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Creating Innovators Summary

Creating Innovators Summary

3 min read ⌚ The Making of Young People Who Will Change the World Innovation can be used everywhere. However, major changes need to happen before people capable of changing the world can actually do it. “Creating Innovators” lists the types of innovators society needs and the areas which need to transform to welcome them. About […]

House of Lies Summary

House of Lies Summary

3 min read ⌚ How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Then Tell You the Time This irony reflects ours almost blindfold belief in consultants’ actions, without taking a firm stance. In truth, we are generally deceived by these experts, who often refuse to take full responsibility for any signs of decline. About Martin Kihn Martin […]

The Better Angels of Our Nature Summary

The Better Angels of Our Nature Summary

4 min read ⌚ Why Violence Has Declined “The Better Angels of Our Nature” is an intriguing book in which the author shares his thoughts about the violence in this world. This book offers some reliable theories and proven facts that illustrate how we managed to decrease its impact and control its influence. About Steven Pinker […]

Everyday Greatness Summary

Everyday Greatness Summary

3 min read ⌚ Inspiration for a Meaningful Life You do not have to be rich and famous to be great. All you need to do is follow a few principles, which will shape your “ordinary” life into a great one. About Stephen R. Covey Stephen R. Covey is a writer who established himself as one […]

Why We Hate HR Summary

Why We Hate HR Summary

3 min read ⌚ There are so many things wrong with HR. “Why We Hate HR” tries to examine most of them. About Keith H. Hammonds Keith H. Hammonds is a former Fast Company’s executive and is currently COO and president at Solutions Journalism Network. “Why We Hate HR Summary” Nowadays HR is the “talk of […]

How to Talk to Anyone Summary

How to Talk to Anyone Summary

3 min read ⌚  92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships Rarely anyone is born charismatic. But charisma is a trait that can be developed. And “How to Talk to Anyone” can show you how you can develop it to create a lasting impression and build great relationships. About Leil Lowndes Leil Lowndes is […]

Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation? Summary

Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation? Summary

2 min read ⌚  Is there life after smartphones? How do the little black screens affect our reality? About Jean M. Twenge Jean Twenge teaches psychology at San Diego State University. Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation? Typically, people change through a slow evolution, and so do their behavioral patterns. However, in the modern era, drastic […]

Angels, Dragons, and Vultures Summary

Angels, Dragons, and Vultures Summary

3 min read ⌚  How to Tame Your Investors…and Not Lose Your Company If you are looking for funds to support your company, you have probably considered entering the venture capital market. In our short summary of “Angels, Dragons and Vultures” we acquaint you with what you might expect to find there. About Simon Acland […]

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