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wellington299's review against another edition
3.0
The book tries to figure out why and/or how people "click". But something just didn't click. Many people describe this as a Gladwell-like book. Maybe more described a Gladwell-light book. Reading Gladwell, I feel like I'm onto something. Reading Brafman ... I feel like something is just beyond the corner of my eye.
I really do wish they spent more time on the hostage negotiator ... who I felt had the most fascinating story.
I do think the authors missed an important part of clicking .. the person(s) has to have the desire to click. My latest theory on connections between people ... friendships are when two people are searching for commonalities while non-friendships are when two people are seeking for differences between them. With any two people, there are lots of commonalities and differences. And it's really our choice which way to go.
It's more of a 3.5 star book.
spoerk's review against another edition
4.0
Quite interesting. I think everyone could learn something from this book. Especially if you work with people. Or talk to people. Or is a person.
ckr34ds's review against another edition
3.0
Really only 2.5... wasn't scientific, specific or terrific enough. Very standard, basic, blasé, banal... boring? Hmmm maybe that last one was a stretch but it definitely isn't Cialdini.
Learnt a little though. About enough to fit on a page of a sticky note.
Learnt a little though. About enough to fit on a page of a sticky note.
annanotherbook's review against another edition
3.0
interesting breakdown of what forms instant connections...but nothing revolutionary.
citizenkahn's review against another edition
5.0
Great information about quick-set clicking with others and its impact. Seems very useful for building teams and getting them to jell. Not to shabby for life either.
ebreidy's review against another edition
3.0
We all have those moments when we meet someone and things just magically click into place, be it in a romantic relationship, friendship, or even at work. The Brafmans unpack what actually is responsible for the magic. It's a fun easy read, but I was disappointed that there was not more about how to get better at using some of the "click" variables that they've identified. That said, I have found myself noticing these variables when they are present, and using these ideas more and more as I'm out and about meeting people.