Mrinal Gokhale

Have you ever wondered what a 'lean' leader is? Did you know that President Abraham Lincoln applied lean practices?

Management consultants are not always the solution to a struggling company. Have you ever considered that consulting for companies is similar to a fad diet?

“Creativity is about thinking up new things. Innovation is about doing new things,” is a Theodore Levitt quote found in “ON Innovation,” a new book written by Terry Jones. Jones likes this definition of innovation the most because not many people know how to innovate their ideas and turn them into real products.

Have you ever wondered why certain products get talked about more often than others? Do you often consult your peers before buying a product? Professor Jonah Berger explains word-of-mouth social transmission in his book, “Contagious: Why Things Catch On.”

Entrepreneurship is a risky field because not everyone makes it. However, it is possible to save a struggling business, whether brand new or established.

Do you want to learn how to fit business and pleasure into your schedule while maintaining a stress-free life? Learn how to “Tweak It: Make What Matters to You Happen Every Day.”

Seth Godin believes that playing it safe is actually unsafe…even in the job world. By putting a spin on the Icarus fable, Godin shows how we can thrive by adopting an “artist” attitude.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed at work or school...or both? In “Extreme Productivity: Boost Your Results, Reduce Your Hours” author Robert C. Pozen will change your mindset from hours worked to results produced.

Social media is such a widespread networking tool that it is beginning to change the way businesses operate today.