Books and Articles
Articles
John writes for a number of publications. To read all of John's articles, click on one of the links below:
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John Timpson has become established as one of the most entertaining and individual writers in the world of business. His column has a fanatical fan base and his books – 'Dear James' and 'How to ride a Giraffe' are essential reading for any business leader.
The Books
Upside Down Management‘A refreshing, no-nonsense business book – a must read’ |
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How to Ride a Giraffe"A great read for any business leader on the search for new ideas.” "It’s so refreshing to find a business book full of straight talking and common sense.” |
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Cobbled Together"Reading through these articles, it becomes abundantly clear just how and why Timpson has become such a successful company.” |
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Dear James"Essential reading – and enjoyable to boot.” "Perhaps the most extraordinary thing about Dear James is the apparent niceness of the author.” |
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A guide to Attachment"A guide to Attachment and how it can affect peoples' lives, by a foster carer and adoptive parent.” All proceeds of the book go to After Adoption |
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The Management books
John's style of making learning easy by using pictures and few words can be seen in all of his management books. These little books really make things easy to understand.







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