Some big company!

What a surprise to be listed here on Michael's blog!

Michael's Thoughts.

Idea 4. Learn from the Best of the Best

Idea 4. Learn from the Best of the Best

I love being around people who through hard work and discipline have become top performers in their field. They inspire me. They teach me. They give me ideas. If you can be with such people in person, do it. If not, buy their books or subscribe to their newsletters or blogs. Read them, digest them, see what you can learn for yourself. For example:

• If you want to know about how to get things done as a knowledge worker, you can't go wrong by reading all of David Allen's work. He's got books, seminars and a monthly coaching programme. If this is an area you need some help with, he's (one of) your men. Others are Stephen Covey (7 Habits), Neil Fiore (The Now Habit), Mark McCormack (Getting Results for Dummies), and many, many more. I have two whole shelves of books on this topic!
• If you work in a professional services firm, eg, consulting, you've just got to read everything that David Maister has to say. His book True Professionalism stands as one of my all time favorites. Whenever I feel really stink about work, I read his book, and my perspective is immediately lifted. He's got a blog too.
• If you work in a software-related field, buy all of the books that deal with the software technology you are invested in. Learn what has worked for others. Learn what hasn't. Hang out with the best via their books and blogs, and thus propel yourself along.
• I've never met Tom Peters, but he's got a big opinion on the future of work and business. His book The Pursuit of WOW is another of my long-term favorites, and he's done many others. And he has a blog.
• If you have to travel frequently for work, and want to know how to stay in shape physically and mentally, Jason Womack is your man. He doesn't have a book out ... yet ... but I'm looking forward to when he does release it. Keep those figures dancing on those keys Jason!

Comments

[Michael Sampson]

You'd think I'd be able to write properly! Or at least proof read! The penultimate line is supposed to read "Keep those *fingers* dancing on those keys Jason!"