In the last two posts, we explored two powerful books on communication: *How to Talk to Anyone* by Leil Lowndes and *Supercommunicators* by Charles Duhigg. They both offer great insights, but they approach the art of communication from different angles. Read more »
Last week, I shared my takeaways from How to Talk to Anyone, a book full of tips for starting conversations and making a good impression. This week, I went a level deeper with Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg. If the first book was about talking, this one is about connecting. Read more »
We learn how to speak, but not how to *spark* interest, build trust, or leave a lasting impression. That’s where How to Talk to Anyone by Leil Lowndes comes in. It’s packed with 90 practical techniques that help you become more confident, likable, and persuasive in any social situation. In this article I want to share my main learnings. Read more »
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In the world of game theory, few models are as simple and revealing (at the same time) as the prisoner’s dilemma. At first glance, it is just a hypothetical scenario involving two suspects, each faced with the choice to betray or cooperate. But dig a little deeper, and you will find a mirror reflecting many decisions from Cold War diplomacy to the way impalas groom each other on the African savannah. So why should leaders and productivity nerds care? Check out this article to find out. Read more »
Not too long ago, I’ve read Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan, and it’s one of those books that doesn’t just inspire. It pushes you to act. And it’s not about building the next unicorn startup. It’s about launching something real, fast, and profitable. Whether you're a first-time founder or just curious about entrepreneurship, this book delivers a solid framework. Read more »
I used to think negotiation was about compromise (as it’s taught in the. classic Getting to Yes). You know: meet in the middle, shake hands, move on. But then I read Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss, and it flipped that idea on its head. Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator, doesn’t deal in 50/50s. He deals in outcomes. And the tools he shares aren’t just for high-stakes standoffs. They’re surprisingly useful in everyday leadership, team dynamics, and even personal productivity. Read more »
If you’ve ever made a decision that felt right in the moment but turned out to be a mistake, you’re not alone. We all fall prey to cognitive biases - mental shortcuts that help us navigate complexity but often lead us astray. Rolf Dobelli’s The Art of Thinking Clearly is a masterclass in identifying these traps and learning to sidestep them. Read more »
This article brings together all book summaries I've written so far. Read more »
In the world of leadership, we often celebrate traits like decisiveness and resilience. But there is one quality that shapes the culture of teams and the long-term success of organizations: empathy. Read more »
Over the past few years, I’ve consistently taken on a reading challenge. For 2025, I set a goal to read 20 books, with 7 of them preselected at the end of 2024. Now that we’re past the halfway mark of the year, let’s take a quick look at what I’ve read so far. Read more »