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Think Like A Freak – Levitt & Dubner
The one-sentence summary Understand and decipher incentives and measure results accurately, and you are much more likely to solve problems.
The Use of Lateral Thinking – Edward de Bono
The one-sentence summary Lateral thinking seeks to escape from the dominance of rigid and accepted ways of looking at things.
How To Be Zoomly At Work – Dawn Sillett
The one-sentence summary It is possible to be highly effective at work if you can master objective self-awareness and handle
The Origin of Wealth – Eric D. Beinhocker
The one-sentence summary The economy is ultimately a genetic replication strategy, fueled by deductive tinkering. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS ·
A Bigger Prize – Margaret Heffernan
The one-sentence summary Persistent competition is frequently divisive, so we are more likely to achieve better outcomes by collaborating. WHAT
The Darwin Economy – Robert H. Frank
The one-sentence summary Individuals often face incentives that make them undermine the common good, and taxes on harmful activities are
Left Brain, Right Stuff – Phil Rosenzweig
The one-sentence summary To make the best decisions, leaders need a blend of clear detached thinking (left brain) and courage
Money, Blood And Revolution – George Cooper
The one-sentence summary Economic growth is generated by a circulatory flow of wealth through society – upward from the private
Leaders Eat Last – Simon Sinek
The one-sentence summary Effective leaders manage the people, not the numbers – making them feel safe and keen to follow.
The Big Lie – Jouan, Quoirin, & Murphy
The one-sentence summary There is a gap between what people say in surveys and what they really think, so you
The Undercover Economist Strikes Back – Tim Harford
The one-sentence summary In macroeconomics, everything is related to everything else, so every policy decision has an effect elsewhere. WHAT
When Cultures Collide – Richard Lewis
The one-sentence summary Careful analysis and understanding of distinctive cultural traits can lead to more effective leadership and collaboration across