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Use This Simple Technique to Get More Out of Every Book You Read

I’ve read 700+ books in the last 10 years. This is how I remember the key takeaways.

Jul 19, 2020

Use This Simple Technique to Get More Out of Every Book You Read

Jul 19, 2020

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Being > Doing

Who we are matters more than what we do.

Mar 27, 2019

Being > Doing

Mar 27, 2019

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Books Are Our Superpower

The 15 Best Books to Read for Starting a Business

Split into four categories: founder memoirs, company profiles, tactical advice, and “the tough stuff”

Feb 19

Several employees gathered around a rocket ship that’s taking off

Feb 19

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The Writing Cooperative

1,000 True Haters

Negative comments can be positive indicators for creators

Feb 7

A red heart graffitied on a wall with a big black “X” through it. The X says, “I can’t believe somone could write something so stupid.”

Feb 7

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Management Matters

Revolutionize Your Meetings with Edward de Bono’s ‘Six Thinking Hats’

I’ve read 1,000+ books in the past 17 years. This leadership book is one of the most practical books I’ve ever read.

Jan 22

Edward de Bono’s book “Six Thinking Hats” next to a bunch of handwritten notes about the book

Jan 22

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Career Paths

We Lost a Massive Client. And It Was My Fault

When you’re a leader, everything is your responsibility

Jan 19

A man in a dress shirt and tie looks down sadly against a somber black background

Jan 19

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Career Paths

Use the Shadow-Steer-Solo Model to Train Employees Effectively

This simple 3-step model can be used for any industry or role

Jan 7

A 3-step model for teaching others: (1) Shadow: They watch you do it, (2) Steer: They take charge while you watch, (3) Solo: They do it on their own

Jan 7

The 25 Best Quotes About Habits

I’ve collected thousands of quotes over the past 10+ years. Here are the best ones I’ve found about building habits.

Jan 1

A calendar sits next to words that say “Best Quotes — Habits”

Jan 1

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Books Are Our Superpower

Looking for Good Books in 2025? Here Were My Favorites from the 75 Books I Read in 2024.

The biggest pleasant (and unpleasant) surprises from this year’s reading, along with my hidden gem of the year

Dec 23, 2024

Looking for Good Books in 2025? Here Were My Favorites from the 75 Books I Read in 2024.

Dec 23, 2024

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Management Matters

What to Do If You Give Feedback and Your Employee Still Doesn’t Change

This simple 3-step process can help you ramp up your feedback

Nov 20, 2024

A frustrated man holds his hand to his head

Nov 20, 2024

Bobby Powers

Bobby Powers

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12.2K Followers

1M+ views | Bylines in Fast Company, The Startup, etc. | Read 70+ books/year & write about Leadership, Books, & Productivity | Visit me at BobbyPowers.com

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