Decision-Making & Problem Solving

The difference between growing your business and going out of business is your ability to think strategically. The problem is, most leaders are stuck in the operational weeds, struggling to find the time to make better strategic decisions. This challenge is only heightened by the rise of AI.

Improve your relationships and learn essential skills to get the results you want out of every conversation--including difficult ones.

The guru to the gurus at last shares his knowledge with the rest of us....

From the creator of Valuetainment, the number-one YouTube channel for entrepreneurs, and “one of the most exciting thinkers” in business today, comes a practical and effective guide for thinking more clearly and achieving your most audacious professional goals....

Essentialism is more than a time-management strategy or a productivity technique. It is a systematic discipline for discerning what is absolutely essential, then eliminating everything that is not, so we can make the highest possible contribution toward the things that really matter....

How do we play to succeed in the game we’re in? In this revelatory new audiobook, Simon Sinek offers a framework for leading with an infinite mindset....

Ben Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley’s most respected entrepreneurs, offers essential advice on building and running a startup....

From the author of the international blockbuster The Psychology of Money comes a powerful new tool to unlock one of life’s most challenging puzzles....

In his landmark best seller The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell redefined how we understand the world around us....

Poker champion turned business consultant Annie Duke teaches you how to get comfortable with uncertainty and make better decisions as a result....

From the best-selling author of The Black Swan and one of the foremost thinkers of our time, a book on how some things actually benefit from disorder. Taleb’s message is revolutionary: What is not antifragile will surely perish....

Inspired by curiosity and underpinned by diligent research, How Minds Change is an expansive, big-hearted journalistic narrative for our divided times, told with David McRaney’s trademark humor, compassion, and scientific inquiry.

From finding a spouse to finding a parking spot, from organizing one's inbox to understanding the workings of human memory, Algorithms to Live By transforms the wisdom of computer science into strategies for human living....

From the author of Expecting Better, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected an economist's guide to the early years of parenting.

Developing and implementing a strategy is the central task of a leader. A good strategy is a specific and coherent response to - and approach for - overcoming the obstacles to progress. A good strategy works by harnessing and applying power where it will have the greatest effect....

You might believe you’re thinking clearly in the moments that matter most. But in all likelihood, when the pressure is on, you won’t be thinking at all....

The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts is the first book in The Great Mental Models series designed to upgrade your thinking with the best, most useful and powerful tools so you always have the right one on hand....

The coauthors of the New York Times best-selling Difficult Conversations take on the toughest topic of all: How we see ourselves. In Thanks for the Feedback, they explain why receiving feedback is so crucial yet so challenging....

With straight talk and practical solutions, Jared Tendler brings a new voice to trading psychology. In The Mental Game of Trading, he busts myths about emotions, greed, and discipline, and shows you how to look past the obvious to identify the real reasons you're struggling....

Overthinking isn't a personality trait. It's the sneakiest form of fear. It steals time, creativity, and goals. It's the most expensive, least productive thing companies invest in without even knowing it. And it's an epidemic....

Filled with hundreds of specific examples and organized into a coherent framework of practical concepts that can be applied by managers and entrepreneurs at all levels, Built to Last provides a master blueprint for building organizations....

Nothing is more inspiring than a big vision that becomes a triumphant, new reality. Think of how the Empire State Building went from a sketch to the jewel of New York's skyline in twenty-one months, or how Apple’s iPod went from a project with a single employee to a product launch in eleven months.

From the best-selling author of Thinking in Bets comes a toolkit for mastering the skill of quitting to achieve greater success....

Disney experiences enthrall millions of guests around the world. How does it all become a reality? Find out in this action-packed narrative journey!

Tony Fadell led the teams that created the iPod, iPhone and Nest Learning Thermostat and learned enough in 30+ years in Silicon Valley about leadership, design, startups, Apple, Google, decision-making, mentorship, devastating failure and unbelievable success to fill an encyclopedia.

Algorithms, machine learning, generative AI. With the latest advancements in technology, data is taking center stage in organizations. But without a clear plan for how you're storing, integrating, and gaining value from that information, your company will be at risk—and fall behind. If you read (or listen to) nothing else on setting a data strategy in your organization, listen to these ten articles.

Since the start of this century, businesses have confronted a series of extreme and constant disruptions, including technological upheavals, a pandemic, and a global financial crisis. As a result, today’s leaders, from startup founders to the managers of global giants, face unprecedented pressures from their bosses, investors, customers, peers, suppliers, and employees. For many, it’s a recipe for disaster. Part of the problem is that these challenges, while acutely felt, are rarely articulated in a way that makes them graspable and actionable.

Some negotiations are easy. Others are more difficult. And then there are situations that seem completely hopeless. Malhotra identifies three broad approaches for breaking deadlocks and resolving conflicts, and draws out scores of actionable lessons using behind-the-scenes stories of fascinating real-life negotiations, including drafting of the US Constitution, ending bitter disputes in the NFL and NHL, and beating the odds in complex business situations.

In The Little Book of Data, each chapter illustrates one of the core principles of solving problems with data by featuring an expert who has solved a big problem with data—from the entrepreneur creating a “loneliness score” to the epidemiologist trying to save lives by finding disease “hotspots.”

変化を見抜くことが難しい時代だからこそ、未来を的確に予測し、先回りできたものが生き残る。未来予測のための技法を大公開。

In Become Time Rich: How to Stop Being Busy and Start Getting Wealthy, celebrated financial educator and business coach Lloyd Ross delivers an exciting, practical, and insightful new take on how to effectively manage your time to help you reach exceptional financial and lifestyle outcomes. The book teaches you how to achieve more by doing less and spending the time you save on things you love that also enrich your life.

