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Obliquity
by John Kay • 2010
The goals that matter most are best achieved by aiming for something else entirely.
3.62
1k+
Obliquity Summary
Obliquity 96%
The goals that matter most are best achieved by aiming for something else entirely.
by John Kay 2010
3.62
1k+ ratings
Management Challenges for the 21st Century
by Peter F. Drucker • 2009
Management's old rules are dead. Falling birthrates, knowledge as capital, self-management.
4.07
876
Management Challenges for the 21st Century Summary
Management Challenges for the 21st Century 95%
Management's old rules are dead. Falling birthrates, knowledge as capital, self-management.
by Peter F. Drucker 2009
4.07
876 ratings
Uncharted
by Margaret Heffernan • 2020
Why the best leaders swap predictions for experiments, scenarios, and collective preparation.
3.64
458
Uncharted Summary
Uncharted 95%
Why the best leaders swap predictions for experiments, scenarios, and collective preparation.
by Margaret Heffernan 2020
3.64
458 ratings
Leading from the Emerging Future
by C. Otto Scharmer • 2013
Self-interest drives our economies. The next economy runs on awareness and collective action.
4.28
471
Leading from the Emerging Future Summary
Leading from the Emerging Future 95%
Self-interest drives our economies. The next economy runs on awareness and collective action.
by C. Otto Scharmer 2013
4.28
471 ratings
Applied Empathy
by Michael Ventura • 2018
Empathy structured for business: frameworks that surface hidden opportunities and align your team.
3.66
329
Applied Empathy Summary
Applied Empathy 95%
Empathy structured for business: frameworks that surface hidden opportunities and align your team.
by Michael Ventura 2018
3.66
329 ratings
Paradigms
by Joel A. Barker • 1993
Your expertise can blind you: why outsiders see the next big shift while industry leaders miss it.
4.04
171
Paradigms Summary
Paradigms 95%
Your expertise can blind you: why outsiders see the next big shift while industry leaders miss it.
by Joel A. Barker 1993
4.04
171 ratings
Humility Is the New Smart
by Edward D. Hess • 2017
Your expertise is not your edge anymore. Your willingness to question it is.
3.60
571
Humility Is the New Smart Summary
Humility Is the New Smart 95%
Your expertise is not your edge anymore. Your willingness to question it is.
by Edward D. Hess 2017
3.60
571 ratings
Superminds
by Thomas W. Malone • 2018
Genius is a group activity. And computers have just earned their seat at the table.
3.56
343
Superminds Summary
Superminds 95%
Genius is a group activity. And computers have just earned their seat at the table.
by Thomas W. Malone 2018
3.56
343 ratings
How Great Leaders Think
by Lee G. Bolman • 2013
Four lenses, one crisis. The leaders who switch between them see what everyone else misses.
3.81
230
How Great Leaders Think Summary
How Great Leaders Think 95%
Four lenses, one crisis. The leaders who switch between them see what everyone else misses.
by Lee G. Bolman 2013
3.81
230 ratings
Presence
by Peter M. Senge • 2004
Change fails not from bad strategy but from the unexamined mind of the strategist.
4.07
2k+
Presence Summary
Presence 95%
Change fails not from bad strategy but from the unexamined mind of the strategist.
by Peter M. Senge 2004
4.07
2k+ ratings
Instant MBA
by Nicholas Bate • 2008
Strategy, emotional intelligence, and entrepreneurial mindset: an MBA distilled into one afternoon.
3.44
284
Instant MBA Summary
Instant MBA 95%
Strategy, emotional intelligence, and entrepreneurial mindset: an MBA distilled into one afternoon.
by Nicholas Bate 2008
3.44
284 ratings
The Regenerative Business
by Carol Sanford • 2017
Stop optimizing processes; start developing people. A framework for businesses that regenerate.
4.08
145
The Regenerative Business Summary
The Regenerative Business 95%
Stop optimizing processes; start developing people. A framework for businesses that regenerate.
by Carol Sanford 2017
4.08
145 ratings
MBA in a Book
by Joel Kurtzman • 2009
The MBA condensed: why your people, not your capital, determine whether a business lasts.
3.40
87
MBA in a Book Summary
MBA in a Book 95%
The MBA condensed: why your people, not your capital, determine whether a business lasts.
by Joel Kurtzman 2009
3.40
87 ratings
Innovating and Collaborating in the Digital Era
by Jara Pascual • 2020
Your organization has knowledge. The hard part is connecting it across silos and without fear.
