TThe Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success by Darren Hardy - Book review

The Compound Effect

Jumpstart Your Income, your Life, Your Success

By: Darren Hardy

Published: October 2, 2012
Format: Trade Paperback, 192 pages
ISBN-10: 159315724X
ISBN-13: 978-1593157241
Publisher: Vanguard Press














"This book is about success and what it really takes to earn it. It's time someone told you straight. You've been bamboozled for too long. There is no magic bullet, secret formula, or quick fix", writes entrepreneur, personal development thought leader, and publisher and editorial director of SUCCESS Magazine, Darren Hardy in his idea packed and achievement oriented book The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, your Life, Your Success. The author describes the fundamental principles that underpin success and achievement in business, relationships, and any other aspect of a person's life.

Darren Hardy understands that people have received some very dubious advice for reaching their goals and achieving success in business and in life. Because of the many supposed quick fixes offered to the public, the author realizes that many people have been sidetracked from the basic principles that create real and lasting success. Darren Hardy suggests that what he calls the operating system that people use to run their lives and make their crucial decisions needs replacement. For many people, the replacement is more in the way of doing things differently in their lives and choices. In the place of those previous ineffective operating systems, the author provides what he calls the Compound Effect.



Darren Hardy (photo left) bases the Compound Effect on his experience in applying the principles successfully in his own entrepreneurial ventures. He also reads and edits countless articles for his magazine, and has seen too many gimmicks that run counter to the Compound Effect. Those gimmicks were invariably failures. Darren Hardy warns his readers that earning success is hard work, and for many people that slow, arduous process is not what they intend to do or even consider as a course of action.

Intriguingly, the author makes the startling statement that people know already what they need to know to succeed in any area of their lives and businesses. The good news, writes Darren Hardy, is that the Compound Effect is both predictable and repeatable. It is based on sound decision making and practices that anyone can follow without difficulty.

For me, the power of the book is how Darren Hardy provides a no nonsense approach to achieving success. The principles he shares is called the Compound Effect. In reality, the concepts that comprise the Effect are universal and long held wisdom. The very timelessness of these ideas gives them long experience at achieving positive results. The author offers a step by step process for putting the Compound Effect into action.

More importantly, Darren Hardy reminds his readers that the principles are basic and easy to learn, but they take a lifetime of practice and patience to master. The good news is that like compounding interest, the effects are cumulative and accelerate over longer time periods. Instead of the failed get rich quick gimmicks offered by countless hucksters, Darren Hardy taps into long term thinking and ageless wisdom as the proven means to real and sustainable success.

I highly recommend the timeless and wisdom filled book The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, your Life, Your Success by Darren Hardy, to anyone seeking a reality based and practical approach to achieving personal and business goals and successes. Instead of the standard unhelpful advice offered by many, this book shares principles and techniques that are proven to stand the test of time. They have worked for others, and they will work for you, provided you work hard at them and give them time to repay your efforts.

Rory Vaden: Take The Stairs - Blog Business Success Radio

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Self-Discipline Strategist, Co-founder of SouthwesternConsulting, and author of the motivational and real success building book Take the Stairs: 7 Steps to Achieving True Success, Rory Vaden describes overcoming procrastination is so critical for optimizing individual output and achievement. Rory Vaden shares the insight that successful people all share the common trait of getting things done, even if they don't feel like doing them. Rory presents the difference as successful people being willing to take the stairs while the less successful waste time trying to find the escalator. To overcome the challenge of procrastination, Rory shares his seven principles of self-discipline. While Rory considers procrastination to be a habit, he guides you to replacing that bad habit with the productive habit of self-discipline to achieve your goals.

