Reading gives me great pleasure, so I spend a lot of time indulging myself. I also find that I am mentored by the books that I read, even novels, and books often shape my thinking. I try to read many different genres in a quest to be more creative in my thinking. I recently discovered that the books that I read were not as diverse as I thought, if you look at where the authors originate from. Below is a list of some of the books that I have enjoyed this year, how many on the list have you read? This is a sampling because I have read over 150 books since the start of 2011. If I have reviewed the book, I have included the link to the review. … [Read more...]
The Invisible Mentor Week in Review
September 10, 2011 by
This is what we talked about on The Invisible Mentor Blog this week: The Art of War by Sun Tzu, Boudica, Queen of the Iceni Tribe, and Interview with Shirley Adrain. Mondays at the Salon Music is a universal language which helps to break down barriers. Immersing yourself in music helps you to feel that you are a part of a group. Team Building Through Music Booked on Tuesdays The Art of War by Sun Tzu is about military strategy, but a lot of its content can be used in a business context today. Review: The Art of War by Sun Tzu Wisdom Wednesdays Boudica, Queen of the Iceni Tribe, fought to drive the Romans from British … [Read more...]
Booked on Tuesdays: Review – The Art of War by Sun Tzu
September 6, 2011 by
Is The Art of War still relevant today? Whenever I read classics such as The Art of War, The Way of the Samurai and The Book of Five Rings, I always look for metaphors to make the text relevant for today. I often use competition as a metaphor for war. Sun Tzu, a Chinese philosopher, military general, and strategist from 722–481 BC wrote The Art of War, which is one of the earliest books on military strategy. Many military leaders and strategists from all over the world have studied the contents of The Art of War. In a nutshell, The Art of War by Sun Tzu is about two things: How to prepare your defense to prevent attack. How to … [Read more...]
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