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By the Seat of Your Pants: The No-Nonsense Business Management Guide

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As a manager, entrepreneur and CEO, I've read most of the management, sales, and business books. While they all (or at least most of them) have some useful and practical information, "By the Seat of Your Pants" is the first book that gave me information I was able to put into practice the next day! This book is a very easy read, crammed with lots great examples from Tom Gegax's business and personal life. His self-deprecating humor, and easy 1st person writing style make the book that much more enjoyable. But don't let the easiness of the writing style fool you - this book gives solid, business based, tried and true advice. I literally read the entire book in one weekend, and then started to re-read it the next day with a highlighter and notepad.

I also have "put my money where my mouth (review) is... I have purchased copies of the book to give to the managers that work for me and for the business development consultant to my non-profit organization.

This book should be a "Must Read" for all new business owners or managers and will form a cornerstone to their library. More experienced managers will also gain wonderful insights and problem solving examples. Everyone who reads this book will be re-vitalized and take away several tips, tricks and techniques that will positively impact their business and/or personal life.

I received an advance copy of this book, and although I have read hundreds of books on business management techniques and theories, I found this to be the most comprehensive and realistic guide to the proper management mindset. The concepts regarding balancing process execution and building perfect teams are dead-on, and I love the ability I have to turn to particular sections as needed for management situations. I am a director at a large international corporation, and this book will remain on my desk for years to come.

This book is an excellent read and incredibly useful. We are business consultants and we refer our customers to it constantly, mention it in our seminars and recommend it to anyone who will listen. This book has down to earth common sense info that helps anyone in any size business. Interesting and easy to read and yet straight to the point.

This is the best business book I have read in a LONG TIME!!