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7 Best Books on Power to help you improve your professional success

Tired of being overlooked at work? You may have strong ideas and solid expertise, yet still struggle to inspire others or get their support at…

ReadingraphicsMarch 3, 2026

Book Summaries Personal Development Professional Development Relationships, Communication & Parenting

Book Summary – The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters

Why do so many events and get-togethers fail to leave a lasting impression? In The Art of Gathering summary, you'll learn Priya Parker's tried and…

ReadingraphicsNovember 28, 2025

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The 7 Best Leadership Books to Help you Enhance your Leadership Approach

What does it take to be an effective leader in complex times? Perhaps this question has come to mind when you faced challenges as a…

ReadingraphicsMay 11, 2024

Book Summaries Happiness, Emotional Intelligence & Spiritual Growth Human Psychology Personal Development

Book Summary – Becoming Bulletproof: Protect Yourself, Read People, Influence Situations, and Live Fearlessly

Imagine having the mental toughness, resilience, and keen observation skills to tackle any situation that life throws your way. In Becoming Bulletproof, Evy Poumpouras shares…

ReadingraphicsJanuary 31, 2024

Book Summaries Human Psychology Relationships, Communication & Parenting

Book Summary – The Art of Seduction

Modern societies frown on the use of force or brutality to gain power over people. Instead, we persuade others by baiting them with pleasure, appealing…

ReadingraphicsSeptember 29, 2023

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Book Summary – Leading Without Authority: How the New Power of Co-Elevation Can Break Down Silos, Transform Teams, and Reinvent Collaboration

We live in a dynamic, fast-changing world where flexibility and ongoing innovation are crucial for success. Traditional top-down management models are no longer effective. Instead,…

ReadingraphicsMay 20, 2023

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Book Summary – Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone

Everyone communicates. Yet, few people successfully reach the other person. When we can’t get through to others, we tend to respond by pushing harder, only…

ReadingraphicsJuly 31, 2022

Book Recommendations Sales and Marketing

6 Best Influence Books to Become More Persuasive

Influence and persuasion. These 2 skills are at the core of leadership, sales, marketing, negotiations, and even parenting. In fact, effective communications are all about…

ReadingraphicsMarch 29, 2022

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Book Summary – Negotiation Genius: How to Overcome Obstacles and Achieve Brilliant Results at the Bargaining Table and Beyond

Negotiation skills are essential for success in all areas of life, from business to politics and personal life. This book by Deepak Malhotra and Max…

ReadingraphicsJune 30, 2021

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Book Summary – The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism

Charismatic people have a natural magnetism that draws people to them. Charisma isn't an inborn talent, but a set of skills and behaviors that can…

ReadingraphicsJune 17, 2020

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Book Summary – Influencer: The New Science of Leading Change

To solve problems, leaders must be able to influence behavioral change. In Influencer, the authors (Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, David Maxfield, Ron McMillan and Al…

ReadingraphicsMay 30, 2020

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Book Summary – Pre-suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade

Pre-suasion is about laying the groundwork in advance, so your recipients are already receptive to your message by the time you present it. Such tactics…

ReadingraphicsMay 28, 2020

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Book Summary – Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity

Great bosses retain talent and deliver superior results, while bad bosses do the opposite. This book explains how you can become a kickass boss to…

ReadingraphicsAugust 17, 2018

Book Summaries Leadership and Teamwork Personal Development Sociology & Economics

Book Summary – The 48 Laws of Power (Robert Greene) + Visual Summary

Power is an important component of our professional and personal lives. In this book, Robert Greene distills 3,000 years of history into 48 laws to…

ReadingraphicsJune 29, 2018

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Book Summary – Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion

There are 6 key principles of persuasion which can lead people to say “yes” automatically. Understanding these principles and associated techniques can help you to…

ReadingraphicsFebruary 28, 2018

Book Summaries Business Development Business Management Entrepreneurship and Start-Ups Personal Development Sales and Marketing

Book Summary – The Go-Giver: A Little Story about a Powerful Business Idea

In a brutally competitive world where everyone seems to be fighting to earn more and achieve greater success, The Go-Giver offers an alternative set of…

ReadingraphicsJanuary 30, 2018

Never Split the Difference - Book summary

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Book Summary – Never Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It

In this book, experienced FBI negotiator and award-winning teacher, Chris Voss, shares tried-and-tested techniques for negotiations, that can be applied in a wide range of…

ReadingraphicsSeptember 16, 2017

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Book Summary – Crucial Confrontations: Tools for Resolving Broken Promises, Violated Expectations, and Bad Behavior

How should you confront an employee who’s chronically late, a CFO who’s suspected of embezzling company funds, or a daughter who lies about her late…

ReadingraphicsJuly 18, 2017

Book Summaries Business Communication Happiness, Emotional Intelligence & Spiritual Growth Leadership and Teamwork Professional Development

Book Summary – Primal Leadership: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence

This book by Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, and Annie Mckee explains why emotions are such a primal part of how our brains operate, and why emotional…

ReadingraphicsJune 18, 2017

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Book Summary – Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die

Based on 10 years of study, the Heath brothers answer the question: Why do some ideas succeed while others die? This book provides a practical…

ReadingraphicsJune 14, 2017

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