Book Summaries
Book Summary: “Measure What Matters”
Measure What Matters book review: John Doerr’s book offers an insider’s view into how companies like Google and Intel set business goals.
Read MoreBook Summary: “The Culture Code”
Daniel Coyle studied groups as diverse as the Navy SEALs, the San Antonio Spurs, and a gang of jewel thieves to learn how team culture works.
Read MoreBook Summary: “An Everyone Culture”
In this book, Kegan and Lahey investigate the work environments of three “deliberately developmental organizations” (DDOs): Bridgewater and Associates, The Decurion Corporation, and Next Jump. In these organizations, employee development…
Read MoreBook Summary: “Give and Take”
Give and Take book review: Wharton business professor Adam Grant explores whether “nice guys” truly do finish last.
Read MoreBook Summary: “Straight Talk for Startups”
Komisar and Reigersman’s book is a powerful startup manual reminiscent of Ben Horowitz’s The Hard Thing About Hard Things.
Read MoreBook Summary: “Being Boss”
Being Boss book review: This is part self-help book, part entrepreneurship manual. Shannon and Thompson explain how to live a “boss” life.
Read MoreBook Summary: “Recruit Rockstars”
Even though I’m not a recruiter, Recruit Rockstars taught me valuable insights how to source talent and create a high-performance work culture.
Read MoreBook Summary: “Difficult Conversations”
Difficult Conversations book review: This book is a great resource for anyone who wants to listen effectively, give feedback, and manage conflict.
Read MoreBook Summary: “Powerful”
McCord shares how she and Netflix’s executive team iterated upon the company’s culture to build an engaging, productive work environment.
Read MoreBook Summary: “Servant Leadership in Action”
Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell’s Servant Leadership in Action is a guidebook for becoming a person of influence by serving others.
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