Rory Vaden is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Thursday, October 18, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Self-Discipline Strategist, Co-founder of SouthwesternConsulting, and author of the motivational and real success building book Take the Stairs: 7 Steps to Achieving True Success, Rory Vaden describes overcoming procrastination is so critical for optimizing individual output and achievement. You will learn:

* Why so many people waste time seeking an escalator in life

* How successful people get things done even if they don't feel like it

* How to develop the habit of personal self-discipline

* How to apply the seven principles of self-discipline to your life

Rory Vaden MBA (photo left) is a Self-Discipline Strategist, Cofounder of the international training company - Southwestern Consulting, and a New York Times bestselling author.

His insights on improving self-discipline, overcoming procrastination and enhancing productivity have been featured on Oprah radio, CBS Moneywatch, CNN, CNBC, Fox and Friends, in Businessweek, Entreprenuer, Fast Company and in SUCCESS™ Magazine. His new book "Take the Stairs: 7 Steps To Achieving True Success" released as #1 on the USA Today, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Wall St Journal Best Seller lists and #2 on the New York Times.

Rory is a member of the National Speakers Association and out of 25,000 contestants, became "The Toastmasters 2007 World Champion of Public Speaking 1st Runner Up." Rory is now on a "Take the Stairs World Tour" where he is taking the stairs to the top of the 10 tallest buildings in the world to raise money for America's high schools.

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Let's talk with Self-Discipline Strategist, Co-founder of SouthwesternConsulting, and author of the motivational and real success building book Take the Stairs: 7 Steps to Achieving True Success, Rory Vaden describes overcoming procrastination is so critical for optimizing individual output and achievement. Rory Vaden shares the insight that successful people all share the common trait of getting things done, even if they don't feel like doing them. Rory presents the difference as successful people being willing to take the stairs while the less successful waste time trying to find the escalator. To overcome the challenge of procrastination, Rory shares his seven principles of self-discipline. While Rory considers procrastination to be a habit, he guides you to replacing that bad habit with the productive habit of self-discipline to achieve your goals on Blog Business Success Radio.

Take The Stairs by Rory Vaden - Book review

Take the Stairs

7 Steps to Achieving True Success

By: Rory Vaden

Published: February 7, 2012
Format: Hardcover, 224 pages
ISBN-10: 0399537236
ISBN-13: 978-0399537233
Publisher: Perigee/Penguin













"Successful people have the self-discipline to do things they don't want to do. They do the things they don't want to do even when they don't feel like doing them". writes self-discipline strategist and co-founder of Southwest Consulting, Rory Vaden, in his inspirational and real success building book Take the Stairs: 7 Steps to Achieving True Success. The author describes how most people seek the easy path to success, instead of developing the habit of self-discipline to take action regardless of your physical, financial, or emotional state.

Rory Vaden recognizes that achieving success isn't easy, or achieved overnight. With that insight in place, the author points out that becoming successful requires developing the habit of self-discipline. Rory Vaden presents the metaphor that successful people take the stairs, even though that route up and down requires effort and hard work. The author shows us that unsuccessful people search around for escalators, wasting time, and achieving little in the way of results. For Rory Vaden, the better path to success demands making better decisions to develop self-discipline and improve your life. Thinking about success is not enough, writes the author, but instead requires that the individual take real and positive action toward developing self-discipline as a way of living.

Rory vaden (photo left) understands that there are only two types of activities in life. There are the things a person feels like doing, and things that a person doesn't feel like doing. Fortunately, if we learn to do things we don't like to do, writes the author, we can achieve almost anything in life. Rory Vaden offers the wisdom even small choices result in tremendous results, and one of those choices is avoiding putting things off until some supposed perfect time that never seems to arrive.

To build the necessary self-discipline habit to achieve success, Rory Vaden provides his seven principles for overcoming procrastination. The seven principles are as follows:

* The paradox principle of sacrifice
* The buy-in principle of commitment
* The magnification principle of focus
* The creation principle of integrity
* The harvest principle of schedule
* The perspective principle of faith
* The pendulum principle of action

For me, the power of the book is how Rory Vaden combines his philosophy of self-discipline with the practical steps to transform that vision into a way of living. The author demonstrates how to not only change your life, but how to rake charge of that change through the habit of self-discipline. Rory Vaden provides evidence that the embracing of self -disciple, and the ending of the procrastination habit not only benefits individual success, but also leads to enhanced performance across entire organizations.

