Author:Pepper de Callier
For over fifty years, Pepper de Callier has been collecting quotes. But not just any quotes. Throughout his research and engagement with people as the founder and Executive Director of Prague Leadership Institute, he has identified quotes that have changed lives. Drawn from the world's greatest writers, thinkers and leaders from across the ages, and illuminated by Pepper's insights as one of Europe's preeminent career and life coaches, Common-Sense Wisdom: A Trusted Companion for your Life and Career Journey has the power to trigger self-awareness, honest reflection, and the compass points to help you find your own direction. Whether you are a CEO, recent graduate, or working your way through the normal ups and downs of personal and professional growth, these common-sense insights will help you view challenges and opportunities in a whole new way, and turn around even the most difficult of days.
Richard Browning is a real-life Tony Stark.
—— WiredLike afterburner in the veins! Inspires you to rethink the impossible.
—— Tucker “Cinco” Hamilton, F-35 Test PilotLearning how to leave the ground in Richard's invention felt like every dream I’ve had of flying.
—— Adam SavageBrowning has made it his life’s mission to put man in the air. Extraordinary.
—— Daily MailThe king of the rocket men.
—— Red BullThis daredevil is clearly on fire. Rocket man Richard Browning leaves a trail of sparks behind him.
—— The MirrorNo one embodies the spirit of adventure like Richard Browning
—— Craig Glenday, Guinness World RecordsInspirational.
—— Daily ExpressThe man behind the jet-pack flying suit on what it's like to be a real-life Tony Stark.
—— StuffHis brilliant book delves into the incredible journey that led to the realisation of the flight suit, his influences, unconventional thinking and of course exactly what it's like to soar around the skies like a real-life superhero.
—— The MalestromIcarus rebooted: the man who achieved human flight. Truly inspirational.
—— The Book of ManStarting with Tupperware and sticky tape, Richard Browning was determined to reach for the stars... as this engaging book shows. Interspersed throughout are lessons you can learn from Browning's success.
—— Daily Mail - Book of the WeekIn this superb book, Gillian Tett - Editor-at-Large at the Financial Times - applies the lessons of her doctorate in anthropology to the world of business and, more generally, to social behaviour and trends . . . There are many reasons to read Anthro-Vision, but the most compelling is its liberation of [its] analysis from the often phoney and banal punch-ups of today's culture wars.
—— Matthew D'Ancona , TortoiseA really interesting read. Increasingly, businesses are understanding that we can change our attitudes to things - be better at managing people, managing ourselves, and become more profitable - if we do not take a myopic view of culture.
—— Nihal Arthanayake, BBC Radio 5 LiveFantastic . . . A wonderful book and I recommend it. It will help you think about the world differently, but it will also help you think about yourself differently. A very entertaining exercise in a kind of social and cultural mindfulness.
—— Matthew Taylor, Chief Executive, Royal Society of Arts , RSA Bridges to the FutureDeliberately listening to other people and taking on their perspective is a rare skill, and a powerful tool . . . For readers, this book offers something more valuable: the opportunity to consider how truly strange we all are.
—— New StatesmanWonderful . . . [on] that anthropological skill of looking at things from the outside.
—— Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman, Ogilvy UK and author of AlchemyFull of examples that make you see work and business differently.
—— The Indicator , NPRA rattling good read . . . The book has loads of interesting vignettes about the use of anthropology, particularly in business.
—— Diane Coyle, Bennett Professor of Public Policy, University of CambridgeTett's examples of research are vivid, surprising and imaginative; their revelations are informative . . . Tett's book is lots of fun and could even create a few business converts to the anthropological cause.
—— Times Higher EducationIt's hard to argue with her common-sense case that companies should strive to take an outsider's view . . . Packed full of insight, this has the power to change minds.
—— Publishers WeeklyI cannot tell you how much I enjoyed reading this book . . . A terrific piece of work.
—— Thomas Friedman, author of THE WORLD IS FLAT and THANK YOU FOR BEING LATEA compelling, readable argument for the business value of anthropology.
—— Strategy + Business