Book Summary – Lean Analytics: Use Data to Build a Better Startup Faster Book SummariesBusiness DevelopmentBusiness ManagementEntrepreneurship and Start-UpsSales and MarketingScience, Technology & Innovation

Book Summary – Lean Analytics: Use Data to Build a Better Startup Faster

Numbers are important in business. Yet, it’s hard to know which numbers to measure or focus on. This book by Alistair Croll & Benjamin Yoskovitz…

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Book Summary – The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness Book SummariesMoney and Personal FinanceSociology & Economics

Book Summary – The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness

Many finance books focus on the technical aspects of money and investment, e.g. how to select stocks or build a portfolio. In this book, Morgan…

ReadingraphicsAugust 28, 2021

Book Summary – The Three Laws of Performance: Rewriting the Future of Your Organization and Your Life Book SummariesBusiness ManagementLeadership and TeamworkPersonal Development

Book Summary – The Three Laws of Performance: Rewriting the Future of Your Organization and Your Life

All of us have personal or organizational challenges that we can’t resolve. After trying different solutions, we may see temporary improvements only to have the…

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Book Summary – The Phoenix Project: A Novel About IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win Book SummariesBusiness DevelopmentBusiness ManagementLeadership and TeamworkScience, Technology & Innovation

Book Summary – The Phoenix Project: A Novel About IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win

We're living in the Digital Age, and Information Technology (IT) is crucial to any organization. Yet, in many companies, there's a dysfunctional relationship between IT…

ReadingraphicsJuly 30, 2021

Book Summary – Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career Book SummariesLearning & DevelopmentPersonal DevelopmentProfessional Development

Book Summary – Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career

Can you get an MIT-level education without attending MIT, become fluent in a new language in 3 months, or develop a multi-million video game by…

ReadingraphicsJuly 25, 2021

Book Summary – The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive Book SummariesBusiness ManagementLeadership and Teamwork

Book Summary – The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive

A healthy organization—like a healthy body—can function optimally, and is more resilient to threats and challenges. Using a fable, Patrick Lencioni explains the concept of…

ReadingraphicsJuly 25, 2021

Book Summary – Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure Book SummariesHealth and Wellness

Book Summary – Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure

Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr. is a surgeon, researcher and former clinician. This book presents the results of his 20-year nutritional study, which shows that…

ReadingraphicsJune 30, 2021

Book Summary – Financial Intelligence: A Manager’s Guide to Knowing What The Numbers Really Mean Book SummariesBusiness Finance and AccountingBusiness ManagementDecision-Making & Problem-Solving

Book Summary – Financial Intelligence: A Manager’s Guide to Knowing What The Numbers Really Mean

All businesses need money. Even non-profit organizations need money to survive. Yet, most managers without finance or accounting training are lost with business numbers. This…

ReadingraphicsJune 30, 2021

Book Summary – Negotiation Genius: How to Overcome Obstacles and Achieve Brilliant Results at the Bargaining Table and Beyond Book SummariesBusiness CommunicationHuman PsychologySales and Marketing

Book Summary – Negotiation Genius: How to Overcome Obstacles and Achieve Brilliant Results at the Bargaining Table and Beyond

Negotiation skills are essential for success in all areas of life, from business to politics and personal life. This book by Deepak Malhotra and Max…

ReadingraphicsJune 30, 2021

Book Summary – The 1-Page Marketing Plan: Get New Customers, Make More Money, And Stand out From The Crowd Book SummariesBusiness ManagementEntrepreneurship and Start-UpsSales and Marketing

Book Summary – The 1-Page Marketing Plan: Get New Customers, Make More Money, And Stand out From The Crowd

There are so many aspects to marketing that it can seem a bit overwhelming and confusing at times. In this book, Allan Dib explains the…

ReadingraphicsMay 25, 2021

Book Summary – How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk Book SummariesPersonal DevelopmentRelationships, Communication & ParentingSociology & Economics

