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Professional Development Book Summaries

The Servant Leader
by Kenneth H. Blanchard • 2003
Put the frontline first, your ego last: a servant leadership model with four daily domains.
4.05
500+
The Servant Leader Summary
The Servant Leader
Put the frontline first, your ego last: a servant leadership model with four daily domains.
by Kenneth H. Blanchard 2003 128 pages
4.05
500+ ratings
The HeART of Laser-Focused Coaching
by Marion Franklin • 2019
Go beyond surface coaching. Spot the hidden theme, ask the one question that reframes everything.
4.39
500+
The HeART of Laser-Focused Coaching Summary
The HeART of Laser-Focused Coaching
Go beyond surface coaching. Spot the hidden theme, ask the one question that reframes everything.
by Marion Franklin 2019 294 pages
4.39
500+ ratings
Zone to Win
by Geoffrey A. Moore • 2015
Large companies lose to disruption from structure, not blindness. The fix: four parallel zones.
3.85
1k+
Zone to Win Summary
Zone to Win
Large companies lose to disruption from structure, not blindness. The fix: four parallel zones.
by Geoffrey A. Moore 2015 143 pages
3.85
1k+ ratings
The User Experience Team of One
by Leah Buley • 2013
Win allies, test fast, and ship better products as the solo UX designer: the lightweight methods.
4.19
1k+
The User Experience Team of One Summary
The User Experience Team of One
Win allies, test fast, and ship better products as the solo UX designer: the lightweight methods.
by Leah Buley 2013 264 pages
4.19
1k+ ratings
Storynomics
by Robert McKee • 2018
Your ads are blocked. The screenwriter's craft can replace them, and the results are measurable.
3.79
500+
Storynomics Summary
Storynomics
Your ads are blocked. The screenwriter's craft can replace them, and the results are measurable.
by Robert McKee 2018 272 pages
3.79
500+ ratings
Making Thinking Visible
by Ron Ritchhart • 2011
Stop grading their recall. Start seeing how they reason. The classroom steps that bridge the gap.
4.23
1k+
Making Thinking Visible Summary
Making Thinking Visible
Stop grading their recall. Start seeing how they reason. The classroom steps that bridge the gap.
by Ron Ritchhart 2011 320 pages
4.23
1k+ ratings
Leadership is Language
by L. David Marquet • 2020
Most leaders speak the language of the factory floor. How to talk so your team thinks and commits.
4.04
2k+
Leadership is Language Summary
Leadership is Language
Most leaders speak the language of the factory floor. How to talk so your team thinks and commits.
by L. David Marquet 2020 272 pages
4.04
2k+ ratings
Reading in the Wild
by Donalyn Miller • 2013
What separates lifelong readers from the rest? Five habits, and the classroom moves that build them.
4.45
5k+
Reading in the Wild Summary
Reading in the Wild
What separates lifelong readers from the rest? Five habits, and the classroom moves that build them.
by Donalyn Miller 2013 304 pages
4.45
5k+ ratings
For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood... and the Rest of Y'all Too
by Christopher Emdin • 2016
For teachers in the hood: how the black church and hip-hop can turn your classroom around.
4.06
4k+
For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood... and the Rest of Y'all Too Summary
For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood... and the Rest of Y'all Too
For teachers in the hood: how the black church and hip-hop can turn your classroom around.
by Christopher Emdin 2016 232 pages
4.06
4k+ ratings
2 Second Lean
by Paul A. Akers • 2011
Build a fun, people-first Lean culture with tiny daily improvements, starting in the bathroom.
3.93
1k+
2 Second Lean Summary
2 Second Lean
Build a fun, people-first Lean culture with tiny daily improvements, starting in the bathroom.
by Paul A. Akers 2011 228 pages
3.93
1k+ ratings
Lovemarks The Future Beyond Brands
by Kevin Roberts • 2005
Brands lost their mystery. Three buried instincts are the only way to get it back.
3.86
1k+
Lovemarks The Future Beyond Brands Summary
Lovemarks The Future Beyond Brands
Brands lost their mystery. Three buried instincts are the only way to get it back.
by Kevin Roberts 2005 248 pages
3.86
1k+ ratings
Finnish Lessons
by Pasi Sahlberg • 2011
No standardized tests, no private schools, no tracking: how Finland built the world's best schools.
3.90
500+
Finnish Lessons Summary
Finnish Lessons
No standardized tests, no private schools, no tracking: how Finland built the world's best schools.
by Pasi Sahlberg 2011 192 pages
3.90
500+ ratings
Telling Ain't Training
by Harold D. Stolovitch • 2002
Lecturing is not teaching. The architecture for training that turns adults into capable performers.
