Book Summaries
Book 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.
Read MoreBook Summary: “So Good They Can’t Ignore You”
In this book, Newport methodically answers the question, “Why do some people end up loving what they do, while so many others fail at this goal?”
Read MoreBook Summary: “Rise Up”
In Rise Up, Russ Stoddard shares how his experience with social entrepreneurship has led him to find deeper meaning than mere profitability.
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