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100 Business Tools For Success: All The Management Models That Matter in 500 Words or Less
Rs. 2,490.00Read moreJeremy Kourdi
The world is full of business ideas.But how do you know which the best ones are?
And how do you find time to read them?
100 Business Tools for Success may be a little book, but it contains the very best business tools that have come from the very best business brains on the planet. Each is summarized over just two pages, so that you can quickly gain access to the insights which are driving the most successful people in all walks of life.
A must for all business professionals…
Alien Thinking: How to Bring Your Breakthrough Ideas to Life
Rs. 2,990.00Add to cartCyril Bouquet, Jean-Louis Barsoux & Michael Wade
“Stuck in innovation stagnation? Read this brilliant book, and you’ll break free from it.”―Rolf Dobelli, author of the million-copy bestseller The Art of Thinking Clearly
“ALIEN Thinking is an accessible approach to finding and implementing breakthrough ideas. The authors offer illuminating examples to introduce and illustrate the real-world efficacy of each of the major concepts. I recommend this book to anyone willing to do the hard work of generating and implementing breakthrough ideas.”―Bernard Roth, academic director of the Stanford d.school and author of The Achievement Habit
“Apply ALIEN Thinking to go from early opportunity recognition to impactful innovation. I really enjoyed how this book offers compelling insights and powerful illustrations to enhance the innovation process.”―Alex Osterwalder, author of the two-million copy bestseller Business Model Generation
“In today’s fast-changing world, innovation is essential for success. The authors of ALIEN Thinking have drawn upon their extensive experience to provide a powerful new framework to dramatically improve the odds for innovative thinking and breakthroughs.”―Robert Rosenberg, retired CEO of Dunkin’ Donuts and author of Around the Corner to Around the World
“I wish I had read this book years ago. A very pragmatic and eye-opening framework to help make innovation a game-changing reality, whether you are in a small start-up or a big multi-national corporation.”―Chris Johnson, executive vice president of Nestlé, chief executive officer of Zone Asia, Oceania, and sub-Saharan Africa
“ALIEN Thinking offers a business-oriented, applicable framework to innovate. It is a must-read for corporate innovators and intrapreneurs, to create true value for their customers and organizations.”―Esther Seidl-Nussbaumer, head of corporate innovation, SIGVARIS
Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People
Rs. 2,190.00Read moreVanessa Van Edwards
Full of helpful tips, actionable anecdotes and fascinating research, Captivate is the consummate wingman (or woman) – a book you’ll hear whispering in your ears, giving you social superpowers — Jenny Blake, author of PIVOT
In Captivate, Vanessa Van Edwards has not only decoded the secret formula for what makes people tick, she also explains how to harness and put the latest people science into action — Jordan Harbinger, founder of The Art of Charm
There is a big difference between faking your way into a building relationships and deeply understanding the science of what makes people tick so that you can naturally and effectively connect with them. Captivate teaches this science in a fun and accessible way, so that you apply the learning in your everyday life, growing your network, influence and impact — Pamela Slim, author of BODY OF WORK
This book is rewarding regardless of your level of skill in getting along with others — Art Markman PhD, co-author of BRAINS BRIEFS
Do you wish you could decode people? Do you want a formula for charisma? Do you want to know exactly what to say to your boss, your date or your networking partner? You need to know how people work.
As a human behaviour investigator, Vanessa Van Edwards studies the hidden forces that drive our behaviour patterns in her lab – and she’s cracked the code.
In Captivate she shares a wealth of shortcuts, systems and behaviour hacks derived from her research, to help you take charge of interactions at work and at home. You’ll learn how to execute a social game plan to navigate any social situation; how to speed-read faces for 7 universal ‘micro-expressions’ that can be used to predict people’s emotions; and much more besides.
When you understand the laws of human behaviour you can get along with anyone. With Vanessa’s help, you will never interact in the same way again.
