnbaw

For those of you who have had their interest piqued by my previous post on Warren Buffett, check out this video where he is being intereviewed by Charlie Rose. This guy fascinates me – I am learning a lot from … Continue reading →

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