There are many new books to look forward to in the new year.
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Many leaders and managers say they’re too busy and don’t have time to read, which often surprises me. Leaders who don’t have time to read are leaders who don’t have time to learn.
One of the typical complaints is: “There are too many books outside, and most of them are not worth my time!” In order to break this excuse, I spent some time during the holidays to study carefully the leaders and thought leaders from all walks of life. Their new book.
To usher in a new decade, I have selected the following books that will have a lasting impact on your thoughts and behaviors. The topics are: problem solving, interpersonal relationships, the rhythm of work and life, identity and happiness.
Solving the problem
1. “Thinking Like a Rocket Scientist”
Original book title: Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life
Author: Ozan Varol
Published: April 14th
His first appearance as a rocket scientist transformed into a law professor is amazing. This is a fascinating book filled with actionable insights from different perspectives. Hey, Houston, this book has a solution. (Note: The joke of the Houston Rockets)
2. “What’s your problem?”
Original Book Title: What ’s Your Problem ?: To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve
Author: Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg
Published: March 17th
Thinking structure is not the enemy of problem solving; in fact, it is a resource. An innovation expert has come up with a framework that not only helps you generate more ideas, make smarter decisions, but also teaches you all aspects of things.
3. “Upward”
Original book title: Upstream: How to solve problems before they happen
Author: Dan Heath
Published: March 3
Now that you have a better solution to your problem, it’s time to learn how to prevent it from happening in the first place. Dan is one of my favorite co-authors of the book Change, Change, Easy. He really has the talent to discover compelling stories, use them as convincing evidence, and rub them into In a typical case.
4. “Clearer, Closer, Better”
Original book titles: Clearer, Closer, Better: How Successful People See the World
Author: Emily Balcetis
Published: February 25
This eye-opening book comes from a world-class psychologist from New York University who studies vision and perception. It is full of inspirational ideas and compelling research. It may change the way you look at things.
Interpersonal relations
5. “Together”
Original book title: Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World
Author: Vivek Murthy
Published: April 28
As President of the United States Department of Health appointed by President Obama, one of Vivek’s main contributions is to draw attention to loneliness, which is damaging people’s mental health and social happiness. This long-awaited book explores the causes of loneliness and how we can overcome loneliness by building groups and bonds.
6. “Friendship”
Original book title: Friendship: The Evolution, Biology, and Extraordinary Power of Life’s Fundamental Bond
Author: Lydia Denworth
Published: January 28
Friendship spans culture, century, and even species. A popular science journalist explains why the connections we make are not just pleasing-they are vital.
7. “Social Chemistry”
Original book title: Social Chemistry: Decoding the Patterns of Human Connection
Author: Marissa King
Published: June
When it comes to personal and professional networks, quantity is overestimated and quality is underestimated. A well-known sociologist at Yale University has proposed three different ways to improve the quality of interpersonal relationships-expanding relationships, mediating relationships, and convening relationships-and revealing how to identify and adjust your style.
8. “All you have to do is ask”
Original book title: All You Have to Do Is Ask: How to Master the Most Important Skill for Success
Author: Wayne Baker
Published: January 14th
Baker taught me the most important lesson of my career: the biggest obstacle to generosity itself is not that others are unwilling to give it, but that we dare not speak. As a sociologist at the University of Michigan who specializes in organizational networks, he shows us how to improve the skills to make requests and how to get help more easily.
9. “You are not listening”
Original book title: You’re Not Listening: What You’re Missing and Why It Matters
Author: Kate Murphy
Published: January 7
If you’re like most people, then you don’t listen to other people often and don’t want to listen. No one is better qualified to introduce you to the right way of thinking and skills than this talented journalist-this book does it with science and humor.
The rhythm of work and life
10. “Walkway”
Tigtrope: Americans Reaching for Hope
Author:Nicholas Kristof, Sheryl WuDunn
Published: January 14th
The Pulitzer Prize-winning writers vividly describe the challenges facing rural America. Based on Hillbilly Elegy and Strangers in Their Own Land, they traced how public policy hurt working-class families and considered the possibility of change.
11. “Life is changing”
Original book title: Life Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change in a Nonlinear Age
Author: Bruce Feiler
Published: May 12
The changes in our lives are full of uncertainty, but also full of opportunities. As a journalist with a career in collecting and sharing stories, Feller has the tools to rewrite your life.
12. “4 days a week”
Original book title: The 4 Day Week: How the flexible work revolution can increase productivity, profitability and wellbeing, and help create a sustainable future
Author: Andrew Barnes, Stephanie Jones
Published: January 20th
A five-day work week was invented by humans. A well-known New Zealand entrepreneur recognizes that in many jobs, people working four days a week can be equally productive and creative. Barnes changed his company and sparked a worldwide discussion on flexible working hours.
13. “Nothing To Do”
Original book title: Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving
Author: Celeste Headlee
Published: March 10th
A powerful example shows that productivity is not an inherent virtue-if you are not careful, it can become a vice. If you have ever felt the need to work harder, this book by a veteran radio host and reporter is a loud call to work smarter-because sometimes you can do more with less.
Identity and happiness
14. “Weirdo”
Original Title: Weird: The Power of Being an Outsider in an Insider World
Author: Olga Khazan
Published: April 7th
If you’ve ever felt like an outsider or weird, then you must have experienced the effects of this feeling-but there are also surprisingly positive effects. As a Russian immigrant who grew up in West Texas, she knows that the factors that hinder your integration into society will ultimately help you stand out.
15. “Full Confidence”
Original Title: Perfectly Confident: How to Calibrate Your Decisions Wisely
Author: Don Moore
Published: May 5
In every decision you make and every goal you set, there are two easy ways to fail: lack of confidence and too many goals. As a Berkeley psychologist, Don Moore has spent his life studying how to find the best state. His book is full of data-driven guides to help you more accurately assess your abilities and opportunities.
16. “Joy at work”
Original book title: Joy at Work: Organizing Your Professional Life
Author: Marie Kondo, Scott Sonenshein
Published: April 7th
Finding happiness at work is not magic—it takes effort. However, as a professional organizer and a management professor at Rice University provide some practical tips, it may feel more like playing a game.
Memoirs and autobiography
17. “Eating a Peach”
Original Book Title: Eat a Peach: A Memoir
Author: David Chang
Published: April 21st
The famous chef behind Momofuku and Ugly Delicious is very honest and humble. His relentless pursuit of self-improvement and social contribution will make you eager to do more in your life.
(Note: 1. Momofuku is a well-known American restaurant brand, and David Chang is its founder. 2. “Ugly Delicious” is a diet documentary produced and hosted by David Chang.)
18. “More of me”
Original Book Title: More Myself: A Journey
Author: Alicia Keys
Published: March 31
This award-winning musician, actor, producer, entrepreneur and activist is open to issues of perfectionism, courage, privacy and identity.
19. “Transfer of Power”
Original Book Title: Powershift: Transform Any Situation, Close Any Deal, and Achieve Any Outcome
Author: Daymond John, Daniel Paisner
Published: March 10th
The star from Shark Tank shared the lessons of building reputation and relationships with FUBU founders.
(Note: 1. “Knowledge of Winners” is a reality competition show in the United States. It is a platform for invention entrepreneurs to show their inventions and obtain investment sponsorship from the host guests. 2. Fubu was founded in 1992 in the United States Tide brand.)
20. “Rise”
Original book title: Rise: My Story
Author: Lindsey Vonn
Published: March 24th
As the skier with the most medals in American history, the Olympic champion recalled his epic career shortly after his retirement.
Translator: Yoyo_J