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The Theory of the Business
by Peter F. Drucker • 2017
Three hidden assumptions run every company. When the world outgrows them, success turns into crisis.
3.94
69
The Theory of the Business Summary
The Theory of the Business 90%
Three hidden assumptions run every company. When the world outgrows them, success turns into crisis.
by Peter F. Drucker 2017
3.94
69 ratings
The Crux
by Richard P. Rumelt • 2022
Most strategy starts with goals. Real strategy starts with the one challenge worth solving.
4.17
1k+
The Crux Summary
The Crux 90%
Most strategy starts with goals. Real strategy starts with the one challenge worth solving.
by Richard P. Rumelt 2022
4.17
1k+ ratings
Fix This Next
by Mike Michalowicz • 2020
Stop chasing the wrong crisis. A five-minute method to pinpoint what to fix next.
4.21
734
Fix This Next Summary
Fix This Next 90%
Stop chasing the wrong crisis. A five-minute method to pinpoint what to fix next.
by Mike Michalowicz 2020
4.21
734 ratings
The E-Myth Physician
by Michael E. Gerber • 2003
You didn't start a practice. You bought a job. The escape is systems, not more hours.
3.87
175
The E-Myth Physician Summary
The E-Myth Physician 90%
You didn't start a practice. You bought a job. The escape is systems, not more hours.
by Michael E. Gerber 2003
3.87
175 ratings
How The Mighty Fall
by Jim Collins • 2009
Success plants the seeds of collapse: five stages from arrogance to bankruptcy.
3.99
10k+
How The Mighty Fall Summary
How The Mighty Fall 90%
Success plants the seeds of collapse: five stages from arrogance to bankruptcy.
by Jim Collins 2009
3.99
10k+ ratings
Shut Up and Listen!
by Tilman Fertitta • 2019
A billionaire's blunt playbook: why niceness, tiny details, and bad timing create empires.
3.89
1k+
Shut Up and Listen! Summary
Shut Up and Listen! 90%
A billionaire's blunt playbook: why niceness, tiny details, and bad timing create empires.
by Tilman Fertitta 2019
3.89
1k+ ratings
The Goal
by Eliyahu M. Goldratt • 2004
Busy workers mask a fatal flaw: the novel that taught business to focus on bottlenecks.
4.07
85k+
The Goal Summary
The Goal 90%
Busy workers mask a fatal flaw: the novel that taught business to focus on bottlenecks.
by Eliyahu M. Goldratt 2004
4.07
85k+ ratings
Get a Grip
by Gino Wickman • 2012
Your business stalled. A three-priority, five-number system ends chaos and fixes issues permanently.
4.19
2k+
Get a Grip Summary
Get a Grip 89%
Your business stalled. A three-priority, five-number system ends chaos and fixes issues permanently.
by Gino Wickman 2012
4.19
2k+ ratings
Traction
by Gino Wickman • 2007
A single system to align your team, force accountability, and end the chaos that stalls growth.
4.13
17k+
Traction Summary
Traction 89%
A single system to align your team, force accountability, and end the chaos that stalls growth.
by Gino Wickman 2007
4.13
17k+ ratings
SYSTEMology
by David Jenyns • 2020
Your business runs you. A repeatable method to flip that, starting with your vital processes.
4.21
726
SYSTEMology Summary
SYSTEMology 89%
Your business runs you. A repeatable method to flip that, starting with your vital processes.
by David Jenyns 2020
4.21
726 ratings
The BCG Growth-Share Matrix
by 50Minutes • 2015
One chart, four fates: the rule for deciding which business units to grow, keep, or sell.
4.00
14
The BCG Growth-Share Matrix Summary
The BCG Growth-Share Matrix 89%
One chart, four fates: the rule for deciding which business units to grow, keep, or sell.
by 50Minutes 2015
4.00
14 ratings
Case in Point 11
by Marc P. Cosentino • 2020
Not the answer. The structure. The hypothesis. The math. A complete practice system for all three.
4.06
296
Case in Point 11 Summary
Case in Point 11 89%
Not the answer. The structure. The hypothesis. The math. A complete practice system for all three.
by Marc P. Cosentino 2020
4.06
296 ratings
The Strategist
by Cynthia A. Montgomery • 2012
Ask what the world loses if your company disappears; the answer is your strategy.
