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Ravenous – Henry Dimbleby
The one-sentence summary The food system is making us sick and destroying our environment, so we need to change it.
No Bullshit Change – Chris Hirst
The one-sentence summary Leading change is about being honest and clear, building teams full of thriving people, and finding your
How To Work With (Almost) Anyone – Michael Bungay Stanier
The One Sentence Summary Five questions can build the best possible relationships – ones that are safe, vital, and repairable.
The Song Of Significance – Seth Godin
The One Sentence Summary The way forwards for work, management and leadership is to ensure agency, dignity and respect for
Crossover Creativity – Dave Trott
The One Sentence Summary Ideas don’t come from nothing – they come from what is already inside people’s brains, so
Half-Earth – Edward Wilson
The One Sentence Summary In order to stave off the mass extinction of species, including our own, we need to
How To Fix A Broken Planet – Julian Cribb
The one-sentence summary It is possible to fix the planet if we acknowledge the megathreats facing us and take global
Do/Deal – Hoare & Gummer
The one-sentence summary It is possible to negotiate better, find hidden value and enrich relationships in the process. Can't be
What’s Your Type? – Merve Emre
The one-sentence summary This is the story of the Myers-Briggs, and how personality testing took over the world. Can't be
The Illusion Of Choice – Richard Shotton
The one-sentence summary Businesses can take advantage of behavioural quirks to win customers, retain them, and sell more. Can't be
Toxic – Clive Lewis
The one-sentence summary The modern workplace has become a hotbed of toxicity, but this can be alleviated by intelligent mediation
Racism: A Very Short Introduction – Ali Rattansi
The one-sentence summary Racism is a poorly understood concept but with careful thought and unbiased analysis it can be demystified