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Humanocracy, Updated and Expanded: Creating Organizations as Amazing as the People Inside Them

A powerful new edition of the Wall Street Journal bestseller that helps leaders build radically more human—and capable—organizations.

Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini make a passionate, data-driven argument for uninstalling bureaucracy and reinventing management as we know it. In this extensively updated and expanded edition, readers will find new and compelling case studies, the latest research findings, and a wealth of fresh and provocative insights. Humanocracy is a blueprint for building organizations that are as courageous, energetic, and ingenious as the people inside them.

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The Happiness Files: Insights on Work and Life by Arthur C. Brooks

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Imagine your life as a startup—how would you lead it to succeed? That’s the premise of The Happiness Files, a collection of essays from The Atlantic by bestselling author and Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks. Drawing on behavioral science, philosophy, and practical wisdom, Brooks explores how to find love, satisfaction, and meaning in work and life. Covering themes from career to relationships, these essays offer inspiration and actionable guidance for building a fulfilling life.

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Blindspotting: How to See What's Holding You Back as a Leader

We all have blindspots—traits or behaviors we’re unaware of that limit our effectiveness. In Blindspotting, clinical-psychologist-turned-business-coach Martin Dubin reveals six types of blindspots and shows how to uncover and address them. Through real coaching sessions and practical tools, he helps leaders recognize where they get in their own way, develop greater self-awareness, and unlock the performance needed for lasting leadership success.

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