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800-CEO-READ Business Bestsellers for May 2018

By 800-CEO-READ

The bestselling business books at 800-CEO-READ for May 2018.

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Never Lost Again: The Google Mapping Revolution That Sparked New Industries and Augmented Our Reality

By Porchlight

Bill Kilday tells the story of Google Maps from the perspective of someone who witnessed its creation.

Blog / Editor's Choice

Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup

Book Review by Dylan Schleicher

John Carreyrou's new book is in part a story about truly atrocious leadership and management, and a powerful reminder of the importance and power of a free press.

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Leading Clarity: The Breakthrough Strategy to Unleash People, Profit, and Performance

By 800-CEO-READ

Brad Deuster's new book shows us how "inside the box" thinking leverages real-world limitations to spark greater creativity.

Blog / Staff Picks

What We're Reading Over Memorial Day Weekend

Book Review by Blyth Meier

Our staff members share the books they will be reading over the holiday weekend.

Blog / Book Giveaways

The Entrepreneurial Attitude: Lessons From Junior Achievement's 100 Years Of Developing Young Entrepreneurs

By Porchlight

John Farrell delivers a celebration of Junior Achievement and entrepreneurial principles on the centennial anniversary of the organization.

Blog / Editor's Choice

In Praise of Wasting Time

Book Review by Dylan Schleicher

Alan Lightman takes us on an exploration of time and our inner lives that we can use to reclaim our mental health and creativity.

Blog / ChangeThis

Finding the Magic in "Tiny" Business

By Sharon Rowe

"Maybe you have an idea, either brewing or formed. Maybe you're tired of selling little bits of yourself in order to buy lattes and avocado toast, or maybe, what you're doing isn't quite enough to pay the rent. Maybe you want to use your voice to make an impact, to 'create the change you want to see in the world.' Whatever your motivation, if you are ready to start something new, bring a new idea to life in the open market or challenge an existing idea, you are starting your entrepreneurial journey. Maybe you've learned some things in school or picked them up on the street. Maybe you're totally green and all you have is your enthusiasm. This is the day when, as Seth Godin says, you decide to 'pick yourself' and put your eggs in your own basket to proceed. Most people will say you have to 'go big or go home,' but why not 'go tiny' and be able to go home when you want?"

Blog / ChangeThis

Taming Your Seven Crocodiles: Unlearn Fear & Become True Leader

By Hylke Faber

"Are you about to take on an inspiring new role and are looking for inspiration? Or maybe you are looking for a change? Maybe you feel overwhelmed by your to-do-list? Or maybe you are looking to inspire your team to its next level of excellence? Whatever your question is, if you were to have lived twenty-five hundred years ago in ancient Greece you may have taken it to the oracle in Delphi. You would have learned there to 'Know thyself.' It was written on the entrance gate to the oracle. I believe getting to know who we truly are is the core of effective leadership and a fulfilling life."

Blog / ChangeThis

Don't Suck Up, Manage Up: How to Work Well with the Boss You Have, Not Wish You Had

By Mary Abbajay

"As much as we would love to believe that the workplace is (or should be) a meritocracy, where just being great at our job is all we need to succeed, reality tells a different story. The real (and inconvenient) truth is that the workplace is a social system—meaning we have to work with, among, through (and sometimes around) other people. And in a social system, relationships matter—a lot. Our ability to cultivate and manage effective workplace relationships is essential for career success. Positive, respectful, and collaborative relationships create positive workplace experiences and results. Poor relationships produce poor experiences and results. And at the end of the day, just being good at our job is not enough. We must deliver great work while simultaneously being good at relationships—up, down, and across the organization. Developing effective relationships with our colleagues is important for career success, but developing a positive and productive relationship with our boss is absolutely critical to our success.