FIR Review: Reality is Broken, by Jane McGonigal

FIR co-host Shel Holtz reviews Jane McGonigal’s “Reality is Broken,” which argues that the principles of game play can lead to better results than the routine approaches we take to problem-solving in the real world. From the:

“In this groundbreaking exploration of the power and future of gaming, McGonigal reveals how we can use the lessons of game design to fix what is wrong with the real world. Drawing on positive psychology, cognitive science, and sociology, Reality Is Broken uncovers how game designers have hit on core truths about what makes us happy and utilized these discoveriesto astonishing effect in virtual environments.… Read More »

FIR Book Review: Stellar Presentations, by Shel Israel

Trafcom News podcaster Donna Papacosta reviews Shel Israel‘s new book, “Stellar Presentations: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Giving Great Talks.” From the book description:

“Tech StartUps are built on dreams, teams and technology. But to turn vision into reality you really need to be skilled at presenting to investors, the media and increasingly at conferences. Stellar Presentations explains the strategy of the public presentation. More than that it is filled with handy tips at how to be memorable and persuasive when talking from the front of the room. Author Shel Israel [Naked Conversations, Twitterville] is an accomplished speaker who… Read More »

FIR Book Review: 101 Social Media Tactics for Nonprofits, by Melanie Mathos and Chad Norman

101 Social Media Tactics for Nonprofits: A Field Guide, by Melanie Mathos and Chad Norman, is reviewed by FIR Book Review Editor Bob LeDrew. From the book description:

“101 Social Media Tactics for Nonprofits features 101 actionable tactics that nonprofits can start using today, and most of the featured resources are free. Broken down into five key areas, this unique guide explains the steps and tools needed to implement each tactic, and provides many real-life examples of how nonprofits are using the tactics. With this book as your guide, you’ll learn how leading nonprofit professionals around the world are leveraging social media… Read More »

Katie Paine is the guest at the next FIR Book Club

The next meeting of the FIR Book Club is on the calendar:

Friday, February 24
2 p.m. EST, 7 p.m. UK, 11 a.m. PDT

A half hour just wasn’t enough, so we’re switching from BlogTalk Radio to TalkShoe in order give FIR Book Review Editor Bob LeDrew adequate time to interview guest author Katie Paine and take all your questions and comments.

Order Katie’s book, Measure What Matters, so you can read it before the call! And give a listen to Bob’s FIR review of the book from last August.

Katie Delahaye Paine is the founder of KDPaine & Partners LLC and author of the recently released Measure What Matters, Online Tools for Understanding… Read More »

FIR Book Club #1: “Social Media Strategist” Author Christopher Barger

Christopher Barger was the guest author for the inaugural installment of the FIR Book Club, hosted by FIR Book Review Editor Bob LeDrew.

Christopher is senior vice president, Global Programs for Voce Communications, a Porter Novelli company. Before arriving at Voce, Christopher was director of global social media at General Motors, building the company’s social media program and leading its presence across multiple social networks. His work to repair GM’s reputation in the social web earned him PR News’ “Social Media Leader of the Year” award in 2010. Christopher also previously managed social media initiatives and… Read More »

FIR Book Review: Intern Nation by Ross Perlin

Intern Nation: How to Earn Nothing and Learn Little in the Brave New Economy, by Ross Perlin, is reviewed by guest reviewer Kris Gallagher. From the book description:

“Every year, between one and two million Americans work as interns. They famously shuttle coffee in a thousand newsrooms, congressional offices, and Hollywood studios, but they also deliver aid in Afghanistan, build the human genome, and pick up garbage. They are increasingly of all ages, and their numbers are growing fast—from 17 percent of college graduates in 1992 to 50 percent in 2008. A huge and increasing number of internships are illegal under the Fair Labor… Read More »

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