Elliott Parker's The Illusion of Innovation critiques Jack Welch’s efficiency-focused management for restricting innovation through inflexibility, contrasting it with Reed Hastings' experimental approach at Netflix, which supports adaptive business model changes. Parker discusses the transition from centralized corporate structures to decentralized models enabled by increased...

In Cave as Labyrinth, Alan Ponikvar's analysis of Socratic philosophy through Plato’s dialogue "Meno" examines Socrates’ use of professed ignorance as a method of inquiry. Socrates' approach involves challenging conventional definitions of virtue by exposing contradictions and prompting reevaluation. He contrasts with sophists by focusing...

In Addiction Logic: Treating the Cause, Not the Symptom by Rick Breitweiser, addiction is characterized as a chronic medical condition involving uncontrollable substance abuse or behavior despite negative consequences. He discusses the disorder arising from genetic predispositions, traumatic experiences, mental health issues, and the brain's...

Jeanne Holmberg’s One Life From The “Greatest Generation”: Reminiscing The Life of Robert A. Holmberg is a tribute to the resilience and fortitude of those who lived through some of the most challenging periods of the 20th century. This book goes beyond a biography; it...

If you're a fan of Agatha Christie or just love a good mystery, Murder in the West End by Amnon Kabatchnik is a must-read. This book, part of Kabatchnik's acclaimed reference series, dives deep into the world of crime plays, spotlighting Christie's famous works and...

Pay Matters by David Weaver is a comprehensive guide to the art and science of employee compensation. The book emphasizes the need for organizations to approach compensation with a plan that focuses on creating a fair and effective compensation system that considers four pillars: internal...

Everyone living in the United States should pay their fair share of taxes; however, they should not overpay. Robert Pais knows that the average American finds tax strategies beyond their comfort zone and gives amazing help in his book Pay Less Money To: Your Uncle!...

Making Democracy Count: How Mathematics Improves Voting, Electoral Maps, and Representation by Ismar Volic is an extremely important book. The word ‘Mathematics’ in the title might discourage some readers from picking up the book, but it shouldn’t. Nothing more than basic arithmetic is involved, and...

People often tend to undermine themselves with counterproductive behaviors, and leaders are not exempt from this. Boasting 35 years of experience in leadership development, Robert Kaplan presents Grappling: Leaders Striving To Improve, an inspirational guide for executives and senior business leaders to help them succeed...

In One Heartbeat by Jerry Johnson, the hurt still hadn’t abated since the University of Texas Longhorns left Omaha in defeat in the 1982 College World Series. The team were heavy favorites to win it all but came up short. Coach Cliff “Gus” Gustafson was...