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This is a little book with some big messages. As the subtitle says, it’s a book not only for those who give, or sell, their advice, but it’s also for those who are taking or buying it. It’s a book both for those who help to manage change, and for those undergoing change themselves. Many people should read it.

That said, the main focus of the book is on those who produce the advice and ideas. If you are a consultant as I am, this may be one of the most important books in your collection. I have read it cover to cover twice, and parts of it many other times.

The book is written with a light, humorous touch, illustrated both with many funny stories and some very apt cartoons and quotations. From each discussion he abstracts multiple “laws” and reminders, which on their own should prompt you to remember the key points he discusses.

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