101 Stupid Things Trainers Do to Sabotage Success

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Summary: Not the best reference you can buy
Review: Good presentation, interesting ideas, but some of these 'things' are downright ridiculous - probably put there to complete the count for the title. For example, 'forgetting your glasses' and 'too tight shoes' are aptly put under a special section for 'Other Stupid Stuff' and the book would probably have been better off without that section altogether.

Having said that, however, some of the problems and the solutions are quite valid and useful especially for the beginning trainer. The book would have a lot better if the problems were chosen based on quality rather than quantity and the solutions explored in greater depth.

The Book deals with 7 categories of problems:
1) Places you go.
2) How you Look and Act.
3) Things you Say or Hear.
4) Methods & Materials you Use.
5) Media and Equipment you depend on.
6) Its about Time
7) Other Stupid Stuff.

Rating:
Summary: What fun!
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this little book. It's easy to read and reminds us what not to do. Very good for people just starting out in the field.

Rating:
Summary: Great for First Timers
Review: Never having been in front of an audience before, I found this book to be very helpful. It is loaded with practical tips for beginning trainers. It's easy to read, too.