「ライバル会社にいつも後れを取っている」「新しい視点で事業展開ができていない」「そもそも戦略の立て方が分からない」・・・

This is your toolkit for turbo-charging every aspect of your life, from your boldest ambitions to your daily routines. 100 Ways to Win is packed with great ideas for achieving professional highs, building rewarding relationships, and finding peace, all carefully chosen to help you navigate whatever challenges and opportunities cross your path.

イシュー思考は、目的を少ない時間と手間で超速で達成する、いわば、〝超特急〞のような思考法ですので、ビジネスパーソンはもちろん、研究者や学生も含め、多くの方々が使えるようになってほしいものです。

You want to pursue meaningful work and succeed professionally, and you know that personal pursuits matter and fuel your happiness, too. But in today's world, the pressure to do it all can leave you stretched thin and questioning everything—your direction, your choices, and even your ambitions themselves. Time-management techniques and productivity hacks aren’t enough. The endless search for balance feels like chasing a mirage.

Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to define us. Probably The Most Important 111 Pages You’ll Ever Read offers a powerful, concise guide to navigating the ups and downs of life. Inside, you’ll discover actionable insights that cover a wide range of topics while still being concise and not overwhelming.

Self-Discipline for Entrepreneurs is a no-nonsense, high-impact audiobook designed to help you take control of your habits, your time, and your mind. Created by productivity strategist Marcus V. Grant, this step-by-step guide teaches you how to build unstoppable momentum—without burnout, guilt, or relying on willpower.

You didn’t start your business to fail. But failure doesn’t arrive with fireworks. It creeps in quietly—through missed signs, slow leaks, and decisions made just a little too late. That’s what warning signals are for. And if you don’t have them, you're flying blind. This book shows you how to install them. Built on public-sector early warning frameworks used to prevent disasters, Early Warning Signals translates that same thinking into practical tools for business owners.

The capacity to find, grasp, and methodically and successfully address issues is called problem-solving. It is a cognitive and behavioral process that permits humans to go from an unpleasant circumstance to a desired one.

In today’s fast-paced, information-rich world, clear thinking is more essential than ever. The Art of Thinking in Graphs offers a unique, practical approach to sharpen your mind by harnessing the power of visual thinking. Through 52 carefully illustrated principles drawn from psychology, behavioral science, and productivity research, this book reveals the hidden patterns that shape how we work, decide, and find happiness.

During the early stages of coronavirus, Amy Moudy Comeau, MBA, an award-winning and acclaimed marketing executive, began writing weekly emails to her Emory Healthcare marketing team every Friday, as a form of encouragement and support to get them through eight weeks of shelter-in-place, which turned into a three-year pandemic.

Busy professionals can now master AI-driven optimization while commuting, working, or multitasking.

Making decisions is one of the key tasks of managers, leaders, and professionals. In Smart Management, Jochen Reb, Shenghua Luan, and Gerd Gigerenzer demonstrate how business leaders can utilize heuristics—simple decision-making strategies adapted to the task at hand.

Leap Out of Your Lane is a leadership book that challenges listeners to look at changes as opportunities that will take you to greater growth. Drawing from the author’s experience moving to New York with her family, her inspirational stories and from other top executives, it takes you through a journey of overcoming obstacles, struggles, grief with courage, grit, and resilience.

Actúa con valentía. Sé estratégico. Domina el arte de tomar decisiones. Si alguna vez has dudado demasiado antes de actuar o has tomado decisiones impulsivas que lamentaste, este libro te ayudará a encontrar el equilibrio entre la audacia y la precaución.

Esta guía rápida y poderosa te ayuda a tomar decisiones inteligentes y equilibrar la acción audaz con la precaución reflexiva, ya sea en el trabajo, en las relaciones o al enfrentar los desafíos cotidianos.

Learn the connection between identity and Self-Leadership as you explore the issues that have developed your peripheral identity.

باستخدام أمثلة من العالم الحقيقي وأبحاثه الرائدة، يوضح البروفيسور بانوري كيف أن أصغر القرارات لها تأثير عميق على حياتنا. من خلال فهم وتبسيط عملية صنع القرار الخاصة بك، سوف تكون قادرًا على اتخاذ خيارات بسيطة وفعالة لمساعدتك على الاقتراب من تطلعاتك وتحقيق أهدافك.

From Saul Colt, the smartest man in the world and the actual brains behind some of the most unforgettable, conversation-starting campaigns of the last two decades, comes The Only Creative Process That Matters. This isn’t another “how to go viral” BS handbook. It’s a raw, laugh-out-loud, wildly actionable roadmap to building unforgettable marketing using two deceptively simple frameworks: WoMBAT (What Might Be All The…) and Laugh/Think/Cry.

Master the Art of Everyday Persuasion and Transform Your Interactions! Are you tired of feeling unheard or misunderstood in your daily interactions? Whether you're negotiating a deal at work, resolving a conflict at home, or simply trying to make your voice heard, the struggle to communicate effectively can be frustrating. This book is designed for a general audience seeking to enhance their personal development and improve their negotiation skills in real-world situations. Unlock the secrets to powerful persuasion techniques that will revolutionize your everyday interactions. Understand ...

It's no coincidence we've crossed paths. If you're reading this, a voice inside whispers it's possible to become more creative, productive, and successful. Here's good news: the way to unlock this voice is right at your fingertips. I understand—life moves quickly; it’s complicated and stressful. Turning dreams into reality and unlocking your creative talents can sometimes feel impossible. Perhaps you're struggling with creative blocks, self-doubt, and the nagging question, "Am I really good enough?" That's exactly why I wrote this book: Embracing the Creative Journey gives you a clear ...