Category: Book reviews

‘Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work… And What Does. The New Science of Leading, Energizing and Engaging’ by Susan Fowler challenges the conventional wisdom of using rewards and punishments to motivate people. Fowler argues that these methods are ineffective, frustrating, and even harmful for both leaders and employees. Instead, she proposes a new approach based on…

‘Instagram Rules: The Essential Guide to Building Brands, Business and Community’ by Jodie Cook is a book that teaches you how to use Instagram effectively for your personal or professional goals. Whether you want to promote your brand, grow your business, or connect with your community, this book will show you how to do it…

‘Jean Marie Guéhenno: Le premier XXIᵉ siècle – De la globalisation à l’émiettement du monde’ est un essai ambitieux et novateur qui propose une analyse géopolitique des vingt premières années de notre siècle. L’auteur, Jean-Marie Guéhenno, est un diplomate et un ancien secrétaire adjoint des Nations Unies, qui a une expérience et une vision globales…

The title of this book is catchy, but it does not really reflect the main topic, which is how to improve the way we work in the digital age. The author presents a compelling argument that email and other forms of constant communication are detrimental to our productivity and well-being, but he does not offer…

Well, let’s apply a distorted pareto principle for this evaluation: 80% of the stars given. More seriously: the topic is interesting and tempting, but definitely not enough for a complete book. The author repeats the same idea over and over again, without providing much depth or evidence. He also makes some sweeping generalizations and assumptions…

This book provides a useful summary of the insights that Zillow, a leading online real estate platform, has gained from analyzing millions of data points on the housing market.  The authors reveal the new rules of real estate that can help buyers, sellers, and investors make smarter decisions.  The book covers topics such as the…

‘No Bullsh*t Leadership: Why the World Needs More Everyday Leaders and Why That Leader Is You’ is a practical and inspiring guide for anyone who wants to become a better leader in their personal or professional life. The author, Chris Hirst, is a successful CEO who shares his insights and experiences on how to lead…