Uncategorized Posts
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Blog / Editor's Choice
Steam Titans: Cunard, Collins, and the Epic Battle for Commerce on the North Atlantic
Book Review by Dylan Schleicher
William M. Fowler Jr.'s new maritime history is the perfect book to take to the beach this summer.
Categories: editors-choice, narrative-biography
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Blog / Book Giveaways
Learn Better: Mastering the Skills for Success in Life, Business, and School, or, How to Become an Expert in Just About Anything
By Porchlight
Ulrich Boser has written a great guide on the science of learning, and developing the "ultimate survival tool" of the 21st century—learning how to learn.
Categories: giveaways
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Blog / News & Opinion
2017 800-CEO-READ Business Book Awards call for entries is now open!
By 800-CEO-READ
Any business book published in the U.S. within the year 2017 is eligible and submissions to the awards are free.
Categories: news-opinion, the-company
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Blog / Editor's Choice
The Kelloggs: The Battling Brothers of Battle Creek
Book Review by Dylan Schleicher
Howard Markel has written a brilliant, expansive book of medical and industrial history, entrepreneurship and management, and a bitter sibling rivalry.
Categories: editors-choice, narrative-biography
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Blog / New Releases
Business Books to Watch in August
By 800-CEO-READ
These are the books we'll have our eyes on in August.
Categories: new-releases, narrative-biography, publishing-industry
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Blog / Book Giveaways
Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life
By Porchlight
Gary John Bishop's new book helps you get out of your own way to achieve the changes and success you desire.
Categories: giveaways
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Blog / Blog
800-CEO-READ Business Bestsellers for July 2017
By 800-CEO-READ
The bestselling business books at 800-CEO-READ for July 2017.
Categories: the-company
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Blog / Editor's Choice
Lead Right for Your Company's Type: How to Connect Your Culture with Your Customer Promise
Book Review by Dylan Schleicher
William Schneider can help you ensure that your enterprise is a living system that is “continually adapting, learning, and developing.”
Categories: editors-choice
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Blog / ChangeThis
How to Be Number One in Your Field
By Daniel Milstein
"You should have goals so big that you are uncomfortable telling your friends about them. Everybody has a goal and while you can't do everything (some people can't sing or draw or downhill ski) most of your dreams, like finding a job you love and making a living doing it—are realistic goals that you can attain. I believe you can do what you set your mind out to do."
Categories: changethis
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Blog / ChangeThis
The Art of Inclusion: Why Service Beats Selfies When it Comes to Business
By Cara Alwill Leyba
"Here's the thing about business. It's not about you. Or me. People create businesses to solve problems. To help their clients get from Point A to Point B. Whether that's helping save them from a toxic relationship, assisting them in designing their dream kitchen, or motivating them to lose fifty pounds, businesses exist to serve. And while many entrepreneurs are the face of their business, there's a thin veil between injecting some personality into your work, and completely overriding your services by being self-serving."
Categories: changethis