Craft in the Real World
Matthew Salesses
A challenge to accepted models of craft and workshop, this book takes craft out of some imaginary vacuum and returns it to its cultural and historical context. Race, gender, sexuality, etc. affect our lives and so must affect our fiction. Real-world context, and particularly what we do with that context, is craft.
The Memo
Minda Harts
A vital career guide for women of color, offering candid advice and strategies for navigating the workplace, overcoming systemic racism, and securing their rightful place at the table. It challenges conventional career advice and empowers women of color to thrive in their careers.
Small Giants
Bo Burlingham
Discover the secrets of companies that chose to be great instead of just big. This book explores the stories of businesses that prioritized values, culture, and community over relentless growth, revealing a different path to success and fulfillment.
First, Break All the Rules
Marcus Buckingham
Discover the revolutionary insights shared by the world's greatest managers. This book delves into the minds of these exceptional leaders, revealing how they break conventional wisdom to unlock employee potential and drive lasting performance. Based on extensive research, it offers a practical guide to creating a workplace where talented individuals thrive.
The Minimalist Entrepreneur
Sahil Lavingia
Discover how to build a successful and sustainable business by doing more with less. Sahil Lavingia shares his journey from chasing unicorns to embracing a minimalist approach, offering a manifesto and manual for designing, building, and growing your own right-size business. Learn how to prioritize profitability, connect with your community, and create value for your customers.
Fix This Next
Mike Michalowicz
Discover the simple tool that pinpoints the single biggest challenge your business faces, and provides a clear pathway to growth. Learn how to prioritize and address your business's core needs in the right order, ensuring lasting success and a clear path forward.
Seeing Around Corners
Rita McGrath
In 'Seeing Around Corners', Rita McGrath provides a framework for anticipating strategic inflection points in business. Learn how to spot early warnings, create opportunities from change, and manage in high-velocity environments. Discover how to leverage emerging possibilities and transform your organization to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Focus: The Future of Your Company Depends on It
Al Ries
In "Focus," Al Ries argues that the key to corporate success lies in narrowing a company's focus. Through examples of both successful and unsuccessful companies, Ries demonstrates how focus can lead to market dominance, while unfocused expansion can lead to inefficiency and failure. This book provides a strategic guide for managers seeking to refocus their companies and achieve long-term success.