The Lean Startup is a must-read for anyone looking to avoid wasting time and resources. Its core philosophy—experiment, learn, and adapt—teaches how to focus on what truly matters. The idea is simple: even without a complete product, share prototypes or concepts with customers. Gather real feedback, measure what works, and refine your approach through the Build-Measure-Feedback loop . This process ensures continuous improvement and eliminates unnecessary effort. What’s power

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini is like uncovering the secret playbook of influence that shapes our decisions daily. While I initially picked it up as an extension of the Leading Self and Teams course at ISB, what I discovered was a toolkit far beyond team-building. It's a roadmap to understanding how influence operates in every facet of life—and how it's subtly used against us. The six principles of influence read like a guide to human behavior:

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