The 800-CEO-READ Business Book Awardstag:800ceoread.com,2009:/bookawards/152009-01-05T17:50:20ZBest in Business Books AwardsMovable Type 3.33BusinessBookAwardshttp://feedburner.google.comThe Winners of the 2008 800ceoread Business Book Awardstag:800ceoread.com,2008:/bookawards//15.86172008-12-15T01:00:00Z2009-01-05T17:50:20Z800-CEO-READ, an online bookseller and champion of great ideas in the business book category, today announced the winners of its second annual 800-CEO-READ Business Book Awards. TRIBES: We Need You to Lead Us by Seth Godin (Portfolio), was named the...Jonwww.800ceoread.com
TRIBES: We Need You to Lead Us by Seth Godin (Portfolio), was named the Best Business Book of the Year along with winners in 13 other categories.
In naming Tribes the overall winner, Jack Covert, founder and president of 800-CEO-READ said, "Tribes is Seth's most ambitious effort and potentially his most powerful, because when Seth talks about leadership, he skips the usual and goes right to the heart of it. More importantly, he is giving us a new way to talk about leadership."
The company received 280 entries, which were evaluated and critiqued by the company's editorial staff.
"We want to congratulate all of this year's winning authors and publishers," said Todd Sattersten, 800-CEO-READ's vice-president, and co-author, along with Jack Covert, of the upcoming The 100 Best Business Books of All Time: What They Say, Why They Matter, and How They Can Help You (Portfolio, February 2009). "We also want to thank the nominees and everyone who participated in this year's awards. These awards, along with our blog, conferences, and the Jack Covert Selects monthly book reviews, are part of our continued effort to promote great ideas and the business book category as a whole."
The Best Business Book of 2008: Tribes Seth Godin
This may be Seth Godin's most important book yet. It's human nature to want to be part of a group that shares a connection, passion and a common leader: a tribe. Technologies today have changed the make-up and creation of tribes, enabling them to communicate and grow in ways not possible in the past. In the future, tribes will lead revolutions and usher in change. All they need is the right leader. Will that be you?
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Category Finalists:
ADVERTISING/ MARKETING Brand Bubble John Gerzema
Companies put a lot of effort and money into their brands, which can sometimes be higher than the value they place on their customers. As this occurs, the number of quality performing brands decreases. According to Gerzema and Lebar, this is the brand bubble, and the result could have a serious blow to the economy. This powerful book addresses marketing's impact on the economy, the potential pitfalls of that impact, and then outlines a detailed 5-stage process for companies to follow to create a great return for its shareholders.
BIOGRAPHIES/ MEMOIRS The Thief at the End of the World Joe Jackson
The fascinating story of Henry Wickham, who went to the jungle to find the seeds to the most valuable rubber--and pull off one of the greatest heists of all time--is told here with excitement, intrigue and homage to the wonders of science and industry. Through Wickham's story, Joe Jackson reveals the importance of rubber during the Industrial Revolution and explains how advancements like vulcanization, which makes rubber harder and more usable, sparked worldwide demand and a renewed entrepreneurial spirit.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP/ SMALL BUSINESS Knack: How Street-Smart Entrepreneurs Learn to Handle Whatever Comes Up Bo Burlingham and Norm Brodsky
Brodsky and Burlingham have been writing their "Street Smarts" column for Inc. Magazine since 1995, and now they have compiled that useful wisdom in this collections of stories about companies that have "the knack" for facing challenges and pursuing opportunities. The first chapter's description of gross margin and its make-or-break effect on a fledging business alone earns it the top spot this year.
FABLES Johnny Bunko Daniel H. Pink
From the first crack of the magic chopsticks and the arrival of Diana, a "half human creature whose superpowers appear in a time of crisis," the reader is off to an incredible journey of self-discovery. Pink's book is the first business book to use the Japanese comic form called Manga, which not only keeps the pace lively but also allows the reader to feel part of the narrative by focusing on Johnny Bunko, who's thrust into unfamiliar territory on a quest to learn the 6 Career Secrets. Before you know it, it's over. But then somewhere, somehow a chopstick snaps and you find yourself wanting to read it over and over again.
FINANCE/ ECONOMICS Panic: The Story of Modern Financial Insanity Michael Lewis Panic compiles literature from "before, during, and after the panics that have punctuated, often, the most recent financial era." It includes accounts from newspapers, magazines, books and government reports and covers the 1987 stock market crash, the bursting of the Internet bubble, the Asian currency crisis and others. The brilliance of the book is that it provides a real-time view into what was happening in the minds of those involved in and reporting on these events.