Innovating and Collaborating in the Digital Era Summary
Innovating and Collaborating in the Digital Era 95%
Your organization has knowledge. The hard part is connecting it across silos and without fear.
by Jara Pascual 2020
Humans Are Underrated
by Geoff Colvin • 2015
The skills that will command the highest pay are the ones no algorithm can replicate.
3.79
775
Humans Are Underrated Summary
Humans Are Underrated 95%
The skills that will command the highest pay are the ones no algorithm can replicate.
by Geoff Colvin 2015
3.79
775 ratings
A Year with Peter Drucker
by Joseph A. Maciariello • 2014
52 weeks of Drucker: lead with integrity, create customers, and build a lasting organization.
3.70
143
A Year with Peter Drucker Summary
A Year with Peter Drucker 95%
52 weeks of Drucker: lead with integrity, create customers, and build a lasting organization.
by Joseph A. Maciariello 2014
3.70
143 ratings
Corporate Chanakya on Leadership
by Radhakrishnan Pillai • 2013
Chanakya's playbook for the corner office: ancient statecraft that builds an unshakeable company.
4.16
122
Corporate Chanakya on Leadership Summary
Corporate Chanakya on Leadership 95%
Chanakya's playbook for the corner office: ancient statecraft that builds an unshakeable company.
by Radhakrishnan Pillai 2013
4.16
122 ratings
Conscious Business
by Fred Kofman • 2005
Your worst workplace moments are not obstacles. They are the leadership curriculum you never got.
4.03
2k+
Conscious Business Summary
Conscious Business 95%
Your worst workplace moments are not obstacles. They are the leadership curriculum you never got.
by Fred Kofman 2005
4.03
2k+ ratings
Seven Pillars of Servant Leadership
by James W. Sipe • 2009
Firms that lead by serving outperform the S&P 500. The seven inner disciplines required.
4.12
201
Seven Pillars of Servant Leadership Summary
Seven Pillars of Servant Leadership 95%
Firms that lead by serving outperform the S&P 500. The seven inner disciplines required.
by James W. Sipe 2009
4.12
201 ratings
A New Way to Think
by Roger L. Martin • 2022
Eight pieces of management wisdom that hold you back, and what actually works instead.
4.02
580
A New Way to Think Summary
A New Way to Think 95%
Eight pieces of management wisdom that hold you back, and what actually works instead.
by Roger L. Martin 2022
4.02
580 ratings
If Aristotle Ran General Motors
by Tom Morris • 1997
Ancient philosophy holds a blueprint for business success that modern management overlooks.
3.81
283
If Aristotle Ran General Motors Summary
If Aristotle Ran General Motors 95%
Ancient philosophy holds a blueprint for business success that modern management overlooks.
by Tom Morris 1997
3.81
283 ratings
If Harry Potter Ran General Electric If Harry Potter Ran General Electric If Harry Potter Ran General Electric
by Tom Morris • 2006
Courage, ethics, friendship: a philosopher on the leadership lessons hiding inside Harry Potter.
3.94
316
If Harry Potter Ran General Electric If Harry Potter Ran General Electric If Harry Potter Ran General Electric Summary
If Harry Potter Ran General Electric If Harry Potter Ran General Electric If Harry Potter Ran General Electric 95%
Courage, ethics, friendship: a philosopher on the leadership lessons hiding inside Harry Potter.
by Tom Morris 2006
3.94
316 ratings
Trailblazer
by Marc Benioff • 2019
Shareholder primacy is broken. One CEO bet his company on a bigger idea, and it worked.
3.81
2k+
Trailblazer Summary
Trailblazer 95%
Shareholder primacy is broken. One CEO bet his company on a bigger idea, and it worked.
by Marc Benioff 2019
3.81
2k+ ratings
The Infinite Game
by Simon Sinek • 2017
Winning is a fiction. The companies that survive decades chase a purpose, not a finish line.
4.16
29k+
The Infinite Game Summary
The Infinite Game 95%
Winning is a fiction. The companies that survive decades chase a purpose, not a finish line.
by Simon Sinek 2017
4.16
29k+ ratings
The Healing Organization
by Rajendra Sisodia • 2019
Companies built on care outperform those built on fear. The blueprint for making the switch.
4.29
129
The Healing Organization Summary
The Healing Organization 95%
Companies built on care outperform those built on fear. The blueprint for making the switch.
by Rajendra Sisodia 2019
4.29
129 ratings
Bring Your Human to Work
by Erica Keswin • 2018
An over-emailed workplace is a choice. Ten moves to reverse it without trashing your tech.
