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Daniel M

Daniel M

  • Portland, OR, USA
  • member since January 1 2008

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  • Net Worth

    Net Worth

    by John Hagel III, Marc Singer
    • Rated 4 stars

    Net Worth's theme is that the intermediary has the ability to bring true value to consumers as the bridge between those that want and those that have (hence bridging customers and sellers). Although dated to some degree today, this was a decent enough read to keep on my active and recommended shelf.

    Daniel M wrote this review Sunday, June 29 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Chasing Cool: Standing Out in Today's Cluttered Marketplace
    • Rated 4 stars

    Chasing Cool has a few really informative observations. If you are trying to figure out how to tap the "cool" factor(s) with your products and services, this is worth reading.

    Daniel M wrote this review Sunday, June 29 2008. ( reply | permalink )
    • Rated 3 stars

    An early rendition of the discussion about the change between the service economy to the entertainment economy. Nowhere hear as excellent as The Experience Economy by Pine and Gilmore.

    Daniel M wrote this review Sunday, June 29 2008. ( reply | permalink )
    • Rated 3 stars

    This must have been a newly published book when I read in the pre-internet age. I was young but a couple of the rules have stuck with me for more than 15 years. One of them was to have your receptionist finish their workday after the normal close to both take care of last minute customers but to allow knowledge workers the opportunity to finish their work without that dreaded night bell reminding them it is time to go home. This was a good idea and people were more effective by finishing work rather than stopping prematurely just because the clock had changed.

    Daniel M wrote this review Sunday, June 29 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Loyalty Rules! How Leaders Build Lasting Relationships
    • Rated 5 stars

    If you haven't read Reichheld and you are in some form of leadership role, you have missed an opportunity to add to your intellectual talents. Reichheld is the leader in understanding that loyalty exists all around us. What is frequently missing in far too many business/customer relationships is a "reason" to be loyal.

    Daniel M wrote this review Sunday, June 29 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Nuts! Southwest Airlines' Crazy Recipe for Business and Personal Success
    • Rated 5 stars

    I frequently fly Southwest Airlines. I have stood in line both in the front and the back (in the old days it was both more fun at times and more stressful because you had to stand in a crowded line). But essentially in a business surrounded by more frequently tales of poor service, more leadership, poor customer service, Southwest has grown from 3 planes to a fleet of hundreds. All the while they have maintained a smile on their faces and love in their hearts. This book is a must read for leaders of all enterprises and by younger people simply wanting to understand how Southwest continues to do what they do while the others stand in line at the Federal Bankruptcy Court. Read it, you'll like it.

    Daniel M wrote this review Sunday, June 29 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Bag the Elephant
    • Rated 4 stars

    This is a well written strategy book with anecdotal stories along with sound theory to assist enterprises of all sizes compete for those big and lucrative customers. Well written and timely.

    Daniel M wrote this review Sunday, June 29 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Customer Culture: How FedEx and Other Great Companies Put the Customer First Every Day
    • Rated 5 stars

    This is a focused book on customers and culture. Written by one of the early founders of Fed-Ex and one that understands that a customer focused organization is not only more profitable than its less customer friendly competitors, it is a fun place to work to boot.

    Daniel M wrote this review Sunday, June 29 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Orbiting the Giant Hairball: A Corporate Fool's Guide to Surviving with Grace
    • Rated 5 stars

    I have given this book as gifts. Organizations that require innovation generally kill it as the organization tends to focus inwardly instead of outwardly. I thoroughly enjoyed the different feel and read of the text - more like a hand written notebook where it felt I was reading the author's original work and thoughts. This is one of my must reads.

    Daniel M wrote this review Sunday, June 29 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Customer Connections: New Strategies for Growth
    • Rated 4 stars

    Customers are the lifeblood of an enterprise. Fail with your customers and you fail in business. This is an excellent book about connecting with and how to leverage what you know about your customers.

    Daniel M wrote this review Saturday, June 28 2008. ( reply | permalink )

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