3.86
1k+
The Strategist Summary
The Strategist 89%
Ask what the world loses if your company disappears; the answer is your strategy.
by Cynthia A. Montgomery 2012
3.86
1k+ ratings
Process!
by Mike Paton • 2022
Stop firefighting. Document your core routines and build a business that scales without you.
3.97
369
Process! Summary
Process! 89%
Stop firefighting. Document your core routines and build a business that scales without you.
by Mike Paton 2022
3.97
369 ratings
The Road Less Stupid
by Keith J. Cunningham • 2017
A thinking discipline that cuts the costly errors most leaders repeat.
4.32
2k+
The Road Less Stupid Summary
The Road Less Stupid 89%
A thinking discipline that cuts the costly errors most leaders repeat.
by Keith J. Cunningham 2017
4.32
2k+ ratings
The McKinsey Mind
by Ethan M. Rasiel • 2001
Turn any messy business problem into a structured analysis and a one-chart answer.
3.65
2k+
The McKinsey Mind Summary
The McKinsey Mind 89%
Turn any messy business problem into a structured analysis and a one-chart answer.
by Ethan M. Rasiel 2001
3.65
2k+ ratings
Problem Solving 101
by Ken Watanabe • 2007
A simple, repeatable method to solve problems at work and in life, no genius required.
4.14
4k+
Problem Solving 101 Summary
Problem Solving 101 89%
A simple, repeatable method to solve problems at work and in life, no genius required.
by Ken Watanabe 2007
4.14
4k+ ratings
Redefining Health Care
by Michael E. Porter • 2006
US health competition is zero-sum. Shift it to patient results and excellent care gets cheaper.
3.91
397
Redefining Health Care Summary
Redefining Health Care 89%
US health competition is zero-sum. Shift it to patient results and excellent care gets cheaper.
by Michael E. Porter 2006
3.91
397 ratings
Cracked It! How to solve big problems and sell solutions like top strategy consultants
by Bernard Garrette • 2018
Four stages top consultants use to crack any problem, and the final one most people skip.
4.23
533
Cracked It! How to solve big problems and sell solutions like top strategy consultants Summary
Cracked It! How to solve big problems and sell solutions like top strategy consultants 89%
Four stages top consultants use to crack any problem, and the final one most people skip.
by Bernard Garrette 2018
4.23
533 ratings
The Pumpkin Plan
by Mike Michalowicz • 2012
Fire your worst clients, spoil your best, and build systems so you don't have to run the show.
4.10
4k+
The Pumpkin Plan Summary
The Pumpkin Plan 89%
Fire your worst clients, spoil your best, and build systems so you don't have to run the show.
by Mike Michalowicz 2012
4.10
4k+ ratings
Case Interview Secrets
by Victor Cheng • 2012
Get the job by starting with an answer, not a framework. Former McKinsey interviewer shows how.
4.11
3k+
Case Interview Secrets Summary
Case Interview Secrets 89%
Get the job by starting with an answer, not a framework. Former McKinsey interviewer shows how.
by Victor Cheng 2012
4.11
3k+ ratings
Bulletproof Problem Solving
by Charles Conn • 2019
Crack any problem with the structured method consultants use: a learnable skill, not a gift.
4.04
1k+
Bulletproof Problem Solving Summary
Bulletproof Problem Solving 89%
Crack any problem with the structured method consultants use: a learnable skill, not a gift.
by Charles Conn 2019
4.04
1k+ ratings
25 Need-To-Know Key Performance Indicators
by Bernard Marr • 2014
Twenty-five metrics every manager needs: what they measure, why they matter, and when to act.
3.91
35
25 Need-To-Know Key Performance Indicators Summary
25 Need-To-Know Key Performance Indicators 89%
Twenty-five metrics every manager needs: what they measure, why they matter, and when to act.
by Bernard Marr 2014
3.91
35 ratings
The Secrets of Consulting
by Gerald M. Weinberg • 1985
Why clients resist the advice they asked for, and the small moves that work anyway.
3.95
4k+
The Secrets of Consulting Summary
The Secrets of Consulting 89%
Why clients resist the advice they asked for, and the small moves that work anyway.
by Gerald M. Weinberg 1985
3.95
4k+ ratings
How Clients Buy
by Tom McMakin • 2018
Professional services can't be sold like products. The design-thinking guide to making the buy easy.
