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Winning with People
by John C. Maxwell • 2005
Goodwill is career fuel. The principles that earn it, keep it, and make it compound.
4.27
7k+
Winning with People Summary
Winning with People 88%
Goodwill is career fuel. The principles that earn it, keep it, and make it compound.
by John C. Maxwell 2005
4.27
7k+ ratings
The Cost of Ambition
by Miroslav Volf • 2025
Superiority is a cage you build yourself. A theologian's case for ambition that needs no rivals.
4.06
196
The Cost of Ambition Summary
The Cost of Ambition 88%
Superiority is a cage you build yourself. A theologian's case for ambition that needs no rivals.
by Miroslav Volf 2025
4.06
196 ratings
The Trusted Advisor
by David H. Maister • 2021
The formula that turns experts into advisors clients call first, pay without haggling, never leave.
3.81
5k+
The Trusted Advisor Summary
The Trusted Advisor 88%
The formula that turns experts into advisors clients call first, pay without haggling, never leave.
by David H. Maister 2021
3.81
5k+ ratings
Uplifting Service
by Ron Kaufman • 2012
Twelve building blocks and a common language: the blueprint for a service culture rivals can't copy.
3.85
334
Uplifting Service Summary
Uplifting Service 88%
Twelve building blocks and a common language: the blueprint for a service culture rivals can't copy.
by Ron Kaufman 2012
3.85
334 ratings
Mutual Aid
by Pyotr Kropotkin • 1891
Evolution's secret engine is cooperation, not competition. Evidence from animals to medieval cities.
4.23
4k+
Mutual Aid Summary
Mutual Aid 88%
Evolution's secret engine is cooperation, not competition. Evidence from animals to medieval cities.
by Pyotr Kropotkin 1891
4.23
4k+ ratings
Partnering
by Jean Oelwang • 2022
Lone genius is a myth. The world changes through deep partnerships, rituals, and shared purpose.
3.77
195
Partnering Summary
Partnering 88%
Lone genius is a myth. The world changes through deep partnerships, rituals, and shared purpose.
by Jean Oelwang 2022
3.77
195 ratings
Synchronicity
by Joseph Jaworski • 1996
The leader's inner shift: how surrendering control unlocks a flow of meaningful coincidences.
4.18
1k+
Synchronicity Summary
Synchronicity 87%
The leader's inner shift: how surrendering control unlocks a flow of meaningful coincidences.
by Joseph Jaworski 1996
4.18
1k+ ratings
Anyway
by Kent M. Keith • 2001
Ten counter-intuitive rules for staying generous and sane in a world that rarely rewards either.
4.09
665
Anyway Summary
Anyway 87%
Ten counter-intuitive rules for staying generous and sane in a world that rarely rewards either.
by Kent M. Keith 2001
4.09
665 ratings
Listen, Love, Repeat
by Karen Ehman • 2016
People hint at their loneliness every day; learn to hear it and respond with grace.
4.20
1k+
Listen, Love, Repeat Summary
Listen, Love, Repeat 87%
People hint at their loneliness every day; learn to hear it and respond with grace.
by Karen Ehman 2016
4.20
1k+ ratings
The Gift of Influence
by Tommy Spaulding • 2022
Forget followers. Influence is built one invested, present, promise-kept moment at a time.
3.79
429
The Gift of Influence Summary
The Gift of Influence 87%
Forget followers. Influence is built one invested, present, promise-kept moment at a time.
by Tommy Spaulding 2022
3.79
429 ratings
The Fred Factor
by Mark Sanborn • 2002
Treat every envelope like a masterpiece. A mailman's four rules for winning at work.
3.88
8k+
The Fred Factor Summary
The Fred Factor 87%
Treat every envelope like a masterpiece. A mailman's four rules for winning at work.
by Mark Sanborn 2002
3.88
8k+ ratings
The Friendship Factor
by Alan Loy McGinnis • 1978
Marriages and careers rise and fall on one skill you were never taught: making friends.
4.15
1k+
The Friendship Factor Summary
The Friendship Factor 87%
Marriages and careers rise and fall on one skill you were never taught: making friends.
by Alan Loy McGinnis 1978
4.15
1k+ ratings
Outlive Your Life
by Max Lucado • 2010
The early church ran on ordinary people and relentless prayer. That same power hasn't expired.
