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Book Summary: “Hidden Potential”

December 6, 2023

In Hidden Potential, Adam Grant explores the science of success and explains how to improve your performance and raise up those around you.

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Book Summary: “Hell Yeah or No”

November 28, 2023

“Hell Yeah or No” is one of the punchiest, pithiest books I’ve read in years. Derek Sivers offers a boatload of advice and practical wisdom.

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One Analogy That Can Save You Time and Energy in Life: Focus on the Safe Water While Paddling

November 26, 2023

In any challenge, you can focus on what could go wrong or what could go right. By focusing on the positive outcome, you make it more likely to happen.

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Book Summary: “Stillness Is the Key”

November 23, 2023

Ryan Holiday’s “Stillness Is the Key” will help you develop a stronger, stoic mind and become more present and internally powerful.

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Book Summary: “The Culture Map”

November 20, 2023

Erin Meyer’s “The Culture Map” is one of the most important business books I’ve ever read. Everyone who works with global teams should read this.

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The Best Career Move I Ever Made Was 5 Steps Backward on the Corporate Ladder

November 16, 2023

Think of your career as a climbing wall, not a ladder. Rather than focusing on the title you want, ask yourself, “What impact do I want to have on the world?”

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Book Summary: “The Almanack of Naval Ravikant”

November 11, 2023

Eric Jorgenson collected much of Naval Ravikant’s ideas and aphorisms into this book. I’m glad he did! It’s one of the most impactful books I’ve ever read.

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The 7 Best Books on Communication

October 18, 2023

These seven books will improve the way you lead meetings, give feedback, speak in public, write emails, listen to others, and simplify complex messages.

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Trying to Decide Whether to Fire Someone? Ask Yourself This Question.

September 18, 2023

As a manager, when an employee is struggling, it’s tough to know whether to fire them or give them time to improve. This question can help you decide.

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Book Summary: “The Happiness Advantage”

September 17, 2023

Shawn Achor’s book “The Happiness Advantage” helped me understand the power of happiness and realize it’s a cause—not a byproduct—of success.

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