Career & Self Development

Soundview Executive Book Summaries® publishes summaries of the best business books of each year on career and self-development subjects including business communication, time management, public speaking, negotiation, work-life balance, emotional intelligence, presentation skills, decision-making and more. Browse our list of summary titles to find those that will move your career and life forward.

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Dark Horse

Achieving Success Through the Pursuit of Fulfillment

by Todd Rose, Ogi Ogas

How does the dark horse mindset empower you to consistently make the right choices that fit your unique interests, abilities and circumstances?

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The Power of Presence

Unlock Your Potential to Influence and Engage Others

by Kristi Hedges

Author Kristi Hedges has witnessed even the highest-level people struggle to connect and communicate. Her experiences have helped her develop the unique I-Presence™ model, which is equal parts communication aptitude, mental attitude and authentic style.

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Maximum Influence

The 12 Universal Laws of Power Persuasion

by Kurt Mortensen

Maximum Influence combines scientific research with real-world studies, presenting the most authoritative and effective arsenal of persuasion techniques ever.

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Quiet Influence

The Introvert’s Guide to Making a Difference

by Jennifer B Kahnweiler

Jennifer Kahnweiler proves introverts can be highly effective influencers when, instead of trying to act like extroverts, they use their natural strengths to make a difference.

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Let the Story Do the Work

The Art of Storytelling for Business Success

by Esther K. Choy

Let the Story Do the Work shows you how to mine your experience for simple narratives that convey who you are, what you want to achieve, and why others should care.

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Get Better

15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work

by Todd Davis

FranklinCovey’s Chief People Officer, Todd Davis, describes the most common relationship pitfalls that negatively affect personal careers and organizational results.

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#Now

The Surprising Truth About the Power of Now

by Max McKeown

Discover the power of your #NOW that enables you to take action, make decisions fast and effectively, and enjoy the moment while creating a successful and happy future.

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The Outward Mindset

Seeing Beyond Ourselves

by The Arbinger Institute

Through true stories and simple yet profound guidance and tools, The Outward Mindset enables individuals and organizations to make the one change that most dramatically improves performance, sparks collaboration and accelerates innovation — a shift to an outward mindset.

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Winning the Brain Game

Fixing the 7 Fatal Flaws of Thinking

by Matthew May

In Winning the Brain Game, author and creative strategist Matthew E. May explains these and other “fatal flaws” of thinking, revealing seven observable problem-solving patterns that can block our best thinking.

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