Cydcor Book Reviews Archives

July 6, 2015

Cydcor Reviews ‘Getting Things Done’

Cydcor is the market leader in outsourced sales. Learn more about Cydcor by visiting our profile on Flickr. About Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen What most people typically do to be productive does not work as well as it used to. In Getting Things Done, veteran coach and management consultant David Allen shares the best ways for people to figure out a system that works for them. His advice has helped thousands of people across […]

June 25, 2015

Cydcor Reviews ‘The Magic of Thinking Big’

Here’s the latest book review from Cydcor, The Magic of Thinking Big. About The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz Over four million readers have religiously taken notes on The Magic of Thinking Big. This book is a great starting point on how to achieve things most people want: financial security, power, influence, a dream job, a happy life. Dr. David J. Schwartz, an excellent expert on motivation, crafted this book to help anyone sell and manage better, earn […]

May 29, 2015

Cydcor Reviews ‘In Search of Excellence’

About In Search of Excellence: Lessons from America’s Best-Run Companies by Thomas J. Peters and Robert H. Waterman, Jr. First published in 1982, In Search of Excellence is one of the best selling business books of all time, selling nearly 3 millions copies in its first four years. The book continues to be influential for business professionals and is considered a classic. In this book, Peters and Waterman, Jr. explore the science and art used by the management of some […]

May 1, 2015

Cydcor Reviews ‘Business Model Generation’

About Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challengers by Alexander Osterwalder & Yves Pigneur Business Model Generation features powerful strategic tools and ideas to change up a business’s model and plan for whatever tomorrow brings. Whenever an organization needs to adapt to a new market, a strategy that is different than anything before is key. Acting as handbook for leaders and visionaries, the book strives to put a new spin on outdated business models. It also […]

April 24, 2015

Cydcor Reviews ‘The Effective Executive’

About The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done by Peter F. Drucker If you’ve ever wondered what it truly means to be an effective executive, this is the book for you. Drucker states that the measure of an executive is their ability “to get things done.” This is a book that was written nearly forty years ago, but many of the principles of decision-making are still relevant today. Effectiveness isn’t something you’re born with. Every […]

April 16, 2015

Cydcor Reviews ‘Choose Yourself!’

About Choose Yourself! by James Altucher This book stresses the point that with the way the world works today, it’s never been a better time to “choose yourself,” or make yourself into the success you’ve always wanted. The support and assistance that may have once been there for people to succeed is missing, and it’s up to us to choose our own destiny. Altucher has created the perfect guide through case studies, interviews, and his own inspiring story to get […]

April 10, 2015

Cydcor Reviews ‘The Hard Things About Hard Things’

About The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers by Ben Horowitz Hard Things is Ben Horowitz’s guide to things you don’t typically learn in business school. Most of this book is a summary of practical wisdom about handling the hardest problems related to starting a business. It may be exciting to jump into the business world, but it is difficult as well. Horowitz analyzes the different kinds of problems that leaders deal […]

March 25, 2015

Cydcor Reviews “Artistry Unleashed”

About Artistry Unleashed: A Guide to Pursuing Great Performance in Work and Life by Hilary Austen & Roger Martin: This book examines the importance of artistry in many professional careers, no matter what kind of vocation may be calling. Artistry Unleashed explores how artistry can help many professions (including painters, athletes, and scientists) put their passion to better use. Mastering the arts can lead to improvements in business, daily life, and education. Why Cydcor recommends this to future leaders: It […]

May 9, 2014

Cydcor Reviews Round Up

This week Cydcor wanted to post a round-up of our favorite content on Cydcor Reviews, our book review site. Recommended for team members by team members. Linchpin was written by marketing expert Seth Godin, who believes that finding career success today depends on learning how to market one’s self. Linchpins are an upcoming role in the world of tech, start-ups and the age of entrepreneurship. The linchpins are those that come up with new solutions, break the mold, and foster […]

August 22, 2013

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

Title: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Author: Stephen R. Covey Review by: Vera Quinn, COO Description of the book: These “Seven Habits” express a simple yet compelling idea: To be effective, we must adopt a principle-centered, character-based approach. We must work from the “inside-out,” guided by the habits that correspond with each stage along the “Maturity Continuum.” Why should you read this? My copy of Stephen R. Covey’s The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People is signed by […]