Think Again by Adam Grant is a thought-provoking and insightful book that challenges readers to reconsider their own assumptions and beliefs, and to be open to new perspectives and ideas. And I recently also listened to his podcast, which shared...
Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon is a treasure trove of creativity and inspiration that emphasizes the power of copying. This is a good and easy read. This book encourages readers to embrace the art of imitation as a means of honing their craft...
பெரிய பெரிய ஆசை – 1 தமிழகத்தில் 234 சட்டமன்ற தொகுதிகள் உள்ளன. ஒவ்வொரு தொகுதியிலும் ஒரு பெரிய நூலகம். தமிழ்நாடானது 38 மாவட்டங்களையும் 234 சட்டமன்ற தொகுதிகளையும் கொண்டுள்ளது. மேலும் 4600 க்கும் மேற்பட்ட அரசாங்க நூலகங்களை உள்ளடக்கிய மாநிலமாகும்...
Ego is the Enemy, written by Ryan Holiday, is a thought-provoking read that delves into the negative effects of ego on our personal and professional lives. From his small ranch outside of Austin, TX, Ryan masterfully explores the ways in which our...
Thanks Michael Hyatt for recommending From Strength to Strength by Arthur C Brooks. This book talks about finding success, happiness, and deep purpose in the second half of our lives. The author starts with his encounter with a world-famous person...
Readers are Leaders, and every time you read, you learn something new. Thankful to all the authors who made 2022 memorable in terms of reading. Here is a summary of the books I read in 2022. Non-Violent Communication – Marshall B...
We had our DCKAP Homecoming event at the Kaldan Samudhra resort at Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. Our marketing team gifted me a book, Start with Why – by Simon Sinek. I was excited to receive the book from the team and started reading immediately...
Having read Walter Isaacson’s book on Steve Jobs and the Innovators, I decided to read his book on Einstein (His Life and Universe). Here are some of my learnings and notes from the book: Albert Einstein was born on March 14′ 1879 at...
Subtract is a good book written by Leidy Klotz. We always keep adding in life and do not subtract. To lead a healthy and good life subtracting should be a key part of the plan. However, the author also writes that it is not just about Subtraction...
I was preparing to speak at the DCKAP Summit in Los Angeles, CA, and Selvan D, our Director of Marketing, recommended that I read Only the Paranoid Survive, written by the former legendary CEO of Intel. Andy Grove, in his book, speaks about...
I recently read Deep Work by Cal Newport. I am thankful and glad that I read it and it helped reinforce my learnings. With the MAANG (meta, apple, amazon, Netflix and Google) companies around us, it is very difficult to do Deep Work. However...
How to create Habit-forming products? Nir Eyal’s book Hooked is a very useful tool for marketers. It gives an insight into the science of habit-forming products. Nir Eyal, in his book Hooked, talks about how to create habits that people want...
Thanks to Ryan Van Hoozer. When I was chatting with Ryan, he talked about the Innovators by Walter Isaacson. I decided to give it a read and am thankful that I read it. Walter writes, ‘Great ideas are a result of ideas that flow from a large...
Running effective meetings is always a challenge. We all have different needs when it comes to running our meetings? Meetings can make or break a company. With all of us working together in a distributed manner, running effective meetings is...
The Vision Driven Leader, a book by Michael Hyatt, is a great read for leaders and everyone. A company to sustain, grow and keep growing needs to have a vision. You could also call it Purpose. What is the reason for the existence of a company is...
I am reading the Innovators by Walter Isaacson. Thanks Ryan Van Hoozer for recommending this book. In his book, Walter writes about the invention of the Computer. Walter talks about many scientists, including George Stibitz, Herman Zuse, and more...
Thanks to the Round Rock Public Library. I am really glad I got to read Michael Dell’s Play Nice But Win. The book has two stories running in parallel. The odd chapters are based on the privatization of Dell, and the even chapter talks about How...
Thanks to Selvan D for gifting me this book (Deep Purpose by Ranjay Gulati) to read. A company needs to have a purpose to exist. The author also talks about the purpose of convenience. He cites the example of Facebook where they looked at...