How to Do Things You Hate—Book Overview (Peter Hollins)

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Do you struggle to stay disciplined in work and life? Should you be focusing more on short-term or long-term values? In the book How to Do Things You Hate, Peter Hollins explains that avoiding doing the things you don’t want to do creates a spiral that makes everything worse. Instead, he teaches you how to strengthen your self-discipline so you can find the motivation to get things done. Continue reading for an overview of Hollins’ book, complete with exercises.

Teaming by Amy C. Edmondson: Book Overview & Takeaways

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Do you want to improve the way your teams work in the office? How can you get complete strangers to work together effectively? Working with teams today in a constantly changing environment demands a flexible approach that traditional teamwork can’t provide. In Teaming, Amy C. Edmondson offers a solution: dynamic collaboration that brings together diverse expertise without requiring years of shared work history. Read more in our overview of Teaming.

What Is Stretch Collaboration? The 3 Principles (Adam Kahane)

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Do you have to collaborate with others at work or in school? Are you ever paired with someone you don’t see eye-to-eye with? In Collaborating with the Enemy, conflict resolution expert Adam Kahane draws on his experience mediating high-stakes conflicts. Kahane’s “stretch collaboration” framework shows how to embrace both conflict and connection, experiment with different solutions when the path ahead isn’t clear, and focus on changing your contribution rather than trying to change others.  Keep reading to learn what stretch collaboration is and the principles that make up its framework.

How to “Spark Joy” at Work: The KonMari Method

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Is your workspace cluttered? Does it make you feel anxious and stressed? In their book Joy at Work, tidying expert Marie Kondo and organizational psychologist Scott Sonenshein reveal how decluttering your workspace can dramatically boost your productivity and happiness. By teaching you to keep only what “sparks joy,” they help you reclaim meaning and control. Continue reading for decluttering tips that can help you spark joy at work.

Irreplaceable by Pascal Bornet (Book Overview & Takeaways)

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How can you remain relevant in a future of AI? What human capabilities can’t AI replicate? How can you use AI to your advantage rather than your detriment? As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms our world, many of us wonder how to remain relevant in an automated future. In Irreplaceable, Pascal Bornet tackles this question. He explains that as AI spreads, our success will lie in learning to work with it—by augmenting our distinctively human strengths with this powerful technology.  Keep reading for an overview of Bornet’s book.

Joy at Work—Book Overview (Marie Kondo, Scott Sonenshein)

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Are you drowning in a sea of workspace clutter, endless emails, and back-to-back meetings? How can you find meaning in your work? In Joy at Work, tidying expert Marie Kondo and organizational psychologist Scott Sonenshein reveal how decluttering your workspace can dramatically boost your productivity and happiness. They help you eliminate distractions, reclaim control over your workday, and rediscover meaning in your professional life.  Continue reading for an overview of the book, complete with practical exercises.

Remote: Office Not Required (Book Overview)

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Are you thinking of taking your company remote? Are you a remote worker looking to be more productive? What are the most common myths around remote work? In Remote: Office Not Required, tech entrepreneurs Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson present a case for work without physical boundaries. Drawing from their experience building Basecamp, they dismantle office-centric assumptions and show how remote work can lead to better productivity, greater access to talent, and improved work-life balance. Whether you’re a leader considering remote options for your workplace or an employee hoping to work more flexibly, here’s an overview of Remote.