Edward D. Hess Books
Edward D. Hess is a professor of business administration at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. He has written a number of books on personal growth, leadership and entrepreneurship, including The Road to Organic Growth and Grow to Greatness.
Learn or Die
What's Learn or Die about?
Learn or Die (2014) makes a strong case for personal and organizational learning as a survival tool in today’s fast-paced business world. Full of practical tips, the book presents a framework for how individuals and organizations can create an environment that fosters life-long learning.
Who should read Learn or Die?
- Team leaders, managers, CEOs and entrepreneurs
- Career-minded employees looking to improve overall skills
- Managers who want to build a learning organization
Humility Is The New Smart
What's Humility Is The New Smart about?
Humility Is the New Smart (2017) is your ticket to success in the new smart age of machines. These blinks are a practical guide for thriving in a world that’s increasingly run by machines, both on and off the job.
Who should read Humility Is The New Smart?
- Workers and professionals worried about losing their jobs to machines
- Parents who want to understand the world their children will grow up in
- Curious minds interested in positive psychology
What's Hyper-Learning about?
Hyper-Learning (2020) shows you how to adapt to a rapidly changing world in which technology threatens to make many skills redundant. By adopting a growth mindset, becoming less egotistical, and learning to collaborate, you’ll be ready to face the future.
Who should read Hyper-Learning?
- Those looking to optimize their learning skills
- Business leaders who want to harness innovation
- Anyone worried about a future of enormous disruption and change