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The Personal MBA: A World-Class Business Education in a Single Volume Cover
A World-Class Business Education in a Single Volume
by Josh Kaufman
4.11
42,418 ratings
Kaufman's comprehensive overview of business concepts is perfect for those seeking to improve their business English vocabulary and understanding of key principles.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Master the fundamentals of business to succeed in any venture
  2. Create value by understanding and meeting customer needs
  3. Attract attention and build demand through effective marketing
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Winning: The Ultimate Business How-To Book Cover
The Ultimate Business How-To Book
by Jack Welch
3.85
42,422 ratings
Welch's insights on leadership and communication are invaluable for anyone looking to enhance their business English vocabulary and professional presence.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Candor is the most underrated and crucial element in business success
  2. Differentiation: Rewarding top performers and addressing underperformers is essential
  3. Mission and values must be concrete and actionable, not vague platitudes
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How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships Cover
92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships
by Leil Lowndes
3.70
37,236 ratings
Lowndes' book provides practical tips for improving social skills and communication, making it a valuable resource for mastering business English interactions.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Master the Art of First Impressions: Body Language Speaks Volumes
  2. Elevate Your Small Talk: From Mundane to Memorable
  3. Speak Like a VIP: Communicate with Confidence and Charisma
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The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done Cover
The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done
by Peter F. Drucker
4.08
35,826 ratings
Drucker's classic work on management emphasizes effective communication and decision-making, making it essential for mastering business English.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Know where your time goes: Track and analyze your time usage
  2. Focus on outward contribution: Define your unique value to the organization
  3. Make strength productive: Leverage your own and others' strengths
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The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business Cover
Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business
by Erin Meyer
4.34
23,205 ratings
Meyer’s exploration of cultural differences in business communication is essential for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of global business English.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Cultural differences shape communication styles and expectations
  2. Direct vs. indirect negative feedback varies across cultures
  3. Persuasion techniques differ between principles-first and applications-first cultures
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To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others Cover
The Surprising Truth About Moving Others
by Daniel H. Pink
3.88
24,874 ratings
Pink's insights on persuasion and communication are crucial for mastering business English, especially in sales and negotiation contexts.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. We're all in sales now: Moving others is universal
  2. The new ABCs of selling: Attunement, Buoyancy, and Clarity
  3. Attunement: Perspective-taking and social cartography
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Getting Everything You Can Out of All You've Got: 21 Ways You Can Out-Think, Out-Perform, and Out-Earn the Competition Cover
21 Ways You Can Out-Think, Out-Perform, and Out-Earn the Competition
by Jay Abraham
3.95
8,271 ratings
Abraham's strategies for maximizing resources and improving communication are invaluable for anyone looking to enhance their business English vocabulary.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Maximize Your Current Resources Before Seeking More
  2. Develop a Unique Selling Proposition to Stand Out
  3. Eliminate Risk for Customers to Boost Sales
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The Great Game of Business, Expanded and Updated: The Only Sensible Way to Run a Company Cover
The Only Sensible Way to Run a Company
by Jack Stack
3.94
2,577 ratings
Stack's insights on transparency and communication in business are essential for mastering the vocabulary needed in modern corporate environments.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Open-Book Management: Empower Employees with Financial Transparency
  2. The Critical Number: Focus on What Matters Most
  3. MiniGames: Engage Employees with Short-Term Challenges
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HBR Guide to Better Business Writing Cover
by Harvard Business School Press
4.06
1,272 ratings
This guide offers practical advice on improving business writing skills, making it essential for anyone looking to enhance their professional communication.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Craft clear, concise, and persuasive business writing
  2. Win over readers by addressing their needs and expectations
  3. Create compelling executive summaries to sell your proposals
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