[Summary] Blitzscaling by Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeh

For most of the world, the terms "Silicon Valley" and "startup" are synonymous. Indeed, Silicon Valley is home to a disproportionate number of companies that have grown from garage startups into global giants.But what is the secret to these startups' extraordinary success? Contrary to the popular narrative, it's not their superhuman founders or savvy venture … Continue reading [Summary] Blitzscaling by Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeh

[Summary] Taking People With You by David Novak

Yum! Brands CEO David Novak learned long ago that you can’t lead a great organization of any size without getting your people aligned, enthusiastic, and focused relentlessly on the mission. But how do you do that? There are countless leadership books, but how many will actually help a Taco Bell shift manager, a Fortune 500 … Continue reading [Summary] Taking People With You by David Novak

[Summary] Reinventing Organizations by Frederic Laloux

The way we manage organizations seems increasingly out of date. Survey after survey shows that a majority of employees feel disengaged from their companies. The epidemic of organizational disillusionment goes way beyond Corporate America-teachers, doctors, and nurses are leaving their professions in record numbers because the way we run schools and hospitals kills their vocation. … Continue reading [Summary] Reinventing Organizations by Frederic Laloux

[Summary] Drive by Daniel H. Pink

When it comes to motivation, there’s a gap between what science knows and what business does. Our current business operating system–which is built around external, carrot-and-stick motivators–doesn’t work and often does harm. We need an upgrade. And the science shows the way. This new approach has three essential elements: 1. Autonomy – the desire to direct our … Continue reading [Summary] Drive by Daniel H. Pink

[Summary] Influence by Robert Cialdini

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Influence, the classic book on persuasion, explains the psychology of why people say "yes"—and how to apply these understandings. Dr. Robert Cialdini is the seminal expert in the rapidly expanding field of influence and persuasion. His thirty-five years of rigorous, evidence-based research along with a three-year program of study on what moves people to change … Continue reading [Summary] Influence by Robert Cialdini