4.09
467
Telling Ain't Training Summary
Telling Ain't Training
Lecturing is not teaching. The architecture for training that turns adults into capable performers.
by Harold D. Stolovitch 2002 559 pages
4.09
467 ratings
Uncovering the Logic of English
by Denise Eide • 2011
Thirty rules explain 98% of English spellings. Schools quit teaching them; here they are.
4.53
1k+
Uncovering the Logic of English Summary
Uncovering the Logic of English
Thirty rules explain 98% of English spellings. Schools quit teaching them; here they are.
by Denise Eide 2011 199 pages
4.53
1k+ ratings
Pivot
by Jenny Blake • 2016
A playbook for career change that replaces the leap of faith with small, safe experiments.
3.74
2k+
Pivot Summary
Pivot
A playbook for career change that replaces the leap of faith with small, safe experiments.
by Jenny Blake 2016 288 pages
3.74
2k+ ratings
The Advice Trap
by Michael Bungay Stanier • 2020
Stop solving everyone's problems. Ask the questions that build a team of problem-solvers.
4.10
2k+
The Advice Trap Summary
The Advice Trap
Stop solving everyone's problems. Ask the questions that build a team of problem-solvers.
by Michael Bungay Stanier 2020 267 pages
4.10
2k+ ratings
Good Authority
by Jonathan Raymond • 2016
Lead like a mentor, not a fixer. Five escalating steps to accountability and real growth.
4.05
500+
Good Authority Summary
Good Authority
Lead like a mentor, not a fixer. Five escalating steps to accountability and real growth.
by Jonathan Raymond 2016 191 pages
4.05
500+ ratings
Closing the Vocabulary Gap
by Alex Quigley • 2018
Some children start school 32 million words behind. The whole-school approach that catches them up.
4.37
500+
Closing the Vocabulary Gap Summary
Closing the Vocabulary Gap
Some children start school 32 million words behind. The whole-school approach that catches them up.
by Alex Quigley 2018 204 pages
4.37
500+ ratings
The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace
by Gary Chapman • 2011
Most workplace appreciation misses. An inventory that shows how each person actually receives it.
3.68
6k+
The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace Summary
The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace
Most workplace appreciation misses. An inventory that shows how each person actually receives it.
by Gary Chapman 2011 224 pages
3.68
6k+ ratings
Giftology
by John Ruhlin • 2016
One knife, no logo, worst possible moment. The business gift that actually works.
4.06
1k+
Giftology Summary
Giftology
One knife, no logo, worst possible moment. The business gift that actually works.
by John Ruhlin 2016 184 pages
4.06
1k+ ratings
Hug Your Haters
by Jay Baer • 2016
Two playbooks for turning whiners into loyal advocates: one for private calls, one for public posts.
3.85
500+
Hug Your Haters Summary
Hug Your Haters
Two playbooks for turning whiners into loyal advocates: one for private calls, one for public posts.
by Jay Baer 2016 240 pages
3.85
500+ ratings
Knock 'em Dead Job Interview
by Martin Yate • 1994
Five hidden criteria decide every hire. A system for satisfying them and walking out with the job.
3.99
324
Knock 'em Dead Job Interview Summary
Knock 'em Dead Job Interview
Five hidden criteria decide every hire. A system for satisfying them and walking out with the job.
by Martin Yate 1994 256 pages
3.99
324 ratings
Time Management Magic
by Lee Cockerell • 2015
A Disney executive's four-level system for deciding what to do first when everything screams urgent.
4.04
500+
Time Management Magic Summary
Time Management Magic
A Disney executive's four-level system for deciding what to do first when everything screams urgent.
by Lee Cockerell 2015 110 pages
4.04
500+ ratings
Marketing Rebellion
by Mark W. Schaefer • 2019
Your customers now control your marketing. Only the truly human companies survive.
4.20
479
Marketing Rebellion Summary
Marketing Rebellion
Your customers now control your marketing. Only the truly human companies survive.
by Mark W. Schaefer 2019 318 pages
4.20
479 ratings
Tomorrowmind
by Gabriella Rosen Kellerman • 2023
Our brains evolved for the savanna, not Slack. The psychological skills that make the difference.
3.75
377
Tomorrowmind Summary
Tomorrowmind
Our brains evolved for the savanna, not Slack. The psychological skills that make the difference.
by Gabriella Rosen Kellerman 2023 285 pages
3.75
377 ratings
Making Sense of Change Management
by Esther Cameron • 2004
The complete playbook of change models, tools, and the psychology 70% of transformations miss.
