Book review

Upstream – a book every Commissioner needs to read

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Upstream: HOW TO SOLVE PROBLEMS BEFORE THEY HAPPEN Dan Heath has written the book that anyone serious about bringing about change should read. I’d hope that every Commissioner, official, Politicians, NGO, and Foundation would read it. You’d think that we would focus our resources on preventing problems, rather than cleaning up the impacts. It seems that … Read more

Why you need to speak to the political staff

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“In the Shadow of the Dome. Chronicles of a Capitol Hill Aide”.  By Mark Bisnow Amazon link This book looks at who really runs the US Congress and the influence of Congressional aides – staffers – and the influence they have. If you are about to work for a politician or deal with politicians you should read … Read more

Lobbyists need to embrace reality

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Ray Dalio has shared the principles that made him a successful businessman. A lobbyist will learn a lot from this book or this one. If you don’t want to read, you can watch the video.     Think for yourself while being radically open-minded “Good decision will reward you with good outcomes and bad decisions will … Read more

The case for Economical Writing

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Economical Writing, Third Edition: Thirty-Five Rules for Clear and Persuasive Prose (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing) Deirdre N. McCloskey and Stephen T. Ziliak. Link  If you write a lot you, buy this book. Deirdre McCloskey’s classic will improve your writing. I’d give this book to any graduate student or young professional on their … Read more