Response to queries for book recommendations.
A collection of business book recommendations from credible sources.
Problem-solving:
Think Like A Rocket Scientist – Ozan Varol
Rocket scientist turned law professor makes a dazzling debut. An engrossing read bursting with actionable insights for thinking differently about problems.
What’s Your Problem? – Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg
Structure isn’t enemy of problem-solving, actually a resource. An innovation expert presents a framework for creative ideas, smarter decisions.
Upstream – Dan Heath
Learn how to prevent problems? Captivating stories to illustrate, convincing evidence with practical, useful models.
Clearer, Closer, Better – Emily Balcetis
World-class NYU psychologist studies vision and perception. Full of illuminating ideas to evolve how we see what we see?
Rhythms of work and life:
Life Is In The Transitions – Bruce Feiler
Evolutions in lives are fraught with uncertainty but brimming with opportunity. Bruce provides tools to write our own.
The 4 Day Week – Andrew Barnes, Stephanie Jones
5 day work week is an arbitrary human invention. Leading entrepreneur (New Zealand) recognises we can be just as productive, creative in working a 4 day week. Offers a road map for reducing work hours by 20% in our workplaces!
Do Nothing – Celeste Headlee
Powerful case productivity isn’t an inherent virtue. Feel compelled to work harder? Book calls to work smarter instead. Often, we accomplish more by actually doing less!
Enjoy reading…