This has been a labour of love for over 20 years. Over 20 million words read, with all the books summarized on one page. Categories span leadership, behavioural economics, ethical strategy, creativity, innovation, and much more. We read and summarize them so you don’t have to. To our knowledge this is the biggest free resource of its kind in the world.
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The Motive – Patrick Lencioni
The one sentence summary Too many leaders abdicate their most important responsibilities because they are leading for the wrong reason.
The Ethical Leader – Morgen Witzel
The one sentence summary Doing the right thing can be the key to competitive advantage. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS Ethical
The Catalyst – Jonah Berger
The one sentence summary You can change anyone’s mind if you correctly understand the five barriers to change and remove
How Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders? – Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic
The one sentence summary There is a better way to select leaders than a deeply flawed system that rewards arrogance
The Chimp Paradox
The one sentence summary The Chimp Paradox means that your inner chimp can be your best friend or your worst
Work And Days – Andy Law
The one sentence summary Classical wisdom can teach us a lot about modern life and work. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS
Who Cares Wins – David Jones
The one sentence summary Corporate social responsibility and social media are intrinsically linked, and the most successful leaders are the
You’re Not Listening – Kate Murphy
You’re Not Listening Kate Murphy The one sentence summary No one is listening but you can improve your life if
The Entrepreneurial Myth – Louise Nicolson
The one sentence summary The Entrepreneurial Myth damages entrepreneurs’ mental health, skews public policy, amplifies business failure rates and undermines
There Is No Planet B – Mike Berners-Lee
The one sentence summary The best way to live better is to understand the true facts about how our choices
The Future We Choose – Figueres & Rivett-Carnac
The one sentence summary We can survive the climate crisis if we take urgent action now. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS
How To Buy A Gorilla – David Meikle
The one sentence summary Marketers, brands and agencies can resolve their differences and create greater value for brands by thinking