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The Change Book – Krogerus and Tschappeler
The one-sentence summary You can get a better grasp on why things happen by using visual models to analyse all
The Icarus Deception – Seth Godin
The one-sentence summary It’s better to be sorry than safe, so ditch the old rules. Move out of your comfort
Blah Blah Blah – Dan Roam
The one-sentence summary Words on their own often fail to communicate sufficiently, so try combining them carefully with visual imagery.
To Sell Is Human – Daniel Pink
The one-sentence summary Selling is no longer solely the domain of salespeople, because we are all trying to move each
The Science Of Serendipity – Matt Kingdon
The one-sentence summary Good innovators make their own luck by forcing connections, trying things out, and never giving up. WHAT
Bad Pharma – Ben Goldacre
The one-sentence summary Drug companies mislead doctors and harm patients, so a complete overhaul of the industry is needed. WHAT
Physics Of The Future – Michio Kaku
The one-sentence summary The shape of things to come is already happening. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS This is a rundown
Antifragile – Nassim Nicholas Taleb
The one-sentence summary Antifragile things get stronger when subjected to stress and tension, whereas fragile things break and robust ones
The Bed Of Procrustes – Nassim Nicholas Taleb
The one-sentence summary Only by accepting what we don’t know can we see the world as it really is. WHAT
The Dictionary of Business Bullshit – Kevin Duncan
The one-sentence summary To stand the chance of making any sense you need to avoid using jargon. WHAT THE BOOK
Culturematic – Grant McCracken
The one-sentence summary Combining an awareness of trends and a preparedness to experiment with cultural initiatives can lead to commercial
How Brands Grow – Byron Sharp
The one-sentence summary Much of what marketers believe to be true is wrong, but clear laws do exist to help.