The prescription offered by the author is straightforward and readily understood. Instead of taking supposed shortcuts that lead nowhere, and avoiding the temptation to try some quick fixes, meet and overcome your most difficult challenges as quickly as possible. With that short term pain, the end result will be long term gain. The author's seven principles of self-discipline are well presented, and offer a blueprint for personal transformation.

I highly recommend the motivational and action oriented book Take the Stairs: 7 Steps to Achieving True Success by Rory Vaden, to anyone seeking a clear and concise road map to achieving success. The author is honest, and points out that there are no quick fixes and that the journey will require sacrifices. This candor only makes the message of the book more powerful and much more believable in its effectiveness.

Blog Bloke: Cyber Bullying - Blog Business Success Radio

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Long time blogger, BlogBloke describes the internet phenomenon of cyber bullying. BlogBloke provides information about how to identify cyber bullies, and how they inflict harm on their chosen targets. Cyber bullying can affect both individuals and companies, and BloBloke shares ideas for countering cyber bullies, and protecting your online reputation. BlogBloke presents strategies for protection of your personal data and avoiding it falling into the hands of an exploiter or cyber bully. BlogBloke offers some legal remedies and recourse that can be taken with cyber bullies. Learn how to keep the problem of cyber bullies out of your online and even offline life.

BlogBloke is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Tuesday, October 16, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Long time blogger, BlogBloke describes the internet phenomenon of cyber bullying. BlogBloke provides information about how to identify cyber bullies, and how they inflict harm on their chosen targets. You will learn:

* Why cyber bullying happens on the internet

* How to identify a potential cyber bully

* How to defend against cyber bully attacks

* How to guard against being cyber bullied online



BlogBloke (avatar left) has worked in journalism and as a programmer in the computer industry before most had heard of Bill Gates or Steve Jobs. A crusader at heart, he switched to law and soon made a name for himself as a successful litigation expert and mediator, helping folks who under normal circumstances can't afford justice.

A geek in every sense of the term, he carried his passion for helping others and computers into blogging that he helped pioneer. In those days there was no such thing as Wordpress or RSS newsfeeds for blogs. Having created the "Blog Tips" niche, his blog is an outstanding resource for helpful blogging tips and how-to tutorials. He has a reputation for being a straight shooter, his sharp wit and an outspoken champion for online ethics. He is bullishly pro blogging, social media, an outspoken advocate for online rights, security and technology issues.

Tech Editor and Author, BLOGBloke has been quoted in the Washington Post, New York Times and CBS News. Here are just a few of the comments that his readers have made:

"A Blogger’s Natural Resource" … “A knowledgeable, witty and fun conversationalist with both feet in the honesty camp” … “You write with passion, condor, and authenticity — that’s why I enjoy your posts” ... “Like the sense of humor in the articles” … “This site is a literary masterpiece” … “High quality sites like yours are an inspiration” … “This site is capital, constantly providing fairness in reviews and information” … “We would like to thank you for maintaining such a reputable blog. We know that it takes time, effort and commitment to keep such a blog and as such, we have added your blog as one of the top Blogging Blogs” … “You are indeed not just any average bloke!”.

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Let's talk with long time blogger, BlogBloke describes the internet phenomenon of cyber bullying. BlogBloke provides information about how to identify cyber bullies, and how they inflict harm on their chosen targets. Cyber bullying can affect both individuals and companies, and BloBloke shares ideas for countering cyber bullies, and protecting your online reputation. BlogBloke presents strategies for protection of your personal data and avoiding it falling into the hands of an exploiter or cyber bully. BlogBloke offers some legal remedies and recourse that can be taken with cyber bullies. Learn how to keep the problem of cyber bullies out of your online and even offline life on Blog Business Success Radio.

