With over 500 books, to our knowledge this is the biggest free resource of its kind in the world.
This has been a labour of love for over 20 years. Over 25 million words read, with all the books summarized on one page. We read and summarize them so you don’t have to.
Topics span leadership, behavioural economics, ethical strategy, creativity, innovation, and much more.
Start by searching any book, author or topic you are interested in. (eg. Gladwell, The Tipping Point, Behavioural economics)
Books by Kevin and Sarah Duncan:
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Books by everyone else:
The Art Of Judgment – John Adair
The one sentence summary Judgment is often misperceived as an unchangeable, elusive element of character but in fact it is
How To Have Impossible Conversations – Boghossian & Lindsay
The one sentence summary It is possible to have productive conversations even with people with entrenched views if you foster
Decoding Leadership Bullshit – Hal O’Ween
The one sentence summary If you play the game right, you can move up the corporate ladder and stay there
Conflicted – Ian Leslie
The one sentence summary Although arguments appear to be tearing us apart, conflict can bring us together if approached in
Net Positive – Polman & Winston
The one sentence summary Courageous companies thrive by giving more than they take. Can't be bothered to read it? Too
Surrounded By Setbacks – Thomas Erikson
The one sentence summary Life will always throw you curveballs but it’s how you respond that counts. Can't be bothered
How To Save Our Planet – Mark Maslin
The one sentence summary Many books on climate change want to scare you or preach at you – this one
Noise – Kahneman, Sibony & Sunstein
The one sentence summary Noise causes flaws in human judgement and if ignored it can come at a great cost
The Power Of Ignorance – Dave Trott
The one sentence summary If you don’t admit you don’t know what’s happening, you can never find out, and if
Surrounded By Bad Bosses – Thomas Erikson
The one sentence summary Being a good boss and coping with people at work is all about understanding their psychological
It Doesn’t Have To Be Crazy At Work – Fried & Hansson
The one sentence summary Long hours, excessive workloads and functioning with a lack of sleep should be marks of stupidity,
Rebel Ideas – Matthew Syed
The one sentence summary Diverse thinking is far more powerful than when everyone agrees with each other. Can't be bothered