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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 […]
Taking Full Responsibility: The secret to real freedom & control
Many of us desire freedom and the option to do whatever we want and have control over our lives. Well, here’s the surprising truth: real freedom comes […]
Book Summary – Running lean: Iterate from Plan A to a Plan that Works
Innovation is vital for the success of any business, be it a startup or an established company. This book builds on 3 well-known concepts—Lean Startup, […]
The top 3 success tips guaranteed to deliver results
One of our readers asked us a great question recently: Out of all the success tips available, if you had to pick the top 3 to focus […]
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, Newport […]
Book Summary – Emotional Intelligence 2.0
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is an important factor of success. This book explains what’s EQ, how you can determine your EQ levels and use a step-by-step […]
How to Define Mission, Vision, Values
Mission, vision, and values. What do these terms mean to you and your organization? Are they just vague concepts being used loosely by the management, […]
Book Summary – Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
We tend to think of mankind as the unique and inevitable masters of this Universe. In reality, we were not the only human species that […]
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 Willink and Babin share the […]
Book Summary – Traction: How any Startup can Achieve Explosive Customer Growth
Most startups fail because they cannot get enough customers before they run out of money. In this book, the founder of search engine Duckduckgo, Gabriel Weinberg, […]
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 people development and having a creative and […]
Value Creation for Massive Success
“Value Creation”. We hear these 2 words a lot in business, work and life. What does it really mean, and how can you create value […]
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. Grant calls them the “Originals”. Using various […]
Book Summary – The Science of Getting Rich: The Proven Mental Program to a Life of Wealth
First published in 1910, this was one of the earliest self-help books that explained how to acquire wealth in a scientific way based on metaphysical […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. This book breaks down exactly how to do that with […]
Reshape your past and change your future
Have you ever wished you could forget a painful memory, or see something in a more positive light? Well, here’s the good news–you can rebuild your memories to bring […]
Book Summary – The Go-Giver: A Little Story about a Powerful Business Idea
In a brutally competitive world where everyone seems to be fighting to earn more and achieve greater success, “The Go-Giver” offers an alternative set of […]
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 “The Coaching […]
Book Summary – Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway: The Phenomenal Classic That Has Changed The Lives Of Millions
All of us experience fear. Some people are crippled by it while others thrive in spite of it. “Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway” […]
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 “Work Rules!”, Laszlo Bock shares his insider perspective on what makes […]
5 Books that will Transform your next 12 Months
Do you find yourself setting goals and resolutions at the start of each year, and then feeling bad when the year slips by without much […]
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” […]
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 […]
Book Summary – Buddha’s Brain: The Practical Neuroscience Of Happiness, Love & Wisdom
In “Buddha’s Brain”, the authors—a neurologist and a neuro-psychologist—share the latest neuroscience discoveries that explain how our minds work. These shed light on how traditional […]
What can we learn from human evolution?
Did you know that today, more people die from obesity than from starvation, from old age than from infectious diseases, and from suicide than warfare? And, […]
Book Summary-The Richest Man In Babylon: The Success Secrets of the Ancients
In 1926, Clason published a series of 8 parables set in the ancient city of Babylon, which later became this classic financial literature, “The Richest […]
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 […]
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 “principled negotiations”: […]
Book Summary – Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build A Thriving Organization
Just like how birds migrate in flocks and cattle move in herds, human beings naturally organize ourselves in tribes. “Tribal Leadership” is about leveraging the […]
Book Summary – Death By Meeting: A Leadership Fable About Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business
Meetings are an essential part of our work. Great meetings help people to pool resources and knowledge to solve problems and make sound decisions. However, […]
How to start a microbusiness (and why you should consider it)
Many people think of building a business as an alternative to working 9-5. Others dream of growing and selling a large, successful business for millions […]
Book Summary – Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
Your mindset—how you see yourself—shapes how you respond to people and events, to affect your outcomes. In this book, Dweck draws on 20 years of […]
Book Summary – Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science
Economic analysis can be useful for investors, business, and government policy makers. Yet, economic concepts can seem complex because of all the bars, charts and […]
Book Summary – Drive: The Surprising Truth about What Motivates Us
Reward “good” behaviours and punish “bad” behaviours – that’s the carrot-and-stick approach to motivation that most of us are familiar with. Drawing on four decades […]
Book Summary – The Innovator’s Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business
Why do good, successful companies that do all the “right” things still fail or lose their market leadership in face of unexpected competition? “The Innovator’s […]
Book Summary – The Hard Thing about Hard Things: Building A Business When There Are No Easy Answers
Owning a business or being a CEO may seem enviable, but in reality, it’s full of challenges. The hardest thing is, there are no fixed […]
Book Summary – Never Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It By Chris Voss
In this book, experienced FBI negotiator and award-winning teacher, Chris Voss, shares tried-and-tested techniques for negotiations, that can be applied in a wide range of […]
Book Summary – A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas
Questions are an important discovery tool. In our dynamic world, the ability to ask the right questions has become increasingly important. This book explains why […]
Book Summary – The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth behind Extraordinary Results
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by a million things to do and seemingly-insurmountable challenges? How do you keep up with the rapid changes and constant […]
4 Power Strategies to Overcome Procrastination
Is there something you know you must do, but just can’t seem to get down to it? Well, that happens to the best of us. […]
Book Summary – The 22 Immutable Laws Of Marketing: Violate Them At Your Own Risk!
Al Ries and Jack Trout are world-renowned marketing consultants, with more than 25 years of marketing experience. This book presents 22 immutable laws of marketing that […]
Book Summary – Learning Leadership: The Five Fundamentals of Becoming an Exemplary Leader
Exemplary leaders are a vital asset in any organization—they increase engagement and commitment, improve performance and inspire a sense of meaning and self-worth among people. “Learning […]
Book Summary – Homo Deus: A Brief History Of Tomorrow
Today, humankind (Homo Sapiens) has dominated the world, and gained control of famine, plague and war under control. Where will we channel our ambitions next, […]
Book Summary – Remote: Office not Required
The book covers the benefits of remote work, the perceived obstacles, and practical tips for companies or employees who are considering or doing remote work. […]
How We Assess Risk: The Fourfold Pattern of Influences
Did you know that most of us are really bad at evaluating risks and returns? Most people want to believe we can assess our gains […]
Book Summary – Like a Virgin: Secrets They Won’t Teach You at Business School
Business magnate Sir Richard Branson is well-known as a serial entrepreneur, investor, adventurer and philanthropist. In “Like a Virgin”, Branson shares his experiences, advice and […]