Inside the Sell Real Estate by Hans Wydler & Steve Wydler - Book review

Inside the Sell Real Estate

Top Agents Reveal Unspoken Secrets and Dangers of Buying and Selling Your Home

By: Hans Wydler, Steve Wydler

Published: July 2, 2012
Format: Hardcover, 152 pages
ISBN-10: 1936961075
ISBN-13: 978-1936961078
Publisher: LINX, Corp












"Our goal with this book is to take you 'inside the sell'. We expose the unspoken secrets and dangers of buying and selling your home and, by so doing, level the playing field between the real estate professionals and seller/buyer", write founders of Wydler Brothers Real Estate in Washington, DC, Hans Wydler and Steve Wydler, in their straight talking and eye opening book Inside the Sell Real Estate: Top Agents Reveal Unspoken Secrets and Dangers of Buying and Selling Your Home. The authors describe how sellers can receive a larger return on the sale of their house, and how buyers can receive the best deal when they purchase their next home.

Hans Wydler (photo left) and Steve Wydler understand and they emphasize that what you don't know, either as a buyer or seller, can hurt you. The authors start at the beginning, as they take the buyer inside the sell, and share an important primer on how the real estate industry works. Hans and Steve Wydler provide a complete overview, along with a close examination, of the conflicts and hidden dangers that can ensnare either the unwary buyer or the uninformed seller. The authors guide both potential home buyers and house sellers through the often bewildering maze of pitfalls that await the unsuspecting person.

Steve Wydler (photo left) and Hans Wydler recognize that buyers and sellers face different, but equally important challenges when considering and completing a property transaction. The authors cover every aspect of the sale from evaluating the market, to choosing the right real estate agent, to negotiation, to ensuring a completed sale that satisfies your needs.

The authors include the following topics for in depth discussion, and share their inside the sale knowledge and experience:

* Follow the money
* Neighborhood specialists: Friend or foe
* Liquidity: The white elephant
* The listing agreement: It's a cookbook
* Commission structure: Which one is right for you and why it matters
* Signs your agent is lazy, incompetent, or worse
* The key to selling your home: Our secret sauce
* Presentation: Staging is not decorating
* Pricing: What's my home worth
* Negotiating: It's not just about price
* Picking an agent: What to look for and expect from your agent

For me, the power of the book is how Hans Wydler and Steve Wydler provide real world experience and insider knowledge to both buyers and sellers. The book is balanced in its approach to describe the perils and solutions for people on both sides of the property transaction. The authors pull no punches in their assessment of the myriad of pitfalls that await the unprepared, whether they looking to buy or sell a home.

As real estate agents themselves, Hans Wydler and Steve Wydler share the inside story of how brokers and agents operate, how to choose a good agent, and how to avoid the agent who won't be the right one for you. The section on negotiation is very helpful for people on both sides of the transaction, as effectively arriving at a price and other conditions presents a real challenge for most people. The authors write in every day language, and present the material in an understandable format. As an added bonus, the authors share their words of wisdom in quick and memorable tips within each chapter.

I highly recommend the engaging and advice packed book Inside the Sell Real Estate: Top Agents Reveal Unspoken Secrets and Dangers of Buying and Selling Your Home by Hans Wydler and Steve Wydler, to anyone considering either buying or selling a home, and is seeking some reliable and practical information on making the transaction less stressful and more satisfying when completed. This book is a goldmine of valuable information, and well worth reading, regardless of your experience level in the world of real estate.

Out-Executing The Competition by Irv Rothman - Book review

Out-Executing the Competition

Building and Growing a Financial Services Company in Any Economy

By: Irv Rothman

Published: July 31, 2012
Format: Hardcover, 222 pages
ISBN-10: 1118312619
ISBN-13: 978-1118312612
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.














