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Book Summary – The 48 Laws of Power (Robert Greene) + Visual Summary

Whether people admit it or not, power shapes nearly every workplace, relationship, negotiation, and social interaction. Robert Greene condenses strategies that people have used for…

ReadingraphicsJune 29, 2018

The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster - Book summary

Book Summaries Business Management Decision-Making & Problem-Solving Entrepreneurship and Start-Ups Leadership and Teamwork Personal Development

Book Summary – The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster: Why now is the time to #JointheRide

Most people have no idea how to start a business nor what to expect. "The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster" by Darren Hardy is a guidebook that…

ReadingraphicsJune 22, 2018

Book Summaries Business Communication Personal Development Professional Development Relationships, Communication & Parenting

Book Summary – TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking

Great talks can spread powerful ideas, allowing you to inspire people, share knowledge/insights and spread your vision. When you combine public speaking skills with the…

ReadingraphicsJune 12, 2018

Leadership and Teamwork Motivation and Potential Personal Development Time Management & Productivity Tips and Insights

The top 3 success tips guaranteed to deliver results

One of our readers asked us a great question recently: Out of all the key to success tips available, if you had to pick the…

ReadingraphicsMay 27, 2018

So Good They Cant Ignore You - Book summary

Book Summaries Entrepreneurship and Start-Ups Learning & Development Motivation and Potential Professional Development

Book Summary – So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love

This book addresses the question: Why do some people end up doing work that they love, while others don’t? Through personal interviews and third-party research, Cal…

ReadingraphicsMay 24, 2018

Emotional Intelligence 2.0 - Book summary

Book Summaries Business Communication Happiness, Emotional Intelligence & Spiritual Growth Personal Development Relationships, Communication & Parenting

Book Summary – Emotional Intelligence 2.0

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is an important factor of success. In Emotional Intelligence 2.0, Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves explain what's EQ, how you can determine…

ReadingraphicsMay 13, 2018

Book Summaries Leadership and Teamwork Professional Development

Book Summary – Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win

U.S. Navy SEALs are probably one of the highest-performing military teams in the world. In Extreme Ownership, retired SEAL officers Jocko Willink and Leif Babin…

ReadingraphicsApril 25, 2018

Business Management Leadership and Teamwork Tips and Insights

How to Develop People-Your Greatest Assets

Most companies claim that people are their biggest assets, but their practices say otherwise. Do you believe in employee development goals and having a creative…

ReadingraphicsApril 14, 2018

Book Summaries Decision-Making & Problem-Solving Happiness, Emotional Intelligence & Spiritual Growth Personal Development Professional Development

Book Summary – Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World

Most major breakthroughs in our world are made by a handful of people who dare to think differently. Adam Grant calls them the “Originals”. Using…

ReadingraphicsMarch 31, 2018

Book Summaries Business Communication Business Management Leadership and Teamwork

Book Summary – The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business

Organizational health refers to how well an institution’s components (e.g. strategy, culture, management, operations) fit together so it can function consistently as a whole. In…

ReadingraphicsMarch 15, 2018

Decision-Making & Problem-Solving Leadership and Teamwork Tips and Insights

How to Find Solutions to Your Toughest Problems

When you're stuck with a tough problem (especially a big one), do you find yourself trying to tackle the whole challenge and end up feeling…

ReadingraphicsMarch 8, 2018

Book Summaries Business Communication Human Psychology Professional Development Sales and Marketing

Book Summary – Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion

There are 6 key principles of persuasion which can lead people to say “yes” automatically. Understanding these principles and associated techniques can help you to…

ReadingraphicsFebruary 28, 2018

Book Summaries Decision-Making & Problem-Solving Human Psychology Personal Development Professional Development

Book Summary – Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work

Do you often find yourself regretting or abandoning a decision that you've made—be it choosing the wrong career, making a poor business decision, or buying…

ReadingraphicsFebruary 23, 2018

The Ultimate Sales Machine - Book summary

Book Summaries Entrepreneurship and Start-Ups Leadership and Teamwork Operations and Project Management Sales and Marketing

Book Summary – The Ultimate Sales Machine: Turbocharge your Business with Relentless Focus on 12 Key Strategies

To succeed in business, you need to master 3 vital areas: management, marketing and sales. In this book, Chet Holmes breaks down exactly how to…

ReadingraphicsFebruary 15, 2018

Book Summaries Business Management Leadership and Teamwork Operations and Project Management Professional Development

Book Summary – The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change The Way You Lead Forever

Coaching is increasingly recognized as an important aspect of leadership and development. Yet, most of us don’t receive nor deliver effective coaching. In this book,…

ReadingraphicsJanuary 23, 2018

Book Summaries Business Management Leadership and Teamwork

Book Summary – Work Rules!: Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead

What’s behind Google’s phenomenal success and why do they do what they do? In this book, Laszlo Bock shares his insider perspective on what makes…

ReadingraphicsJanuary 5, 2018

Book Summaries Learning & Development Personal Development Professional Development

Book Summary – Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning

Learning is one of the key success ingredients in any area of life. Yet, most of us are learning the wrong way. Make It Stick…

ReadingraphicsDecember 19, 2017

Book Summaries Business Communication Leadership and Teamwork Personal Development Relationships, Communication & Parenting

Book Summary – Quiet: The power of introverts in a world that can´t stop talking

Many people believe that to be an achiever or a great leader, you must be bold, action-oriented, outgoing, and aggressive, i.e. you must be an…

ReadingraphicsDecember 10, 2017

Book Summaries Business Communication Business Management Sales and Marketing

Book Summary – Selling the Invisible: A Field Guide to Modern Marketing

If you think you're selling a product, think again. Most companies that we see around us - such as McDonalds, Federal Express, American Express, Levi's…

ReadingraphicsNovember 9, 2017

Book Summaries Business Communication Professional Development Sales and Marketing

Book Summary – Getting To Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In

Everyone negotiates—be it to get a pay raise, extend a curfew, or reach agreement on a joint venture. "Getting to Yes" presents a framework for…

ReadingraphicsNovember 7, 2017

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