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Read to lead : the simple habit that expands your influence and boosts your career / Jeff Brown and Jesse Wisnewski.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Grand Rapids, MI : Baker Books, [2021]Copyright date: ©2021Description: 236 pages ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781540901200
  • 1540901203
  • 9781540901736
  • 1540901734
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
pt.1: Why you need to read books -- Why you need to read like your career depends on it -- Eight research-backed reasons why readers do better in their careers -- The slow death of readers: three big reasons why people are reading less -- The eight biggest reading excuses hold you back -- pt.2: The books you need to read -- Six ways to know what you should (and shouldn't) read -- Too busy not to read: nine ways to free up more time to read -- How to build your reading plan -- pt.3: The smarter way to read books -- How to absorb a book into your bloodstream -- Double (or triple) your reading speed in minutes -- How to "read" a 220-page book in one hour -- How to create an unchangeable reading habit -- The key to (nearly) mastering anything -- Fifteen tips on how to read smarter -- Why you should join (or start) a book club.
Summary: "With insights from today's leaders and plenty of practical advice you can use right now, this practical book helps you develop a personal reading plan to accomplish your goals, maximize your potential, and build a successful career"-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 418.4 B878 Available 33111010853972
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

It's the common habit shared by many successful people throughout history. It's responsible for unlocking limitless creativity and influence. It's known to reduce stress, improve decision-making skills, and make you a better leader. What is it? Reading. And it's the single best thing you can do to improve yourself professionally.

Reading more and better books creates opportunities for you to learn new skills, rise above your competition, and build a successful career. In Read to Lead you'll learn

- why you need to read like your career depends on it
- the five science-backed reasons reading will help you build your career
- how to absorb a book into your bloodstream
- a technique that can double (or triple ) your reading speed
- tips on creating a lifetime reading habit
- and more

If you want to lead a more satisfied life, have more intelligent conversations, and broaden your mind, you need to read to lead

Includes bibliographical references.

"With insights from today's leaders and plenty of practical advice you can use right now, this practical book helps you develop a personal reading plan to accomplish your goals, maximize your potential, and build a successful career"-- Provided by publisher.

pt.1: Why you need to read books -- Why you need to read like your career depends on it -- Eight research-backed reasons why readers do better in their careers -- The slow death of readers: three big reasons why people are reading less -- The eight biggest reading excuses hold you back -- pt.2: The books you need to read -- Six ways to know what you should (and shouldn't) read -- Too busy not to read: nine ways to free up more time to read -- How to build your reading plan -- pt.3: The smarter way to read books -- How to absorb a book into your bloodstream -- Double (or triple) your reading speed in minutes -- How to "read" a 220-page book in one hour -- How to create an unchangeable reading habit -- The key to (nearly) mastering anything -- Fifteen tips on how to read smarter -- Why you should join (or start) a book club.

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