Decision-Making & Problem Solving

Includes bonus audio featuring an exclusive conversation with Naval Ravikant. Getting rich is not just about luck; happiness is not just a trait we are born with. These aspirations may seem out of reach, but building wealth and being happy are skills we can learn. So what are these skills, and...

After her first two weeks observing the problems at DecisionTech, Kathryn Petersen, its new CEO, had more than a few moments when she wondered is she should have taken the job. But Kathryn knew there was little chance she would have turned it down. After all, retirement had made her antsy, and...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Poker champion turned business consultant Annie Duke teaches you how to get comfortable with uncertainty and make better decisions as a result in “the ultimate guide to thinking about risk” (Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit). “A big favorite among...

An Avid Reader Press book. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader. In 1975, Ray Dalio founded an investment firm, Bridgewater Associates, out of his two-bedroom apartment in New York City. Forty years later, Bridgewater has made more money for its clients than any other hedge fund in...

Do you have a nagging fear that your work isn’t truly important? Or that your potential greatness will wither, unrealized? Most people never feel purpose in their work. They never bring their full energy to a meaningful mission. Purpose and intensity are Elon Musk’s superpowers. He chooses...

For the first time ever, hear the bestselling leadership book of all time, read in its entirety by John Maxwell himself! HarperCollins and John C. Maxwell are celebrating the milestone anniversary of Maxwell’s New York Times bestselling book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, with the...

Good Strategy/Bad Strategy clarifies the muddled thinking underlying too many strategies and provides a clear way to create and implement a powerful action-oriented strategy for the real world. Developing and implementing a strategy is the central task of a leader. A good strategy is a specific...

Howard Marks, the chairman and cofounder of Oaktree Capital Management, is renowned for his insightful assessments of market opportunity and risk....

From the creator of Valuetainment, the #1 YouTube channel for entrepreneurs, and “one of the most exciting thinkers” (Ray Dalio, author of Principles) in business today, comes a practical and effective guide for thinking more clearly and achieving your most audacious professional goals. Both...

When we are baffled by the insanity of the “other side”—in our politics, at work, or at home—it’s because we aren’t seeing how the conflict itself has taken over. That’s what “high conflict” does. It’s the invisible hand of our time. And it’s different from the useful...

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....

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The most influential book of the past seventy-five years: a groundbreaking exploration of everything we know about what we don’t know, now with a new section called “On Robustness and Fragility.” A black swan is a highly improbable event with three principal...

Choose Hard, Live Easy strips away the syrupy delusions of modern self-help to reveal the raw mechanics of how you can engineer the amazing life you've always wanted.

I wrote this book to help you respond to anyone who tries to engage you with hostile emails, texts, Facebook postings, vicious rumors, or just plain difficult behavior. But before I explain how to write a BIFF response, I want to give you a brief understanding of how HCPs think.

"It's Monday morning and George walks out the front door to his car and a flat tire. But this is the least of his problems. His home life is in shambles and his team at work is in disarray. With a big new product launch coming up in 2 weeks for the NRG-2000 he has to find a way to get it...

Discover the practical, fail-proof tools that will help you to fine-tune your leadership skills, solidify respect among your workforce, and ensure your company's lasting success....

One of the world's premier business consultants and personal-success experts, Brian Tracy has devoted more than 25 years to studying the most powerful time-management practices used by the most successful people in every arena. Now, in Time Power, Brian reveals his comprehensive system designed...

The Great Game of Business started a business revolution by introducing the world to open-book management....

Software as a Science is the definitive guide to engineering growth in a recurring revenue business—in the simplest way possible.

Complex problem solving is the core skill for 21st-century teams. Complex problem solving is at the very top of the list of essential skills for career progression in the modern world. But how problem solving is taught in our schools, universities, businesses, and organizations comes up...

So often, books about learning to be more persuasive assume that everyone wants to dominate and control their worlds. They assume, so much of the time, that people are cynical, cruel, and just looking for power so that they can start stepping on people....

In The Book of Beautiful Questions, Berger shares illuminating stories and compelling research on the power of inquiry. Drawn from the insights and expertise of psychologists, innovators, effective leaders and some of the world's foremost creative thinkers, he presents the essential questions readers need to make the best choices when it truly counts, with a particular focus in four key areas: decision-making, creativity, leadership and relationships.

With today’s market plagued by economic uncertainty, companies need to cut out anything slowing them down. The ability to tackle issues head-on isn’t just nice to have anymore—it's your competitive advantage when things get tough.

Once you realize the potential for change, the book's simple steps, examples, and scripts explain how to right even the most hopeless situations....

Diving doctor on the Thai Cave Rescue (now a Netflix series) and former joint Australian of the Year explores the stories of other people who regularly risk their lives and what we can learn from their expertise. Are free-solo climbers, underwater cave explorers and big-wave surfers crazy ... or...

A strategic blueprint for elite and rising entrepreneurs to achieve 100x growth, build legacy, and engineer 25 years of exponential success. With EXCLUSIVE audiobook-only insights and coaching from Dan Sullivan and John Bowen. This bold and visionary guide delivers a 25-year strategic roadmap...

Drawing from neuroscience, social neuropsychology, predictive-processing theory, and decades of applied conflict resolution practice, Wired for Peace presents a transformational model for understanding why conflict escalates and how sustainable peace is created. Moving beyond traditional...