Book Summary – How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

Parenting can be one of the most challenging yet fulfilling skills to master. In this parenting book, experts Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish present a…

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Book Summary – Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader’s Guide to the Real World Book SummariesBusiness CommunicationBusiness ManagementLeadership and Teamwork

Book Summary – Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader’s Guide to the Real World

Have you ever stopped to consider if the "truths" that you've taken for granted about work or the workplace are actually valid? In this book,…

ReadingraphicsMay 25, 2021

Book Summary – The Happiness Equation: Want Nothing + Do Anything = Have Everything Book SummariesHappiness, Emotional Intelligence & Spiritual GrowthPersonal Development

Book Summary – The Happiness Equation: Want Nothing + Do Anything = Have Everything

The author Neil Pasricha spent years developing leaders and organizations before he realized that many people (including himself) weren’t happy despite their career successes. This…

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Book Summary – The Effortless Experience: Conquering the New Battleground for Customer Loyalty Book SummariesBusiness ManagementOperations and Project Management

Book Summary – The Effortless Experience: Conquering the New Battleground for Customer Loyalty

"The way to win customer loyalty is to delight them." This is the mantra that many organizations follow.  But, is it really true? In this…

ReadingraphicsApril 30, 2021

Book Summary – Organizational Culture and Leadership (Edgar Schein) Book SummariesBusiness ManagementLeadership and TeamworkSociology & Economics

Book Summary – Organizational Culture and Leadership (Edgar Schein)

Culture determines how we see ourselves and the world, and shapes how we think, behave and interact with others. Leaders, in turn, are crucial in…

ReadingraphicsApril 25, 2021

Book Summary – Company of One: Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing for Business Book SummariesBusiness ManagementEntrepreneurship and Start-Ups

Book Summary – Company of One: Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing for Business

Growth isn’t always good. In fact, growing for the sake of growing can hurt a business. In this book, Paul Jarvis challenges traditional ways of…

ReadingraphicsMarch 31, 2021

Book Summary – The Brain that Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science Book SummariesHappiness, Emotional Intelligence & Spiritual GrowthHealth and WellnessLearning & Development

Book Summary – The Brain that Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science

In this book, psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Dr. Norman Doidge provides a comprehensive review of neuroplasticity, including the science behind it and the wide-ranging implications for…

ReadingraphicsMarch 31, 2021

Book Summary – Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. Book SummariesLeadership and TeamworkPersonal Development

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 Summary – Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World Book SummariesLearning & DevelopmentPersonal DevelopmentProfessional Development

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 Summary – Contagious: Why Things Catch On Book SummariesBusiness ManagementSales and Marketing

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…

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

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 Summary – The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play Book SummariesPersonal DevelopmentTime Management & Productivity

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 Summary – High Output Management (Andrew Grove) Book SummariesBusiness ManagementLeadership and TeamworkOperations and Project Management

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 Summary – Mindfulness in Plain English (Bhante G) Book SummariesHappiness, Emotional Intelligence & Spiritual GrowthPersonal DevelopmentSociology & Economics

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 Summary – Find Your Why: A Practical Guide to Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team Book SummariesBusiness ManagementLeadership and TeamworkMotivation and PotentialPersonal Development

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 Summary – Thanks For The Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well Book SummariesBusiness CommunicationLeadership and TeamworkPersonal DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentRelationships, Communication & 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 Summary – Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything Book SummariesDecision-Making & Problem-SolvingGeneral KnowledgePersonal DevelopmentSociology & Economics

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 Summary – The Laws of Human Nature (Robert Greene) Book SummariesHuman PsychologyPersonal DevelopmentRelationships, Communication & ParentingSociology & Economics

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 Summary – Hacking Growth: How Today’s Fastest-Growing Companies Drive Breakout Success Book SummariesBusiness DevelopmentBusiness ManagementEntrepreneurship and Start-UpsLeadership and TeamworkSales and Marketing

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 Summary – Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter Book SummariesBusiness ManagementLeadership and TeamworkProfessional Development

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