GLOBALIZATION A Splendid Exchange William J. Bernstein
In this astonishingly erudite book, William J. Bernstein chronicles the history of world trade, clearly expelling any myths one might have that globalization is a recent phenomenon. Starting in Sumer around 3000 BC with an account of a tribe of herders attacking a community of farmers at harvest time, and ending in the streets at the Battle of Seattle (the 1999 WTO protests), this book entertainingly covers centuries of human economic activity and progress.
HUMAN RESOURCES/ ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reward Systems Steve Kerr
Business Press is doing business book fans everywhere a great service by publishing the Memo to the CEO series, a set of easily accessible and well-researched books from experts on leadership issues. In Reward Systems, Steve Kerr points out the problems with most reward (or incentive) programs, distilling years of experience to present a three-step process for creating a simple yet effective rewards system that will improve both performance and motivation in your workplace.
INDUSTRY The Orange Code Arkadi Kuhlmann and Bruce Philp
ING Direct is an organization--within a traditional industry--that looks at the world differently. The Internet-based direct bank that started in 1996 and now has over 20 million customers in nine countries made its way to the top by adopting an incredibly simple banking model and helping its customers make informed and wise decisions. The Orange Code shows how ING succeeded in this current economy.
INNOVATION/ CREATIVITY Do You Matter?: How Great Design Will Make People Love Your Company Robert Brunner and Stewart Emery with Russ Hall
Design has long been an afterthought to company strategies. But it's the companies that embrace design that succeed (think Apple). Design is incorporated in every step along the way, making for an unforgettable experience that's user-friendly and genuine. That experience is what makes customers swoon for a company's product or service, and, ultimately, guarantees that a company matters.
LEADERSHIP Tribes Seth Godin
This may be Seth Godin's most important book yet. It's human nature to want to be part of a group that shares a connection, passion and a common leader: a tribe. Technologies today have changed the make-up and creation of tribes, enabling them to communicate and grow in ways not possible in the past. In the future, tribes will lead revolutions and usher in change. All they need is the right leader. Will that be you?
NEW PERSPECTIVES The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives Leonard Mlodinow The Drunkard's Walk is a wonderful addition to a growing category that Amazon recently called "Why We Act This Way." Mlodinow provides vivid stories to explain how our decision-making becomes hampered by our insistence on finding patterns and causes where randomness is the only phenomenon at work. Read this book to gain thoughtful insights into human psychology and find a new way of looking at the world.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Total Leadership Stewart D. Friedman
In Total Leadership, Stewart Friedman, founding director of the Wharton Leadership Program, presents a concrete methodology for building a more integrated life. His program is really a practice, requiring both action and reflection, that urges you to explore a triumvirate of qualities--Be Real (Act with Authenticity), Be Whole (Act with Integrity), Be Innovative (Act with Creativity)--to help you become a leader in every aspect (work, home, community and self) of your life.
SALES The Contrarian Effect Michael Port and Elizabeth Marshall
Elizabeth and Michael show readers that times are changing in business, and that customers are being driven away by typical sales tactics. Filled with real life stories about companies and what works and what doesn't, The Contrarian Effect not only shows how the sales process is broken, but how to successfully build something to replace it.
Thanks again for all who participated, and congratulations to this year's winners!
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No fee to enter!tag:800ceoread.com,2008:/bookawards//15.84212008-09-03T18:12:28Z2008-09-03T18:13:37ZAfter numerous participants have asked, I wanted to make it clear that there is NO fee to submit a title to our book awards. Thanks, and may the best book(s) win!...Jonwww.800ceoread.com
After numerous participants have asked, I wanted to make it clear that there is NO fee to submit a title to our book awards. Thanks, and may the best book(s) win!
The Second Annual 800ceoread Business Book Awardstag:800ceoread.com,2008:/bookawards//15.83762008-08-14T20:30:29Z2008-08-14T20:35:09ZOn December 15, 2008, 800-CEO-READ will announce the winners of the second annual "The 800-CEO-READ Business Book Awards." These awards will recognize the best business books of 2008 and the authors who committed time and energy to the books' creation....Jonwww.800ceoread.com
The 100 Best Business Books of All Time will also take place in NYC on January 26, 2008.