We find risk everywhere—from genetically modified crops, medical malpractice, and stem-cell therapy to heartbreak, online predators, identity theft, inflation, and robbery. They arise from our own acts and they are imposed on us. In this Very Short Introduction, Baruch Fischhoff and John...

Technology advances faster than most can absorb. The geopolitical order is shifting. The expectations on leaders have changed fundamentally. Most leadership advice still belongs to the old world. If you sense that the playbook you were trained on no longer fits, you're right. Whether you lead a company, a team, or your own life, HUMA gives you a practical path to stay relevant and impactful as AI reshapes how we work.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Imagine staying calm in stressful moments. Understanding what others feel – without words. And using your emotions as strength, not as a brake. That is exactly what emotional intelligence enables. This audiobook is your inspiring, practical companion...

The explosion of generative AI has sparked a wave of case studies showing how quickly and profoundly it is transforming businesses. Yet most of these use cases still apply the technology to enhancing existing systems. This book makes the case for why business leaders must revisit the...

Ontdek hoe moedige leiders de harde realiteit onder ogen zien, lastige keuzes maken, en kwetsbaar durven te zijn, waardoor ze het verschil kunnen maken in organisaties.

Ontdek hoe effectief managen werkt met praktische tips over coachen, feedback, vergaderingen en besluitvorming. Leer wat goed managen inhoudt en wie het het beste kan doen.

The AI Execution System is a practical leadership guide for companies that want to turn AI into measurable business results. Based on real-world implementation experience across more than 150 organizations, Peter Mesarec introduces a structured framework for identifying AI opportunities, improving workflows, reducing manual work, and building an AI-first company. This audiobook goes beyond AI theory and focuses on practical execution.

From Reactive Leadership to Predictable WinsTake charge of your sales leadership and achieve breakthrough results with the SunBurst Sales Performance System™, a proven framework for transforming chaos into clarity and converting potential into lasting success. Developed by Experts, Built for LeadersCreated by seasoned sales leaders with decades of experience in high-stakes B2B environments, this system empowers you to own your sales outcomes through intentional leadership, strategic execution, and a winning sales culture.

You Are Where You Sit: Lessons in Compromise in a Divided Country is a comprehensive guide to achieving effective compromise in an increasingly polarized world. Author Rodger T. Kraft presents seven essential lessons drawn from historical examples, political negotiations, and business crises to demonstrate how compromise can resolve conflicts and bridge divides.

Wired for Purpose argues that modern leadership isn't about louder goals or faster growth—it's about aligning who you are with what you build, then scaling that alignment through people, process, and story. Aaron Strout—longtime executive and chief marketing officer behind Real Chemistry's rise from $47M to $3B—offers a field guide for leaders who want durable results without losing their soul. The book blends personal narrative, health-tech case studies, and an operator's playbook to show how purpose, when measured and managed, becomes the most pragmatic engine for performance.

ASCENT is about the invisible gap that forms between what you’re capable of and the progress you’re actually making, and why that gap has far less to do with effort than with the rooms you operate in. As businesses grow and leaders accumulate experience, something subtle happens. Decisions take longer. Conversations feel productive, but don’t close. Standards stabilize instead of rising. This book is not about motivation, productivity, or tactics. It’s about how environments shape judgment, identity, and decision-making over time.

Overcome the stress of modern leadership, become the leader your team loves to follow, and discover a lighter, bolder way to lead. In today’s high-pressure world, leadership feels heavier than ever. Shifting economies, global events, rapid advances in AI, teams across time zones, and employees who expect greater purpose and flexibility have created a perfect storm of stress that leaves even the best leaders drained.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Income alone doesn’t create wealth. Systems do. Think Like a Financial Strategist is not about chasing more money. It is about building a financial structure that protects what you earn, multiplies what you keep, and sustains your wealth through...

You are not your business—and understanding that distinction could change everything. If reading a financial statement feels like cracking a foreign code, you're not alone. And you're not stuck. Pineapple and Profits: Why You're Not Your Business (And Why That Matters) is a practical, eye-opening guide for entrepreneurs and small business owners ready to take ownership of their financial future with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Profit is often seen as something that requires constant struggle, complexity, and effort. Many believe that growth only comes through long hours, difficult systems, and endless problem-solving. “The Frictionless Path to Profit” challenges this belief by showing that profitability is not only about working harder, but about removing the unnecessary resistance that slows progress and drains energy from business systems. This book explores the idea that friction is one of the most overlooked barriers to success.

We are constantly making decisions. from everyday choices like whether to carry an umbrella, to complex issues involving risk, strategy, and long-term planning. This Very Short Introduction explains how we make choices, exploring how we process information, learn from experience, and sometimes...

In today's fast-moving and unpredictable marketplace, the ability to solve complex business problems is a defining advantage. Solving Business Problems with Strategic Thinking equips entrepreneurs, managers, and professionals with the tools and mindset needed to approach challenges with clarity, structure, and confidence.

Managers and entrepreneurs know they have a great product or service—but they may not know how best to sell it. Useful for nearly any sector or industry, this book is a thoroughly practical guide on how to build an excellent sales organization, brick by brick. Creating an effective sales...