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Summary: A functional handbook...
Review: Even for someone who is not interested in climbing to the top of the corporate ladder, this book is very practical. There are many perceptive messages (Setting future goals, Treating all people as special, Recording mistakes with care and pride, etc.) packed in this little book. Lessons that are not taught in any MBA programs. In today where full of bad CEOs examples, Mr. Fox imparts a superior scrupulous mode for our future organizational leaders. A very good read.
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Summary: Great book that delivers on common sense
Review: As an early-thirties ladder climber, I found more than a few gems of wisdom in this book. Most are common sense, but there are a few surprises like not talking to your boss on the plane, as this is a free place to accomplish extra work. And, don't go to lunch, hit the gym instead. As I said, most of this was common sense to me, but upon further reflection, I was amazed at how many people that I worked with didn't even attempt 5% of the tasks, let alone complete them. I would recommend this book to everyone who has aspirations of a promotion at some point in their careers. You don't have to be CEO to accomplish your goals.
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Summary: Very Light, with a couple of handy hints
Review: How to Become CEO, by Jeffery Fox, is a very light book. Fox provides us with the secrets of success that might suprise us, as he states himself. Well, let's get one thing straight - if you follow these rules, which are written that way, then I don't think I can say that you're going to become a CEO, but it certainly will help. Not all CEOs are the same - we know that. We also know that - not all company's are the same. And of course we know - that if everyone was the same, then this would be a real boring world. So, what's my advice? Read this book, and take what you want from it. There are some points in the book which I don't believe it at all. For example, he stresses the point of skipping all office parties. In my case, I believe that this is a great way to mix and interact with the people you work with. Getting to know them, and allowing them to know you. Why be insociable, and only come to work... to do work..? My advice to Jeff is to read Fish - by another CEO - John Christensen (who didn't follow these rules). A workplace is not just about work and seriousness - but rather, enjoymenet. Because when you enjoy something, then the probability of the result being better is much higher. But by and large, Fox tell's us never to write a nasty memo, and to think for an hour everyday. He tells us to always take vacations, and to arrive exactly 45 minutes early to work, and to leave 15 minutes late. I don't know - he obviously is speaking from experience, but then again - you gotta do a little more than that to get to his position. An interesting read though.. Cheers.
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Summary: Good for the rat race
Review: If you are thinking of staying in the rat race for a while, this book is for you. After reading it, everything sounds so common sense. What's the point of reading it? But ah, not to everyone. The really docile, will know this already. But for the rest of us, rebels or potential entrepeneurs who do not fit in the corporate world, this is must reading for the time-being or risk unemployment. CEO or not, this book will suppress our soul and turn us into sheep.
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Summary: How to live your corporate life...
Review: Ignore the "How to Become CEO" portion of the title. Focus just on the byline: "The Rules for Rising to the Top of Any Organization". That is truly what this book is about. Fox has organized this book into 75 nuggets of no-nonsense advice for living your corporate life. Each chapter is an average of 3 pages, and is devoted to backing up one nugget of advice. I don't believe anything he says is earth shattering, nor do I believe it possible to implement all of his ideas. However, the way each idea was backed up with simple reasoning and examples made it easy to understand the motivation behind it. It also made it easy to determine whether it was applicable to my situation and in many cases, gave examples of how to handle particular situations. I can speak from my own experience that just implementing two pieces of his advice has positively changed the way that I approach my work environment and the way coworkers and management perceive me. This was well worth the money I spent on this book. There is no doubt in my mind that anyone who is serious in advancing into the ranks of upper management will find a minimum of 3-5 nuggets that help shape their attitudes and habits to attain that goal within this book!
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Summary: Cute book full of ideas to make you shine!
Review: Maybe a better title for this book should be, "Tips on how to look good to management and get promoted," but on second thought that's awfully long! I don't think the tactics recommended will necessarily make you a CEO one day but they will go a long way to get you noticed by upper management. I bought this book after skimming it in a bookstore and I have to say, Mr. Fox's tactics and tips seem like winners. I'm not a manager and I think his ideas have helped me and are easily implemented into your daily workflow. For example, one thing Mr. Fox says is to come to work 45 minutes early and leave 15 minutes late. He says that this cements your reputation as a hard worker. My boss does that exact thing and he has been moving successfully up the ladder. Most of his suggestions really hit home. I recommend this book to anyone looking to revamp his/her image and to make himself/herself more attractive to upper management.
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Summary: Disappointing...
Review: You are more likely to become a CEO by using Fox's methods after getting your own Harvard MBA.
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Summary: I agree with, for US business culture only!
Review: This book has no application to the world econmony or job market. As the prior reviewer mentione the topics on social behavior are at best puritanical. If you do not have a drink with co workers, or go to parties in Europe it is a very BIG insult and would be a great detriment to your career progression. There is some decent generic advice however but not enough.
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Summary: Excellent book
Review: I LOVE this book. I read it often since it is such an easy read. The knowledge given isn't verbose. It is straight to the point. Excellent Job.
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Summary: Excellent -short and sweet
Review: This book was phenomenal. I'm a b-school grad and work at a big firm. I've picked up tips along the way on how to get ahead and generate relationships. To have tips synthesized in a practical, easy to read format (I finished it in a couple of hrs and I'm a slow reader) really is priceless. Tips I'd been implementing were validated, and I found a host of other practical gems. Really a poignant, priceless read, and I highly recommend it, particularly if you're part of the jungle in Fortune 500 corporate America.
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