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Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 178!\nThe SPaMCAST 178 features my interview with Al Pittampalli. \xa0We discussed his book, Read This Before Our Next Meeting, the modern meeting standard and how most meetings are in need of a makeover or avoiding.\nAl Pittampalli is the author of , the most popular Kindle book in the world during the week of its release. It was recently selected by renowned business book expert, Todd Sattersten as the #4 best business book of 2011 by and by the IBM Competitive Edge Book Club as their Q1 2012 read. Al has been featured in various major media and popular publications such as Forbes, Huffington Post, CBS, and American Express Open Forum. He helps Fortune 500 companies provoke change in the status quo. You can learn more about Al at: ModernMeetingStandard.com.\nWant to buy Al's book? \xa0\nContact Data:Email: \xa0al.pittampalli@gmail.comTwitter: \xa0@PittampaliWeb: \xa0http://modernmeetingstandard.com/about-al/\xa0\nSupport the Software Process and Measurement Cast by buying any of the books discussed on the SPaMCAST's through our Amazon Associate Account. I have a page on my blog with links to all of the books that have been discussed on the podcast. The SPaMCAST gets a tiny commission on the sale that will be used to defray hosting costs and upgrading equipment. \xa0\nInterested in becoming a radio star?\nIf you are interested in reviewing tools or books? \xa0Drop me a note at spamcastinfo@gmail.com\nShameless Ad for my book!\xa0\n co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team."\xa0\nHave you bought your copy?\nContact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast\nEmail: \xa0spamcastinfo@gmail.comVoicemail: \xa0+1-206-888-6111Website: www.spamcast.netTwitter: www.twitter.com/tcagleyFacebook: \xa0http://bit.ly/16fBWV\nNext:\nThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 179 will feature my essay currently titled, IT: No Factory Here. \xa0The essay wrestles why the metaphor of a factory is used to describe the development and maintenance of software.