Review of "The Compass Solution: A Guide to Winning Your Career," by Tim Cole

Review of

The Compass Solution: A Guide to Winning Your Career, by Tim Cole ISBN 9780999057100

Five out of five stars

 The title of this book is a bit inaccurate, for when we think of compass, we think of a single direction and a focus on that direction. If there is a single direction in this book, it is finding your way to success. However, there are many different paths and tactics put forward by Cole. Hence it is better to use the word “solutions.”

 Few readers will encounter a section and utter a virtual “Wow!” The tactics put forward by Cole have all appeared in other publications. For example, the sections on effective storytelling as a management and sales tool mimic what many others have said. Cole uses anecdotes and short stories to make his points. Another frequently stated tactic that appears in the book is taking the time to educate yourself. How you must find the time, even if it seems like you cannot.

 There is no hard reading here, just sound advice well stated, and the most important point is that it will work. All that is needed is the belief and commitment.