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The Tipping Point

How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
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Sep 10, 2023
Enticing.
Jan 08, 2023celiarheault rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The only reason I took off a star is some of the material is no longer relevant; I waited too long to read this book! Email was the big thing when this book came out...no texting, no Facebook, no tablets. Definitely impacts how much you…
Dec 17, 2022Crosscut27 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This isn't about the crime rate in NYC as one reviewer wrote. It's about identifying the types of people you need to get something done....to reach a Tipping Point. It's not new stuff, but Gladwell presents it in a way (using examples,…
Oct 14, 2021pacl_teens rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"Want to know more about why the crime rate in the New York City suddenly dropped? Or why a unknown author could suddenly becomes famous? The answer can be found in the book called The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big…
Dec 30, 2020arewin rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Interesting theory about Tipping Points for fads, movements, etc. occur. The author gives examples of how the process works to create these Tipping points, and why some events do not happen. I enjoyed the book, it made me think about how…
Sep 12, 2020mnack_0 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I love how the author uses story to draw you into his narrative. Makes what could be a very dry work compelling (IMO). I had read this when it originally came out in the early 2000's but didn't remember too much of it - so not sure what…
Mar 19, 2020rmshields rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect book to read during the current Corona epidemic! It’s the first Malcolm book I’ve read and I’m hooked! I’ll read all of his now. Loved learning about “social epidemics”, the power of groups, and key people types in society. You…
Aug 28, 20191aa rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
The author writes - and who also reads this audiobook quite well - about the structure of the social mechanisms of fads and trends, those about social justice, historical events (P. Revere's famous ride), fashion (Hush Puppies), teen…
Oct 28, 2018kwsmith rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Gladwell examines some of the social science behind epidemics and discusses how several successful companies have used this science to make their brands more successful. Gladwell attempts to explain, in his own words, the reasons behind…
Jan 08, 2018bmsteve rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Some interesting stories but a little bit boring at times.
Nov 30, 2015rswcove rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Gladwell takes a lot of heat as pop science author. The reputation may or may not be earned. But in 'The Tipping Point' he has done something very useful for people seeking practical ways to generate momentum or get themselves or their…
Apr 10, 2015GLNovak rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This quick and interesting read is a good example of the many pop sociology books out there explaining why we do the things we do and adopt the fads we do. Much of it seemed to be intuitive but was presented in a very clear and…
Mar 28, 2015berthajeanj rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This book contains servers great ideas to use in any setting.
Feb 02, 2015
This book is loaded with pseudo-scientific drivel. Save your time and brain cells; find other books on this topic like "Contagious Why Thing Catch On" or "Made To Stick".
Apr 30, 2014Da_Brain rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
I agree with the comment below, "Interesting theory, but a bit repetitive in the telling". Some parts dragged on. Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt was a much better read.
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Jan 23, 2014LMichelleOdom rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Very useful in drawing our attention to the ways in which ideas catch on and take flight.
Aug 08, 2013ser_library rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
once read, the premise is seen every day
May 16, 2013JCLKimG rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Great read for community leaders and business professionals. If you liked this, check out Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip and Dan Heath and Contagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah Berger.
May 16, 2013JCLKimG rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Great read for community leaders and business professionals. If you liked this, check out Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip and Dan Heath and Contagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah Berger.
Feb 05, 2013jgwening rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Good book. Very insightful. Interesting look from a different perspective. Gets a little repetitive towards the end.
Nov 19, 2012zipread rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference --- by Malcolm Gladwell. In 1990, just a short while after Toyota had introduced its premium class Lexus, the company faced a couple of problems which would entail a…
wooknight
Oct 01, 2012wooknight rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A Must read for anybody who wants to understand social networks and Graph Theory though Gladwell makes it much more entertaining than CS201
Aug 21, 2012marmoore rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Interesting theory, but a bit repetitive in the telling.
May 23, 2012myhandyman rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Boring like a woody allen movie
May 03, 2012telger rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
it was good- well research & well written