Creativity, Inc.
Good to Great
The Lean Startup
Blue Ocean Strategy
Leaders Eat Last
The Innovator's Dilemma
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Lean In
The Power of Habit
Four Thousand Weeks
Creativity, Inc. Good to Great The Lean Startup Blue Ocean Strategy Leaders Eat Last The Innovator's Dilemma Thinking, Fast and Slow Lean In The Power of Habit Four Thousand Weeks
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Just Listen
In Just Listen, psychiatrist and business coach Mark Goulston reveals that the secret to influencing anyone is not effective talking, but deep, empathetic listening. He introduces the "Persuasion Cycle," a framework for moving people from resistance to action by first making them feel understood and valued. Through practical techniques used by FBI negotiators, Goulston shows how to disarm defensiveness, bypass emotional roadblocks, and build the trust required for genuine connection and buy-in.
Smart Brevity
Smart Brevity, by the founders of Axios, is a modern communication guide for a time-starved world. It argues that to be heard, you must say more with less. The core method involves four principles: 1) Lead with a single, powerful "Axiom," 2) Immediately explain "Why it matters," 3) Use clean, crisp language, and 4) Use scannable formatting like bullets and bolding. This audience-first approach ensures your message is clear, impactful, and respects the reader's most valuable resource: their time.