"These chapters are about a kind of evolution - my own and that of the world of corporate America. They are about dealing with the challenges of social and corporate change by consistently adhering to a set of ideals", writes President and CEO of HP Financial Services, Irv Rothman, in his deeply personal and guidance filled book Out-Executing the Competition: Building and Growing a Financial Services Company in Any Economy. The author describes hi four decades in the financial industry, and shares the timeless wisdom he learned about leadership, business management, and for conducting one's personal life.

Irv Rothman recognizes that some very fundamental principles are necessary to develop and expand a successful financial services company. For the author, these timeless principles work effectively, and result in positive achievements, regardless of the external economic conditions. Irv Rothman provides an examination of effective and sustainable leadership practices that reflect the crucial importance of remaining true to a set of core values and principles. When combined with an ability to adapt to changing conditions, and a willingness to innovate new products, processes, and systems to take advantage of new realities, a company will thrive and prosper. At the same time, the leader whose integrity guides their actions through their unshakeable core values, will succeed along with the organization, its employees, and its customers.

Irv Rothman (photo left) understands that even though there may be tremendous pressures resulting from economic and social change, it remains critical to stay true to one's personal principles. By living real ethical and authentic values, a leader strengthens their own personal resolve, and provides a good role model for developing other leaders. For customers, a company that lives and behaves with strong ethical values will be the business of choice.

In the financial services industry, trust is critical for success, and Irv Rothman demonstrates that principles build and grow the company in any economic climate. The author points out that business is all about the customer, and without trust, there will be no customers. This wisdom is true in good economic times, or in periods of economic turmoil or uncertainty. Irv Rothman also stresses that a leader must not get too complacent, or fail to get involved in the business. Customers and employees will appreciate a leader who goes that extra mile, and who supports and practices continual improvement and innovation.

For me, the power of the book is how Irv Rothman effectively combines his own personal experiences with sound advice for achieving success for both the leader and the entire organization. The author provides important insights into the leadership process by integrating them into the personal and business realms. Irv Rothman doesn't compartmentalize values and principles, but rather treats them as essential rules for living, leading, and building a company.

The author presents a solid blueprint for establishing a values based company, led and staffed by values based people. Because of this firm commitment to principles, an ability to adapt to changing economies and social conditions, and ongoing innovation, a company will thrive and prosper in any time or economy. The holistic approach taken by Irv Rothman creates the necessary conditions for true and sustainable success.

I high;y recommend the holistic and engaging book Out-Executing the Competition: Building and Growing a Financial Services Company in Any Economy by Irv Rothman, to any business leaders, executives, managers, or entrepreneurs seeking a road map for establishing, building, and expanding a successful company, based on ethical principles and timeless values. This book demonstrates the power of ethics and principles as a key to out-executing the competition.

The New Tycoons by Jason Kelly - Book review

The New Tycoons

Inside the Trillion Dollar Private Equity Industry That Owns Everything

By: Jason Kelly

Published: September 11, 2012
Format: Hardcover, 232 pages
ISBN-10: 1118205464
ISBN-13: 978-1118205464
Publisher: Bloomberg Press














"The numbers are staggering. Private-equity firms globally and collectively had almost $3 trillion in assets at the end of 2011. The companies they own account for about 8 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product by one estimate", writes Bloomberg reporter who covers the private equity industry, Jason Kelly, in his intriguing and eye opening book The New Tycoons: Inside the Trillion Dollar Private Equity Industry That Owns Everything. The author describes the people, strategies, and decision making that takes place inside the often mysterious world of private equity.

Jason Kelly recognizes that despite its surprisingly short history, the private equity industry has a powerful impact and influence on financial markets and the economy. The firms are not usually household names,and include KKR, Baiin Capital, Blackstone, Carlyle, and TPG. Their ownership of well established companies and brands is also not known by the general public. Despite this relative obscurity, the author provides an insightful reporting and interview based journey into the depths of this fascinating industry. The author provides illustrative stories of how these opaque, and relatively unknown companies control almost every area of people's lives. The story is one of huge egos, of successes and failures, and of their impact on the economy.

