The way information is presented often matters more than the information itself, and understanding this simpletruth unlocks powerful control over your decisions. Part of The Bias Files, Dorian Wickham's insightful bookexplores the subtle but pervasive influence of the Framing Effect - how identical facts, when phraseddifferently, can dramatically alter our choices.When objective data enters the realm of personal judgment, it becomes susceptible to emotional ...

Through a blend of compelling exercises, illustrations, and stories, the bestselling author of Thinking in Bets will train you to combat your own biases, address your weaknesses, and help you become a better and more confident decision-maker.What do you do when you're faced with a big decision? If you're like most people, you probably make a pro and con list, spend a lot of time obsessing about decisions that didn't work out, get caught in analysis paralys...

A NEXT BIG IDEA CLUB 'MUST-READ'New York Times bestselling author Jonah Berger’s cutting-edge research reveals how six types of words can increase your impact in every area of life: from persuading others and building stronger relationships, to boosting creativity and motivating teams.Almost everything we do involves words. Words are how we persuade, communicate, and connect. They’re how leaders lead, salespeople sell, and parents ...

The 10th-anniversary edition of the New York Times business bestseller-now updated with "Answers to Ten Questions People Ask"We attempt or avoid difficult conversations every day-whether dealing with an underperforming employee, disagreeing with a spouse, or negotiating with a client. From the Harvard Negotiation Project, the organization that brought you Getting to Yes, Difficult Conversations provides a step-by-step approach to having those toug...

In How to Have a Good Day, economist and former McKinsey partner Caroline Webb shows readers how to use recent findings from behavioral economics, psychology, and neuroscience to transform our approach to everyday working life.Advances in behavioral sciences are giving us an ever better understanding of how our brains work, why we make the choices we do, and what it takes for us to be at our best. But it has not always been easy to see how to apply these i...

“Required reading for professionals—and aspiring professionals—of all levels.”—Shirley Ann Jackson, President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Former Chairman of U.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionRobert C. Pozen, one of the business world’s most successful—and productive—executives, reveals the surprising secrets to workplace productivity and high performance.It's far too easy for working professionals to become overwhelmed by a pile of time-sensitive project...

**An intersectional approach to personal finance from queer, neurodivergent personal finance educator and TikToker, Ellyce Fulmore."A clear, approachable guide to help readers untangle their relationship with money, understand the systems and inequities that impact them, and reclaim financial independence.” ―Edgar Villanueva, bestselling author of Decolonizing Wealth**There’s no magic formula for being “good with money.” The perfect budgeting spreadsheet or debt re...

An essential book for parents to help their children get the education they need to live happy, productive lives from The New York Times bestselling author of The Element and Creative SchoolsParents everywhere are deeply concerned about the education of their children, especially now, when education has become a minefield of politics and controversy. One of the world’s most influential educators, Robinson has had countless conver...

"An authoritative guide to help women navigate the workplace and their everyday life with greater success and impact" ( Forbes).So, you've earned a seat at the table. What happens next?We all face hard decisions every day—and the choices we make, and how others perceive them, can be life changing. There are countless books on how to make those tough calls, but How Women Decide is the first to examine a much overlooked truth: Men a...

Instant Top 10 Business Bestseller at WHSmithTop 10 Best Leadership Books of 2025 from LeadershipNowTop 11 Leadership Books of 2025, Next Big Idea ClubThe Psychology of Leadership offers a revelatory fresh take on business leadership through the lens of groundbreaking research in positive, sports, and personality psychology.Witty, conversational, and personal, The Psychology of Le...

Going beyond the bestsellers Predictably Irrational and Thinking, Fast and Slow, the first “how to” guide grounded in behavioral science that shows you how to help customers, employees, coworkers, and clients make better choices to get what they truly want.Of the ten million bits of information our brains process each second, only fifty bits are devoted to conscious thought. Because our brains are wired to be inattentive, we often choose without thinking, acting a...

Wield your power for greater influence and impact.With formal authority comes power. But few people realize that informal power--the kind that doesn't come with a title--can have just as much impact. How do you use your power for greater influence?This book explains how power affects our emotions, our behavior, and how we work with others. You'll learn how to use self-awareness to keep your power in check, connect with the right people to create more value,...