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Five Stars: The Communication Secrets to Get from Good to Great

Carmine Gallo · St. Martin's Press
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

"As technology threatens to displace countless jobs and skills, the ability to communicate is becoming more important than ever. This book is full of examples to help you get better at transporting your thoughts and emotions into the minds of other people." -- Adam Grant, New York...
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Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup

JOHN CARREYROU · Knopf
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

The full inside story of the breathtaking rise and shocking collapse of Theranos, the multibillion-dollar biotech startup, by the prize-winning journalist who first broke the story and pursued it to the end, despite pressure from their charismatic CEO and threats by her lawyers.In 2014,...
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When to Jump: If the Job You Have Isn't the Life You Want

Mike Lewis · Henry Holt and Co.
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

An inspirational book that lays out the "Jump Curve" -- four steps to wholeheartedly pursuing the career of your dreams -- through experiences from a variety of people who have jumped and never looked backWhen Mike Lewis was twenty-four and working in a prestigious corporate job,...
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Meltdown: Why Our Systems Fail and What We Can Do About It

Chris Clearfield · Penguin Press
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

A groundbreaking take on how complexity causes failure in all kinds of modern systems--from social media to air travel--this practical and entertaining book reveals how we can prevent meltdowns in business and life"Endlessly fascinating, brimming with insight, and more fun than a book...
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The Self-Employment Survival Guide: Proven Strategies to Succeed as Your Own Boss

Jeanne Yocum · Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 214
Format: Paperback

Anyone who opts for self-employment quickly learns that succeeding as your own boss is no walk in the park. While professional freedom has many, many joys, it also involves significant risks. If you're considering self-employment, or you're already self-employed, The Self-Employment Survival...
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