You probably already know that in business and in life, success is often more about “who you know” than “what you know.” But you don’t have to be extroverted, well-dressed, or smooth to build a strong network. In “Friend of a Friend,” business professor David Burkus shares decades of research and practice about the art …
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Hard work and an inspiring vision are important — but they can only get you so far. According to the authors of “Never Eat Alone,” the key ingredient to success is fostering meaningful connections with other people. In fact, what distinguishes highly successful people from everyone else is the way they use the power of …
Setting goals is easy. The challenge lies in seeing them through the finish line. Sometimes, our goals are too ambitious. At other times, we give up prematurely because we tell ourselves that something isn’t worth doing unless it’s perfect. In this summary, blogger and popular speaker Jon Acuff shares plenty of advice for achieving the …
Be a Free Range Human (2013) is an escape manual for the caged and cooped up. Addressed to mid-career professionals trapped in boring jobs and overwhelmed by responsibilities, it offers an alternative approach to life. Call it free-ranging: doing what you love, every day, when and where you like. The best bit? You can do …
From Strength to Strength (2022) is a roadmap for thriving in the second half of life. Packed with practical advice, it helps readers stop dwelling on past successes and find fulfillment in the present. Who is it for? Anyone facing the decline of their professional abilities Professionals preparing to pivot from one career to another …
During a typical 12‐month year, it’s easy to procrastinate on your annual goals. But during a 12‐week year, there’s a constant sense of urgency because the end of the year is always looming and you need to generate a month’s worth of progress every week! “Let’s redefine a year: A year is no longer 12 …
Generation Y is the most entrepreneurial generation — and the most entitled. If you’ve ever wanted to leave your “real” job and be your own boss, get ready to let go of your ego and put in the hard work. In “Never Get a “Real” Job,” you’ll learn the practical steps and attitudes it takes …
What would happen if you dedicated your life to doing what you’re truly meant to do? In “The Element,” Ken Robinson explains how to do just that. Drawing lessons from the lives of a diverse range of luminaries — from Paul McCartney to the renowned physicist Richard Feynman — Robinson outlines how to be true …
Lois Frankel wants you to take charge of your career, and stop making the mistakes that women make at work as a result of the socialization they get as little girls. While nice-girl behavior may have served you well at some point, it will not work well in today’s workplace. If you are to have …
The Adaptation Advantage (2020) explores how to navigate the future of work – without worrying about the robots taking over. It provides actionable insights on how to tap into uniquely human attributes like adaptation to excel. Technology is transforming the world of work faster than ever. At the current crossroads, you face a choice: to …