4.18
2k+
Outlive Your Life Summary
Outlive Your Life 87%
The early church ran on ordinary people and relentless prayer. That same power hasn't expired.
by Max Lucado 2010
4.18
2k+ ratings
Relationships 101
by John C. Maxwell • 2014
Lead through relationships, not rank. Skills for listening, trust, and putting your people first.
4.22
2k+
Relationships 101 Summary
Relationships 101 87%
Lead through relationships, not rank. Skills for listening, trust, and putting your people first.
by John C. Maxwell 2014
4.22
2k+ ratings
Seven Pillars of Servant Leadership
by James W. Sipe • 2009
Firms that lead by serving outperform the S&P 500. The seven inner disciplines required.
4.12
201
Seven Pillars of Servant Leadership Summary
Seven Pillars of Servant Leadership 87%
Firms that lead by serving outperform the S&P 500. The seven inner disciplines required.
by James W. Sipe 2009
4.12
201 ratings
The Lost Art of Connecting
by Susan McPherson • 2021
Why the best-connected people lead with generosity, and a three-part method for doing it.
3.98
191
The Lost Art of Connecting Summary
The Lost Art of Connecting 87%
Why the best-connected people lead with generosity, and a three-part method for doing it.
by Susan McPherson 2021
3.98
191 ratings
Becoming a Person of Influence/Talent Is Never Enough
by John C. Maxwell • 2009
Eight character traits that earn more influence than any title ever will.
4.31
16
Becoming a Person of Influence/Talent Is Never Enough Summary
Becoming a Person of Influence/Talent Is Never Enough 87%
Eight character traits that earn more influence than any title ever will.
by John C. Maxwell 2009
4.31
16 ratings
What's in It for Them?
by Joe Polish • 2022
Every networking contact has a hidden pain. The ones who find it first earn the reply.
3.87
249
What's in It for Them? Summary
What's in It for Them? 87%
Every networking contact has a hidden pain. The ones who find it first earn the reply.
by Joe Polish 2022
3.87
249 ratings
A World Waiting to Be Born
by M. Scott Peck • 1993
Organizations fail at civility because narcissism goes undiagnosed. Here is the cure.
3.91
403
A World Waiting to Be Born Summary
A World Waiting to Be Born 87%
Organizations fail at civility because narcissism goes undiagnosed. Here is the cure.
by M. Scott Peck 1993
3.91
403 ratings
The Art of Quiet Influence
by Jocelyn Davis • 2019
No corner office required: build trust, defuse conflict, and guide others with Eastern philosophy.
3.25
652
The Art of Quiet Influence Summary
The Art of Quiet Influence 87%
No corner office required: build trust, defuse conflict, and guide others with Eastern philosophy.
by Jocelyn Davis 2019
3.25
652 ratings
The Most Excellent Way to Lead
by Perry Noble • 2016
Forget charisma. The best leaders are patient, kind, and quick to forgive. A pastor unpacks how.
4.12
307
The Most Excellent Way to Lead Summary
The Most Excellent Way to Lead 87%
Forget charisma. The best leaders are patient, kind, and quick to forgive. A pastor unpacks how.
by Perry Noble 2016
4.12
307 ratings
Lifehouse
by Adam Greenfield • 2024
Votes and green tech won't stop climate collapse. The real plan: neighbors caring for each other.
3.84
86
Lifehouse Summary
Lifehouse 87%
Votes and green tech won't stop climate collapse. The real plan: neighbors caring for each other.
by Adam Greenfield 2024
3.84
86 ratings
Radical Friendship
by Kate Johnson • 2021
How to build friendships that survive hard times, hold truth, and push back against injustice.
4.13
467
Radical Friendship Summary
Radical Friendship 87%
How to build friendships that survive hard times, hold truth, and push back against injustice.
by Kate Johnson 2021
4.13
467 ratings
High-Tech, High-Touch Customer Service
by Micah Solomon • 2012
The personal-service secret of beloved brands, and the technology that scales it.
3.77
113
High-Tech, High-Touch Customer Service Summary
High-Tech, High-Touch Customer Service 87%
The personal-service secret of beloved brands, and the technology that scales it.
by Micah Solomon 2012
3.77
113 ratings
Love is the Killer App
by Tim Sanders • 2002
The most ruthless business strategy: give away your best ideas, connect rivals, and care more.
