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Quirkology – Richard Wiseman
The one-sentence summary People do some very strange things, so don’t take anything for granted. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS Psychology
Predictably Irrational – Dan Ariely
The one-sentence summary People are predictably irrational when making decisions, and often make basic mistakes. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS Subtitled
Perfect Pitch – Jon Steel
The one-sentence summary Present something ingenious, express it simply, stick to the point, and solve the problem. WHAT THE BOOK
Panicology – Simon Briscoe & Hugh Aldersley-Williams
The one-sentence summary There will always be someone who wishes to generate fear and panic, but they are usually biased,
On Bullshit – Harry G. Frankfurt
The one-sentence summary Bullshit is harder to spot than you think because it is neither on the side of the
Obliquity – John Kay
The one-sentence summary Our goals are best achieved indirectly, so consider taking the oblique route. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS Paradoxically,
Marketing Stripped Bare – Patrick Forsyth
The one-sentence summary Marketing acts as a bridge between an organization and the outside world, and is central to every
Marketing Judo – John Barnes & Richard Richardson
The one-sentence summary When considering creative ideas, concentrate on the size of the idea, not the size of the budget.
Manage Your Reputation – Roger Haywood
The one-sentence summary All organizations must behave impeccably and manage their public relations with intelligence if they are to safeguard
Making It Happen – John Harvey-Jones
The one-sentence summary Making it happen is the most important part of any idea, and the prime management problem in
Leadership for Dummies – Marshall Loeb & Stephen Kindel
The one-sentence summary Successful leaders will take on risk, change and ambiguity. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS There is no particular
Juicing The Orange – Pat Fallon & Fred Senn
The one-sentence summary When considering creative ideas, concentrate on the size of the idea, not the size of the budget.