Description
Centred on the identification and propagation of insight.
A plethora of insightful and intriguing techniques around business development, innovation and smart thinking.
Covering a range of interesting and socio-normative themes from areas in the arts, science, technological innovation, etymology, ancient history and behavioural economics and psychology.
Written by an extraordinary author with a multifaceted array of interests and specialities which have cultivated a body of work structured towards the attenuation of knowledge, conversation and debate.
A must-read for book lovers who wish to expand their personal cultivations and explore new methods for growth.
Book Details
Publisher: LID Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-912555-57-4
FORMAT: 198 x 129mm
Bookbinding: Paperback
Number of pages: 224
AUTHOR
Anthony Tasgal is a lecturer, speaker and strategist whose main occupation is advertising and marketing. He specialises in storytelling, behavioural economics and insights, and greatly enjoys etymology and comedy. He is the author of the award-winning books The Storytelling Book and The Inspiratorium.
REVIEWS
Tas’s book is a really accessible read, reminiscent of the type of journey that Bill Bryson takes you on – conversational and easy to absorb, yet still interesting and educational. I normally wouldn’t be tempted to pick up a book of quotes but thankfully this is so much more than that.
Charlotte Vlahavas, Senior Retention Manager, The Daily Telegraph
In his elegantly and eloquently written third book, Tas once again displays his storytelling virtuosity to give you tools and evidence that you can rip off and claim as your own.
James Max, TalkRADIO Presenter, columnist for the Financial Times and The Spectator, and business strategy advisor
A veritable feast of memorable quotes and aphorisms, dissected, contextualized and woven into a nifty little guide to dropping pearls of well-informed insight into conversation to make you seem cleverer than you really are.
Louise Halliday, Director of External Affairs, Royal Albert Hall
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