Archive for October, 2021

Sales Secrets. The World’s Top Salespeople Share Their Secrets to Success. Brandon Bornancin

Sales Secrets. The World’s Top Salespeople Share Their Secrets to Success. Brandon Bornancin. 2020.   I have been working through this book for several months now.  Not because it is a tough read, but because each if the 100 plus interviews is so packed with very useful terse advice.  I have directed many of my coached clients to this treasure of a book.  Its just so useful. I would read an interview and then use it in my daily practice.  So do not rush through this book,, but reflect on each bit and see where you can use this.  Also you will connect with 100 plus great sales resources on LinkedIn.  Could be the sales book of 2021

The Lost Continent. Travels in Small Town America and Neither Here nor There. Bill Bryson

The Lost Continent. Travels in Small Town America and Neither Here nor There. Bill Bryson. 1992. A hilarious account of a lengthy road trip in America after Bryson had lived in the UK for many years.   It is candid, sarcastic sometimes cynical.   By paying attention you get insights into the reality of the small town USA’s view of America and the world ( not so important).  You recognize the vacuity and brevity of US media and the resultant widespread ignorance of the world at large.  Its pretty easy to see how the partisanship and chaos that we see now has its roots in many years of self centered righteousness that covers the country. Also you find out about the striking difference in attitude and behaviors from state to state.  Still a useful read.