Management & Leadership

Ben Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley's most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, offers essential advice on building and running a startup—practical wisdom for managing the toughest problems business school doesn’t cover, based on his popular ben’s...

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....

The Compound Effect contains the essence of what every super achiever needs to know, practice, and master to obtain extraordinary success....

Eat That Frog! shows you how to organize each day so you can zero in on these critical tasks and accomplish them efficiently and effectively. The core of what is vital to effective time management is: decision, discipline, and determination....

Widely used in classes, as well as sold to people operating successfully in the business world, the eagerly awaited revision of Influence reminds the listener of the power of persuasion....

Read this book and you will learn the principles it takes most business professionals a lifetime of trial and error to master....

The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts is the first book in The Great Mental Models series designed to upgrade your thinking with the best, most useful and powerful tools so you always have the right one on hand....

Generative AI: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review will help you understand the potential of these new technologies, pick the right Gen AI projects, and reinvent your business for the new age of AI.

Thinking in Systems is a concise and crucial book offering insight for problem-solving on scales ranging from the personal to the global. This essential primer brings systems thinking out of the realm of computers and equations and into the tangible world....

Built To Last, the defining management study of the nineties, showed how great companies triumph over time and how long-term sustained performance can be engineered into the DNA of an enterprise from the very beginning. But what about companies that are not born with great DNA? How can good...

"These guys are intense. And they bring that same fire to their narration in the audiobook. Listen to these insanely competent SEAL officers tell you exactly how to make a team successful through their firsthand experiences in business and combat." - The Hustle An updated edition of the...

The book that shows how to get the job done and deliver results . . . whether you’re running an entire company or in your first management job Larry Bossidy is one of the world’s most acclaimed CEOs, a man with few peers who has a track record for delivering results. Ram Charan is a...

The Tatas have a legacy of nation-building over 150 years. Dancing across this long arc of time are thousands of beautiful, astonishing stories, many of which can inspire and provoke us, even move us to meaningful action in our own lives. A diamond twice as large as the famous Kohinoor pledged...

Marshall Goldsmith is an expert at helping global leaders overcome their sometimes unconscious annoying habits and attain a higher level of success. His one-on-one coaching comes with a six-figure price tag. But, in this book, you get Marshall's great advice without the hefty fee....

One of the most important works ever written on investment theory, Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits lays out the fundamental principles of intelligent investing...

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...

How do some people bounce back with vigor from daily setbacks, professional crises, or even intense personal trauma? This book reveals the key traits of those who emerge stronger from challenges and helps you train your brain to withstand the stresses of daily life....

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...

There is no such thing as a non-finance person. It is an error to think that finance management is limited to the Finance Department alone....

The Mom Test is a quick, practical guide that will save you time, money, and heartbreak....

A practical, common-sense guide that will lead you from ancient wisdom to modern-day thinking, You Can Win will help you to establish new goals, develop a renewed sense of purpose and generate fresh and exciting ideas about yourself and your future....

Think and Grow Rich is the number-one inspirational and motivational classic for individuals who are interested in furthering their lives and reaching their goals....

In Generative AI in Practice, renowned futurist Bernard Marr offers listeners a deep dive into the captivating universe of GenAI. This comprehensive guide introduces you to the basics of this groundbreaking technology and outlines the profound impact that GenAI will have on business and society.

In Hindi: Doing an MBA is an expensive proposition in today's world. According to the author, every elite institution offers outdated assembly line education regarding profit-loss statements and PowerPoint presentations....

Overcome the unique challenges that women face at work. If you listen to nothing else on women and leadership, listen to this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you understand the barriers holding women back, ensure their voices are heard, and create a path forward for aspiring female leaders.

A dynamic company culture starts with leadership. If you or listen to nothing else on building a great culture, listen to this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you understand how to create a foundation of psychological safety, connect your people to your organization's purpose, and change your culture for the better.

If you listen to nothing else on innovation, listen to this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you invest in your best innovation bets, learn from setbacks, and bring bold new offerings to market. This book will inspire you to know your customers' "jobs to be done;" harness the benefits of design thinking; bring AI into the innovation process; keep bureaucracy and structure from stifling creativity; build a culture of experimentation; and become the disrupter in your industry.

If you read (or listen to) nothing else on leading digital transformation, listen to this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you set ambitious milestones for your transformation, anticipate and avoid common mistakes, and...

If you listen to nothing else for new managers, listen to this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you get up to speed quickly, assess your team's strengths and weaknesses, and lead them to perform at their best. This book will inspire you to build trust before asserting your authority; give constructive feedback that produces positive results; gain buy-in for your ideas across the organization; navigate tough conversations and high-stakes situations; and cultivate a robust network both inside and outside your organization.

In Leading With Strategy: Using Your North Star to Guide Decision-Making, veteran executive coach and strategy consultant for Fortune 500 firms Timothy Tiryaki delivers a transformative guide that clarifies the complex tradeoffs in today's AI-enabled business environment. Dr. Tiryaki explores the contemporary maze of undiscussed leadership dilemmas that have been surfaced by the latest generative AI technologies and provides unique perspectives on strategic thinking and leadership.

It's no secret that teamwork and collaboration are essential to every healthy workplace. Disappointments, missed deadlines, and bad behavior not only cause stress for others but can also reduce organizational efficiency by up to fifty percent and damage trust and relationships. Crucial Accountability provides a proven framework to address these challenges constructively and respectfully, strengthening both relationships and results.