4.04
27
How Clients Buy Summary
How Clients Buy 89%
Professional services can't be sold like products. The design-thinking guide to making the buy easy.
by Tom McMakin 2018
4.04
27 ratings
Case In Point
by Marc P. Cosentino • 2001
Frameworks, drills, and practice cases: the system that turns consulting interviews into offers.
3.97
2k+
Case In Point Summary
Case In Point 89%
Frameworks, drills, and practice cases: the system that turns consulting interviews into offers.
by Marc P. Cosentino 2001
3.97
2k+ ratings
The McKinsey Engagement
by Paul N. Friga • 2008
The consulting playbook for team problem solving: four rules for people, five for analysis.
3.56
539
The McKinsey Engagement Summary
The McKinsey Engagement 89%
The consulting playbook for team problem solving: four rules for people, five for analysis.
by Paul N. Friga 2008
3.56
539 ratings
The Firm
by Duff McDonald • 2013
The consulting firm that shaped American business from the inside, and what that secrecy bought.
3.75
3k+
The Firm Summary
The Firm 89%
The consulting firm that shaped American business from the inside, and what that secrecy bought.
by Duff McDonald 2013
3.75
3k+ ratings
Mastering Uncertainty
by Matt Watkinson • 2023
Uncertainty isn't a bug, it's a feature. The skillset for turning the unknown into your edge.
3.72
89
Mastering Uncertainty Summary
Mastering Uncertainty 89%
Uncertainty isn't a bug, it's a feature. The skillset for turning the unknown into your edge.
by Matt Watkinson 2023
3.72
89 ratings
Built to Sell
by John Warrillow • 2010
Most small businesses cannot be sold. The playbook for making yours the exception.
4.24
8k+
Built to Sell Summary
Built to Sell 89%
Most small businesses cannot be sold. The playbook for making yours the exception.
by John Warrillow 2010
4.24
8k+ ratings
The Logical Thinking Process
by H. William Dettmer • 2007
A systematic method to identify and break the one bottleneck holding your entire organization back.
4.38
160
The Logical Thinking Process Summary
The Logical Thinking Process 89%
A systematic method to identify and break the one bottleneck holding your entire organization back.
by H. William Dettmer 2007
4.38
160 ratings
The Innovator's Dilemma
by Clayton M. Christensen • 1997
The practices that make a company excellent are the same ones that make it obsolete.
4.04
61k+
The Innovator's Dilemma Summary
The Innovator's Dilemma 89%
The practices that make a company excellent are the same ones that make it obsolete.
by Clayton M. Christensen 1997
4.04
61k+ ratings
The Grid
by Matt Watkinson • 2017
Nine forces shape every business choice. A single framework for seeing them all before they collide.
4.10
343
The Grid Summary
The Grid 89%
Nine forces shape every business choice. A single framework for seeing them all before they collide.
by Matt Watkinson 2017
4.10
343 ratings
Michael Porter's Value Chain
by 50Minutes • 2015
Every department hands off work to the next. That handoff is where your margin disappears.
3.66
53
Michael Porter's Value Chain Summary
Michael Porter's Value Chain 89%
Every department hands off work to the next. That handoff is where your margin disappears.
by 50Minutes 2015
3.66
53 ratings
Get Scalable
by Ryan Deiss • 2023
Your company can't survive your vacation. The blueprint that changes that.
4.32
130
Get Scalable Summary
Get Scalable 89%
Your company can't survive your vacation. The blueprint that changes that.
by Ryan Deiss 2023
4.32
130 ratings
The Sweaty Startup
by Nick Huber • 2025
The roadmap for getting rich in the boring businesses your town actually needs.
4.09
499
The Sweaty Startup Summary
The Sweaty Startup 89%
The roadmap for getting rich in the boring businesses your town actually needs.
by Nick Huber 2025
4.09
499 ratings
How to Start a Business Analyst Career
by Laura Brandenburg • 2015
No BA title yet? Build the skills, network, and experience to claim your first role.
3.95
118
How to Start a Business Analyst Career Summary
How to Start a Business Analyst Career 89%
No BA title yet? Build the skills, network, and experience to claim your first role.
by Laura Brandenburg 2015
3.95
118 ratings
Brand Failures
by Matt Haig • 2003
From Harley perfume to breakfast cola: 100 brand disasters, same few mistakes.
