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A Technique for Producing Ideas – James Webb Young
The one-sentence summary Gather both general and specific materials, ponder on the issue, then do something completely different for a
Flow – Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
The one-sentence summary Understanding the concept of flow helps people to live in better harmony with themselves and others. Can't
The Signal And The Noise – Nate Silver
The one-sentence summary We think we are better at prediction than we truly are, so we need to be more
Talk Lean – Alan Palmer
The one-sentence summary Talking lean means combining directness with politeness to develop quicker results and better relations. WHAT THE BOOK
The Accidental Creative – Todd Henry
The one-sentence summary Being consistently creative requires a rigorous system as a way of life. Can't be bothered to read
The Brand Gap – Marty Neumeier
The one-sentence summary It is vital to bridge the gap between brand strategy and execution. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS ·
Playing To Win – Lafley & Martin
The one-sentence summary Strategy is choice – there is no point in just competing, you need to win. Can't be
The Shark’s Paintbrush – Jay Harman
The one-sentence summary Biomimicry can often balance the competing desires of creating more powerful, lucrative technologies while preserving the planet.
Remote – Fried & Hansson
The one-sentence summary Going remote allows the most talented people to produce the best work regardless of their location. WHAT
The Wiki Man – Rory Sutherland
The one-sentence summary Don’t assume anything is as you think it is – it might not be. WHAT THE BOOK
David And Goliath – Malcolm Gladwell
The one-sentence summary Competition isn’t always as lopsided as it seems, because being at a disadvantage could actually be an
Where Good Ideas Come From – Steven Johnson
The one-sentence summary Go for a walk, cultivate hunches, write things down, but leave things a bit messy so that