The deadline for submissions is October 15, 2008. Publishers or authors can find more info and make submissions directly online by clicking here.
Be in touch if you have any questions. May the best books win!
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The Award Book.tag:800ceoread.com,2008:/bookawards//15.78742008-04-04T22:11:43Z2008-04-04T22:18:08ZOur first year's awards turned out to be a great success. At 8cr, we wanted to present the winners with something special as a recognition of their hard work. Here's a video showing what we ended up doing...Enjoy!...Katie S.
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2007 800-CEO-READ Business Book Award Winners Announced Todaytag:800ceoread.com,2008:/bookawards//15.75852008-01-15T08:57:36Z2008-01-15T17:54:43ZThe day has finally come to announce the winners of the first annual Business Book Awards! After much reading and careful consideration, the following are the best titles of the year: The Best Business Book of 2007: Made to StickChip...Katie S.The Best Business Book of 2007: Made to Stick Chip and Dan Heath
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Category Finalists:
ADVERTISING/ MARKETING Made to Stick Chip Heath and Dan Heath
BIOGRAPHIES/ MEMOIRS Bill & Dave Michael S. Malone
ENTREPRENEURSHIP/ SMALL BUSINESS No Man's Land Doug Tatum
Reader's Choice Selling Sucks Frank J. Rumbauskas
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We would like to congratulate all the winners and thank everyone who participated in our first annual awards!
All the winners are featured in our first annual, 64 page, full-color compilation which is coming soon; find out more here. If you'd like a PDF of the press release, click here.
Any questions about the awards can be directed to Katie Schutrop at katies[at]800ceoread.com or 414-274-6404 x122.]]>
2007 Semifinalists and Shortlist Announced Todaytag:800ceoread.com,2007:/bookawards//15.75312007-12-17T10:00:47Z2007-12-18T15:42:11ZWe are one step closer to determining the first annual 800-CEO-READ Business Book Awards. After nearly 300 titles were submitted to the 8cr editorial staff, 56 are in the running for winning the best in each of the 13 categories,...Katie S.
The semifinalists are:
The 2007 Best Business Book shortlist is: The Dream Manager Matthew Kelly The Last Tycoons William D. Cohan Made to Stick Chip and Dan Heath Strengths Finder 2.0 Tom Rath ADVERTISING/ MARKETING Firms of Endearment Rajendra S. Sisodia, David B. Wolfe, Jagdish N. Sheth Made to Stick Chip and Dan Heath The Marketing Mavens Noel Capon The Soul of the Corporation Hamid Bouchikhi, John R. Kimberly What's Your Story? Ryan Mathews, Watts Wacker BIOGRAPHIES/ MEMOIRS The Age of Turbulence Alan Greenspan Bill & Dave Michael S. Malone Typo David Silverman Valley Boy Tom Perkins ENTREPRENEURSHIP/ SMALL BUSINESS Be the Elephant Steve Kaplan The Engine of America Hector Barreto My Start-Up Life Ben Casnocha No Man's Land Doug Tatum There's a Business in Every Woman Ann Holmes FABLES Don't Gobble the Marshmallow...Ever! Joachim de Posada and Ellen Singer The Dream Manager Matthew Kelly The Janitor Todd Hopkins & Ray Hilbert FINANCE/ ECONOMICS Connected Daniel Altman A Demon of Our Own Design Richard Bookstaber The Economic Naturalist Robert Frank Grande Expectations Karen Blumenthal The Little Book of Common Sense Investing John C. Bogle GLOBALIZATION All the Tea in China Jeremy Haft The Elephant and the Dragon Robyn Meredith The Emerging Markets Century Antoine van Agtmael The Oil and the Glory Steve LeVine The Sushi Economy Sasha Issenberg HUMAN RESOURCES/ ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Growing Great Employees Erika Andersen Off Ramps and On Ramps Sylvia Ann Hewlett One Foot Out the Door Judith M. Bardwick, PhD The Truth About Hiring the Best Cathy Fyock INDUSTRY The Cigarette Century Allan Brandt The Last Tycoons William D. Cohan Oil on the Brain Lisa Margonelli ZOOM Iain Carson and Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran INNOVATION/ CREATIVITY The Clean Tech Revolution Ron Pernick and Clint Wilder Group Genius Keith Sawyer Innovate Like Edison Michael J. Gelb and Sarah Miller Caldicott Innovation Nation John Kao LEADERSHIP Judgment Noel M. Tichy and Warren G. Bennis Know-How Ram Charan The Opposable Mind Roger L. Martin The Secret Language of Leadership Stephen Denning NEW PERSPECTIVES The Black Swan Nassim Nicholas Taleb Everything is Miscellaneous David Weinberger In Spite of the Gods Edward Luce Leading From Within Sam Intrator and Megan Scribner PEAK: How Great Companies Get Their Mojo from Maslow Chip Conley PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT The Art of Woo G. Richard Shell and Mario Moussa The Dip Seth Godin The Power of Story Jim Loehr Responsibility at Work Howard Gardner Strengths Finder 2.0 Tom Rath SALES Little Green Book of Getting Your Way Jeffrey Gitomer The Perfect Salesforce Derek Gatehouse The Ultimate Sales Machine Chet Holmes
Best of luck to those in the running. And thanks for all your submissions. We'll see you back here in mid-January.
