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July 2016

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4 July, 2016 l Working World l WorkingWorld.com 1. INNOVATION by Kim Chandler McDonald Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite !nnovation: How Innovators Think, Act and Change Our World by Kim Chandler McDonald is a useful and helpful book for those who are looking to achieve success in their lives, goals, and careers. The book teaches readers to understand what innovation is and how to start thinking like an innovator. It also gives useful tips on how to bring innovation into their work areas and teams. The book has interviews with successful innovators who speak about the importance of innovation in the society we live in. This collection of essays and interviews with successful innovators helps in developing a new perspective when it comes to being successful. The interviews are motivating and inspiring. The book is insightful and has a lot of useful advice to readers which will help them in their job front and achieving career goals. In a highly competitive world, reading this book will tell you about the obstacles and the success one will have to face. The book is a learning experience and it can also change your thinking patterns in an innovative way. It is a good book to be kept in company and university libraries for reference purposes. The book has captured the very essence of innovation, and that is to improve everything that you do to make it better and more interesting. The author's expertise helps in making the book a good read. Change is constant in current society and the book is a helpful guide for those who want to change their thinking and outlook. 2. 22 QUESTIONS I GOTTA ASK MYSELF BEFORE I BECOME A REAL ESTATE AGENT by Tranet T. Brooks Reviewed by Carine Engelbrecht for Readers' Favorite Choosing a career or changing careers can be a soul-searching endeavor for most people, and one of the best strategies to combat doubts and uncertainties is to arm yourself with as much information as possible about your intended profession. In a short e-book entitled 22 Questions I Gotta Ask Myself BEFORE I Become a Real Estate Agent, Tranett Walker-Brooks rises to the challenge by answering a range of valid questions with clear, practical answers regarding various aspects related to the process of forging a successful career as a real estate agent. Some of the topics covered include the training requirements and cost estimates, a list of practical tools needed on the job and what you can expect from the job in terms of work load, start up fees, business costs and financial rewards. The format is fairly easy to navigate. I have always believed that you needed to have an assertive type A personality to sell houses, but in 22 Questions I Gotta Ask Myself BEFORE I Become a Real Estate Agent, Tranett Walker-Brooks enlightens readers on the full spectrum of necessary traits, including self-motivation, a good listening ear, sound maths skills and a love for property in general. She effectively communicates her own passion for the job and offers a glimpse into her road towards becoming a real estate agent. Above all, she stresses the importance of the real estate agent's role in guiding clients towards making what is for many the biggest single purchase of their lives. The book can serve as a valuable career guide jam- packed with useful information. 3. 40 TIPS FOR FIGURING OUT YOUR BOSS! How the Basic Elements of Temperament Can Help Better Understand Your Boss by Brad Dude Reviewed by Vernita Naylor for Readers' Favorite 40 Tips for Figuring Out Your Boss by Brad Dude is a tool that can be used to better understand your boss in a working environment. Brad uses the elements of nature - Earth, Air, Fire and Water - to reflect personality temperaments. Here is an overview of the temperaments in 40 Tips for FEATURED ARTICLE by Readers' Favorite Top Business Books

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