Comments for David Ytterberg

Comment on Brains On Fire by Spike

Spike — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:35:20 +0000

David,

Thanks so much for the very kind word about the book. It’s a HUGE compliment for you to compare it to Purple Cow, a personal favorite of the ages.

And thanks for taking the time to write this review.

Keep on keepin’ on.

Comment on Classic Drucker by Jeremy Carter

Jeremy Carter — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:42:16 +0000

In a world where I add a new book to my must read list every day, it’s good to know I can put this in the “not right now” category.

Thanks!

Comment on Classic Drucker by Jim

Jim — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 21:47:28 +0000

I don’t have this book, but it seems I should add it to the library. I am always challenged by your perspective.

Comment on About by David Ytterberg » Blog Archive » The Tension is Good | Catalyst 2010

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 14:52:32 +0000

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Comment on One Page Talent Management – Book Review by sara

sara — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:40:05 +0000

Another thing to consider is something I was directed to by our HR dept. at 5 Strategies for Improving Employee Satisfaction in Healthcare Your right! Keep it Simple!! ;o)

Comment on I am not a multitask-er… by David Ytterberg » Blog Archive » Books Update

David Ytterberg » Blog Archive » Books Update — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:43:08 +0000

[...] you remember my “I’m not a mutltitasker” post. I tried to read more than one at a time, and this is what happened. It took me too long to [...]

Comment on Rework – A Book Report by David Ytterberg » Blog Archive » I am not a multitask-er…

David Ytterberg » Blog Archive » I am not a multitask-er… — Sun, 09 May 2010 01:50:38 +0000

[...] My main reason for this is the fact that I haven’t finished a book completely since Rework. (which was very good) I thought about it further and realized that I have been dividing my [...]

Comment on “Drive” by Daniel Pink by David Ytterberg » Blog Archive » “Everything Bad is Good for You” – A Book Report

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 21:55:12 +0000

[...] Overview: I really liked this book. It is an academic, not application type of book. But, you can use it to determine whether or not you are maximizing your cognitive development. Very interesting spin for parents that are struggling with what they should censor of their kid’s intake of pop culture. Also introduces an interesting thought about video game rewards, that might be the future of workplace motivation. It is very interesting to read this in light of Drive by Daniel Pink. [...]

Comment on Linchpin – A Early Release Book Review by Alvin

Alvin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:44:27 +0000

We are reading this at the office now. Just got through the first chapter, and things aren’t making sense to me.

Mr. Godin seems to overly demonize the production (factory) culture when the fact is we created this for ourselves. “Cog” jobs exist because of the demand to consume cheap goods. He strives to bring out the artisan within the reader — these jobs are the fulfilling ones, he says. Now, let’s say we all become these awesome creative indispensable “linchpins”. Will we be willing to accept owning one pair of $300 shoes versus six pairs of slave-wage sneakers? Will we be willing to eat humanely-raised eggs from the artisanal farmer at $3/dozen?

I have a bad feeling that the answer is no. So what exactly has “culturally brainwashed” us (as Mr. Godin says) into mindless assembly line jobs other than our addiction to consuming cheap stuff?

Comment on Why you should live in a great story… – (A Book Review) by Allen Taylor

Allen Taylor — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:02:23 +0000

Nice writing. You are on my RSS reader now so I can read more from you down the road.

Allen Taylor