3.79
208
Making Sense of Change Management Summary
Making Sense of Change Management
The complete playbook of change models, tools, and the psychology 70% of transformations miss.
by Esther Cameron 2004 504 pages
3.79
208 ratings
The Book Whisperer
by Donalyn Miller • 2009
Forty books a year per student: the method that works when worksheets and whole-class novels fail.
4.49
18k+
The Book Whisperer Summary
The Book Whisperer
Forty books a year per student: the method that works when worksheets and whole-class novels fail.
by Donalyn Miller 2009 240 pages
4.49
18k+ ratings
A Leader's Legacy
by James M. Kouzes • 2006
Your team won't remember the CEO. They'll remember you. How to earn a legacy worth leaving.
3.77
500+
A Leader's Legacy Summary
A Leader's Legacy
Your team won't remember the CEO. They'll remember you. How to earn a legacy worth leaving.
by James M. Kouzes 2006 208 pages
3.77
500+ ratings
Managing Up
by Mary Abbajay • 2018
Your boss won't change. Learn to read their style and adapt so your career thrives anyway.
3.77
500+
Managing Up Summary
Managing Up
Your boss won't change. Learn to read their style and adapt so your career thrives anyway.
by Mary Abbajay 2018 276 pages
3.77
500+ ratings
Ask For It
by Linda Babcock • 2008
Why women leave thousands unasked, and the negotiation playbook that closes the gap.
4
1k+
Ask For It Summary
Ask For It
Why women leave thousands unasked, and the negotiation playbook that closes the gap.
by Linda Babcock 2008 324 pages
4
1k+ ratings
Accelerate
by John P. Kotter • 2012
Your hierarchy handles today. Build a second, volunteer-run system to handle the speed of tomorrow.
3.56
1k+
Accelerate Summary
Accelerate
Your hierarchy handles today. Build a second, volunteer-run system to handle the speed of tomorrow.
by John P. Kotter 2012 224 pages
3.56
1k+ ratings
StrengthsFinder 2.0
by Tom Rath • 2007
Most people never use their strengths at work. The tool to change that is inside this book.
3.93
57k+
StrengthsFinder 2.0 Summary
StrengthsFinder 2.0
Most people never use their strengths at work. The tool to change that is inside this book.
by Tom Rath 2007 192 pages
3.93
57k+ ratings
The Hard Truth About Soft Skills
by Peggy Klaus • 2008
Seventy-five percent of career success relies on skills school never taught. Here's what they are.
3.53
500+
The Hard Truth About Soft Skills Summary
The Hard Truth About Soft Skills
Seventy-five percent of career success relies on skills school never taught. Here's what they are.
by Peggy Klaus 2008 208 pages
3.53
500+ ratings
Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire
by Rafe Esquith • 2007
Fear gets compliance. Trust gets fifth graders playing Shakespeare and running a homeless charity.
3.94
5k+
Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire Summary
Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire
Fear gets compliance. Trust gets fifth graders playing Shakespeare and running a homeless charity.
by Rafe Esquith 2007 270 pages
3.94
5k+ ratings
Change the World
by Robert E. Quinn • 2000
The lever for changing any system is the person in the mirror.
3.84
111
Change the World Summary
Change the World
The lever for changing any system is the person in the mirror.
by Robert E. Quinn 2000 304 pages
3.84
111 ratings
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
by Project Management Institute • 1995
Why temporary efforts need a permanent framework: the guide to balancing scope, schedule, and cost.
3.70
5k+
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge Summary
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
Why temporary efforts need a permanent framework: the guide to balancing scope, schedule, and cost.
by Project Management Institute 1995 589 pages
3.70
5k+ ratings
AI for Educators
by Matt Miller • 2023
AI can write the essay. New assignments, saved hours, and a cheating standard that makes sense.
3.90
500+
AI for Educators Summary
AI for Educators
AI can write the essay. New assignments, saved hours, and a cheating standard that makes sense.
by Matt Miller 2023 134 pages
3.90
500+ ratings
Scrum Mastery
by Geoff Watts • 2013
How great ScrumMasters earn trust, provoke growth, and build teams that no longer need them.
4.23
1k+
Scrum Mastery Summary
Scrum Mastery
How great ScrumMasters earn trust, provoke growth, and build teams that no longer need them.
by Geoff Watts 2013 288 pages
4.23
1k+ ratings
Speak Like a CEO
by Suzanne Bates • 2005
Prepare for the questions you dread, lead with your real story, and watch a room lean in.