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Author and Reader's Choice voting updatetag:800ceoread.com,2007:/bookawards//15.74852007-11-16T18:58:22Z2007-12-26T15:38:29ZThe Author and Reader's Choice voting page has experienced some technical difficulties with the image placements but the problem should be fixed by the end of the day. We thank everyone for being patient with us as we figure out...Katie S.
keep voting for your favorite book by November 30!
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Author's Choice and Reader's Choice voting starts todaytag:800ceoread.com,2007:/bookawards//15.74782007-11-13T18:43:44Z2007-12-26T15:38:59Z Part II of the 2007 Business Book Awards is now underway as voting for the Author's Choice and Reader's Choice begin today. Any author with a title published in 2007 as well as all readers are eligible to cast...Katie S.
Part II of the 2007 Business Book Awards is now underway as voting for the Author's Choice and Reader's Choice begin today. Any author with a title published in 2007 as well as all readers are eligible to cast a vote for what they feel is the best book of the year.
Voting will last until November 30 and can be done at:
Author's Choice and Reader's Choice Vote **VOTING CLOSED. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!
The 8cr staff is currently busy reading entries as nearly 300 books were entered for the awards this year. Be sure to stay tuned as the semifinalists will be announced December 17 and final winners on January 15.
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The 800-CEO-READ Business Book Awards 2007tag:800ceoread.com,2007:/bookawards//15.73052007-09-01T17:18:06Z2007-09-24T16:27:09ZThousands of business books are published each year, each with the potential to promote change and enlighten the way people think about business. On January 15, 2008, 800-CEO-READ will announce the winners of the first annual "The 800-CEO-READ Business Book...Kate
Two copies of your book *Sorry, we can't return any books.
Your entry form
One self-addressed, stamped envelope. *We'll return this to you to confirm the receipt of your book.
DEADLINE:
All entries must be postmarked by October 30, 2007.
Semifinalists will be announced December 17th, 2007.
Winners will be announced January 15, 2008.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Each book will be judged on the originality of its ideas and content.
ENTRY CATEGORIES:
Submit your book to one of the following 13 categories. Each category will have three semifinalists and one overall winner.
Sales
Leadership
Human Resources/Organizational Development
Entrepreneurship/Small Business
Finance/Economics
Advertising/Marketing
Globalization
Fables
Biographies/Memoirs
Personal Development
Innovation/Creativity
Industry Books
*Books that explore the ins and outs of a particular industry.
New Perspectives
*Books that change how people view the world.
AWARD CATEGORIES:
In addition to the winners in the above entry categories, there will be three overall awards:
Best Business Book 2007
One title will be chosen across all categories as the best book in all of 2007. It will be decided on by the quality of writing and presentation of ideas.
Authors' Choice
All business authors with a book published in 2007 will have a chance to vote on the best book.
Readers' Choice
For the month of November, readers will vote on their book of choice via an online readers' poll.
** Questions? Contact Katie Schutrop, kschutrop[at]800ceoread.com or (414) 274-6406 x 235.
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Part II of the 2007 Business Book Awards is now underway as voting for the Author's Choice and Reader's Choice begin today. Any author with a title published in 2007 as well as all readers are eligible to cast a vote for what they feel is the best book of the year.
Voting will last until November 30 and can be done at:
Author's Choice and Reader's Choice Vote **VOTING CLOSED. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!
The 8cr staff is currently busy reading entries as nearly 300 books were entered for the awards this year. Be sure to stay tuned as the semifinalists will be announced December 17 and final winners on January 15.
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