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Business Book Summaries

The Five Temptations of a CEO
by Patrick Lencioni • 1998
A CEO's late-night train ride exposes five derailments that quietly pull every leader off course.
4.11
6k+
The Five Temptations of a CEO Summary
The Five Temptations of a CEO
A CEO's late-night train ride exposes five derailments that quietly pull every leader off course.
by Patrick Lencioni 1998 160 pages
4.11
6k+ ratings
Bottlenecks
by David C. Evans • 2017
Why users ignore you: invisible psychological filters that every digital product must survive.
4.14
175
Bottlenecks Summary
Bottlenecks
Why users ignore you: invisible psychological filters that every digital product must survive.
by David C. Evans 2017 281 pages
4.14
175 ratings
The Happiness Track
by Emma Seppälä • 2016
Happiness produces success, not the reverse. Calm, rest, and compassion outperform the grind.
3.75
1k+
The Happiness Track Summary
The Happiness Track
Happiness produces success, not the reverse. Calm, rest, and compassion outperform the grind.
by Emma Seppälä 2016 224 pages
3.75
1k+ ratings
The Etiquette Advantage in Business
by Peter Post • 2014
Competence gets you hired. Dining skills, email habits, and small talk get you promoted.
3.73
89
The Etiquette Advantage in Business Summary
The Etiquette Advantage in Business
Competence gets you hired. Dining skills, email habits, and small talk get you promoted.
by Peter Post 2014 352 pages
3.73
89 ratings
The Golden Passport
by Duff McDonald • 2017
The MBA credential that built corporate America also hollowed it out.
3.41
346
The Golden Passport Summary
The Golden Passport
The MBA credential that built corporate America also hollowed it out.
by Duff McDonald 2017
3.41
346 ratings
Real-World Kanban
by Mattias Skarin • 2015
Your team has bottlenecks you cannot see. Surface them, limit work-in-progress, and ship faster.
3.62
156
Real-World Kanban Summary
Real-World Kanban
Your team has bottlenecks you cannot see. Surface them, limit work-in-progress, and ship faster.
by Mattias Skarin 2015 123 pages
3.62
156 ratings
Off Balance
by Matthew Kelly • 2011
Balance asked you to separate work from life. Satisfaction builds one system for both.
3.83
1k+
Off Balance Summary
Off Balance
Balance asked you to separate work from life. Satisfaction builds one system for both.
by Matthew Kelly 2011 160 pages
3.83
1k+ ratings
Little Black Book
by Otegha Uwagba • 2017
Pitch yourself, price your work, own your career: a field guide for creative women.
3.52
3k+
Little Black Book Summary
Little Black Book
Pitch yourself, price your work, own your career: a field guide for creative women.
by Otegha Uwagba 2017 113 pages
3.52
3k+ ratings
Brave
by Margie Warrell • 2015
Bravery is a practice, not a personality. Fifty small acts to build it into reflex.
4.02
175
Brave Summary
Brave
Bravery is a practice, not a personality. Fifty small acts to build it into reflex.
by Margie Warrell 2015 250 pages
4.02
175 ratings
The Wall Street Journal Essential Guide to Management
by Alan Murray • 2010
Nine management principles from top leadership thinkers, distilled into a compact, practical guide.
3.76
171
The Wall Street Journal Essential Guide to Management Summary
The Wall Street Journal Essential Guide to Management
Nine management principles from top leadership thinkers, distilled into a compact, practical guide.
by Alan Murray 2010 240 pages
3.76
171 ratings
Branding For Dummies
by Bill Chiaravalle • 2006
Branding that lasts: why consistency outranks brilliance, and a playbook for earning consumer trust.
3.74
118
Branding For Dummies Summary
Branding For Dummies
Branding that lasts: why consistency outranks brilliance, and a playbook for earning consumer trust.
by Bill Chiaravalle 2006 384 pages
3.74
118 ratings
Broke Millennial Talks Money
by Erin Lowry • 2020
Money talks do not have to be fights: what to say about salaries, splitting bills, and saying no.
3.85
415
Broke Millennial Talks Money Summary
Broke Millennial Talks Money
Money talks do not have to be fights: what to say about salaries, splitting bills, and saying no.
by Erin Lowry 2020 304 pages
3.85
415 ratings
Worry-Free Money
by Shannon Lee Simmons • 2017
Why budgeting fails: it creates deprivation. Calculate one number, then spend without guilt.
