Get A Clue

Decent Business Non-Fiction

Temeko Richardson’s Get a Clue is the perfect book for anyone wishing to improve their business IQ. Executive Intelligence is the base of all great professionals and prosperous business, so why do so many lack the skills? With real life, recognizable examples (like the downfall of GM) and suggestions, Richardson shows readers what it takes to have a high Executive IQ in any kind of situation. Temeko also looks into how business professionals and non-profit organizations can avoid the typical pitfalls of businesses that go under. In order to create a prosperous business/organization or become a valued professional, one needs to know as much about the company as possible. This means taking an in-depth look at one’s customers, current business model, (each service, process, and practice) as well as the happiness of their employees. She gives practical tips on how to evaluate and improve one’s own Executive Intelligence level in relation to these areas as well as make one’s business prosper in a bad economy.

The best aspect of Richardson’s argument is the experience she shares with the book’s reader. As founder of business practice, Ensync Trends and technology consulting business, TSG One. She provides a balanced, experienced view of the rigors of being a IT person. This gives her the unique background of not only helping C-levels business operatives, but also providing expertise to Fortune 500 companies. My favorite part of the book was the interactive approach to the book. She doesn’t just give you advice, but gives you survey question to help you evaluate yourself and your company, then take that information and you’ve obtained and use her steps to improve customer satisfaction, how you market yourself, and how to make your business not only efficient, but as economy-proof as possible.
The only problem I see with this book is the vocabulary is a little daunting at first for someone who may not have a diverse background in business (such as someone who works for a non-profit organization). After a few chapters, however, one starts to slide into the book’s rhythm and vocabulary. A great addition to Business non-fiction, people interested in starting a business, have a business, or who want to get ahead at work or better their charity/non-profit organization’s structure and processes should all read this book.