Unabridged Audiobook
Nifty idea, but I don't see how the list of items in this book will help a person become CEO. Nonetheless, this is a common-sense list of basic behaviors that are good to have in business from the line level up to CEO. Minimal time investment so may be worth perusing.
Nice idea for a book, but underdone in terms of potential. In otherwords, I was disappointed that more details were not included. Most of the book is obvious to those of us who would even be interested in reading it. Why does Mr. Fox have to be to simplistic? Give us some information that we HAVEN'T heard.......
This was incredibly helpful and informational, but at the same time it left you wanting more. I disagreed with some of the advice given. Good listen, but be objective in your own mind.
I literally love anything the man writes (excusing the math errors in "How To Make Big Money in Your Own Small Business"), and "How to Become CEO" is no different. If you are used to the normal filler-fluff of business books, you will be pleasantly surprised at Fox's straight-forward approach. He assumes the audience he is reaching is bright enough to keep up, and he moves ahead at an unapologetic pace. That said, there will literally be times during "HT Become CEO" where you will want to pause and soak in his brilliance; and I encourage you to do so. Like all of his titles, "CEO" is written in an approachable style, devoid of the stylish buzzwords, cutesy stories, and business jargon that often congest otherwise good business titles, making this a great easy listen that still delivers solid information.
This is a laundry list of suggestions, some good, some obvious. It was easy to listen to, but it did read like a grocery list the more I listened.
Wow. I'm not sure how Mr. Fox was able to get that much advice into such a short and simple list. It's remarkable. If he could spread it out to 365 items I think it would make a good daily calendar. The advice hits you like 75 little lightning bolts and each idea is so clear and open and raw because he did not waste a single syllable on a clarification, example or detail. It’s a must listen for any ambitious employee. The title doesn't really do it justice though since the advice is just as applicable to non-CEO tract persons. I guess if he had called it "how to be a successful employee or boss" it wouldn't be in-line with his matter-of-fact in-your-face clear loud bold style and it wouldn't be an eye-catcher. Don't let the title intimidate you. My advice is for everyone to listen to this with the goal of finding one thing in the list that hits home- making you aware of something that you may not have considered before.
Great audio book. Advice given is usually common sense but the author has a way of emphasizing them clearly with purpose. Although I don't agree on all of his advice, I learned a few things. Voice of the author is clear and great speaker, unlike some of the audio books out there that put you to sleep.
A terrific, simple and pithy guide to career progress. While some may feel that it is too simplistic, I find that the biggest benefit is the bullet-point format of 75 tips and the periodic reinforcement. The nuggets of information and ideas will be relevant at different points in your career. The author is frank, and has a clear point of view on many topics. This book is more for changing your habits and behavior than for helping you chart a path to the top- the author leaves that up to the individual reader. Overall, a great add to your career mangement plans!
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