Using a fishing parable, this book refutes the popular war and games approach to success in favor of small, sound steps that will help anyone achieve long-term goals. Through colorful fishing adages accompanied by market-proven business analogies, readers will discover the winning link between fishing and business.
I came across this wonderful book while searching for an Operations research book written by Dr. Ignizio. It struck me as rather curious as why such an eminence in his field (apollo project to name one)would wonder into the non-academic world with bits of wisdom seen through the fisherman?s eye. It turned out to be a surprise as any as I have seen before, not only advice on how to manage your middle age crisis, but also how...
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I truly enjoyed Fishy Business! Authors James and Bill Ignazio have combined the best advice for fisherman with the best advice for managers to create a practical and totally entertaining paperback of wisdom. I especially enjoyed the narrative tone of the book, through which we meet Frank, a businessman who meets the mysterious Old Angler, the living folklore hero of the local fishing community. Through Old Angler, and...
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Light hearted yet informative, Fishy Business offers a fresh approach to business analogies. I wish more of my colleagues would read this book. It is nice that somebody else realizes that the cut throat approach is not always the best, and there is still room for a laid back, cooperative approach in the business world. Buy this book!!!
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After reading books giving management advice from chainsaw CEO's, football coaches, Atilla the Hun, and a Mafia don, I found that Fishy Business presented a refreshing and welcome alternative approach. Instead of the same old hash about reinventing the organization, downsizing the workforce, or setting up empowered teams, they go right to the heart of what is really the biggest problem in business --- the way managers think...
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Finally, a business book that makes sense. That's just what I thought after reading "Fishy Business." Instead of preparing for war, the authors tell people in business to relax and enjoy life. Go fishing. I especially liked this get back to basics theme. I think college business courses would be a lot more interesting if professors used books like this one. If you are in business, you really have to get this one. It's...
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