Summaries of books by Rich Karlgaard:
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Late Bloomers
The Hidden Strengths of Learning and Succeeding at Your Own Pace
Rich Karlgaard
The book challenges the cultural obsession with early achievement, arguing that many people naturally find their path later in life and that late bloomers possess unique strengths and talents that can lead to success at any age. It provides encouragement and strategies for readers to thrive on their own timeline, highlighting the advantages of patience, experience, and self-discovery.
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The Soft Edge
Where Great Companies Find Lasting Success
Rich Karlgaard
The book explores the idea that successful companies balance the pursuit of hard, measurable goals with softer, more intangible qualities like trust, smarts, teamwork, taste, and story. It argues that these five soft edges are essential for long-term performance and provides examples and strategies for cultivating these attributes within an organization.
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