4.30
1k+
Worry-Free Money Summary
Worry-Free Money
Why budgeting fails: it creates deprivation. Calculate one number, then spend without guilt.
by Shannon Lee Simmons 2017 328 pages
4.30
1k+ ratings
Groundswell
by Charlene Li • 2008
Customers now trust each other more than they trust your brand. The strategy for adapting.
3.75
5k+
Groundswell Summary
Groundswell
Customers now trust each other more than they trust your brand. The strategy for adapting.
by Charlene Li 2008 286 pages
3.75
5k+ ratings
Fast/Forward
by Julian M Birkinshaw • 2017
Tomorrow's winners act on conviction while yesterday's leaders wait for perfect data.
3.91
74
Fast/Forward Summary
Fast/Forward
Tomorrow's winners act on conviction while yesterday's leaders wait for perfect data.
by Julian M Birkinshaw 2017 240 pages
3.91
74 ratings
The Business Owner's Guide to Financial Freedom
by Mark J. Kohler • 2017
Wall Street advice is for employees. Here's the wealth plan entrepreneurs actually need.
4.17
107
The Business Owner's Guide to Financial Freedom Summary
The Business Owner's Guide to Financial Freedom
Wall Street advice is for employees. Here's the wealth plan entrepreneurs actually need.
by Mark J. Kohler 2017 311 pages
4.17
107 ratings
Harris Rules
by Tim Harris • 2019
The practical daily system that separates six-figure real estate agents from everyone else.
4.19
102
Harris Rules Summary
Harris Rules
The practical daily system that separates six-figure real estate agents from everyone else.
by Tim Harris 2019 288 pages
4.19
102 ratings
Building Successful Communities of Practice
by Emily Webber • 2016
Build a peer community where knowledge flows across teams, and silos dissolve from within.
3.86
254
Building Successful Communities of Practice Summary
Building Successful Communities of Practice
Build a peer community where knowledge flows across teams, and silos dissolve from within.
by Emily Webber 2016 80 pages
3.86
254 ratings
How to Become a Great Boss
by Jeffrey J. Fox • 2002
Stop coaching low performers. The rules for hiring, developing, and keeping your best people.
3.87
423
How to Become a Great Boss Summary
How to Become a Great Boss
Stop coaching low performers. The rules for hiring, developing, and keeping your best people.
by Jeffrey J. Fox 2002 192 pages
3.87
423 ratings
Captivology
by Ben Parr • 2015
Your audience is scrolling. Seven psychological triggers that stop thumbs and earn real minutes.
3.79
391
Captivology Summary
Captivology
Your audience is scrolling. Seven psychological triggers that stop thumbs and earn real minutes.
by Ben Parr 2015 256 pages
3.79
391 ratings
Event Planning and Management
by Ruth Dowson • 2014
A planning system for events that must deliver, from the first objective to the final debrief.
4.33
12
Event Planning and Management Summary
Event Planning and Management
A planning system for events that must deliver, from the first objective to the final debrief.
by Ruth Dowson 2014 328 pages
4.33
12 ratings
The Numbers Game
by Michael Blastland • 2008
Most numbers in the news mislead you; a few mental habits reveal the real story.
3.65
344
The Numbers Game Summary
The Numbers Game
Most numbers in the news mislead you; a few mental habits reveal the real story.
by Michael Blastland 2008 224 pages
3.65
344 ratings
The Creative Thinking Handbook
by Chris Griffiths • 2019
A step-by-step system for solving business problems creatively, on demand and on deadline.
3.79
163
The Creative Thinking Handbook Summary
The Creative Thinking Handbook
A step-by-step system for solving business problems creatively, on demand and on deadline.
by Chris Griffiths 2019 248 pages
3.79
163 ratings
Alive at Work
by Daniel M. Cable • 2018
The brain circuit behind curiosity and motivation, and why your company keeps turning it off.
3.88
500+
Alive at Work Summary
Alive at Work
The brain circuit behind curiosity and motivation, and why your company keeps turning it off.
by Daniel M. Cable 2018 224 pages
3.88
500+ ratings
The Way to Wealth and Other Writings on Finance
by Benjamin Franklin • 2011
Time is currency, debt is a cage, and tiny expenses erode fortunes: Franklin's money rules.
3.93
28
The Way to Wealth and Other Writings on Finance Summary
The Way to Wealth and Other Writings on Finance
Time is currency, debt is a cage, and tiny expenses erode fortunes: Franklin's money rules.
by Benjamin Franklin 2011 81 pages
3.93
28 ratings
Seven Years to Seven Figures
by Michael Masterson • 2006
Stop saving more. Start earning exponentially: building wealth through equity, not coupons.
