Review of The Smartest Person in the Room

Mrunal Tikekar · Post by **Mrunal Tikekar** » 05 Oct 2022, 07:43

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Smartest Person in the Room" by Christian Espinosa.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Business owners depend on their cybersecurity team to keep their corporate data secure. Author Christian Espinosa contends that these technical professionals are the cause of the issue in his book The Smartest Person in the Room. Data theft is caused by people and their poor communication skills, not by a lack of cutting-edge technology. People's urge to be the smartest person in the room and poor people skills that prevent them from effectively communicating with others to solve problems are the main reasons why we are losing the cybersecurity war. The author demonstrates how to raise employee empathy levels, alter their perspectives, and improve general awareness.

This book is primarily intended for those who are engaged in the cyber war today. However, technical professionals who are attempting to advance their careers might also find this book useful. The book imparts the core methods, people skills, and life skills necessary to excel in any line of work. After reading the book, I am certain that it is helpful for all employees and businesses who want to progress their careers, not just technical people. The author has unduly restricted his audience by stating that the skills covered in this book are for technical employees.

I had no issues with the book. The author has discussed ways to increase awareness, alter mindset, improve communication, and practice Kaizen. He also discusses techniques for meditation that can aid in cultivating a winning attitude. Espinosa has provided examples from his own life to support his arguments. But I found it amusing how the author utilized the example of just one of his employees, Dough, to highlight the unfavourable characteristics of technical workers. I thought the author should have examined more individuals to provide more examples of the various traits.

The book has been expertly edited. There were no grammatical faults that I could find. The book's wording is straightforward to understand. The book is appropriate for all non-technical persons because the author doesn't use any difficult or technical phrases. Throughout the book, exercises for developing a winning mindset are discussed, and the author advises readers to diligently perform them. I really liked these activities, and as a manager, I've highlighted a few which I would do straight away with my staff.

I rate the book 4 out of 4 stars. I highly recommend this book to all employers and employees that are looking for ways to advance their careers. You do not need to be in the business of cybersecurity to read this book. The book is suitable for all non-technical employees that want to improve their people skills and professional lives.

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Grace Ntonja · Post by **Grace Ntonja** » 29 Dec 2022, 16:37

CHRISTIAN ESPINOSA.
The book is suitable for technical use.

Lesa Mulenga · Post by **Lesa Mulenga** » 31 Jan 2023, 23:51

This book gives a wide range of knowledge in terms business minded people like me, I just builds the awareness around a particular person reading it, yet for more it's just simple and straight for anyone to understand

Rallie Rallie · Post by **Rallie Rallie** » 12 Feb 2023, 06:34

This book is so inspiring and it has alot of ideologies to help man in many aspects,. It is highly recommendable if I must say.

NIBA GODFAITH CEDRIC FUH · Post by **NIBA GODFAITH CEDRIC FUH** » 15 Mar 2023, 02:29

This book is mind blowing and educative

Kennedy Kamande 2 · Post by **Kennedy Kamande 2** » 29 Mar 2023, 12:32

Well based on my review the book is really a good and beneficial to technology people more so it tells them how to perfect their skills and also perfect their communication skills to be able to communicate with everyone internally my review I will gladly rate the book 5/5 I couldn't see or read any mistakes the language is well used and well written and the cover is really attractive

Pako Motsamai · Post by **Pako Motsamai** » 17 Apr 2023, 07:13

It was okay.

Kiondra Lee · Post by **Kiondra Lee** » 03 May 2023, 18:48

Sounds like this book has a lot of potential that employees and employers can relate to awareness mindset, communication, kaizen, and meditation much more for someone to learn .

Vfandeno Watton · Post by **Vfandeno Watton** » 13 May 2023, 19:35

This book has been expertly edited. There were no grammatical faults that I could find. The book's wording is straightforward to understand. The book is appropriate for all non-technical persons because the author doesn't use any difficult or technical phrases. Throughout the book, exercises for developing a winning mindset are discussed, and the author advises readers to diligently perform them.its a one of a kind must get it..

Ozal Ali · Post by **Ozal Ali** » 30 May 2023, 08:22

I recently had the pleasure of reading, and I must say it was an absolute delight from start to finish. This book has all the elements that make for an engaging and memorable reading experience.

Abefe1 · Post by **Abefe1** » 16 Jun 2023, 11:36

This is indeed a book for those that are business owners or those who want to excel in their line of work. Thanks for the wonderful review, I'll make sure to recommend this to those who love to improve their professional skills and lovers of business books.

Janell Brown 3 · Post by **Janell Brown 3** » 08 Jul 2023, 11:58

I do enjoy reading this book and gonna read few more in my spare time...because everyone have a purpose I life and reading books that are useful to our daily life is a blessing...thank you for sharing this book..I do enjoy reading it

Janell Brown 3 · Post by **Janell Brown 3** » 21 Jul 2023, 12:27

Janell Brown 3 wrote: ↑08 Jul 2023, 11:58 I do enjoy reading this book and gonna read few more in my spare time...because everyone have a purpose I life and reading books that are useful to our daily life is a blessing...thank you for sharing this book..I do enjoy reading it

Wanjala Izumarock Jimmy · Post by **Wanjala Izumarock Jimmy** » 17 Aug 2023, 04:29

I love this book. It's full of values you can borrow from. It's a must read to all book lovers

Akash_Singh · Post by **Akash_Singh** » 25 Aug 2023, 08:08

This book is very use full for us in present time situation because Cyber attacks are comes many forms and this book aware us. Author taught us properly and point to point about cyber attacks .i given 4 out of 5 .