This is a good book for basic concepts of business and/or for a refresher for those who have gotten their MBA many years ago. The authors have used their teachings in corporations supplemented by simulations and exercises. I think having those experiences would make the teachings here more powerful -- because to learn about how to run a business and lead an organization is more than understanding the mechanics, principles and concepts. It requires critical thinking, relationship building, managing through conflict and power dynamics, managing diverse stakeholders and keeping your eye on the financials. So if the authors are implying that this is a cheaper, more efficient alternative to getting a MBA - then they are overlooking the critical intangibles you also get by immersing yourself in a program with other students who have different experiences and perspectives than you as well as faculty who will challenge you and push you outside of your comfort zone. But if this book is intended to supplement as opposed to replace a MBA, as I mentioned above, it is a good refresher or foundation for basic business and organizational concepts.

Thank you to Netgalley and Hachette Books for an ARC and I voluntarily left this review.

This book was entertaining as it was insightful! I loved how the authors set up each chapter. Also, this books was perfect for someone like me- has a background in basic math, but doesn’t know all the finance terms from the start.

There are several books on this topic some might think with the same name. As a person with an MBA. I agree with some of what they're saying. Basically in today's world we have the internet so depending on where you're going career-wise do you need to spend money to get a master's degree? No. This is the perfect book for somebody looking to gain a lot of information and small bite-size pieces that they can put to work or pick up topics they like and keep studying those. I think they have some good information but I felt like it was information you could find anywhere Just watching a YouTube video.

This book is like going to Harvard business school. A guide for anyone trying a to learn more on business with a condenses and easy to read manual. Highly recommend for business buffs who enjoy listening to podcasts such as How I Built This by Guy Raz on NPR.