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Books to Watch | June 22, 2021

By Dylan Schleicher, Gabbi Cisneros, Emily Porter

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Collision Course: Carlos Ghosn and the Culture Wars That Upended an Auto Empire

By Porchlight

In Japan it's called the "Ghosn Shock"—the stunning arrest of Carlos Ghosn, the jet-setting CEO who saved Nissan and made it part of a global automotive empire.

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Distant Fathers

Book Review by Emily Porter

This beautiful ode to her life shows Marina Jarre finding her place in the world and deciphering her past.

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Influence and Impact: Discover and Excel at What Your Organization Needs from You the Most

Book Review by Gabbi Cisneros

Influence and Impact is an essential guide to either overcome or avoid the feeling of dissatisfaction with your job.

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Geniuses at War: Bletchley Park, Colossus, and the Dawn of the Digital Age

Book Review by Dylan Schleicher

If you know and love the story of the Allies cracking the Nazi's Enigma Machine, you're going to want to know the story of what came next—the Tunny, the Colossus, and an intelligence operation that laid the foundation for artificial intelligence.

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Redefining Bragging: Mastering the Art of Fearless Self-Promotion

By Meredith Fineman

Being unafraid to speak articulately about yourself, your life, and your accomplishments not only makes you feel great, but also leaves a positive and lasting impact on your listener. I want you to feel so good about bragging that you feel free to shout your greatness from the rooftops—and then help your colleagues and friends do it, too.

Blog / New Releases

Books to Watch | June 15, 2021

By Dylan Schleicher, Gabbi Cisneros, Emily Porter

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Never Pay the First Bill: And Other Ways to Fight the Health Care System and Win

Book Review by Dylan Schleicher

Most of us feel like we’re getting ripped off by the current healthcare system, and that there is little to nothing we can do about it. The first part of that is true; the second part is not.

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Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism

By Porchlight

The author of the widely praised Wordslut analyzes the social science of cult influence: how cultish groups from Jonestown and Scientology to SoulCycle and social media gurus use language as the ultimate form of power.

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Rolling Warrior: The Incredible, Sometimes Awkward, True Story of a Rebel Girl on Wheels Who Helped Spark a Revolution

Book Review by Emily Porter

Judith Heumann’s story, like so many others, shows us the power of speaking up and the power of community.