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping what is possible across every sector—and public service is no exception. Reimagining Government is a bold, practical playbook for harnessing AI to deliver smarter, faster, and more effective outcomes.

A new fundamental economic shift is emerging: an economy based on transformative experiences that guide people to change, achieve their aspirations, and become who they want to be. Welcome to the Transformation Economy. Creating transformative experiences offers businesses the largest opportunity for creating economic value today, particularly as goods and services become increasingly commoditized. Enterprises can create no greater value than to help customers achieve their aspirations—whether improving health, increasing wealth, developing wisdom, or finding purpose.

Amazon-bestselling author David M. Patel reveals a hands-on guide to designing and implementing a winning AI roadmap. Whether leading a global organization or a growing team, this playbook unlocks the frameworks to translate AI potential into real business results—no technical background required! Even if you feel overwhelmed, this guide breaks everything down into clear, manageable steps. Get the insights, tools, and confidence to lead your organization into the future.

For coaches who want to transform lives, this updated bestselling guide reveals how reflective inquiry—not just asking questions—creates breakthrough moments that AI can never replicate. In this powerful second edition, ICF global past president Marcia Reynolds shows why reflecting clients'...

Despite decades of progress, women are still facing persistent gaps in pay, representation, and opportunity. But here’s what’s often overlooked: men are struggling, too. Pressured to conform to outdated stereotypes—stoic, aggressive, competitive—many men feel boxed in, disconnected, and unable to show up as their full selves. In Men at Work, Jennifer McCollum, President and CEO of Catalyst, reveals a bold truth that the key to building inclusive, high-performing workplaces isn’t only about helping women—it’s about unlocking the full potential of men as well.

In collaboration with JVL Media -- A captivating exploration of why many high-performing Black business leaders attribute their transformational leadership qualities to their experiences growing up in the Black Church and how we can foster these skills in younger generations despite waning...

It is time to stop memorizing disconnected definitions and start understanding the strategic framework of project management. CAPM Study Guide is your essential roadmap, designed to cut through the noise and focus exactly on what you need to know to pass the certification.

In Superhero Leadership, Cuneo distills decades of leadership experience into the 28 cardinal virtues that define transcendent leadership—the most important attitudes, philosophies, behaviors, and instincts that you need to become a superhuman leader.

In the follow-up to his well-received Counter Culture: An Essential Guide for Service, Joshua Farrell helps restaurant professionals level up their service game at sit-down establishments, from casual eateries to three-star Michelin restaurants.

In Bootstrap Empire Natalie Holloway, cofounder of the hit fitness equipment brand, Bala, delivers the ultimate guide to successfully transforming your business idea into a thriving enterprise. The book is a playbook for building a brand that rises above the competition and the noise, explaining...

The shift to remote work has fundamentally changed how we build and maintain trust in organizations. Drawing on extensive research and experience, trusted leadership expert David Horsager and communication scholar Dr. Peggy Kendall present essential strategies that create strong virtual and hybrid workplace relationships. Listeners will learn to amplify communication, clarify direction, build predictability, redefine accountability, create connections, and leverage in-person experiences.

Companies like Dropbox, Zoom, Slack, Atlassian, and DocuSign grew into multibillion-dollar companies using the three-step "Freemium" product strategy: (1) instead of hiring an expensive sales force, give away software for free; (2) let happy users tell others; (3) offer a premium subscription version, producing a recurring revenue stream. Over the last three decades, Freemium strategy has evolved into a practice known to tech industry insiders as "product-led growth."

In High-Tech Heroes: Why Gen Z is Our Last and Best Chance to Save the Planet, innovation strategist Pete Dulcamara delivers a bold, urgent call to action. This groundbreaking book challenges the next wave of leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers to harness AI, robotics, and digital economies to build a sustainable and equitable world.

Your voice is more than a tool—it’s a living thread that weaves you into the world. Whether you're rallying your team, delivering hard truths, connecting to a prospective client, or even comforting your child, your voice is a vital component of every conversation. In this surprising and deeply practical guide, vocal coach and songweaver Barbara McAfee invites you to explore The Five Elements Framework Earth, Fire, Water, Metal, and Air—as a path to reclaiming your full voice.

Do you feel confident at work? Are there times when you lack confidence but can’t show it? The role of confidence in successful leadership is both significant and undisputed, and yet organizations are full of leaders and teams who don’t have as much as they want and, even worse, are not doing anything about it. Attempts to develop confidence are usually confined to empty affirmations and vanilla-flavored self-help books. In contrast, this book provides an evidence-based code that outlines the steps we can all take to positively shift our confidence and that of our teams.

In an era where digital transformation reshapes every industry, the greatest competitive advantage isn't technology—it's the power of the human mind. MindPowered® Coaching (MPC) revolutionizes how leaders and organizations approach innovation, revealing the profound connection between mindset and breakthrough thinking.

Gone are the days of static organizational charts and staffing based on the manager's rolodex and intuition. Now you can recruit any expertise you need from a global online network within minutes: an on-demand, on-the-spot expert at the exact moment that you need their help. You can right-size their involvement, too; some of those experts give a second opinion or a moment of brainstorming, whereas others join as full-fledged team members for a sustained collaborative effort.

In my humble view, Thirukkural is a ‘Grand Treatise on Management.’ My earnest hope and wish is that relevant Kurals be included in the curriculum of students of Management, Commerce and of course Economics! This request is not to glorify Kural or Tamil; but to let the students have proper appreciation and understanding of the nuances of subjects like Management!