3.71
279
Bring Your Human to Work Summary
Bring Your Human to Work 95%
An over-emailed workplace is a choice. Ten moves to reverse it without trashing your tech.
by Erica Keswin 2018
3.71
279 ratings
Leap
by Howard Yu • 2018
The rule that doomed Steinway and saved P&G: abandon your core expertise before it traps you.
3.60
173
Leap Summary
Leap 95%
The rule that doomed Steinway and saved P&G: abandon your core expertise before it traps you.
by Howard Yu 2018
3.60
173 ratings
Source
by Joseph Jaworski • 2011
Stillness opens a creative field effort cannot reach, and what comes back rewrites leadership.
4.26
133
Source Summary
Source 95%
Stillness opens a creative field effort cannot reach, and what comes back rewrites leadership.
by Joseph Jaworski 2011
4.26
133 ratings
Future Skills
by Bernard Marr • 2022
Technology makes human skills more valuable: a curriculum for the workers machines cannot replace.
3.66
100
Future Skills Summary
Future Skills 95%
Technology makes human skills more valuable: a curriculum for the workers machines cannot replace.
by Bernard Marr 2022
3.66
100 ratings
Practical Wisdom
by Barry Schwartz • 2010
Rules and incentives are making professionals worse at their jobs. Aristotle knew the fix.
3.70
816
Practical Wisdom Summary
Practical Wisdom 95%
Rules and incentives are making professionals worse at their jobs. Aristotle knew the fix.
by Barry Schwartz 2010
3.70
816 ratings
Rebel Talent
by Francesca Gino • 2018
Five traits that turn rule-breakers into innovators, and how to develop them without getting fired.
3.70
2k+
Rebel Talent Summary
Rebel Talent 95%
Five traits that turn rule-breakers into innovators, and how to develop them without getting fired.
by Francesca Gino 2018
3.70
2k+ ratings
Hit Refresh
by Satya Nadella • 2017
Microsoft's third CEO inherited a know-it-all giant. His turnaround began with one word: empathy.
3.79
18k+
Hit Refresh Summary
Hit Refresh 94%
Microsoft's third CEO inherited a know-it-all giant. His turnaround began with one word: empathy.
by Satya Nadella 2017
3.79
18k+ ratings
Birth of the Chaordic Age
by Dee Hock • 2000
VISA thrived by breaking the one rule every corporation obeys: keep chaos out.
4.25
210
Birth of the Chaordic Age Summary
Birth of the Chaordic Age 94%
VISA thrived by breaking the one rule every corporation obeys: keep chaos out.
by Dee Hock 2000
4.25
210 ratings
The EQ Leader
by Steven J. Stein • 2017
IQ explains 9% of job performance. Four trainable competencies that make leaders effective.
3.67
69
The EQ Leader Summary
The EQ Leader 94%
IQ explains 9% of job performance. Four trainable competencies that make leaders effective.
by Steven J. Stein 2017
3.67
69 ratings
Deep Purpose
by Ranjay Gulati • 2022
Most companies treat purpose as branding. The ones that outperform make it their reason to exist.
3.92
233
Deep Purpose Summary
Deep Purpose 94%
Most companies treat purpose as branding. The ones that outperform make it their reason to exist.
by Ranjay Gulati 2022
3.92
233 ratings
The Science of Successful Organizational Change
by Paul Gibbons • 2015
Half of all change efforts fail. The fix is the behavioral science most leaders overlook.
4.07
45
The Science of Successful Organizational Change Summary
The Science of Successful Organizational Change 94%
Half of all change efforts fail. The fix is the behavioral science most leaders overlook.
by Paul Gibbons 2015
4.07
45 ratings
The Future Leader
by Jacob Morgan • 2020
140 CEOs reveal why yesterday's leadership fails tomorrow, and the nine mindsets that replace it.
4.16
348
The Future Leader Summary
The Future Leader 94%
140 CEOs reveal why yesterday's leadership fails tomorrow, and the nine mindsets that replace it.
by Jacob Morgan 2020
4.16
348 ratings
The Answer to How Is Yes
by Peter Block • 2003
The question 'How?' is a detour. The one that comes before it changes everything.
