Business Book Summaries

In Rise of the Robots, author Martin Ford taps into his years of experience in software development to discuss the dangerous impact robotics may soon have on the economy.

Life is full of uncertainty, which makes people anxious. To alleviate their anxiety, people look to experts who may not know the answers, try to manage circumstances over which they have no control, and search for answers that do not yet exist.

In an age of endless access to data and information, making choices, both complex and simple, has become more difficult than ever.

Digital disruption has been shaking up the business world since the Internet first provided a way for online companies to compete with brick-and-mortar ones.

Until recently, project managers were often "accidental"; they were assigned projects and learned "on the job" how to complete them.

No one would invest in a company that had no business plan, yet many people invest their time and energy in unplanned and aimless lives.

In an effort to increase their average sales prices and shorten their selling cycles, salespeople are increasingly "calling high" and reaching out to executives.

Individuals are often misunderstood by others, despite what they consider to be their best efforts to communicate clearly. This disconnect can create many issues, both in the business world and in an individual’s personal life.

Many businesspeople today grasp the intricacies of their industries, but they fall short in knowing how to lead their people to get their jobs done effectively. In Leading on Purpose, Timothy I.

In The Attacker's Advantage, Ram Charan provides a comprehensive and impactful assessment of the capabilities necessary to succeed in this new era of dynamic change and shifts in the marketplace.