Being Strategic and Hating People – Video Book Reviews

June 20, 2009 · Comments

I just finished reading Being Strategic and I Hate People. They’re definitely both worth picking up, but for different reasons.

You’re going to want a copy of Being Strategic, or maybe two. The first is for you; the other is for that coworker, boss, or friend who uses “strategic” and “strategy” but doesn’t have a clue what he or she is saying. With I HATE PEOPLE, you want to give this book to the kind of person who is letting his coworkers and boss get him down, or to anyone who’s getting beat up for being an individual.

I liked both books, though Erika Andersen’s BEING STRATEGIC felt a bit more like going through a lesson plan instead of an enjoyable read. I HATE PEOPLE reads like something your sarcastic friends would tell you over beers. Either way, both books are worth it.

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  • Looks like "I Hate People" just got added to my Shelfari account. Seems like that's right up my alley. Not that I hate people of course, just that too often I censor myself and do what people "expect me to do" or "society dictates that I do." Definitely trying to break out of that. Though, it'll have to come right after I finish Hugh's "Ignore Everybody." Can't WAIT to get that one in the mail!

    R
  • "I Hate People" sounds like something maybe some managers need to pick up. I don't know why managers always try to force people to be something they're not. You wouldn't make a 6'1" guard play the position of a 7' center. So why do we force people to be something they aren't in business? Of course, I haven't read the book. So I could be talking out of my ass. Maybe I should read the book, then come back an comment.
  • when do you find time to read?:)
    I'll buy Being Strategic, thanks for the rec.

    Keren
  • Good recco; I found Blue Ocean Strategy another helpful book, though not so dedicated to Social Media, but that's a good thing. The principles remain the same.
  • Chris -

    Thanks so much for the review! So glad you liked Being Strategic - to the extent that one can actually LIKE broccoli ;-) - or at least that you found it useful (healthy? green?)

    I'd love to know what happens...that is, if you find ways to take advantage of the skills and ideas once you've finished reading it -

    Warmly,
    Erika
  • Think I might have to add these to my wish list.
  • A very clear and logical system for creating strategies for any objective. I've used it several times and found it to be very effective. Really "Being Strategic" is a fantastic book.. I dont know anything about Hating People book bt i thought "Hating People" is also an amazing book..
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