3.58
595
Brand Failures Summary
Brand Failures 89%
From Harley perfume to breakfast cola: 100 brand disasters, same few mistakes.
by Matt Haig 2003
3.58
595 ratings
Work the System
by Sam Carpenter • 2011
Document every process, see your business from above, and never chase the same crisis twice.
3.87
6k+
Work the System Summary
Work the System 89%
Document every process, see your business from above, and never chase the same crisis twice.
by Sam Carpenter 2011
3.87
6k+ ratings
The Strategy Paradox
by Michael E. Raynor • 2007
The strategies that win big also lose big. The escape: a portfolio of options.
3.89
300
The Strategy Paradox Summary
The Strategy Paradox 89%
The strategies that win big also lose big. The escape: a portfolio of options.
by Michael E. Raynor 2007
3.89
300 ratings
The Win Without Pitching Manifesto
by Blair Enns • 2010
The pitch is the enemy: how creative firms win clients without giving away their thinking.
4.44
3k+
The Win Without Pitching Manifesto Summary
The Win Without Pitching Manifesto 89%
The pitch is the enemy: how creative firms win clients without giving away their thinking.
by Blair Enns 2010
4.44
3k+ ratings
Strategic Problem Solving
by Mark Hartley • 2024
Stop reacting to chaos: a structured method to break down hard problems and lead the solution.
3.78
103
Strategic Problem Solving Summary
Strategic Problem Solving 89%
Stop reacting to chaos: a structured method to break down hard problems and lead the solution.
by Mark Hartley 2024
3.78
103 ratings
The Best Service is No Service
by Bill Price • 2008
Stop optimizing your call center. The real fix is to destroy demand for customer service.
3.98
174
The Best Service is No Service Summary
The Best Service is No Service 89%
Stop optimizing your call center. The real fix is to destroy demand for customer service.
by Bill Price 2008
3.98
174 ratings
The Discipline of Market Leaders
by Michael Treacy • 1995
80 market leaders, one rule: bet everything on one competitive edge. Hedge and you go nowhere.
3.98
923
The Discipline of Market Leaders Summary
The Discipline of Market Leaders 89%
80 market leaders, one rule: bet everything on one competitive edge. Hedge and you go nowhere.
by Michael Treacy 1995
3.98
923 ratings
The Business Model Canvas
by Magali Marbaise • 2015
Nine boxes on one page. A workshop. Your business model, stress-tested and rebuilt before Monday.
3.63
124
The Business Model Canvas Summary
The Business Model Canvas 89%
Nine boxes on one page. A workshop. Your business model, stress-tested and rebuilt before Monday.
by Magali Marbaise 2015
3.63
124 ratings
E-Myth Mastery
by Michael E. Gerber • 2004
Most business owners are trapped doing the work. The system for escaping the daily grind.
4.03
2k+
E-Myth Mastery Summary
E-Myth Mastery 89%
Most business owners are trapped doing the work. The system for escaping the daily grind.
by Michael E. Gerber 2004
4.03
2k+ ratings
The Lords of Strategy
by Walter Kiechel III • 2009
Before the 1960s, strategy didn't exist. The secret story of four outsiders who invented it.
3.94
3k+
The Lords of Strategy Summary
The Lords of Strategy 89%
Before the 1960s, strategy didn't exist. The secret story of four outsiders who invented it.
by Walter Kiechel III 2009
3.94
3k+ ratings
Predictable Success
by Les McKeown • 2010
Growth creates complexity, complexity kills growth. Seven stages, one sweet spot.
4.03
707
Predictable Success Summary
Predictable Success 89%
Growth creates complexity, complexity kills growth. Seven stages, one sweet spot.
by Les McKeown 2010
4.03
707 ratings
Double Double
by Cameron Herold • 2011
Double your revenue in three years using a single vivid vision, not a business plan.
3.92
383
Double Double Summary
Double Double 89%
Double your revenue in three years using a single vivid vision, not a business plan.
by Cameron Herold 2011
3.92
383 ratings
The 80/20 Principle and 92 Other Power Laws of Nature
by Richard Koch • 2013
Work less and win more: the 93 laws from nature that multiply your business results.
3.66
524
The 80/20 Principle and 92 Other Power Laws of Nature Summary
The 80/20 Principle and 92 Other Power Laws of Nature 89%
Work less and win more: the 93 laws from nature that multiply your business results.
by Richard Koch 2013
3.66
524 ratings
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