The Tipping Point

Malcolm Gladwell never disappoints me. He has said that when people meet him, they treat him like they know him. After years of reading his books and listening to his podcasts, his voice sounds like a friend's.

This book is one of my favorites because it gives me hope that with the right ingredients of passion, hard work, and opportunity, our efforts will tip toward success. It reminds me to open my eyes and watch for opportunities so that when we are in the business of passionate service, we may end up on a great adventure that we could not… show more.

How did Hush Puppies become cool again? This is just one of the questions answered in Gladwell’s first and possibly still most influential book.

Gladwell is essentially a detective of cultural phenomena, which is probably why his writing has such an influence on what I do; both in terms of my book and my current work on sport.

While it never actually mentions computers, The Tipping Point, which analyses the social forces, networks, and mathematics that make things go viral (before the phrase ‘go viral’ went, well, viral) anticipates the impacts of Web 2.0. Little wonder that Sean Parker, of… show more.

Whereas Kuhn shows us the signs of new paradigm creation, Malcolm Gladwell, in this book, shows us how ideas spread.

This book is not just useful on the grand scale for spreading a paradigm shift, but also on small scales to spread new ideas about virtually anything, such as how your company should use particular tools or techniques, a particular process, or even why other developers should use your design.

I read this book in college, and it changed my life. It got me interested in many of the topics that I study today.

It drew attention to the idea of social epidemics and what shapes them. And it talks about different types of people, situational factors, and other features that drive things to catch on. 

I read The Tipping Point nearly 10 years ago and it has stuck with me. The book explores how small changes can lead to big impacts. Gladwell does a good job examining the factors that contribute to the spread of ideas, products, and behaviors, and he provides valuable insights into how to create and capitalize on "tipping points" in business and society. The book is filled with fascinating examples that illustrate Gladwell's points in a compelling and engaging way. Whether you're a marketer, entrepreneur, or just someone who wants to make a difference, The Tipping Point will change the way… show more.

This book has stood the test of time in its description of how small changes have large impact and make things (products, trends, ideas) take off. Chock full of examples and stories, as you would expect from Gladwell, this is a well-crafted, well-told, and coherent idea.

The Tipping Point is a story of epidemics, fads, and how small things can influence the spread of information. This is especially relevant in today’s hyperconnected world, where brand information (both positive and negative) can spread in an uncontrolled fashion in social media. Brand managers have to learn how to manage social media firestorms as it can quickly cause harm to brand reputation. The Tipping Point provides the basis for understanding how ideas and information spread, which is relevant in the context of the creator economy.