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
Rs. 2,690.00Read moreCal Newport
Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Nonfiction (2016)
“Stop worrying about what you feel like doing (and what the world owes you) and instead, start creating something meaningful and then give it to the world. Cal really delivers with this one.”―Seth Godin, author, Linchpin
“Entrepreneurial professionals must develop a competitive advantage by building valuable skills. This book offers advice based on research and reality–not meaningless platitudes– on how to invest in yourself in order to stand out from the crowd. An important guide to starting up a remarkable career.”―Reid Hoffman, co-founder & chairman of LinkedIn and co-author of the bestselling The Start-Up of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your Career
“Do what you love and the money will follow’ sounds like great advice — until it’s time to get a job and disillusionment quickly sets in. Cal Newport ably demonstrates how the quest for ‘passion’ can corrode job satisfaction. If all he accomplished with this book was to turn conventional wisdom on its head, that would be interesting enough. But he goes further — offering advice and examples that will help you bypass the disillusionment and get right to work building skills that matter.”―Daniel H. Pink, bestselling author of Drive and A Whole New Mind
“This book changed my mind. It has moved me from ‘find your passion, so that you can be useful’ to ‘be useful so that you can find your passion.’ That is a big flip, but it’s more honest, and that is why I am giving each of my three young adult children a copy of this unorthodox guide.”―Kevin Kelly, Senior Maverick, WIRED magazine
“First book in years I read twice, to make sure I got it. Brilliant counter-intuitive career insights. Powerful new ideas that have already changed the way I think of my own career, and the advice I give others.”―Derek Sivers, founder, CD Baby
“Written in an optimistic and accessible tone, with clear logic and no-nonsense advice, this work is useful reading for anyone new to the job market and striving to find a path or for those who have been struggling to find meaning in their current careers.”―Publishers Weekly
Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most
Rs. 3,490.00Read moreGreg McKeown
The Instant New York Times Bestseller
A good book for anyone feeling the familiar creep of overwhelm: McKeown shows us how to break down what we need to do and, building on the message of Essentialism, probably do less, but do it better. ― Financial Times, Books of the Month
A prescription for starting something new, making it grow, and then watching the results. It’s a brilliant read for the stuck and unstuck among us. ― John Brandon, Forbes
If you’re squandering energy on pointless tasks and struggling to complete what really matters, this book is your salvation. With brisk prose, great stories, and keen insights, it shows how to flip the script-and make the trivial stuff harder and the crucial stuff easier. In a world beset by burnout, Greg McKeown’s work is essential. ― Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of When, Drive, and To Sell Is Human
We all pride ourselves on being hard workers, but what should we do when we want to push ourselves even harder and have reached our upper limit? In his new book, Greg McKeown offers the solution: Instead of giving up, burning out, or sacrificing our sanity, we can find an easier path. Full of simple strategies we can adopt right away, Effortless shows that achieving more doesn’t have to be as hard as we make it out to be. ― Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global
Every once in a while, a new book comes along at just the right moment. At a time when fear, uncertainty, and our ever-growing list of responsibilities – both at work and at home – have come to feel like much too much to handle, Greg McKeown’s new book couldn’t be timelier, or more necessary. ― Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play
Flow: The Classic Work On How To Achieve Happiness
Rs. 2,990.00Read moreMihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Mr Csikszentmihalyi illuminates the accuracy of what philosophers have been saying for centuries: that the way to happiness lies not in mindless hedonism but in mindful challenge ― The New York Times
Csikszentmihalyi has done more than anyone else to study this state of effortless attending ― Daniel Kahneman, author of Thinking, Fast and Slow
Elegantly written…it is more relevant than ever ― The Times
Growth IQ: Master the 10 Paths to Grow Your Business
Rs. 2,490.00Read moreTiffani Bova
- The Wall Street Journal Top Ten Bestseller
A worthy successor to Michael Porter, Bova’s book is that rare gift: it opens doors for new ideas and new actions. No glib answers here, simply hard-won wisdom that will provoke big changes for organizations large and small. — Seth Godin, author of Linchpin