3.96
649
The Answer to How Is Yes Summary
The Answer to How Is Yes 94%
The question 'How?' is a detour. The one that comes before it changes everything.
by Peter Block 2003
3.96
649 ratings
Surfing the Edge of Chaos
by Richard Tanner Pascale • 2000
Stability kills. The most adaptive companies thrive in a zone just short of chaos.
3.86
136
Surfing the Edge of Chaos Summary
Surfing the Edge of Chaos 94%
Stability kills. The most adaptive companies thrive in a zone just short of chaos.
by Richard Tanner Pascale 2000
3.86
136 ratings
Managing Knowledge Workers
by Frances Horibe • 2015
Knowledge workers leave cultures, not companies. Here is how to build one they stay for.
Managing Knowledge Workers Summary
Managing Knowledge Workers 94%
Knowledge workers leave cultures, not companies. Here is how to build one they stay for.
by Frances Horibe 2015
Translating Knowledge Management Visions into Strategies
by Monique Ceruti • 2019
Make knowledge management pay off: align with strategy, build a sharing culture, measure impact.
Translating Knowledge Management Visions into Strategies Summary
Translating Knowledge Management Visions into Strategies 94%
Make knowledge management pay off: align with strategy, build a sharing culture, measure impact.
by Monique Ceruti 2019
Reinventing Organizations
by Frederic Laloux • 2014
Organizations mirror consciousness. The next stage trades bosses for trust and plans for purpose.
4.21
6k+
Reinventing Organizations Summary
Reinventing Organizations 94%
Organizations mirror consciousness. The next stage trades bosses for trust and plans for purpose.
by Frederic Laloux 2014
4.21
6k+ ratings
The Purpose Economy, How Your Desire for Impact, Personal Growth and Community is Changing the World
by Aaron Hurst • 2013
The next economy runs on purpose, not just information. The guide for finding yours and leading it.
3.76
418
The Purpose Economy, How Your Desire for Impact, Personal Growth and Community is Changing the World Summary
The Purpose Economy, How Your Desire for Impact, Personal Growth and Community is Changing the World 94%
The next economy runs on purpose, not just information. The guide for finding yours and leading it.
by Aaron Hurst 2013
3.76
418 ratings
Who Do We Choose To Be?
by Margaret J. Wheatley • 2017
Civilization is in steep decline. Meaningful leadership now is local, grounded, and free of hope.
4.13
589
Who Do We Choose To Be? Summary
Who Do We Choose To Be? 94%
Civilization is in steep decline. Meaningful leadership now is local, grounded, and free of hope.
by Margaret J. Wheatley 2017
4.13
589 ratings
You're It
by Leonard J. Marcus • 2019
Lead without authority. The framework for mobilizing people and navigating complexity in any crisis.
3.86
218
You're It Summary
You're It 94%
Lead without authority. The framework for mobilizing people and navigating complexity in any crisis.
by Leonard J. Marcus 2019
3.86
218 ratings
The Slow Fix
by Carl Honoré • 2013
The hidden ingredient behind every lasting solution: slowing down enough to learn from mistakes.
3.61
507
The Slow Fix Summary
The Slow Fix 94%
The hidden ingredient behind every lasting solution: slowing down enough to learn from mistakes.
by Carl Honoré 2013
3.61
507 ratings
The Fifth Discipline
by Peter M. Senge • 1990
Four disciplines aren't enough. The fifth reveals why your best fixes keep making things worse.
3.94
36k+
The Fifth Discipline Summary
The Fifth Discipline 94%
Four disciplines aren't enough. The fifth reveals why your best fixes keep making things worse.
by Peter M. Senge 1990
3.94
36k+ ratings
The Age of Unreason
by Charles B. Handy • 1989
The company of the future has three parts, your career five, and the old job for life is dead.
3.91
546
The Age of Unreason Summary
The Age of Unreason 94%
The company of the future has three parts, your career five, and the old job for life is dead.
by Charles B. Handy 1989
3.91
546 ratings
Good Power
by Ginni Rometty • 2023
Turning a century-old company taught her power works best when given away. Here is how.
3.95
1k+
Good Power Summary
Good Power 94%
Turning a century-old company taught her power works best when given away. Here is how.
by Ginni Rometty 2023
3.95
1k+ ratings
The Connected Company
by Dave Gray • 2012
When customers network faster than your hierarchy can respond, the answer is small autonomous teams.
4.11
617
The Connected Company Summary
The Connected Company 94%
When customers network faster than your hierarchy can respond, the answer is small autonomous teams.
by Dave Gray 2012
4.11
617 ratings
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