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Alibaba’s World Summary Alibaba's World Summary

Alibaba’s World Summary

6 min read ⌚ How a Remarkable Chinese Company Is Changing the Face of Global Business Sure – you know everything about “Amazon” and Jeff Bezos. But, do you know who is poised to become its main competitor during the following years? You’re wrong if you’ve answered anything other than “Alibaba.” And as we’re heading for […]

The Motivation Manifesto Summary The Motivation Manifesto Summary

The Motivation Manifesto Summary

4 min read ⌚ 9 Declarations to Claim Your Personal Power What makes the difference between a person stuck in an ordinary, unfulfilling life, and a person racing to the top is a little bit of motivation. That’s why Brendon Burchard decided to write “The Motivation Manifesto.” And energize people worldwide! About Brendon Burchard Brendon Burchard […]

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Summary

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

5 min read ⌚ A Leadership Fable The best way to learn something is through a story. That’s why, upon realizing this, business writers started sharing their experiences through a new genre, the business fable. And one of the most famous among them is, certainly, Patrick Lencioni’s “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.” Who Should Read […]

Hard Choices Summary

Hard Choices Summary

3 min read ⌚ A Memoir The growing unrest and tensions can be only reduced with diplomacy and the right approach. Hillary Clinton shares her ideas, vision, and plans for overcoming the crisis throughout the world. About Hillary Rodham Clinton Hillary Rodham Clinton is a former secretary of state and a candidate in the presidential elections […]

Now, Discover Your Strengths Summary

Now, Discover Your Strengths Summary

3 min read ⌚ “Now, Discover Your Strengths” is an insightful book that encourages out-of-box thinking, and increases the sense of awareness in tough situations. About Marcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton Marcus Buckingham co-authored First, Break All the Rules, and The One Thing You Need to Know. Donald O. Clifton was a renowned American psychologist […]

The Republic Summary The Republic Summary

The Republic Summary

6 min read ⌚ In 1978, Alfred North Whitehead wrote that “the safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato.” And here we have the summary of his most famous work: “The Republic.” Who Should Read “The Republic”? And Why? This question has rarely seemed […]

The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership Summary The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership Summary

The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership Summary

4 min read ⌚ A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success There are two types of leaders: conscious and unconscious. If you want to be the latter one – you don’t need this book; but, also, probably, not many of your employees like you. If you want to be the first one – then, here’s your manual. […]

Thank You for Arguing Summary Thank You for Arguing Summary

Thank You for Arguing Summary

4 min read ⌚ What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion Aristotle, Lincoln, Homer Simpson… a curious bunch! But, Jay Heinrichs says that you can learn a lot about the art of winning an argument from each of them. What else is there left to say, but: “Thank You […]

Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe Summary

Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe Summary

3 min read ⌚ What describes a one-of-a-kind leader? The incentive to guard against any external factors that may jeopardize the stability of the company and as a result put the employees in a difficult position. About Simon Sinek Simon Sinek is the author of “Start With Why” and “Leaders Eat Last”; and he is also […]

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