3.68
371
Speak Like a CEO Summary
Speak Like a CEO
Prepare for the questions you dread, lead with your real story, and watch a room lean in.
by Suzanne Bates 2005 240 pages
3.68
371 ratings
Coaching Salespeople into Sales Champions
by Keith Rosen • 2008
Stop controlling resources and start creating possibilities: a playbook for sales leaders.
3.90
500+
Coaching Salespeople into Sales Champions Summary
Coaching Salespeople into Sales Champions
Stop controlling resources and start creating possibilities: a playbook for sales leaders.
by Keith Rosen 2008 352 pages
3.90
500+ ratings
Product Roadmaps Relaunched
by C. Todd Lombardo • 2017
Stop promising features: build a roadmap that communicates strategy and embraces change.
4.10
1k+
Product Roadmaps Relaunched Summary
Product Roadmaps Relaunched
Stop promising features: build a roadmap that communicates strategy and embraces change.
by C. Todd Lombardo 2017 358 pages
4.10
1k+ ratings
Managing the Non-Profit Organization
by Peter F. Drucker • 1992
Mission is not enough. The management disciplines that turn good intentions into real impact.
3.99
1k+
Managing the Non-Profit Organization Summary
Managing the Non-Profit Organization
Mission is not enough. The management disciplines that turn good intentions into real impact.
by Peter F. Drucker 1992 256 pages
3.99
1k+ ratings
HBR Guide to Coaching Employees
by Harvard Business Publishing • 2014
Stop fixing problems. Start coaching. A conversation blueprint that builds self-sufficient teams.
3.91
382
HBR Guide to Coaching Employees Summary
HBR Guide to Coaching Employees
Stop fixing problems. Start coaching. A conversation blueprint that builds self-sufficient teams.
by Harvard Business Publishing 2014 192 pages
3.91
382 ratings
100 Ways to Motivate Others
by Steve Chandler • 2004
Motivation isn't injected; it's cultivated. 100 ways to cultivate it in your team.
3.91
500+
100 Ways to Motivate Others Summary
100 Ways to Motivate Others
Motivation isn't injected; it's cultivated. 100 ways to cultivate it in your team.
by Steve Chandler 2004 256 pages
3.91
500+ ratings
The Ultimate Question 2.0
by Fred Reichheld • 2011
One question measures genuine loyalty. Build a feedback system around it and outgrow your rivals.
3.87
1k+
The Ultimate Question 2.0 Summary
The Ultimate Question 2.0
One question measures genuine loyalty. Build a feedback system around it and outgrow your rivals.
by Fred Reichheld 2011 290 pages
3.87
1k+ ratings
Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education (Equity and Social Justice in Education)
by Alex Shevrin Venet • 2021
Your school's policies may be causing trauma. The shift from fixing kids to fixing systems.
4.49
500+
Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education (Equity and Social Justice in Education) Summary
Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education (Equity and Social Justice in Education)
Your school's policies may be causing trauma. The shift from fixing kids to fixing systems.
by Alex Shevrin Venet 2021 256 pages
4.49
500+ ratings
Mental Models
by Indi Young • 2008
Turn user research chaos into a single diagram that exposes exactly what your product is missing.
3.86
1k+
Mental Models Summary
Mental Models
Turn user research chaos into a single diagram that exposes exactly what your product is missing.
by Indi Young 2008 299 pages
3.86
1k+ ratings
Influence and Persuasion
by Harvard Business Review • 2018
The leadership superpower that takes seconds: reshape your brain for sharp decisions and cut stress.
3.79
500+
Influence and Persuasion Summary
Influence and Persuasion
The leadership superpower that takes seconds: reshape your brain for sharp decisions and cut stress.
by Harvard Business Review 2018 138 pages
3.79
500+ ratings
Lead Yourself First
by Raymond M. Kethledge • 2017
Solitude builds what meetings strip away: the clarity, creativity, and courage to lead.
3.77
1k+
Lead Yourself First Summary
Lead Yourself First
Solitude builds what meetings strip away: the clarity, creativity, and courage to lead.
by Raymond M. Kethledge 2017 240 pages
3.77
1k+ ratings
The Reading Mind
by Daniel T. Willingham • 2017
Reading is a cognitive assembly line from symbols to meaning, and digital habits are disrupting it.
4.14
500+
The Reading Mind Summary
The Reading Mind
Reading is a cognitive assembly line from symbols to meaning, and digital habits are disrupting it.
by Daniel T. Willingham 2017 233 pages
4.14
500+ ratings
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