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The Quest for Perfection: From the Restaurant Plate to the Data Table

It’s quite clear that I love to read books that have nothing to do with data, analytics and reporting and compare concepts to that realm. This blog post will be no different. In Michael Ruhlman’s “The Soul of a Chef”, we're taken on a journey through the culinary world through 3 different and relevant lenses the defines what it takes to be considered a great chef at the pinnacle of their profession.

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Negotiating Analytics

I love connecting unseeming books I’ve come across to analytics and this book is no different to this concept. "Never Split the Difference" by Chris Voss is a treasure trove of insights on negotiation and how to manage conflict. By blending insights from Voss's experience as a former FBI hostage negotiator with psychological principles and practical strategies the book challenges conventional negotiation tactics, advocating for empathy and understanding to achieve better outcomes.

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Making it Count

After combing through Making Numbers Count: The Art and Science of Communicating Numbers written by Chip Heath, I was able to explore the challenges and techniques of effectively communicating numerical information.

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The Storyteller and Analytics

I had the wonderful opportunity to dive into The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl. It is a wonderful romp of a memoir that takes readers through the remarkable life of the rock musician, father, and goofball that fans have to come and love across the decades

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