Author: Gary Unger

ISBN: 0-9795676-2-9

Publisher: Sherian Publishing

“Genius Fun”

Don’t skip the introduction to this little book or you will likely miss the perspective you’ll need to appreciate it. The unusual format of bullet lists, no more than three or four per page, and a couple of short summary paragraphs scattered throughout each chapter, make for quick reading and easy remembering. Unger takes a tongue-in-cheek approach to stating the obvious; at least what is obvious to geniuses. He assumes his readers are geniuses, of course, and that adds to the enjoyment of the book.

The genius tidbits are fed to us in chapters designated to cover the major avenues of work life: Genius Mentality, Dress, Work Flow, Health, Excuses, Advertising, and Spice of Life. Under Genius Work Flow, for example, he advises, “Never bring lunch to work. It allows for longer lunch breaks.” After a series of these comments, a tightly written paragraph states his point clearly.

Another pithy example comes from Genius Mentality: “Believe there is nothing wrong with a superficial solution.” Sarcasm carries the day in this collection.

I reviewed a galley copy so did not see the cover planned for the hardcover finished product. The brevity of the book and its bring-a-chuckle style may make it a victim to potential buyers who will just thumb through it in the aisle of the bookstore rather than purchasing it. I think it has good potential for stimulating team discussions in the workplace and widening creative thought channels in anyone who needs a spark touched to their innate creativity.

The above review was contributed by:  Paula Buermele: Paula is the author of The Dream Catcher Tour and has extensive experience in corporate writing, process documentation, and writing training materials.