REPLY ALL . . . AND OTHER WAYS TO TANK YOUR CAREER

The author enjoys summarizing his colorful, scrappy work history before he gets into the meat of his advice. The preponderance of the author's backstory, his frequent attempts to be funny, and, especially, his mechanical reading make it difficult to take this material seriously at first. These weaknesses are disappointing because this outstanding guide offers helpful wisdom and good ideas for employees. Frieman's speech and phrasing are clear enough, but his performance does little to invite listeners into his story. Once adapted to his narration, however, most listeners will come to view the author as someone with a lot to offer people looking for work or trying to succeed in a new job. T.W. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2014]