Jason Kelly (photo left) understands the importance of an industry that collectively employs 8.1 million Americans through a wide range of familiar companies and brands. The author presents details of how the firms behave as investors, company owners, and as employers. Jason Kelly presents the overall strategies employed by the firms, and how they execute their overall plans. The author also outlines the different formats and structures of the various leading firms, including their differing business models.

Jason Kelly describes the role of debt, as both a tool and a strategy, and its impact on both the firm and the acquired companies. The author also points out where the vast pools of acquisition cash have their origins. Ranging from retirement and pension funds, to governments seeking to diversify their sovereign funds, to wealthy individuals, the sources of capital are varied and seeking of high returns. These are who, writes the author, are referred to as limited partners. Combined with borrowed capital, the private equity firms wield enormous amounts of money.

For me, the power of the book is how Jason Kelly provides a comprehensive insider examination of the major players and firms in the global private equity industry. The author combines in depth interviews with the leading players in the private equity world, with anecdotes, and old fashioned reportage to delve into the heart of the personalities, strategies, and effects on the companies.

Jason Kelly presents both the successes and failures of the firms, in a balanced approach to their overall success. The author presents often complex information in an engaging and readily understood style, whether the reader is a private equity insider, investor, or an interested individual. Jason Kelly also provides a valuable glossary of terms used in the industry, as well as a handy list of the leading firms in this powerful and important industry.

I highly recommend the insightful and informative book The New Tycoons: Inside the Trillion Dollar Private Equity Industry That Owns Everything by Jason Kelly, to any private equity executives, leaders and employees of companies owned by private equity firms, potential investors, and anyone interested in this compelling and controversial industry. Since the author points out the impact of this industry that owns everything, it is important for everyone to understand how the firms operate from the inside.

Nick Sarillo: A Slice Of The Pie - Blog Business Success Radio

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Founder, CEO, "Primary Keeper of Purpose and Operational Values" of Nick's Pizza & Pub, and author of the engaging and purpose driven book A Slice of the Pie: How to Build a Big Little Business, Nick Sarillo describes the crucial importance of a values and purpose driven company culture to the success of any size of business. Nick Sarillo shares the journey of his pizza chain from near bankruptcy to a real success story through the complete internalization of an empowering and purpose driven culture. Nick Sarillo provides the tools that establish a strong company culture and demonstrates how they can transform a business and its employees. Nick presents his Trust-and-Track model of management that empowers employees, and replaces the outmoded stifling and fear based command and control model. Nick shows how even purposeful architecture that reflects and reinforces the company culture is important. Nick points out that a positive feedback loop between managers and employees trains leadership, empowers good decision making, and reduces turnover.

Nick Sarillo is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Thursday, October 11, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Founder, CEO, "Primary Keeper of Purpose and Operational Values" of Nick's Pizza & Pub, and author of the engaging and purpose driven book A Slice of the Pie: How to Build a Big Little Business, Nick Sarillo describes the crucial importance of a values and purpose driven company culture to the success of any size of business. You will learn:

* Why company culture is critical to success in any size of business

* How to create a purpose driven company culture

* How to empower employees to become leaders and good decision makers

* How to establish a Trust-and-Track model to replace command and control

Nick Santillo (photo left) is the founder, CEO and “primary keeper” of the Purpose and Operational Vales of Nick’s Pizza & Pub, the sixth busiest independent pizza company in per-store sales in the United States.

Founded with the purpose of providing the community with an unforgettable place where families could relax and have fun, Nick’s Pizza & Pub has margins nearly twice that of the average pizza restaurant and boasts an 80 percent employee retention rate in an industry in which the average annual turnover is nearly 150 percent.

A regular speaker at entrepreneurship and HR conferences, Sarillo credits his company’s success to his purpose-driven culture.

My book review of A Slice of the Pie: How to Build a Big Little Business by Nick Sarillo.

