Shine: How to Survive and Thrive at Work

by Chris Baréz-Brown

We all have good days and bad days at work. Some days you feel bullet-proof. People listen to you, your meetings run like clockwork, and you keep having new ideas. Other days are like wading through quicksand. You can’t get anything done, and when the printer jams (again) you want to quit.
Wouldn’t it be great if every day went your way? If you jumped out of bed every morning ready for anything?
You can stand out, break the rules, and making things happen. You can be a bit more ‘Elvis.’ You can love every minute. The only limitation is your energy, your belief, your perspective.

Genres: Business, Personal Development, Nonfiction, Productivity, Self Help

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Described by The Guardian as a long-haired, twinkly eyed cross between Richard Branson and a wizard, Chris Baréz-Brown’s natural ability to uncover everyone’s inner genius helps people to get their energy right every day, so they can achieve more through their own talents and be extraordinary, all whilst driving bottom line results.

Fascinated by what makes people tick, he challenges convention to help embed a more human and energetic culture at the heart of any business; so that work and life become a fun and fruitful ride.

Reviews

[Earl Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked this up because of the tactile feel of the cover - I bought it because I like the simple, fresh approach I saw when I flipped through it. I didn't hurt that Seth Godin's back cover blurb says, "This book doesn't read, it buzzes." And I am definitely up for that.

Every part of this book is very good. What makes it a "5" for me is that when it is exceptional - and it often is - it is so exceptional that it made me stop reading, look up, and immediately think about the implications of what the author had just said.

The cover blurbs are true. This is a book that buzzes, and very often buzzes very loud. I am already trying out things the author recommended - and it is fun!

[Best · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't feel like I got anything from reading this book at all. Or if I did actually get anything, it was very little. This book simply talks about things we already know about how to succeed, but maybe have forgotten. Nothing is really new. Or maybe this is because I'm not in the target group, as I'm not an executive or a businesswoman or something.

[Tamara · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was mostly lame, the author seemed very egotistical and a lot of the content was fluff. I mainly took away the message of remember to simplify and you will shine more with less junk taking up your mind. Skip this book.

[Ksenia Grekova · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sexy it is. Kiosaki like concept - the guy is telling the stuff you already know, but he puts it really sexy, in a way that you actualy want to remember the sentences. Easy and positive, loved it.

[Jamilah M · Rating 4 out of 5]

لفت نظري طريقه عرض الكتاب غير اعتياديه "قد يجيدها البعض التشتت بالسرد" واللغه المستخدمه بسيطه وسهله الفهم ، هذ الكتاب هو اقرب ما يكون للنصائح في الوعي الذاتي في بيئه العمل والتطوير الشخصي وكيف التعامل مع التحديات والفرص لتتألق بين أقرانك يسرد الكاتب عناوين قصيرة كل عنوان يحتوي رساله من الكاتب على سبيل المثال العادات ، التفكير ، الوفره ، الوقت ، التأمل ولكن في جانب العمل مع ذكره لتجربة الكاتب فيها وهناك بعض المواضيع التي تحتوي على حكم "اجدها اقرب ماتكون شخصية" أكثر ما اعجبني فيه مختصر ومن غير حشو في إيصال الفكرة للمتلقى.
أنصح فيه

[Ling · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like how most business books talk about experience and not theoretically. It is an amazing insight that one encounters and share in this book. I feel I have a grasp on my life with all the punchy lines that inspires and motivates me. I like how the book highlights the lines with red colour and bold fonts. Definitely a great book for me!

[Alanood Alharbi · Rating 5 out of 5]

كتاب رائع والملفت فيه اكثر طريقة الاخراج وهذا الشيء يهمني جدا في الكتب خاصة ذات مضمون التغيير والتحفيزفاذا اردت تغيير فكرة لابد من ان يكون المحتوى جاذب للفئة المستهدفة 👍🏻👍🏻😍 كتاب جميل اعطاني جرعة احتاجها جدا .. من الكتب التي سأعيد قراءتها بإذن الله

[Tiabtawan Limjittrakorn · Rating 3 out of 5]

nothing new, but nice layout and typography...

[Charissa Ty · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is hilarious and down to earth. Some of the points he gave are very personal to him and I might not relate to it, but it's still a fun read.

[Siti · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun way of writing, relatable experience at work and valuable insights from someone who has made it.

[Ivan Nguyen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Energetic and motivational scripts for me to overcome “common sense” or stress at workplace.

[Ahmet Fuat · Rating 4 out of 5]

psychological and real-life examples to understand situations, communications and so on

[Moe Alaya]

I like it!

it is a short book, I like some chapters and there are some chapters useless but over all you will earn some techniques you can use it in your office to be a star.

[Neetu Nazareth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the book !

[Mpdiaries · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to read. Good for people who have just started their new job or haven’t got a clear career path. A good reminder to yourself when you lose your passion in work and to stay focused when you get distracted in your life goal.

[Martin Bihl · Rating 2 out of 5]

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[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick read with some good mantras. Liked the illustrations and manifesto style though I'm not sure I learned anything new - still, a nice book to have on the shelf when feeling stuck and needing some inspiration.

[Sidra · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book throughout the week...when I wait for my students to finish their writing ... at the beginning I found the choppy narrative distracting and grating, however after a few pages I started to enjoy the book. it is like having a conversation with somebody who understands you and has gone through the same things as you. interesting read

[Marie-pierre Stien · Rating 1 out of 5]

Why did I purchase this book? Perhaps because it is another lightweight business book that promises immediate relief from the stresses of work. This is like the martini at the airport lounge: it will temporarily calm you on your journey but it is no long-term fix.

[Florian Hollender · Rating 5 out of 5]

This flashy book is full of two things: inconvenient truths and actionable ideas. Not that it is easy to just "shine" - but heck, chances are that your work life gets more enjoyable and maybe even successful, so some effort on the side of the reader is justifiable.

[Loy Machedo · Rating 4 out of 5]

"I could not put this book down.
Short, Sweet, Sexy & Superbly Snazzy Book!!!
Worth reading and completing in one day!"

[Peter Hall · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wasn't convinced enough that all the talk about Elvis will fix office life except for those who work at the top or as consultants.

[Farhat Al harthy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love simple but to the point books that Shine! It's a good book to go back to for motivation and inspiration every once in a while

[ilham.mukhtar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick read. Important notes on vampires - type of people who will almost always get caught up in bad situations and sort of addicted to whining, yes; ditch them.

[Dorothy · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was pretty much a regurgitation of simple, commonly held ideas and practices.

[Mira · Rating 3 out of 5]

My favourite advice was to start each day with the mindset that you're going to positively impact other people's days. Shine on you crazy Elvises

[Kevin]

A good little inspirational book. More at: http://greatesthitsblog.com/category/...

[Dr. Tathagat Varma · Rating 1 out of 5]

A very dry book...kind of a sermon or a lecture with no stories, no storyline, no anecdotes....just a monotonous monologue.

[D U N Y A]

"If you look for crap that's what you will find."

"Discard anything that doesn't make you feel good."

[Simona Oni]

Scripture is clear from its title