As expats living in the United States, we often strive to understand the nuances of American society, culture, and the foundations of the American Dream.
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Category: book review
A heart-wrenching and uplifting book by Melinda Gates “Moment of Lift”
Before we start, let me tell you the story about how I got to know this book. I have been following Bill’s book recommendations for
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5 most influential books I read in 2018
Happy new year everyone! As 2019 comes along, I spent some time to look back at the most influential books that I read in 2018
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Learn to Lead: no one is born a great people manager
John (pseudonym name) is a brilliant specialist working in a consultancy firm. His client loves him. He produces excellent work and presents them brilliantly to senior stakeholders. Because of that, he progresses quickly within the organization, manages a team of five direct reports. After more than a year, things are not looking great. John is working longer hours than before, while his team is afraid of him. He is very intimidating, asking them tough questions without coaching them on how to answer.
Read moreHighly recommended “Quiet the power of Introverts” by Susan Cain
I stumbled upon the book “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” by Susan Cain a few weeks back and
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