3.85
4k+
Love is the Killer App Summary
Love is the Killer App 87%
The most ruthless business strategy: give away your best ideas, connect rivals, and care more.
by Tim Sanders 2002
3.85
4k+ ratings
Intentional Living
by John C. Maxwell • 2015
Success is about you. Significance is about others. The rest is one small daily choice.
4.20
2k+
Intentional Living Summary
Intentional Living 87%
Success is about you. Significance is about others. The rest is one small daily choice.
by John C. Maxwell 2015
4.20
2k+ ratings
How to Be a Power Connector
by Judy Robinett • 2014
155 people, three tiers, one rhythm: the playbook for making a network that actually pays.
3.94
907
How to Be a Power Connector Summary
How to Be a Power Connector 87%
155 people, three tiers, one rhythm: the playbook for making a network that actually pays.
by Judy Robinett 2014
3.94
907 ratings
Be a People Person
by John C. Maxwell • 2005
Leadership is built on relationships, not authority. Here is the playbook for both.
3.97
2k+
Be a People Person Summary
Be a People Person 87%
Leadership is built on relationships, not authority. Here is the playbook for both.
by John C. Maxwell 2005
3.97
2k+ ratings
The Servant
by James C. Hunter • 1998
Career thriving, marriage failing: a manager joins a monastery retreat taught by a CEO turned monk.
4
11k+
The Servant Summary
The Servant 87%
Career thriving, marriage failing: a manager joins a monastery retreat taught by a CEO turned monk.
by James C. Hunter 1998
4
11k+ ratings
The POWER PRINCIPLE
by Blaine Lee • 1997
Fear buys compliance. Fairness buys transactions. Honor buys devotion. Which power are you using?
4.00
137
The POWER PRINCIPLE Summary
The POWER PRINCIPLE 87%
Fear buys compliance. Fairness buys transactions. Honor buys devotion. Which power are you using?
by Blaine Lee 1997
4.00
137 ratings
Friendship at the Margins
by Christopher L. Heuertz • 2010
The most radical move in Christian mission: stop helping and start befriending.
4.18
372
Friendship at the Margins Summary
Friendship at the Margins 86%
The most radical move in Christian mission: stop helping and start befriending.
by Christopher L. Heuertz 2010
4.18
372 ratings
Networking Like a Pro
by Ivan R. Misner • 2009
800 contacts sleep in your database. The playbook for turning them into a referral engine.
3.81
305
Networking Like a Pro Summary
Networking Like a Pro 86%
800 contacts sleep in your database. The playbook for turning them into a referral engine.
by Ivan R. Misner 2009
3.81
305 ratings
The Art of Community
by Charles H. Vogl • 2016
Seven elements that forge a meaningful community, where members grow and look out for each other.
3.68
1k+
The Art of Community Summary
The Art of Community 86%
Seven elements that forge a meaningful community, where members grow and look out for each other.
by Charles H. Vogl 2016
3.68
1k+ ratings
Leading Without Authority
by Keith Ferrazzi • 2020
No authority? No problem. Build trust, coach peers, and lead the teams you were never given.
3.74
1k+
Leading Without Authority Summary
Leading Without Authority 86%
No authority? No problem. Build trust, coach peers, and lead the teams you were never given.
by Keith Ferrazzi 2020
3.74
1k+ ratings
Life Is Tremendous
by Charlie Jones • 1981
Enthusiasm is a decision, not a mood. The leadership laws that start with that one choice.
4.19
857
Life Is Tremendous Summary
Life Is Tremendous 86%
Enthusiasm is a decision, not a mood. The leadership laws that start with that one choice.
by Charlie Jones 1981
4.19
857 ratings
The Second Mountain
by David Brooks • 2019
A culture of individualism leaves us unmoored; a life of deep, costly commitments is the anchor.
3.76
13k+
The Second Mountain Summary
The Second Mountain 86%
A culture of individualism leaves us unmoored; a life of deep, costly commitments is the anchor.
by David Brooks 2019
3.76
13k+ ratings
Get Together
by Bailey Richardson • 2019
Start with five passionate friends, not 500 strangers: the lean playbook for communities that last.
3.77
735
Get Together Summary
Get Together 86%
Start with five passionate friends, not 500 strangers: the lean playbook for communities that last.
by Bailey Richardson 2019
3.77
735 ratings
Infectious Generosity
by Chris J. Anderson • 2024
Your act of kindness can now reach millions. The invisible wiring that makes generosity go viral.
