Rebooting Work: Transform How You Work in the Age of Entrepreneurship

And being CEO of one' Maynard Webb spoke recently at my company's all-hands meeting, so I was excited to read his book. And being CEO of one's own destiny has little to do with freelancing. It's also very easy for Webb, as a retired successful Silicon Valley executive, to propose this step. Webb has had a lengthy career in technology working for the likes of Quantum, Gateway and eBay, and is now wealthy enough to have his own investment fund, the Webb Investment Network.

He certainly wouldn't have made it to this level of success in life solely by working for himself. I wonder how much the co-authorship of this book with journalist Carlye Adler diluted Webb's intent. It's almost like Adler pushed him into adopting a more extreme position than he intended. There is some nuance in the book; it just doesn't come through as much as it should. Even if both Adler and Webb agreed on this central thesis, the book is poorly reported to support the argument.

It contains only a handful of anecdotes about folks who have become successful freelancers, and trots them out again and again. Altogether, the book feels like it was slapped together to meet a publishing deadline and doesn't contain the in-depth reporting and business case for working differently that I would have expected from an executive like Webb.

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May 26, Jeff Wilsbacher rated it it was ok. Maynard doesn't cover anything that hasn't been rehashed before and he doesn't do it more eloquently. If you're unfamiliar with the subject matter this could be an interesting book, but if you've already read a half dozen books, you won't find much value here. What I was hoping for was more of a "how to" for employees to start moving things in the obvious directions that Maynard and others have noted. Jul 01, Teri Temme rated it really liked it.

Some great tips and things to think about concerning the future of work. I have had a lot of time to consider all of the aspects and it is a fascinating time we live in. I don't think outside of Silicon Valley where I currently live companies are as progressive, but they will get there.

I enjoyed reading this book - it confirmed a lot of what I had "assumed" and it also gave me a few questions to answer about where I want my career to go. Here's to being the CEO of your own career destiny!

Jun 23, Elizabeth Smith rated it it was amazing. Loved this book's central premise, which is that the entire corporate behemoth structure we exist in is not only outdated and bad for workers, but also bad for the environment. And that there are ways for us as workers to renounce it. Particularly enjoyed the portions on the gamification of performance evaluations.

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Very shallow coverage The book was not up to my expectations, particularly considering the high credentials of the author. It presents a very shallow treatment of the topic. It actually seems more like a book advocating work from home or remote working models than anything more 'strategic'.

Sep 04, Andrew Harrison rated it it was ok. Doesn't really break any new ground, but useful enough information to hear again, with a few though inconsistently used examples sprinkled in. Main issue is that it has the content of a nice newspaper article or blog, stretched out into a book. May 10, Jonathan Crabb rated it really liked it. Important analysis of the current work culture, especially the last couple chapters. May 11, Ian rated it liked it.

I like his objective approach to work and career. Its up to each of us to make the work we want. Some good ideas, like building your own community of work, outside work. Oct 30, Mark Brewer rated it it was amazing. Someone sharing real experiences in the modern workplace.

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Books by Maynard Webb. Trivia About Rebooting Work Tr No trivia or quizzes yet. Request permission to reuse content from this site. Rebooting Work shows you how to make the right changes to get the most out of work—and life. In Rebooting Work, he applies to individuals the same intuition and expertise that helped leading companies embrace technology and prosper. This is a terrific guide for anyone who wants not just a fulfilling career, but also a fulfilling life. The social, mobile, and cloud technologies that are being rapidly adopted provide amazing new opportunities to engage with customers and employees, and fundamentally change the way we need to manage our companies.

He knows how to blend innovation with execution at scale.

Rebooting Work shares the practical insights and lessons from his experience. Rebooting Work outlines the reasons to choose change and gives readers a foundation for success. Rebooting Work introduces a new vision for work and Maynard Webb leads readers to a place they want to go, one that has less traffic congestion and a better work-life balance.

In Rebooting Work, he takes his message of hope to change how the world works. Rebooting Work acknowledges the importance of putting passion and purpose in work. Not only will this book help you achieve the happiness that comes with being fulfilled, itwill also help companies achieve far more by cultivating and supporting motivated and high-spirited people.

Rebooting Work takes a different angle on the revolution—how this positively impacts individuals—and shows anyone how to get on board. This unique and accessible book is one big Silicon Valley mentoring session, delivered by a battle-tested executive with a can-do attitude. Rebooting Work is an engaging and informative book that helps readers find clarity of purpose. It will influence entrepreneurs for years to come. Maynard Webb has given us the best kind of business book: If you are looking for a highly-readable map to business success in the 21st century, look no further.

Maynard Webb helped invent the new technological world we live in, and no one knows better how to channel the power of technology while maintaining the essential heart-connections that allow work to be a source of joy and life-satisfaction. Reading Rebooting Work could well be the best investment you make this year. In Rebooting Work , Maynard Webb compellingly illustrates the emergent electronic marketplace for jobs and the profound implications this has for our careers.