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The Square and the Tower by Niall Ferguson: Book Overview

What if you apply network theory to history? How do societal hierarchies impact war and peace? Historians typically focus on the history of governments and other institutions that are organized as formal hierarchies. The Square and the Tower by Niall Ferguson shows that other types of networks also affect society. He sets out to show how such alternate networks have affected the world. Continue reading for an overview of this book that helps us see the past in a new way.

How the Mighty Fall: Quotes About Struggling Businesses

How do formidable companies lose their footing and fall into irrelevance? What are the most insightful How the Mighty Fall quotes? In his book How the Mighty Fall, Jim Collins discusses the five phases that lead to a company’s decline. He also breaks down how to resuscitate a faltering company. Keep reading for the best How the Mighty Fall quotes to get the main ideas.

Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni

How well does your team function? Is it hitting on all cylinders, or does it need a tuneup (or even an overhaul)? “Teamwork” is one of the most common buzzwords in the modern business world. But, what does it actually mean, and how do you foster it? In Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni answers those questions and teaches you how to turn a group of individuals into a true team. Continue reading for an overview of this book that every manager should read.

12 Months to $1 Million: Book Overview (Ryan Moran)

Do you have a business idea that you think will make millions? How can you turn that idea into a reality? If building a million-dollar business in a single year sounds impossible, then entrepreneur Ryan Moran has news for you. In 12 Months to $1 Million, Moran writes that it’s not only possible but simple: All you need to do is to sell three to five products tailored to a specific audience. Read below for a brief 12 Months to $1 Million book overview.

Strengths Based Leadership: Book Overview

What are the four qualities of a good leader? How can you optimize the strengths of your team? In Strengths Based Leadership, Tom Rath and Barry Conchie argue that the best leaders invest in their personal strengths while building a diverse team to make up for their weaknesses. This way, each individual contributes unique strengths to create a well-rounded team. Read below for a brief Strengths Based Leadership book overview.

The Autobiography of Malcolm X as Told to Alex Haley (Overview)

What do you know about Malcolm X? How did he rise to leadership? What legacy did he leave? The Autobiography of Malcolm X as Told to Alex Haley explains how Malcolm X rose from a life of poverty and crime to become a significant leader in the civil rights movement. It provides insights into his fascinating life and explores how his beliefs changed over time. Continue reading for an overview of The Autobiography of Malcolm X.

Beating the Street by Peter Lynch: Book Overview & Takeaways

Do individual investors have a chance on Wall Street? What are the safest types of investments in the long term? In Beating the Street, Peter Lynch explores how ordinary investors can outperform the market—and the pricey Wall Street fund managers who assemble stock portfolios. He says that the key is hard work, diligence, and persistence in picking the right stocks to build a winning portfolio. Continue reading for an overview of Beating the Street by famed mutual fund manager Peter Lynch.

James Williams’s Communication Skills Training: Book Overview

Do you go into conversations with confidence? How often do people misunderstand you? When is it appropriate to ask someone specific personal questions? Communication Skills Training, a book by James Williams, explains that good communication skills don’t come naturally. Instead, they’re built up over time through intentional practice. Williams lays out the skills you need for interpersonal communication and provides a few tips on public speaking. Continue reading for an overview of this practical book that can help you hear and be heard more effectively.

The Most Important Thing by Howard Marks: Book Overview

What’s the cornerstone of successful investing? How can you exploit market cycles for your own gain? Is there a way to mitigate investment risks? To the outsider, the world of investing can seem daunting to enter. But in The Most Important Thing, Howard Marks proclaims that anyone can learn the basics needed to invest successfully, as long as they implement the lessons he’s learned from a lifetime of investing. Read below for an overview of the book The Most Important Thing.

All About Love: Book Overview (bell hooks)

Does self-love guarantee a healthy relationship? Can a commitment to love reshape our society for the better? What is a love ethic? In All About Love, bell hooks explores the power of love from a feminist perspective using personal stories and cultural analysis to develop her argument. hooks argues that love will transform your relationship with yourself, friends, family, and the world around you. Read below for a brief All About Love book overview.