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Buzz – Marian Salzman, Ira Matathia, Ann O’Reilly
The one-sentence summary Generating word of mouth is the cheapest way to generate brand publicity, but you have to start
A Whole New Mind – Daniel Pink
The one-sentence summary We need to create things with a high emotional level and understand the subtleties of human interaction.
Predicting Market Success – Robert Passikoff
The one-sentence summary Ignore important-sounding but resonance-free offerings and concentrate on bridging the gap between what you deliver and what
Bad Science – Ben Goldacre
The one-sentence summary Numbers can ruin lives. They are repeatedly misused and misunderstood, so make sure you understand your data
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
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I am delighted to announce the launch of an app based on my book Tick Achieve: How to get stuff
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