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Liar’s Paradise – Graham Edmonds
The one-sentence summary Treat information with great suspicion until you know the real story. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS Eighty per
Whatever You Think, Think The Opposite – Paul Arden
WHAT THE BOOK SAYS This quirky book explains the benefits of making bad decisions, why unreason is better than reason,
Flicking Your Creative Switch – Wayne Lotherington
The one-sentence summary You can be more creative if you train yourself to think differently. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS Everyone
Brand Manners – Hamish Pringle & William Gordon
The one-sentence summary Customer perception of brand quality is a combination of pre-existing expectations and experience when interacting with it,
The End of Marketing As We Know It – Sergio Zyman
The one-sentence summary When you start looking at exactly how much things cost and how much profit you are making
Podcast 15, The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman
This week's Greatest Hits podcast - The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman. Download The World is Flat
Sway – Brafman & Brafman
The one-sentence summary People will make irrational decisions if left to their own devices. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS We usually
Podcast 14, Purple Cow by Seth Godin
This week another one from Seth Godin - Purple Cow. Download Purple Cow
Good To Great – Jim Collins
The one-sentence summary Ignore charismatic leaders, complex strategies and the competition – if you want enduring success, concentrate on having
Podcast 13, Wikinomics by Don Tapscott & Anthony Williams
This week Wikinomics by Tapscott & Williams. Download Wikinomics
Why Should Anyone Be Led By You? – Rob Goffee & Gareth Jones
The one-sentence summary To be a good leader you have to earn respect. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS · Copying how
Podcast 12, Flat Earth News by Nick Davies
Podcasts are back. This week it's Flat Earth News by Nick Davies. Download Flat Earth News