3.84
470
Seven Years to Seven Figures Summary
Seven Years to Seven Figures
Stop saving more. Start earning exponentially: building wealth through equity, not coupons.
by Michael Masterson 2006 247 pages
3.84
470 ratings
Spend Well, Live Rich Spend Well, Live Rich Spend Well, Live Rich
by Michelle Singletary • 2003
Why your possessions aren't assets and debt is a trap: a no-nonsense plan to get ahead.
3.65
195
Spend Well, Live Rich Spend Well, Live Rich Spend Well, Live Rich Summary
Spend Well, Live Rich Spend Well, Live Rich Spend Well, Live Rich
Why your possessions aren't assets and debt is a trap: a no-nonsense plan to get ahead.
by Michelle Singletary 2003
3.65
195 ratings
Amaze Every Customer Every Time
by Shep Hyken • 2013
How a hardware chain beats the giants on service: 52 tactics your business can steal.
3.94
192
Amaze Every Customer Every Time Summary
Amaze Every Customer Every Time
How a hardware chain beats the giants on service: 52 tactics your business can steal.
by Shep Hyken 2013 240 pages
3.94
192 ratings
The Invisible Touch
by Harry Beckwith • 2000
Specialists earn more even with made-up niches, and sacrifice builds loyalty faster than skill.
3.9
184
The Invisible Touch Summary
The Invisible Touch
Specialists earn more even with made-up niches, and sacrifice builds loyalty faster than skill.
by Harry Beckwith 2000 256 pages
3.9
184 ratings
Plutocrats
by Chrystia Freeland • 2012
The new global elite earned its billions. The system isn't fairer; it's more fragile.
3.61
3k+
Plutocrats Summary
Plutocrats
The new global elite earned its billions. The system isn't fairer; it's more fragile.
by Chrystia Freeland 2012 352 pages
3.61
3k+ ratings
Be A Free Range Human
by Marianne Cantwell • 2013
Test your hidden strengths with small paid projects until the cubicle is optional.
4.03
500+
Be A Free Range Human Summary
Be A Free Range Human
Test your hidden strengths with small paid projects until the cubicle is optional.
by Marianne Cantwell 2013 304 pages
4.03
500+ ratings
Newsletter Ninja 2
by Tammi Labrecque • 2022
Most author giveaways only hook half the audience. Build one that catches fans and newcomers alike.
4.50
352
Newsletter Ninja 2 Summary
Newsletter Ninja 2
Most author giveaways only hook half the audience. Build one that catches fans and newcomers alike.
by Tammi Labrecque 2022 122 pages
4.50
352 ratings
The Art of Focused Conversation
by R. Brian Stanfield • 2000
Four stages of questioning that turn any group discussion into a source of collective insight.
4.05
204
The Art of Focused Conversation Summary
The Art of Focused Conversation
Four stages of questioning that turn any group discussion into a source of collective insight.
by R. Brian Stanfield 2000 240 pages
4.05
204 ratings
The Seven-Day Weekend
by ricardo-semler • 2004
A CEO's radical experiment: no schedules, no titles, and salaries employees set themselves.
4.05
500+
The Seven-Day Weekend Summary
The Seven-Day Weekend
A CEO's radical experiment: no schedules, no titles, and salaries employees set themselves.
by ricardo-semler 2004 276 pages
4.05
500+ ratings
Procrastination
by Jane B. Burka • 1982
Time management won't fix your procrastination. The psychology behind the delay, and what will.
3.95
2k+
Procrastination Summary
Procrastination
Time management won't fix your procrastination. The psychology behind the delay, and what will.
by Jane B. Burka 1982 336 pages
3.95
2k+ ratings
The Extraordinary Coach
by John H. Zenger • 2010
A structured coaching conversation that unlocks your team's own answers instead of giving advice.
4.01
174
The Extraordinary Coach Summary
The Extraordinary Coach
A structured coaching conversation that unlocks your team's own answers instead of giving advice.
by John H. Zenger 2010 320 pages
4.01
174 ratings
Smart Collaboration
by Heidi K. Gardner • 2017
Sharing your best clients doesn't shrink your business. The data shows it makes it bigger.
3.63
121
Smart Collaboration Summary
Smart Collaboration
Sharing your best clients doesn't shrink your business. The data shows it makes it bigger.
by Heidi K. Gardner 2017 272 pages
3.63
121 ratings
Opportunity
by Eben Pagan • 2018
Opportunity isn't luck. It's a skill you can learn, and this book installs the operating system.