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Let's talk with Founder, CEO, "Primary Keeper of Purpose and Operational Values" of Nick's Pizza & Pub, and author of the engaging and purpose driven book A Slice of the Pie: How to Build a Big Little Business, Nick Sarillo describes the crucial importance of a values and purpose driven company culture to the success of any size of business. Nick Sarillo shares the journey of his pizza chain from near bankruptcy to a real success story through the complete internalization of an empowering and purpose driven culture. Nick Sarillo provides the tools that establish a strong company culture and demonstrates how they can transform a business and its employees. Nick presents his Trust-and-Track model of management that empowers employees, and replaces the outmoded stifling and fear based command and control model. Nick shows how even purposeful architecture that reflects and reinforces the company culture is important. Nick points out that a positive feedback loop between managers and employees trains leadership, empowers good decision making, and reduces turnover on Blog Business Success Radio.

A Slice Of The Pie by Nick Sarillo - Book review

A Slice of the Pie

How to Build a Big Little Business

By: Nick Sarillo

Published: September 13, 2012
Format: Hardcover, 272 pages
ISBN-10: 1591844584
ISBN-13: 978-1591844587
Publisher: Portfolio/Penguin













"Our secret sauce (pardon the pun) can be summed up in one word: culture", writes founder, CEO, and "Primary Keeper of Purpose and Operational Values" of Nick's Pizza and Pub, Nick Sarillo, in his engaging and purpose driven book A Slice of the Pie: How to Build a Big Little Business. The author describes the value of establishing a purpose based culture in a business of any size, and shares his proven concepts for building and maintaining a vibrant and values based organization.

Nick Sarillo understands completely the critical importance of building a company culture of purpose, transparency, and empowered employees. In an industry, known for its high employee turnover rates, the author demonstrates how to not only keep employees, but also how to develop them as empowered leaders who bring the best of being themselves to the workplace. Through what Nick Sarillo calls single minded working toward the company purpose, the successful culture of the organization is born and made into a reality. The author shares the pillars of of the purpose driven company, and shows other small business leaders that the power of a purpose based business resides in its overall culture.

Nick Sarillo (photo left) recognizes the that the outdated command and control management model is, at best, limited in its ability to achieve positive results. Instead of success, that depends almost entirely on the skills of the manager and predetermined benchmarks, the command and control style all too often results in weak metrics, high staff turnover rates, and marginal financial outcomes. The author demonstrates clearly the benefits of replacing this failed concept with a purpose driven culture.

Nick Sariillo replaces the outmoded management techniques with a fundamentally different approach to management. The components of the culture based business, as practiced in the author's restaurants are as follows:

* Trust-and-Track: Freeing and empowering employees
* Purposeful architecture: The physical space must reflect the purpose
* Feedback loop: Two way management and employee conversation
* Issue-Purpose and Values- Solution: Empower employees to solve problems

For me, the power of the book is how Nick Sarillo combines a strong philosophical foundation for operating a successful business, with the practical strategies for transforming that vision into a reality. The author presents his premise of the crucial importance of establishing a purposeful culture well, and supports his thesis with the basic principles that lead to a strong and empowering culture. The book is a fantastic handbook, as well as an impressive case study, for the overall importance of company culture in a business of any size.

Nick Sarillo goes far beyond the established literature on company culture, which tends to emphasize the experiences of much larger companies. The author fills a void by presenting the benefits of company culture to small business, and even to industries where staff turnover is high, and culture thought to be only an impossible dream. The author created a vision of a culture driven business, and proved that it works better than the outmoded command and control model where building an effective culture is downplayed or nonexistent.

I highly recommend the insightful and empowering book A Slice of the Pie: How to Build a Big Little Business by Nick Sarillo, to any business leaders in any size of companies, manager, executives, and entrepreneurs seeking a fresh and practical approach to establishing and maintaining a purpose driven company culture. This book will transform the way you think about management and culture in a s small company; or a even a very large one for that matter.

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