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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.

Andrew Carnegie. Thomas Edison. Henry Ford. You've probably experienced fewer failures in life than these famous achievers. Surprising, but true. Each faced repeated setbacks. Yet each became enormously successful. How?Napoleon Hill devoted his life to studying this question, analyzing the success of more than 500 of the 20th Century's greatest achievers.

What happens when you mix a scientist's curiosity with an artist's vision? You get Chris Cline's perspective on the Inertia of Legacy. In this book, Chris takes the scientific law that nothing changes unless acted on by an outside force. Then he reclaims the definition of the term legacy. Lately used to indicate something that is old, out of date, or unchanging, the term legacy speaks of the story that we leave to the future.

Optimism—it's crucial for making progress in life and work. And it's easy to feel optimistic at the start of a new project or when you're on a successful roll. But when setbacks strike, optimism can quickly evaporate, dragging down performance, morale, and even health. With workplace...

Your best intentions are not enough. Learn how to scientifically engineer a disciplined existence, become relentless, and never give up. Whatever you want in your life, self-discipline is the missing piece. Goals will remain dreams if you make the mistake of relying on motivation and your best drawn plans. The Science of Self-Discipline is a deep look into what allows us to resist our worst impulses and simply execute, achieve, produce, and focus. Every principle is scientifically-driven and dissected to as be actionable and helpful as possible. You'll learn how top performers consistently exercise self-discipline, as well as what drives us on an instinctual, psychological level to act.

How many books on leadership and personal effectiveness do you have on your shelf? Quite a few? Do they contain lots of ideas you have been meaning to try but haven't got round to yet? In fact, now we mention it, perhaps you don't quite recall those brilliant ideas all that precisely either.. If so, don't worry — that's perfectly normal. And as for translating the theory into real-life practice? Well, you certainly meant to, maybe even tried to, but couldn't see how to make it work in your particular organisation, workplace or life? Or perhaps you just couldn't find the time?

Researchers now have a clear understanding of the key drivers that make meetings successful. In The Surprising Science of Meetings, Steven G. Rogelberg, researcher and consultant to some of the world's most successful companies, draws from extensive research, analytics and data mining, and survey interviews with over 5,000 employees across a range of industries to share the proven practices and techniques that help managers and employees enhance the quality of their meetings.  

It’s Not Rocket Science delivers twenty-five real-life lessons from entrepreneur Bill Holmes, who grew a £5 billion global enterprise from a small office above a hair salon. This engaging guide shows listeners that success is not about complexity but more resilience, adaptability, and clarity of thought.

‘Required reading for anyone who has wondered how to create a culture that supports innovation, risk-taking, integrity and inclusion. I simply loved this book!’ ANGELA DUCKWORTH, bestselling author of Grit In her multi-million-copy bestseller Mindset Carol Dweck coined the terms ‘fixed’...

In this follow-up to his best-selling The 80/20 Principle, the power law that helped hundreds of thousands achieve more by doing less, Richard Koch puts science to work, applying 92 other natural laws to promote the "science of success" within the ever-changing world of business. What does Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection prove about developing a niche product line? How can Isaac Newton's laws of motion and gravity help in a crowded marketplace?

'It's a rare read that introduces fresh ideas about how to make groups more than the sum of their parts.' ADAM GRANT, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again 'The world needs this book.' DANIEL COYLE, New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code The ultimate playbook for...

AN INSTANT USA Today BESTSELLER NAMED A Thinkers50 BEST NEW MANAGEMENT BOOK FOR 2026 “I love this book. How to Be Bold is a practical road map filled with real-life stories that will inspire you and help you find courage when it matters most.” —Mel Robbins, New York Times bestselling...

Talent doesn’t make the team—the team makes the talent. Why are some teams more motivated, innovative, and successful than others? Why do some groups of talented people fall short against lesser teams? And how do you go about building a high-performing team? Dr. David Burkus understands that to build the best team, you must first shape the habits and practices that bring out the best in each member. Best Team Ever reveals what some of the world’s most effective teams do and shows you how you can do the same.

If you feel overwhelmed, burned out, stuck, or constantly on edge, you may be trapped in survival mode. Life in this state becomes an endless cycle of reactivity, where you stay guarded against every perceived threat and shrink yourself to stay safe. It's draining, confining, and prevents you from fully thriving. In A Guide to Thriving, you'll discover how reclaiming your agency can transform your life. Agency is our capacity to be active participants in our lives by making intentional choices, guided by the belief that our decisions matter and have impact.

In this audiobook, Fowler builds upon the latest scientific research on the nature of human motivation to lay out a tested model and course of action that will help leaders guide their people toward the kind of motivation that not only increases productivity and engagement but that gives them a profound sense of purpose and fulfillment.

Rapid change defines the world around us, requiring a more effective type of organization. New discoveries change our understanding of how the world works, and Margaret J. Wheatley shows us how the “new science” can lead to a powerful new view of the business world. Our world has become nonlinear and filled with constant transition, and this new understanding can be applied to the way we organize work, people, and our lives. Wheatley invites us to transform our way of thinking and adapt ourselves—and our companies—to the 21st century by offering a new way of thinking.

Nobody performs better under pressure. Regardless of the task, pressure ruthlessly diminishes our judgment, decision-making, attention, dexterity, and performance in every professional and personal arena. In Performing Under Pressure, Drs. Hendrie Weisinger and J.P. Pawliw-Fry introduce us to...

The Science of Leadership: Nine Ways to Expand Your Impact presents a game-changing synthesis of 50 years of leadership research as a comprehensive guide for seasoned and aspiring leaders, and anyone who wants to help their boss become a better leader. Authors Jeffrey Hull and Margaret Moore, leadership coaches and leaders of the Institute of Coaching, translate academic research and their extensive experience in leading and coaching into a practical, self-coaching roadmap for your own growth in these times of exponential change and disruption.

Harness the power of brain science for greater success Everyone has two remarkable, related capacities: we can aspire to something more and we can envision ways to achieve it. But if we’re capable of aspiring to something better and making plans to achieve it, why is it sometimes so hard to reach that next level of success? It all comes back to our minds. Maybe we’re making off-base assumptions we’re not even aware of. Or maybe we’re operating off partial or outdated information.

If you’re a high achieving Kingdom woman who believes you’re called to impact the world through your gifts, then you’re in the right place! Hi friend! I’m Heather, teacher turned entrepreneur, coach, speaker and your host of the Seek First CEO podcast. I’m passionate about helping ambitious servant hearted women find their worth in Whose they are, not what they do. After building a variety of businesses, including an 8 figure business, it took losing it all to find Jesus’ all. I was deceived for far too long believing I had to work for my worthiness, prove my value, and be the ...