Rules of Thumb
Written by Alan M. Webber
Narrated by Alan M. Webber
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“Alan Webber’s wise words give guidance and hope in a world gone upside down. Incisive and practical, timely and timeless, he is a mentor of the highest order.”
—Jim Collins, New York Times bestselling author of Good to Great
In Rules of Thumb, Alan Webber—co-founder of Fast Company and one of the most important thought leaders of the last two decades—provides 52 rules of thumb, one for each week of the year, to help leaders stay productive and inspired even in the most turbulent times.
Alan M. Webber
Alan M. Webber is the cofounding editor of Fast Company, and was the editorial director and managing editor of the Harvard Business Review. He's worked in federal, state, and local government, writing speeches and focusing on innovative policy initiatives. He's married to Frances Diemoz, an architect and furniture maker; his son and daughter, Adam and Amanda, are his two favorite children in the world.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Don't read it straight through. Read a chapter at a time -- maybe a chapter every week -- and really think about the implications of each "rule" to your business and your life. There are some great ideas here, but it's up to you to apply them. Make the effort. It's work it.
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