“Leadership and Self-Deception” by The Arbinger Institute 5-Line Summaries: This book is all about how we sometimes fool ourselves, and it messes up how we lead and get along with others. There’s a story about a person who learns that not seeing people as real and ignoring their own mistakes causes big problems. It talks […]

“The Challenger Sale” by Matthew Dixon and Brent Adamson 5-Line Summaries: Brent Adamson, and Matthew Dixon’s “The Challenger Sale” can change your understanding of what selling is. Instead of being nice or presenting obvious solutions, you need to be a challenger and make customers buy your product. This means that you need to motivate your

“Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders” by L. David Marquet 5-Line Summaries: In this book L. David Marquet discusses his experience transforming followers into leaders on the USS Santa Fe, a large submarine. Instead of having a single boss dictating orders, Marquet aimed to have all individuals aboard the

3-Line Summaries: “Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life” is a helpful book by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. It talks about setting good boundaries in relationships, work, and your own life. The book says it’s important to set clear boundaries to keep yourself safe

3-Line Summaries: “Death by Meeting” is a book that talks about how meetings can waste a lot of time if they’re not done right. It suggests ways to make meetings better by having clear goals and structures. The book recommends different types of meetings for different purposes, like daily check-ins and weekly planning sessions. Quote

3-Line Summaries: “QBQ! The Question Behind the Question” teaches us to ask better questions and take responsibility for our actions. By asking proactive questions, we can solve problems better and feel more positive.  The book helps us stop blaming others and start focusing on what we can control. Quote of the Book: “Let’s take care

3-Line Summaries: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There” by Marshall Goldsmith is a book that talks about how the habits and behaviors that make you successful in one stage of your career might hold you back as you try to move up. Goldsmith explains 20 common habits that can get in the way

3-Line Summaries: “How Will You Measure Your Life?” is a book that talks about how to do well in both your personal life and your job. The authors say it’s important to be happy in your career, have good relationships, and do the right thing. They tell stories and advise to help you think about

3-Line Summaries: “Raving Fans: A Revolutionary Approach To Customer Service” is a business book co-authored by Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles was first published in 1993 and has since become a classic in the realm of customer service and management literature. The central premise of the book is that businesses should strive not just to

3-Line Summaries: “So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love” is a book written by Cal Newport and published in 2012. Newport introduces the concept of “career capital,” which refers to the rare and valuable skills that one develops through deliberate practice and effort. He suggests