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Book Summary – The Motive: Why So Many Leaders Abdicate Their Most Important Responsibilities

Most leadership books teach you how to lead better. The Motive by Patrick Lencioni asks a harder question: Why do you want to lead at…

ReadingraphicsSeptember 29, 2026

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Book Summary – The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Stay Curious & Change the Way You Lead Forever

Most leaders offer well-meaning advice and answers, only to end up with poor or wrong fixes, overwhelm and over-dependent teams. In this book, Michael Bungay…

ReadingraphicsJanuary 30, 2026

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Book Summary – The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters

Why do so many events and get-togethers fail to leave a lasting impression? In The Art of Gathering summary, you'll learn Priya Parker's tried and…

ReadingraphicsNovember 28, 2025

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Book Summary – Leadership is Language: The Hidden Power of What You Say—and What You Don’t

Language shapes how people think, decide, and act. A leader’s words can build trust and ownership, or shut them down. In this book, former US…

ReadingraphicsOctober 29, 2025

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Book Summary and Review – The Art of Thinking Clearly

Do you sometimes doubt your decisions? We’ve all, at some point, faced a decision that made us wonder if we were making the right call.…

ReadingraphicsSeptember 20, 2025

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Book Summary and Review – As A Man Thinketh

Do you want to know what separates successful people from those who fail? It's the way we think, says James Allen in As a Man…

ReadingraphicsAugust 11, 2025

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Book Summary – First, Break All the Rules: What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently

Why do some teams consistently outperform others, even within the same company? Based on 20+ years of research with 1 million employees and 80,000 managers,…

ReadingraphicsJuly 30, 2025

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7 Best Project Management Books to Help You Run Successful Projects

Wondering what makes a successful project manager? Experienced project managers will tell you, it takes a lot of putting your neck on the line. From…

ReadingraphicsMay 16, 2025

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Book Summary – Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect

What makes businesses like Ritz-Carlton, Disney, and Eleven Madison Park so unforgettable? In Unreasonable Hospitality, Will Guidara—renowned hospitality leader and former co-owner of Eleven Madison…

ReadingraphicsMarch 29, 2025

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Book Summary – The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You

Most first-time managers struggle with how to lead effectively. Fortunately, it can be learned. The Making of a Manager by Julie Zhuo provides practical insights…

ReadingraphicsMarch 29, 2025

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Book Summary – Teaming: How Organizations Learn, Innovate, and Compete in the Knowledge Economy

In today’s complex, fast-evolving world, success requires people with diverse know-how to work together dynamically. That's what Teaming by Amy Edmondson is all about—teaming is…

ReadingraphicsNovember 29, 2024

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Books on Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

Disputes are a part of everyday life, especially in the workplace. Whether it's someone not returning your stapler or opposing your idea during a team…

ReadingraphicsNovember 9, 2024

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Book Summary – Competing in the Age of AI: Strategy and Leadership When Algorithms and Networks Run the World

Are you struggling to keep up with the blistering pace of change in today’s AI-driven world? Artificial intelligence (AI) might be replacing jobs and disrupting…

ReadingraphicsOctober 31, 2024

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Book Summary and Review: Give and Take

Are you interested in achieving more at work and advancing your career? "Give and Take" by Adam Grant provides examples of leaders who have gotten…

ReadingraphicsOctober 24, 2024

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Book Summary and Review – 33 Strategies of War

Do you sometimes find it hard to maneuver conflicts in life and work? No matter how peace-loving you are, conflict is a part of life.…

ReadingraphicsSeptember 14, 2024

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Book Summary – How Big Things Get Done: The Surprising Factors That Determine the Fate of Every Project, from Home Renovations to Space Exploration and Everything In Between

Only 5 out of 1000 big projects are completed on-time, on-budget, and delivers the expected benefits. Why do big projects fail, and what can you…

ReadingraphicsAugust 20, 2024

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Book Summary and Review – The Wisdom of the Bullfrog

What makes great leaders stand out from good ones? Former Navy SEAL William H. McRaven acknowledges that reaching that level is tough. After serving on…

ReadingraphicsJuly 5, 2024

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Book Summary – The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything

Why do some organizations need layers of approvals with tons of rules and regulations, while others give their people free reign to do their work?…

ReadingraphicsJune 30, 2024

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Book Summary – The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business

Have you ever struggled to connect with someone from a different culture? We frequently interact with people from diverse backgrounds in our increasingly globalized world.…

ReadingraphicsJune 30, 2024

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Book Summary – The Art of War by Sun Tzu

Have you ever wished you had a master strategist to guide you through tough challenges in work or life? The Art of War by Sun…

ReadingraphicsMay 30, 2024

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