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Working Backwards – Bryar & Carr
The one sentence summary Success is not achieved by the genius of any one leader, but through commitment to a
The New Climate War – Michael E. Mann
The two-sentence summary 70% of global emissions come from the same hundred companies, but they have taken no responsibility themselves
You’re About To Make A Terrible Mistake! – Olivier Sibony
The one sentence summary You can fight the biases that distort decision-making by learning to recognize them and using a
How To Avoid A Climate Disaster – Bill Gates
The one sentence summary Figuring out how to get all the benefits of cheap, reliable power without greenhouse gas emissions
What If Solving The Climate Crisis Is Simple? – Tom Bowman
The one sentence summary The climate crisis is often described as a wicked problem that is beyond us, but that’s
A Field Guide To Lies And Statistics – Daniel Levitin
The one sentence summary You can make sense of a complex world by carrying out quick plausibility tests, understanding how
Creativity – John Cleese
The one sentence summary There’s a myth that creativity is something that you have to be born with but this
Sustainable Marketing – Carvill, Butler & Evans
The one sentence summary In the modern age of authenticity, organisations ignore sustainability at their own peril. Can't be bothered
The Leadership Lab – Lewis & Malmgren
The one sentence summary The old leadership rules no longer work so a new type is required based on a
Conscious Leadership – Mackey, McIntosh & Phipps
The one sentence summary Conscious leaders can operate in a way that is beneficial to purpose, pragmatism and profit. Can't
The Prevalence Of Humbug – Max Black
The one sentence summary Humbug is on the rise and this is what you can do about it. Can't be
Calling Bullshit – Bergstrom & West
The one sentence summary We are surrounded by bullshit in many forms, but there are also many ways to spot