180 Business Hacks

This was a quick read that I read in about a day. This book sort of reminded me of Zero to One and I loved it. The information was concise and gave me so many ideas for how to approach different tasks and problems. If you’re a fan of gaining a great deal of knowledge without having to read hundreds of pages this book is for you. I’m such a fan of it and encourage anyone with a business or managerial position to check this one out.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.

Some interesting ideas and tips that really make you think. A very quick read that keeps things simple. Definitely worth a read.

Lovely book with 180 ideas or hacks for different areas of business and professional life. Some of them represent wisom, some tell a story, some give you and example. Overall you can find short descriptions if 180 ideas on how to be more efficient and productive, to deal with people and lead teams, to build strategy and execute plans, innovate, manage situation and people, analyze and learn. Nice and short book.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who has the desire to improve their performance at work or anyone in a leadership position. So often we start a job with an enthusiastic energy and it drains. We wonder what has happened and why has the job become sort of stale. This book was great in motivating me to become a better leader and employee. The ideas are simple but very effective. The author has put many great techniques in a short but powerful read to make us better as people and employees. Most definitely would recommend this book to a coworker!

Gives you a lot of ideas in a lot of different directions. Could have been better structured in my opinion.

Roel de Graaf has compiled an impressive list of “hacks.” Each is presented in groups and with short paragraph descriptions. Many come with a citation to the originator (author, book). As you read through them, you’ll need to discern which ones apply. Many overlap. The short descriptions whet your appetite but won’t allow you to execute the idea fully: for that, you’ll need to dive into the original source on those or look for other references. Some hacks overlap and seem redundant. Others are contradictory—but that’s okay at times. Business is full of contradictions, like there’s good friction (a slowing effect that keeps you from making a mistake) and bad friction (a slowing effect that hinders progress). Or adages like “never give up” but you want to also “fail fast and adapt.” The author doesn’t spend time to sort out the contradictions or the overlaps or describe what scenarios are appropriate for any particular hack. You’re on your own for that.

Still, this is a worthwhile collection if you need to learn from others’ experiences or thoughts or you need to drive your wheels out of a business rut.

I’m appreciative of the publisher for providing an advanced copy.

This book provides bite-sized tips on business. Although the tips may be small, they are worth considering. It would be a great idea to read a page a week and consider how you can use the tips in your career or life.

"This tome is a veritable treasure trove of astute business acumen, replete with 180 pragmatic hacks designed to catapult your entrepreneurial endeavors to unprecedented heights. Each hack is a masterclass in perspicacity, distilled from the collective expertise of visionary thought leaders and battle-hardened business moguls.

Through its pages, you'll discover the arcane secrets of crafting marketing campaigns that mesmerize and persuade, the alchemy of transforming leads into loyal customers, and the subtle art of orchestrating team synergy. You'll learn to navigate the labyrinthine complexities of financial management with ease, and unlock the hidden potential of your organization through innovative growth strategies.

This book is an indispensable vade mecum for anyone seeking to ascend the rarefied realms of business excellence. Its insights are a testament to the transformative power of applied knowledge, and its wisdom is a clarion call to action for those who dare to dream big."

Great book for VERY little bite-size hacks. This would be more geared to someone new in the business environment. It would also make a great gift.

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for an arc. All opinions expressed are my own.