Smart growth is sustainable growth and Tiffani Bova shows us how to maintain it by building a purpose-led culture and leveraging, instead of sacrificing, the dedication of your people. — Arianna Huffington
In this smart book, she reveals ten growth paths – from creating an inspiring customer experience to disrupting business as usual . . . You’ve got a choice: Tread the old paths or follow Bova into the future. — Daniel H. Pink, author of When and Drive
Tiffani Bova has a knack for rendering complex insights in clear, elegant prose. Growth IQ tackles the biggest question in business. — Martin Lindstrom, author Buyology and Small Data
I love this book. Thirty compelling stories, ten sound strategies and writing that flows like the Mississippi will add a ton to your stockpile of personal intellectual capital. Bravo Tiffani Bova! — Tom Peters, author of In Search of Excellence
With her guidance, we discover that the uncertainty need not be so daunting – through examples, savvy, deeply-experienced analysis and synthesis, and valuable checklists, Tiffani will provide a bump to anyone’s Growth IQ — Whitney Johnson, Thinkers 50 Management and critically-acclaimed author of Disrupt Yourself
Tiffani Bova is the quintessential storyteller . . . this book is a valuable tool to inspire my leaders throughout each of our businesses — Naomi Simson, Shark – Shark Tank Australia, Founder of RedBalloon, Co-Founder of Big Red Group
Growth is top of mind for every company, but the path to achieving sustained growth can be elusive. In Growth IQ, Tiffani applies her deep expertise from working with the world’s top brands to light a path to growth in this era of rapid digital transformation. — Keith Block, Vice Chairman, President and COO, Salesforce
Lives of the Stoics: The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius
Rs. 2,990.00Read moreRyan Holiday & Stephen Hanselman
- INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
- #1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER
- A New York Times Noteworthy Pick
Stellar work … This illuminating collection of biographies makes great use of Stoic wisdom to demonstrate the tradition’s values ― Publisher’s Weekly
In story after page-turning story, Lives of the Stoics brings ancient philosophers to life. — David Epstein, bestselling author of Range
A great read, particularly for a tough time — Gen. Stanley McChrystal, author of ‘Team of Teams’ and ‘Leaders: Myth and Reality’
There is philosophy for school and philosophy for life. This book is about the lives of men and women who lived their words and shows you how to do the same. — Thomas Tull, founder of Legendary Entertainment
With its emphasis on individual success and perseverance, stoicism is seeing an American renaissance. The authors offer brief instructional biographies of its major ancient practitioners. ― New York Times
“The Stoics were more than just thinkers. They were athletes and generals and emperors and husbands and daughters and parents. This is a wonderful book that shows you the lives behind the philosophers whose words have shaped the world.” –Chris Bosh, 2x NBA Champion
“Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman have achieved something remarkable with Lives of the Stoics. It’s a gift to the many of us today who are searching for inspiration and sense a deep connection with the thought of Zeno, Cato, Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius. At last the story we needed has been told! Indispensable to anyone who genuinely wants to learn about Stoic philosophy.”
–Donald Robertson, author of How to Think Like a Roman EmperorMindset: Changing The Way You think To Fulfil Your Potential
Rs. 1,890.00Read moreCarol S. Dweck
“Through clever research studies and engaging writing, Dweck illuminates how our beliefs about our capabilities exert tremendous influence on how we learn and which paths we take in life.”—Bill Gates, GatesNotes
If you manage any people or if you are a parent (which is a form of managing people), drop everything and read Mindset. – Guy Kawasaki, author of The Art of the Start
A good book is one whose advice you believe. A great book is one whose advice you follow. I have found Carol Dweck’s work on mindsets invaluable in my own life, and even life-changing in my attitudes toward the challenges that, over the years, become more demanding rather than less. This is a book that can change your life, as its ideas have changed mine. – Robert J. Sternberg, IBM Professor of Education and Psychology at Yale University
An utterly compelling story of how the way we think shapes our success. Essential reading for anyone with aspirations. – Matthew Syed, author of Bounce and two-time Olympic athlete
“Everyone should read this book.”—Chip Heath and Dan Heath, authors of Made to Stick
Will prove to be one of the most influential books ever about motivation. – Po Bronson, author of NurtureShock