3.99
121
Opportunity Summary
Opportunity
Opportunity isn't luck. It's a skill you can learn, and this book installs the operating system.
by Eben Pagan 2018 274 pages
3.99
121 ratings
Unlearn
by Barry O'Reilly • 2018
Why your winning playbook is losing your next game, and the cycle that replaces it.
3.83
298
Unlearn Summary
Unlearn
Why your winning playbook is losing your next game, and the cycle that replaces it.
by Barry O'Reilly 2018 241 pages
3.83
298 ratings
The Birth of Plenty
by William J. Bernstein • 2004
Four conditions built the modern world; without them, even silver empires collapse.
4.19
500+
The Birth of Plenty Summary
The Birth of Plenty
Four conditions built the modern world; without them, even silver empires collapse.
by William J. Bernstein 2004 433 pages
4.19
500+ ratings
Consider the Lobster and Other Essays
by David Foster Wallace • 2005
Mainstream acceptance forced adult film into a paradox: to keep its edge, it grew more extreme.
4.18
54k+
Consider the Lobster and Other Essays Summary
Consider the Lobster and Other Essays
Mainstream acceptance forced adult film into a paradox: to keep its edge, it grew more extreme.
by David Foster Wallace 2005 505 pages
4.18
54k+ ratings
Fast, Cheap and Viral
by Aashish Chopra • 2019
Viral doesn't require a big budget: the scrappy marketer's recipe for shareable content.
4.17
271
Fast, Cheap and Viral Summary
Fast, Cheap and Viral
Viral doesn't require a big budget: the scrappy marketer's recipe for shareable content.
by Aashish Chopra 2019 176 pages
4.17
271 ratings
Safety-First Retirement Planning
by Wade Pfau • 2019
A stock-and-bond portfolio cannot solve longevity risk. Insurance can.
4.29
129
Safety-First Retirement Planning Summary
Safety-First Retirement Planning
A stock-and-bond portfolio cannot solve longevity risk. Insurance can.
by Wade Pfau 2019 366 pages
4.29
129 ratings
The New Elite
by Jim Taylor • 2008
Most of the truly wealthy are self-made, shop at Costco, and prefer you never notice.
3.69
132
The New Elite Summary
The New Elite
Most of the truly wealthy are self-made, shop at Costco, and prefer you never notice.
by Jim Taylor 2008 245 pages
3.69
132 ratings
How to Think Like Steve Jobs
by Daniel Smith • 2013
The outsider mindset, the design obsession, the comeback: ten Jobs principles you can actually use.
3.62
500+
How to Think Like Steve Jobs Summary
How to Think Like Steve Jobs
The outsider mindset, the design obsession, the comeback: ten Jobs principles you can actually use.
by Daniel Smith 2013 198 pages
3.62
500+ ratings
The Psychology of Performance
by Eddie O'Connor • 2017
The athlete's mental toolkit, reengineered for anyone who performs under pressure.
3.94
250
The Psychology of Performance Summary
The Psychology of Performance
The athlete's mental toolkit, reengineered for anyone who performs under pressure.
by Eddie O'Connor 2017
3.94
250 ratings
Chasing Perfection
by Andy Glockner • 2016
Six cameras, 25 times a second: the hidden data engine that builds NBA champions.
3.51
260
Chasing Perfection Summary
Chasing Perfection
Six cameras, 25 times a second: the hidden data engine that builds NBA champions.
by Andy Glockner 2016
3.51
260 ratings
Key Takeaways, Analysis & Review
by Instaread Summaries • 2015
Buy businesses at a discount, demand a price buffer, and treat market mood swings as opportunity.
3.68
69
Key Takeaways, Analysis & Review Summary
Key Takeaways, Analysis & Review
Buy businesses at a discount, demand a price buffer, and treat market mood swings as opportunity.
by Instaread Summaries 2015 38 pages
3.68
69 ratings
The Drucker Lectures
by Peter F. Drucker • 2010
The employees own the tools now. Every management rule from the last century just broke.
4.09
195
The Drucker Lectures Summary
The Drucker Lectures
The employees own the tools now. Every management rule from the last century just broke.
by Peter F. Drucker 2010 287 pages
4.09
195 ratings
Thank You for Coming to My TED Talk
by Chris J. Anderson • 2020
Teens, turn stage fright into fuel, build a talk that lands, own the room.
4.11
122
Thank You for Coming to My TED Talk Summary
Thank You for Coming to My TED Talk
Teens, turn stage fright into fuel, build a talk that lands, own the room.
by Chris J. Anderson 2020 160 pages
4.11
122 ratings
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