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The Art of Innovation – Tom Kelley
The one-sentence summary Successful innovation needs the right conditions and attitude – an eye for what can be improved, a
Creative Confidence – Kelley & Kelley
The one-sentence summary We all have creative potential that can be unleashed and there are many techniques that can help.
Consiglieri – Richard Hytner
The one-sentence summary Being a successful no.2 can be just as rewarding as being No.1. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS This
The Obstacle Is The Way – Ryan Holiday
The one-sentence summary We give up too easily, when often the obstacle we face can be the very inspiration for
Hegarty On Creativity – John Hegarty
The one-sentence summary To be an effective creative person you need constantly to absorb varied stimuli, reinterpret what you see,
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