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The Power Of Active Thinking – Ulf Lowenhav
The one sentence summary You can become a resilient contrarian through the strength of engaged thinking. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS
Rockonomics – Alan Krueger
The one sentence summary The music industry can teach us a lot about economics and our future. WHAT THE BOOK
Invisible Influence – Jonah Berger
The one sentence summary You can have a sharper sense of your own, and other people’s behaviour if you understand
Cultural Velocity – Berger & Burford
Cultural Velocity Jonah Berger & Stefan Burford The one sentence summary Brands can use agitation, collisions, proximity, spotlights and contributors
The Infinite Game – Simon Sinek
The one sentence summary Leaders who adopt an infinite mindset build stronger, more innovative and inspiring organisations - playing in
How Not To Plan – Binet & Carter
How Not To Plan The one sentence summary Much advertising planning avoids the basic spadework of establishing the true facts,
The Innovator’s Book – Max McKeown
The one sentence summary Make new ideas practical and useful, work with others in an idea-hungry culture, and marshal the
Surrounded By Idiots – Thomas Erikson
The one sentence summary It is completely possible to understand those whose behaviour baffles you by looking at the four
Hit Makers- Derek Thompson
The one sentence summary Hit makers create moments of meaning by marrying new and old - they are the architects
The Joy Of Work – Bruce Daisley
The one sentence summary There are 30 ways to fix your work culture and fall in love with your job
Factfulness – Hans Rosling
The one sentence summary Most of the so-called facts that people state about the world are wrong – things are
Everything Is F*cked – Mark Manson
The one sentence summary Our maddening urge always to find happiness only serves to make us unhappier, and too much