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Book Summary – Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.

To succeed in a complex and fluid world, organizations need brave leaders and courageous cultures. In this book, Brené Brown presents the 4 courage-building skill…

ReadingraphicsMarch 20, 2021

Book SummariesLearning & developmentMotivation, Happiness & PotentialPersonal development & success

Book Summary – Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

Should you choose a specific field and start training as early as possible to get a head-start? Or is it better to explore and develop…

ReadingraphicsFebruary 27, 2021

Book SummariesBusiness & ManagementMarketing

Book Summary – Contagious: Why Things Catch On

Why do some products and ideas spread like wildfire while others fail to catch on? In this book, Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger shares the…

ReadingraphicsFebruary 27, 2021

Business & ManagementScience & Technology

Book Summary – The Laws of Simplicity: Design, Technology, Business, Life

Technology is becoming increasingly sophisticated. On the one hand, it offers more options for our work and personal lives. On the other hand, it also…

ReadingraphicsFebruary 27, 2021

Book SummariesMotivation, Happiness & PotentialPersonal development & successTime management & personal effectiveness

Book Summary – The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play

Do you find yourself delaying or avoiding certain tasks or goals, then criticizing yourself for it? Contrary to common belief, procrastination is not a character…

ReadingraphicsJanuary 27, 2021

Book SummariesBusiness & ManagementManagement, Productivity & TeamworkTime management & personal effectiveness

Book Summary – High Output Management (Andrew Grove)

In this book, former Chairman and CEO of Intel, Andrew Grove, provides a comprehensive overview of a manager’s role and purpose, with practical, timeless insights…

ReadingraphicsJanuary 27, 2021

Book SummariesHealth, Wellness & Spiritual Growth

Book Summary – Mindfulness in Plain English (Bhante G)

Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana explains the myths, realities and benefits of meditation and mindfulness. The book provides a step-by-step guide to…

ReadingraphicsJanuary 27, 2021

Book SummariesBusiness Strategy & CultureMotivation, Happiness & PotentialPersonal development & success

Book Summary – Find Your Why: A Practical Guide to Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team

All of us have an inner purpose. When we’re on purpose, we thrive and feel a deep sense of fulfilment. In his previous book, Simon…

ReadingraphicsDecember 30, 2020

Book SummariesLeadership & CommunicationsRelationships & Parenting

Book Summary – Thanks For The Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well

Feedback is a vital source of learning. Yet, it’s not easy to receive feedback, especially when it seems untrue, unfair or badly delivered. This book…

ReadingraphicsDecember 30, 2020

Book SummariesPsychology, Economics, Sociology & General

Book Summary – Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything

Economics is fundamentally about understanding how people respond to incentives to get what they want and need. This book, Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and…

ReadingraphicsDecember 30, 2020

Book SummariesPersonal development & successPsychology, Economics, Sociology & GeneralRelationships & Parenting

Book Summary – The Laws of Human Nature (Robert Greene)

In life, we’ll inevitably come across difficult people who make us feel frustrated, upset, confused or helpless. How can you understand human behavior, make sense…

ReadingraphicsNovember 28, 2020

Book SummariesBusiness & ManagementBusiness Strategy & CultureEntrepreneurshipMarketingSales

Book Summary – Hacking Growth: How Today’s Fastest-Growing Companies Drive Breakout Success

How can you acquire new customers, keep them engaged, convert them to fans and ambassadors, and leverage technology to grow your revenue with a shoestring…

ReadingraphicsNovember 28, 2020

Book SummariesLeadership & CommunicationsManagement, Productivity & Teamwork

Book Summary – Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter

Why do some leaders create a positive impact on people around them while others don’t? This book by Liz Wiseman presents the characteristics of Multipliers…

ReadingraphicsNovember 19, 2020

Book SummariesHealth, Wellness & Spiritual Growth

Book Summary – The Blue Zones: 9 Power Lessons For Living Longer From The People Who’ve Lived The Longest

What does it take to live to long life, and to stay healthy and active even in your old age? After more than a decade…

ReadingraphicsOctober 30, 2020

Book SummariesBusiness & ManagementBusiness Strategy & Culture

Book Summary – Good Strategy Bad Strategy: The Difference and Why it Matters

Most leaders will agree that strategy is crucial for an organization’s success. Yet most organizations don’t have a good strategy...they confuse strategy with ambition, innovation,…

ReadingraphicsOctober 29, 2020

Book SummariesHealth, Wellness & Spiritual GrowthPersonal development & success

Book Summary – The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

Do you struggle to keep your home and workspace tidy? Or perhaps you're always short of storage space at home? By using the KonMari Method…

ReadingraphicsOctober 28, 2020

Book SummariesPersonal development & successRelationships & Parenting

Book Summary – Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time

Relationships are a crucial part of both our professional and personal lives. They can open doors and bring success and fulfillment that you couldn’t achieve…

ReadingraphicsSeptember 10, 2020

Book SummariesPsychology, Economics, Sociology & GeneralScience & Technology

Book Summary – A Brief History of Time (Stephen Hawking)

When and how was our universe created? Where did we come from? Where are we going? These are some of the questions that mankind has…

ReadingraphicsSeptember 10, 2020

Book SummariesBusiness & ManagementLeadership & Communications

Book Summary – Leadership Strategy and Tactics: Field Manual

Leading a team isn’t easy, especially if you’re a new leader. In this book, Jocko Willink presents numerous leadership strategies and tactics to help leaders…

ReadingraphicsSeptember 10, 2020

Book SummariesBusiness & ManagementBusiness InnovationBusiness Strategy & Culture

Book Summary – Blue Ocean Shift: Beyond Competing – Proven Steps to Inspire Confidence and Seize New Growth

Blue Ocean Strategy was first published in 2005 to explain how organizations can successfully make the leap from cut-throat “red oceans” to wide-open “blue oceans”.…

ReadingraphicsAugust 30, 2020