“So many books, so little time.” — Frank Zappa
Welcome to the Sources of Insight Book Summaries page.
My book summaries are focused on answering one question well:
“How can you use this?”
I battle test the books I share with friends, colleagues, and leaders of all levels in the halls of Microsoft and beyond. My book summaries span personal development as well as leadership and high caliber business development skills.
This page is organized by Latest Book Summaries, Featured Book Summaries and Book Summaries by Topic.
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Featured Book Summaries
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The Undefeated Mind
by Dr. Alex Lickerman
Defeat comes not from failing, but from giving up.
An undefeated mind is one that never feels discouraged or despairing; it’s one that continues on in spite of it.
One way to stand strong is to have a personal mission you believe in because a personal mission gives you strength and, while a strategy might fail, you can always find another way to continue your mission.
The First 90 Days
by Michael Watkins
The goal in a transition is to build momentum by building momentum, building credibility, and avoiding cycles that damage credibility.
The root causes of transition failure are always in the interaction between the situation and the individual.
The key is to better manage opportunities and pitfalls of a situation, while playing to your strengths and being aware of your vulnerabilities.
The Charge
by Brendon Burchard
You were born for something more. Do what makes your soul sing and bring out your best in all arenas of your life.
Your inspiration and zest for life comes down to embracing 3 questions:
“Did I live?”, “Did I love?”, “Did I matter?”
Book Summaries by Topics
Business and Entrepreneurship
Business Techniques in Troubled Times
Painting with Numbers
The Power of Starting Something Stupid
The Six-Figure Second Income
The UnStoppables: Tapping Your Entrepreneurial Power
Career
Advice is for Winners
Getting Ahead: Three Steps to Take Your Career to the Next Level
Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future
The First 90 Days
When Can You Start: How To Ace the Interview and Win the Job
Communication and Influence
Fearless Speaking
Stories that Move Mountains
StoryBranding: Creating Standout Brands Through the Power of Story
The Complete Guide on How To Negotiate
The Leader’s Guide to Speaking with Presence
Leadership
42 Rules for Your New Leadership Role
Green Beans and Ice Cream: The Remarkable Power of Positive Reinforcement
Intelligent Leadership
It’s Already Inside: Nurturing Your Innate Leadership for Business and Life Success
Leadership on the Line
Smart Leaders, Smarter Teams
Squirrels, Boats, and Thoroughbreds
The Disney Way
The Leader’s Pocket Guide
The Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus
What Keeps Leaders Up at Night
Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Living Space: Simple Steps to Transform Your Home
One Year Lived
The Real Rules of Life
Personal Development
10 Steps to Finding Your Happy Place
Mastermind: How To Think Like Sherlock Holmes
Personal Development for Smart People
The Charge: Activating the 10 Human Drives that Make You Feel Alive
The Inner Edge: The 10 Practices of Personal Leadership
The Innovative Team: Unleashing Creative Potential for Breakthrough Results
The Undefeated Mind