Book review

The books I learned the most from in 2023

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Out of all the new books I read in 2023, these are the 5 I learned most from.       Shane Parrish, Clear Thinking I enjoy the Farnam Street. This book helps you confront reality with clear thinking. Useful (if painful) for any lobbyist.   Roy Swartz, Mike Allen, Smart Brevity: The Power of … Read more

The Man Who Got Me Hooked on Comitology

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Daniel Guéguen, European Lobbyists: NGOS VS Industries‘ – Book Review   Daniel is the man who got me hooked on comitology. His short and clear books were the only ones that were clear and made sense to me. Over the years, he’s continued a formidable publication rate of clear and provocative books. I’ve read most … Read more

Clear Thinking – A Practical Manual for Every Lobbyist

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I’ve found that clear thinking for political campaigning and lobbying to be essential. I’ve found it to be rare. ‘Clear Thinking”  helps you understand why it is hard to think clearly, the many upsides of doing it, and how to do it. I guess I prefer clear thinking to the alternatives – fuzzy, self-deceptive, and … Read more

Clear Thinking – The Most Useful Skill A Lobbyist Could Have

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If a lobbyist and their clients can think clearly, the likelihood of success goes up a lot.  Clear Thinking is not easy, and in the emotionally charged world of campaigning and lobbying,  it often goes out the window. Ego and emotion take over. This book shows you how to think more clearly. I believe that … Read more