The Pursuit of Wow! Every Person's Guide to Topsy-Turvy Times

Tom Peters is one of the high priests of the 21st Century Business Revolution. This book, now nearly 20 years old, contains still relevant observations on developing your career, leadership, learning and education, management foibles, globalization, innovation, diversity, competition and many other elements of business and life that seemingly struck Peters while he was writing.The approach of the book itself is a little offbeat, with Peters' common approach of multi-font typesets, photos, quotes and interviews, off the wall comments and seemingly random or disjointed observations. This book, unlike some of his others, suffers a bit from this randomization, and the readability is impacted somewhat.The content, however, once you get past the organization of the book, is top shelf. The observations Peters made 20 years ago held up to the test of time, particularly his globalization observations on Malaysia and India (though he missed the mark on Indonesia and China). By standing the test of time well, and with the benefit of 20/20 hindsight, it gives the book greater gravitas for those elements that you may need to or want to put into practice in your own life, career or business. It also adds credence to Peters more recent works.This book should be on the reading list of any manager who is looking to move beyond average and pursue a "wow" career.

This book is okay to read, but while I started reading this book seriously to read it all at once, I just oculdn't do it at once. It took me lot longer to finish this book than most others -- compared to the size of the book, not because the content is bad, but the way it has been written.Don't get me wrong this book is not a waste of time or money, and in fact, points delivered out of this book are well stuck to my brain that I use it regularly, but when you are reading a "Tips" book, it is hard to remember continuously everything thing and use it, so you have to stop and read some other time -- more like reading Gita/Bible/Qaran -- Absolutely fantastic words of wisdom, but can't swallow it all at once and by the time your each the end, it is lot longer..I was thinking between a 4 star and 5 star for this book, but it ended up with 4 star, because, I didn't intend this book to be written this way -- better set of examples/anectodes would have made the book more interesting to read and remmeber the points easier, forever.

I loved this book! The title says it all. "... Guide for Topsy-Turvy Times."But what is awesome is that this book, (recommended as a must-read by Seth Godin) was written in 1994! And yet, it's eerily relevant. Quotes from places around the book: There are no "right" answers. Design is important. "Reward excellent failures. Punish mediocre successes." Chapter title: Searching for the Diversity Advantage. Another chapter title: Attaining Perpetual Adolescence. Read this book, please? Thank you.

One of the most highly influential business books I have ever read (and I have read many). This seminal volume is (only slightly) dated now, but the ideas and philosophies in it are still pure gold. This should be required reading in the first semester of every MBA program (in fact, I understand it is in a few). As a strategic planning consultant (not my primary career--I do it purely for fun; I am a psychotherapist), I often ask my clients to read this. It is of immense value for entrepreneurs and management, as well as anyone hoping to be promoted into management. If you want to lead, this is a great place to start building that skill set.

This is an excellent guide for anyone on their professional journey

I love this book. My most recent purchase was for a few more copies to give away to business associates. The theme is doing things to make yourself special, and what a lesson it is for junior staff who are stuggling just to finish the day. It helps me inspire them to do just a bit more to accomplish just a tad more, and to become a little more special and unique. This was one of the last books Tom wrote before he went all goofy on the fonts and produced books that were unreadable. This one is from his golden years.

Tom Peters writes an excellent book. He wrote this book years ago but the ideas still hold true for today! This is excellent whether you are or aren't an out of the box thinker on service but it really gets you thinking and excited about the service industry. So many people out there could learn so much in this day and age. This was easy reading and very enjoyable. I would definitely recommend it. One of the best books I have read and that means a lot.

Although written some years ago this book is still very relevant even today. NOT boring in the slightest for those of you wondering if a marketing/economics book will put you to sleep.

I found this book to be an excellent read, full of fantastic little saying that mean a lot, IE "Change is a door that can only be opened from the inside" A very entertaining read, no big or long words that are hard to pronounce or understand, or jargon, straight to the point. Highly recommendSandraBurnleyLancs

I Think this book is more for guys how are all ready in top positions at big companies, There are some good sentences to highlight, but for a new entrepreneur is not a priority.I can't finished yet, in fact Took another bool in instead, the leader as a mensch.

The bookk was sold as in "like New" state - so why is the cover scratched and deep pressure likes s o much that some of the print and colors are removed, on top of that the edge is discolored, on both side of the cover

This is the 2nd copy I ordered after 20 years. Even today, many ideas talked about is relevant.