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This has been a labour of love for over 20 years. Over 25 million words read, with all the books summarized on one page. We read and summarize them so you don’t have to.
Topics span leadership, behavioural economics, ethical strategy, creativity, innovation, and much more.
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Right Kind Of Wrong – Amy Edmondson
The one-sentence summary All of us are fallible, but we can use this fallibility to create a life of never-ending
The Power Of Geography – Tim Marshall
The one-sentence summary The Middle East must look beyond oil and sand to secure its future, the eastern Mediterranean is
Prisoners Of Geography – Tim Marshall
The one-sentence summary All leaders are constrained by geography because their choices are limited by mountains, rivers, sea and concrete.
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