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How Will You Measure Your Life?
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How Will You Measure Your Life?
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012240
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth, and Karen Dillon, uses business theories and case studies to help readers find enduring happiness and satisfaction in life by examining personal and career motivations, balancing job and family, and maintaining ethical integrity. Topics discussed include career fulfillment, relationship management, and moral decision-making.
Informative
Inspirational
Contemplative
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Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth, and Karen Dillon's How Will You Measure Your Life? combines business management lessons with personal guidance. Critics praise its thought-provoking insights on living a fulfilling life, though some find the blend of personal and professional advice uneven. Overall, it is an inspiring read for those seeking both career success and personal happiness.
Who Should Read How Will You Measure Your Life??
Readers who find Simon Sinek's Start with Why or Stephen R. Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People inspiring will appreciate How Will You Measure Your Life?. It appeals to those seeking a blend of business acumen and personal fulfillment, aiming to live a purpose-driven life.
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Verda Christensen
Verda Christensen
Clayton M. Christensen’s mother, whose example of responsibility and self-reliance is highlighted through a story about teaching him to mend his own clothes.
Jeffrey Skilling
Jeffrey Skilling
A former CEO of Enron, whose story is used as a cautionary tale about maintaining integrity amidst success. Christensen shares his personal memories of Skilling from their time at Harvard.
Nolan Archibald
Nolan Archibald
A former CEO of Black & Decker, celebrated for using adversity as a stepping stone in his career. His unconventional path to leadership illustrates the importance of practical experience.
Nick Leeson
Nick Leeson
A former trader responsible for the collapse of Barings Bank, whose story demonstrates the dangers of marginal cost thinking and taking the easy way out.
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Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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