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Discover the truth about work with this provocative and inspiring book. Revealed within are nine common lies that hold us back from our full potential at work. Learn why culture isn't everything, planning isn't essential, and leadership isn't a thing. Instead, discover the power of individual uniqueness, emergent patterns, real-time intelligence, and aligned purpose. With engaging stories and incisive analysis, this book will help you show just how good you are at work.
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Tom PetersBranding guru Aaker shows how to eliminate the competition and become the lead brand in your market This ground-breaking book defines the concept of brand relevance using dozens of case studies-Prius, Whole Foods, Westin, iPad and more-and explains how brand relevance drives market dynamics, which generates opportunities for your brand and threats ...
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2023-02-16T13:54:53.000ZUnlocking Hypergrowth
Leading for Hypergrowth by Raising Expectations, Increasing Urgency, and Elevating Intensity
This book guides leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs on how to optimize their organization for hyper growth and scale. With advice from the only CEO to take three companies public, readers will learn essential mindsets and tactics that challenge the status quo, avoid incrementalism, and focus resources for true potential. Though difficult and uncomfortable, embracing these principles will lead to great rewards.
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2023-01-16T21:16:35.000ZRecommended by
Noah KaganBecome a better leader by becoming a better storyteller. Story 10x teaches readers how to craft an Undeniable Story, a 3-step narrative framework used by companies like Google and Facebook to communicate breakthrough ideas. With a fresh approach to storytelling, the book shows readers how to navigate hypergrowth and win over even the most reluctant audience. Invest in your story and learn how to inspire and influence in the digital age.
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2022-06-20T11:15:17.000ZMemoirs of a legendary rockstar and musician, chronicling his life from his humble upbringing in Virginia to his rise to fame with Scream, Nirvana, and Foo Fighters. Dave Grohl shares personal stories of jamming with musical icons, performing at the Academy Awards, and even bedtime stories with Joan Jett. Take a peek into the wild and exhilarating life of a true storyteller.
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2021-10-21T15:58:56.000ZRecommended by
Duncan WeldonStoryworthy
Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling
Learn how to tell captivating stories with Storyworthy. This book, written by a five-time Moth GrandSLAM winner and best-selling novelist, shows how storytelling plays a crucial role in our daily lives. With engaging tips and techniques for creating and delivering compelling stories, Matthew Dicks teaches readers that everyone has something "storyworthy" to share. Discover how the act of storytelling can empower and enhance your life.
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2021-10-14T11:08:39.000ZThe Innovation Stack
Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time
Discover the secret to building a resilient, world-changing company in "The Innovation Stack." Follow the journey of Jim McKelvey as he co-founds Square with Jack Dorsey, overcoming obstacles and questioning industry assumptions to create a groundbreaking platform for small merchants to accept credit card payments on their mobile phones. Learn from McKelvey's experience as he explores the strategy behind Square's success and the pattern of entrepreneurship that is rare but repeatable. This thrilling business narrative is a call to action for us all to find the entrepreneur within ourselves and fix unsolved problems - one crazy idea at a time.
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2021-09-23T21:28:14.000ZRecommended by
Kenneth CukierMind Management, Not Time Management
Productivity When Creativity Matters (Getting Art Done Book 2)
Discover a revolutionary approach to productivity in Mind Management, Not Time Management. Instead of squeezing blood from a stone with traditional time management techniques, author David Kadavy offers a fresh approach to effortlessly getting more out of your mind. The book delves into how to be truly productive in a constantly changing world, making it a must-read for anyone feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and exhausted.
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2021-07-21T05:29:06.000Z"Thinking in Bets" by Annie Duke is a guide to making better decisions in an uncertain world. Using examples from business, sports, politics, and poker, Duke shows how embracing uncertainty and thinking in probabilities can lead to long-term success. Learn how to assess what you know and don't know, avoid knee-jerk reactions and biases, and become more confident and successful in decision-making.
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2021-04-06T11:47:59.000ZObsessed by Emily Heyward
Range by David Epstein
7 Powers by Hamilton Helmer
The Brand Flip by Marty Neumeier
The Half-Life of Facts by Samuel Arbesman
The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney
Good Strategy Bad Strategy by Richard Rumelt
Zag by Marty Neumeier
The Brand Gap by Marty Neumeier
Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim
The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing by Al Ries