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Good book! Innovation requires both crazy ideas and strategic management. "Loonshots" by Bahcal

Title : Loonshots: How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries Author : Safi Bahcal Reviewer...

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Oct 9

Great communication begins with connection, not perfection. "As We Speak" by Meyers and Nix

Title : Becoming Fluent: How Cognitive Science Can Help Adults Learn a Foreign Language Authors : Richard Roberts and Roger Kreuz ...

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Oct 9

Perfect for engineers, designers, marketers, and educators! "Alchemy" by Rory Sutherland

Title : Alchemy: The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life Author : Rory Sutherland Reviewer :...

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Oct 9

Great book! Inspiring history of innovation at Bell Labs. "The Idea Factory" by Jon Gertner

Title : The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation Author : Jon Gertner Reviewer : Richard Sesek ...

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Oct 8

Straightforward classic on usability by a pioneer in the field! "The Design of Everyday Things" by Donald Norman

Title : The Design of Everyday Things Author : Donald Norman Reviewer : Richard Sesek (educator, wantrepreneur) Amazon Affiliate Link ...

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Oct 8

Are you stupid? "The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity" by Carlo M. Cipolla

Title : The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity Author : Carlo M. Cipolla Reviewer : Richard Sesek (educator, wantrepreneur) Amazon ...

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Oct 8

Great book for those interested in human factors and usability of systems. "Set Phasers on Stun" by Steven Casey

Title : Set Phasers on Stun: And Other True Tales of Design, Technology, and Human Error Author : Steven Casey Reviewer : Richard Sesek ...

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Oct 8

Great book! I highly recommend this book for entrepreneurs and creatives. "Range" by David Epstein

Title : “Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World” Author : David Epstein Reviewer : Richard Sesek (educator,...

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Oct 8

A classic work on low-wage American workers that is unfortunately still relevant. "Nickel and Dimed"

Title : Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting by in America Author : Barbara Ehrenreich Reviewer : Richard Sesek (educator,...

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Oct 8

From traveling salesman to fast food titan. "Grinding it Out" by Ray Kroc

Title : Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonald’s Author : Ray Kroc Reviewer : Richard Sesek (educator, wantrepreneur) Amazon...

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Oct 8

A little research and scientific inquiry can go a long way. "Factfulness" by Rosling (the 'bubble graph guy')

Title : Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World – and Why Things are Better Than You Think Authors : Hans Rosling, Anna...

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Oct 8

Respect must be earned, but everyone deserves to be treated with Dignity. "Dignity" by Donna Hicks

Title : Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict Author : Donna Hicks, Ph.D. Reviewer : Richard Sesek (educator,...

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Oct 7

The ability to discern credible information from misleading data is crucial. "Calling Bullshit" by Bergstrom and West

Title : Calling Bullshit: The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World Author : Carl T. Bergstrom and Jevin D. West Reviewer : Richard...

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Oct 7

Don't compete in crowded markets, create new ones. "Blue Ocean Strategy" by Kim and Mauborgne

Title : Blue Ocean Strategy: how to create uncontested market spaces and make the competition irrelevant Author : W. Chan Kim and Renee...

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Oct 7

Many suggestions for learning that extend beyond language acquisition. "Becoming Fluent" by Roberts and Kreuz

Title : Becoming Fluent: How Cognitive Science Can Help Adults Learn a Foreign Language Authors : Richard Roberts and Roger Kreuz ...

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Oct 7

Great for those interested in information theory, but NOT for a general or lay audience. "Introduction to Information Theory" by John R. Pierce

Title : An Introduction to Information Theory: Symbols, Signals, and Noise Author : John R. Pierce Reviewer : Richard Sesek (educator, wantrepreneur) Amazon Affiliate Link (I get a small commission at no cost to you) Topic/Intent of book : As the title suggests, this book introduces the basis for information theory (aka communication theory) which is the foundation for psychologists/human factors professionals and telecommunication engineers. I selected this book

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Oct 7

Valuable book for wannabe writers and those looking to harness their creative side. "Accidental Genius" by Mark Levy

Title : Accidental Genius: Using Writing to Generate Your Best Ideas, Insight, and Content Author : Mark Levy Reviewer : Richard Sesek...

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Oct 7

Timeless dystopian novel is unfortunately very timely. "1984" by George Orwell

Title : 1984 Author : George Orwell Reviewer : Richard Sesek (educator, wantrepreneur) Amazon Affiliate Link (I get a small...

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Sep 25

Great book! Changed how I thought about my career. "A Whole New Mind" by Daniel H. Pink

Title : A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future Author : Daniel H. Pink Reviewer : Richard Sesek (educator,...

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