Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
The Leadership Gap
What Gets Between You and Your Greatness
Lolly Daskal
The book identifies seven leadership archetypes and the corresponding gaps that can hinder one's effectiveness, offering insights and solutions for leaders to overcome these challenges and achieve their full potential. It provides a system of self-improvement that encourages readers to reflect on their behaviors, beliefs, and abilities to lead with greatness.
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Things a Little Bird Told Me
Confessions of the Creative Mind
Biz Stone
The book offers insights into the personal and professional journey of one of Twitter's co-founders, sharing lessons learned from his experiences in the tech industry. It delves into the importance of creativity, innovation, and the power of social media in shaping modern communication and business.
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High-Impact Tools for Teams
5 Tools to Align Team Members, Build Trust, and Get Results Fast (Strategyzer)
Stefano Mastrogiacomo |Alexander Osterwalder
The book provides a practical framework and five collaborative tools designed to enhance team alignment, communication, and trust, aiming to improve project outcomes and efficiency. It offers strategies for overcoming common team challenges, fostering better collaboration, and driving fast, impactful results through structured exercises and methodologies.
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Connect
The Secret LinkedIn Playbook To Generate Leads, Build Relationships, And Dramatically Increase Your Sales
Josh Turner
The book provides strategies for leveraging LinkedIn to generate leads, foster professional relationships, and boost sales. It offers practical advice on optimizing profiles, creating content, and using LinkedIn's tools to target and engage with potential clients effectively.
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This is Service Design Thinking
Basics-Tools-Cases
Jakob Schneider
The book introduces the concept of service design thinking through a comprehensive explanation of its principles, methodologies, and tools, providing readers with a foundational understanding of how to approach and improve service experiences. It also includes a variety of case studies that illustrate the practical application of service design thinking in different contexts and industries.
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BookBub Ads Expert
A Marketing Guide to Author Discovery
David Gaughran
The book provides authors with strategies and step-by-step instructions on how to effectively use BookBub Ads to promote their books and reach new readers. It covers topics such as designing compelling ads, targeting the right audience, and managing advertising budgets for maximum return on investment.
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The Science of Selling
Proven Strategies to Make Your Pitch, Influence Decisions, and Close the Deal
David Hoffeld
The book presents evidence-based sales strategies that align with modern understanding of psychology and neuroscience, offering practical techniques for engaging potential customers, influencing their decision-making processes, and effectively closing sales. It provides insights into how to structure sales conversations, build rapport, handle objections, and utilize persuasive principles to enhance sales performance.
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Endless Referrals
Bob Burg
The book provides strategies for professionals to network effectively, build strong relationships, and consistently generate referrals for their business. It emphasizes the importance of giving value to others, using the "Golden Rule of Networking," and mastering the art of soft selling to turn casual contacts into loyal customers.
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The Laptop Millionaire
How Anyone Can Escape the 9 to 5 and Make Money Online
Mark Anastasi
The book provides strategies and step-by-step instructions for generating income online, covering various methods such as affiliate marketing, product creation, and social media. It includes real-life success stories and practical tips to help readers build a successful online business and achieve financial freedom.
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Do Cool Sh*t
Quit Your Day Job, Start Your Own Business, and Live Happily Ever After
Miki Agrawal
The book is a guide to entrepreneurial success, offering practical advice on how to turn passions into profitable businesses while maintaining a fulfilling personal life. It combines personal anecdotes, step-by-step strategies, and motivational insights to inspire readers to take risks and embrace innovative thinking in their professional journeys.
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