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MCPL Best of 2023: Business Books

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  • The Right Call

    What Sports Teaches Us About Work and Life

    Jenkins, Sally,
    In her book, The Right Call: What Sports Teach Us About Work and Life, Sally Jenkins argues that sports can teach us valuable lessons about how to succeed in all areas of our lives. Jenkins uses stories and examples from the world of…
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  • In his latest book, The Wisdom of the Bullfrog, retired Navy SEAL Admiral William H. McRaven shares a lifetime of leadership lessons learned from his experiences in combat, training, and command. The title "Bullfrog" is given to the Navy…
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  • In his thought-provoking book, The Creative Act: A Way of Being, renowned music producer Rick Rubin delves into the essence of creativity and offers profound insights into the artistic process. Drawing upon his vast experience working with…
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  • Good Power

    Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World

    Rometty, Ginni, 1957-
    In her inspiring book, Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World, former IBM CEO Ginni Rometty shares her insights on the power of purposeful leadership to drive positive change. She redefines power as not just…
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  • All-in on AI

    How Smart Companies Win Big With Artificial Intelligence

    Davenport, Thomas H., 1954-
    In their book All-In on AI: How Smart Companies Win Big With Artificial Intelligence, Thomas Davenport and Nitin Mittal explore the transformative potential of AI and how companies can leverage it to achieve significant competitive…
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  • Black Founder

    the Hidden Power of Being An Outsider

    Spikes, Stacy,
    Black Founder: The Hidden Power of Being an Outsider is a memoir by Stacy Spikes, a successful entrepreneur who shares his experiences of being Black and ambitious in the business world. In his memoir, he shares his insights into the world…
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  • Real-time Leadership

    Find Your Winning Moves When the Stakes Are High

    Noble, David (Writer on industrial management),
    In their book Real-Time Leadership: Find Your Winning Moves When the Stakes Are High, leadership coaching legends David Noble and Carol Kauffman provide a practical framework for making better decisions and leading effectively in…
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  • HBR's 10 Must Reads on AI is a collection of articles from Harvard Business Review that provides a comprehensive overview of the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) and how organizations can harness it to achieve…
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  • ChatGPT for Dummies is a comprehensive guide to using ChatGPT, a large language model chatbot developed by OpenAI. The book covers everything you need to know to get started with ChatGPT, from creating an account to using its many features.
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