3.62
1k+
Infectious Generosity Summary
Infectious Generosity 86%
Your act of kindness can now reach millions. The invisible wiring that makes generosity go viral.
by Chris J. Anderson 2024
3.62
1k+ ratings
Practical Spirituality
by Marshall B. Rosenberg • 2005
The method that taught millions to talk was always a spiritual practice, just unnamed.
4.33
148
Practical Spirituality Summary
Practical Spirituality 86%
The method that taught millions to talk was always a spiritual practice, just unnamed.
by Marshall B. Rosenberg 2005
4.33
148 ratings
On Kindness
by Adam Phillips • 2009
How kindness went from virtue to embarrassment. A compact history of what self-interest cost us.
3.54
707
On Kindness Summary
On Kindness 86%
How kindness went from virtue to embarrassment. A compact history of what self-interest cost us.
by Adam Phillips 2009
3.54
707 ratings
The Paradox of Generosity
by Christian Smith • 2014
The top 5% of givers are happier and healthier. The reason isn't money.
3.85
114
The Paradox of Generosity Summary
The Paradox of Generosity 86%
The top 5% of givers are happier and healthier. The reason isn't money.
by Christian Smith 2014
3.85
114 ratings
Practical Anarchism
by Shuli Branson • 2022
Steal back your time, break up with what drains you, and build a life outside capitalism.
3.94
298
Practical Anarchism Summary
Practical Anarchism 86%
Steal back your time, break up with what drains you, and build a life outside capitalism.
by Shuli Branson 2022
3.94
298 ratings
Give and Take
by Adam M. Grant • 2013
Why helping others drives your success more than taking ever could.
4.07
40k+
Give and Take Summary
Give and Take 86%
Why helping others drives your success more than taking ever could.
by Adam M. Grant 2013
4.07
40k+ ratings
Two Women Walk into a Bar
by Cheryl Strayed • 2024
A four-part generosity framework that uses what you already have, not what's in your bank.
4.03
22k+
Two Women Walk into a Bar Summary
Two Women Walk into a Bar 86%
A four-part generosity framework that uses what you already have, not what's in your bank.
by Cheryl Strayed 2024
4.03
22k+ ratings
Get To The Top
by Suhel Seth • 2011
Ten rules that swap schmoozing for genuine relationships built on character, curiosity, and loyalty.
3.33
346
Get To The Top Summary
Get To The Top 86%
Ten rules that swap schmoozing for genuine relationships built on character, curiosity, and loyalty.
by Suhel Seth 2011
3.33
346 ratings
On Being Nice
by The School of Life • 2017
We turned nice into a synonym for boring and bankrupt. That was a catastrophic misreading.
3.82
1k+
On Being Nice Summary
On Being Nice 86%
We turned nice into a synonym for boring and bankrupt. That was a catastrophic misreading.
by The School of Life 2017
3.82
1k+ ratings
Same Kind of Different as Me
by Ron Hall • 2006
An art dealer, a homeless man, and the woman who bound them together. Then cancer came.
4.20
93k+
Same Kind of Different as Me Summary
Same Kind of Different as Me 86%
An art dealer, a homeless man, and the woman who bound them together. Then cancer came.
by Ron Hall 2006
4.20
93k+ ratings
The Seven Levels of Communication
by Michael J. Maher • 2010
Why handwritten notes and phone calls outperform marketing dollars, and the system to prove it.
4.34
2k+
The Seven Levels of Communication Summary
The Seven Levels of Communication 86%
Why handwritten notes and phone calls outperform marketing dollars, and the system to prove it.
by Michael J. Maher 2010
4.34
2k+ ratings
Discipling
by Mark Dever • 2016
Discipling isn't just for pastors. How any church member can teach, model, and multiply disciples.
4.35
4k+
Discipling Summary
Discipling 86%
Discipling isn't just for pastors. How any church member can teach, model, and multiply disciples.
by Mark Dever 2016
4.35
4k+ ratings
Servant Leadership in Action
by Kenneth H. Blanchard • 2018
Serve first, lead better: a framework that builds trust, grows people, and delivers results.
3.96
427
Servant Leadership in Action Summary
Servant Leadership in Action 86%
Serve first, lead better: a framework that builds trust, grows people, and delivers results.
by Kenneth H. Blanchard 2018
3.96
427 ratings
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