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Rigorous Magic – Jim Taylor and Steve Hatch
WHAT THE BOOK SAYS There are many myths around communications ideas and what you really need is a practical road
Clever – Goffee and Jones
The one-sentence summary A handful of clever star performers create disproportionate amounts of value for organisations, but they must be
The Character of a Corporation – Goffee and Jones
WHAT THE BOOK SAYS Despite its ability to make or break a business, corporate culture remains the most underutilised resource
The Living Company – Arie de Geus
The one-sentence summary Companies are living entities that thrive by learning, having a strong persona, and governing their growth efficiently.
Rework – Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson
The one-sentence summary Ignore what normal companies do and do the opposite. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS Most of what you
Cognitive Surplus – Clay Shirky
The one-sentence summary More and more people are using their free time to become involved in active participation. WHAT THE
Tick Achieve iphone app – now available
I am delighted to announce the launch of an app based on my book Tick Achieve: How to get stuff
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The Selfish Capitalist – Oliver James
WHAT THE BOOK SAYS This book provides more detailed substantiation for the claims made in his previous book Affluenza. It
Lovemarks – Kevin Roberts
The one-sentence summary Creating loyalty beyond reason requires emotional connections that generate the highest levels of love and respect for
Simply Brilliant – Fergus O’Connell
The one-sentence summary Life is simpler than you think, so get on with it. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS The best
The Logic of Life – Tim Harford
The one-sentence summary Every human being, no matter how diverse, complies with economic logic. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS If humans