Heather Cole

Heather’s Review

I loved this book! Most books on giving presentations are BORING! Mr. Donovan artfully weaves in real TED Talk examples that you can view online. He breaks the sections down into just the right chunks and lays the book out in interesting, useful sequential tips. Clearly, Mr. Donovan has a passion for presentations and an analytical mind because his style of writing speaks to the analytical types, but he comes across very altruistic. He teaches readers techniques on how to tell the story to which will create just enough suspense and emotions to mesmerize the audience. The Delivery section further advises how to capture the audience and have them feel as if they have lived your adventure.
This is a must read book!
The one thing I would have liked to see is a tear-out summary of all the tips at the end so I could use it as a reference, or at least a chapter summary. Looks like I’ll have to type up my notes to reference in the future.
Although I am a huge Kindle and audible book fan, I recommend you purchase this as a real book. I made notes and comments all over this book and will reference this book as a refresher before any major presentation.

Heather’s Review

Are you looking to really understand how social media is changing the world? Gary Vaynerchuk’s interesting stories, analogies, and insight in “The Thank You Economy” will get you thinking. I listened to the audio version of this book and found him very engaging and feisty, unlike many authors who narrate their own books. I especially liked where he went “off script” in a commentary and updates.

Gary articulates the effects of social media and how we MUST focus on the customer because every customer is important. He parallels to the days when every mom and pop shop needed to serve their community. If a customer was unhappy, the PTA would be discussing it. Then, society changed and we removed the personal side and moved toward big business. Our voices were no longer heard.

Social Media is changing everything. A quick little tweet can be heard by thousands and businesses are moving back to caring again. The author guides his readers through this evolution and thought process with intriguing stories of business successes and miss hits in social media.

He emphasizes that all social media must sit on a foundation of authenticity and be a benefit to the audience.

If you don’t know how or why social media is important, you must read this book.