Potatoes? Not Yet! [Hardcover]

Harry Vardis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2005

Potatoes? Not Yet! is a delightful journey into the world of creative thinking through entertaining lyrics and engaging drawings. Your ‘Potatoes’ (Ideas) are in the ‘Soil’ (Brain) growing and patiently waiting for you to harvest their rich bounty.

Potatoes? Not Yet! will provide you with the tools and attitudes to maximize your idea harvest in every area of your life. You will learn techniques to nurture and harvest your ‘potatoes.’ Remember, your brain is constantly at work: on the job, in your personal life, with your family and friends.

Such concepts as "Praise first," "Defer judgment," "Dare to suck big," "Fail often in order to succeed sooner," and "Live the magic of your mind," will encourage you to express your innate creativity fearlessly, experiencing more of life’s wonder and job.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Potatoes? Not Yet!" breaks down the barriers that inhibit our ability to see our ideas transformed into action. -- William Pate, VP Mktg, BellSouth Corporation

A reflective insight into the power of timing. -- Jorge L. Fernadez, Vice President, International & Alliances, Delta Air Lines

Harry Vardis is truly one of the leading thinkers and consultants in the area of creativity and innovation. -- Timothy S. Mescon, Dean Dinos Eminent Scholar Chair of Entrepreneurial Management, Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University

The book reminds me of Dr. Ken Blanchard's "The One Minute Manager". -- Dr. Sidney Parnes, Professor Emeritus of Creative Studies, SUNY Buffalo

About the Author

Harry is the founder of Creative Focus Inc., a qualitative research company, and The Innovative Leader Workshops, a program designed for the changing needs of today’s managers. He is skilled in creative problem solving with more than 25 years of experience as Director of Research and Strategic Planning in marketing communications, and new product positioning.

He is the creator of SynTactics and the PISCES processes. He is an experienced trainer in the field of Innovation and Creative Problem Solving. He brings a background of rich client experience having worked for Ted Bates Advertising, Kenyon & Eckhardt, Inc., BBDO in New York, and WestWayne Advertising in Atlanta, GA.

Harry is a lecturer at the Goizueta Business School at Emory University, The Michael J. Coles College of business at Kennesaw State University, Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, Novartis University and Anahuac University in Mexico City. He is a member of QRCA, AMA, and The Creative Education Foundation. He has created the Innovative Leader Workshops Program which has been delivered numerous times in Universities and corporate training programs.

The program has been written in The Boston Globe, The Financial Times, Biz Ed magazine and other publications. Recently, Harry was named the Director of The Creativity and Innovation Center at Kennesaw State University. A program designed to introduce creativity and innovation in business as a competitive advantage.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 106 pages
• Publisher: J & B Publishers (July 1, 2005)
• ISBN-10: 0974919187
• ISBN-13: 978-0974919188
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,028,356 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring, October 1, 2005

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DMH (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Potatoes? Not Yet! (Hardcover)

Potatoes? Not Yet! is very well written and a joy to read. The book's messages are inspiring and thought provoking. It reinforces the importance of listening, being open-minded, and daring to take chances in order to succeed. This book is a great resource for anyone - whether you are a professional, a homemaker, or even a high school or college student.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful and filled with creative wisdom !, September 28, 2005

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Pascale Rousseau (Montréal, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Potatoes? Not Yet! (Hardcover)

I read Potatoes? Not Yet! with pure delight. It is a beautiful read, not only by its evocative poetry, and inspiring drawings, but also because of the wisdom that runs through it. It made me feel happy, joyful, sometimes teary with inner acknowledgement, more centered and hopeful about the future. I know I will read it again and again for inspiration and insight as the present moment is filled with new possibilities and understanding. I highly recommend it to every creative soul !

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars read it twice, August 18, 2005

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home mom (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Potatoes? Not Yet! (Hardcover)

This book is great! It has sound advice that applies to anyone- business person or not- creative or wishing you were. I read through it once and it was on the second slower read that I began seeing how applicable it was to everyone's lives- thinking before speaking, having positive thoughts before criticism. I highly recommend it to students and professionals.