Make The Noise Go Away: The Power Of An Effective Second-In-Command

by Larry G. Linne

Many entrepreneurs embrace the challenge of being their own boss; they desire freedom-both financial and temporal. But, often, the business consumes both time and money and ends up owning the owner. In Make the Noise Go Away, author Larry G. Linne discusses thirteen principles to help business owners reclaim their freedom. Written in parable style, Make the Noise Go Away follows business owner Jim Clancy and second-in-command Brett Giles at Golden Electric Supply. During a weekend retreat at a quiet mountain cabin, the two executives discuss the principles and strategies that make Jim's noise-all the worries and concerns about his business-go away and allow Brett's job to be more enjoyable and successful. They talk about important skills and concepts such as maintaining upward communication, setting priorities, practicing effective problem solving, and introducing new ideas. Targeted to both first- and second-in-commands, Make the Noise Go Away provides insights on decision-making skills, methods to protect and nurture great CEO ideas, and strategies for managing the perception of the business by important third parties. With concrete takeaways and tools for implementation, this guide helps clear the way for productivity and success for today's business executives and their seconds-in-command.

Genres: Business, Buisness

120 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Alison Neumann · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this book as business acumen for my job. It was a short and easy read, but I didn’t walk away feeling motivated or inspired to make any effective changes like I had in reading similar books. I like books of this genre that inspire improvements or cultivate creativity in change. This book did not fit that definition for me.

[Brooke · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short read and told in an anecdotal style. Gave me ideas on how I can do a better job for my boss and also what would be reasonable to expect from my boss. Nothing groundbreaking. Like most things, you have be intentional in your action to make things happen.

[Ryan P · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn't finish.

[Telly · Rating 2 out of 5]

There were some good points and nice take aways, but, overall, I couldn't get past the parable storytelling style to convey information. It is, though, a very quick and easy read. My biggest complaint is that since it is a fictional account, there is no qualitative (or quantitative) data used to demonstrate that these practices actually work.

[Lori · Rating 1 out of 5]

Yes, I did not like this book at all. There was really no value to it. If the number one wants a bitch, he/she should hire a bitch/doormat! Case closed - there now you know the entire book.

[autumnatopoeia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Job required reading for me. Some good business outlines, but smothered with a poorly developed fictional storyline.