Top Takeaways: “Quiet” by Susan Cain

Subtitled: The power of introverts in a world that can’t stop talking Have you ever noticed who gets the spotlight at work? Or in meetings? Or even just… in life? It’s often the fast talkers. The loud ones. The people who can think on their feet and fill silence...

Top Takeaways: “Influence” by David Cialdini

Subtitled: The psychology of persuasion  This book is legendary. It’s been around since 1984 and shows up on almost every business or marketing must-read list. Cialdini lays out six principles of influence—like reciprocity, scarcity, authority, and social proof—and...

Top Takeaways: “Drive” by Daniel Pink

Subtitled: The surprising truth about what motivates us This book definitely surprised me with some mind-bending research! My top takeaway? I FINALLY understood why creative types and those working on creative or experimental projects, aren’t motivated by the standard...

Top Takeaways: “Smart Brevity”

Subtitled: The power of saying less with more This review will be short, because the book is called Smart Brevity – and why not put the theories into practice! The average person sees over 100,000 words a day—Slack pings, emails, decks, doc after doc. And in all...

Top Takeaways: “To Sell Is Human” by Daniel Pink

Subtitled: The surprising truth about moving others Here’s another classic—this one by the prolific bestselling author Daniel Pink.The book has been around for over a decade, yet the principles are timeless. In fact, I’d say they’re even more important now as our work...

Top Takeaways: “Crucial Conversations”

Subtitled: Tools for talking when the stakes are high This was written by a group of five people, and yet for being written by a group, this book definitely has a solid stance on high-stakes conversions. In fact, it’s become a pillar in the leadership and coaching...