Rich Karlgaard Books
Rich Karlgaard is the publisher of Forbes, where he also writes the column Innovation Rules. His 2004 book Life 2.0: How People Across America are Transforming Their Lives by Finding the Where of Their Happiness was on the Wall Street Journal’s best seller list.
©Rich Karlgaard: The Soft Edge copyright 2014, John Wiley & Sons Inc. Used by permission of John Wiley & Sons Inc. and shall not be made available to any unauthorized third parties.
What's The Soft Edge about?
This book (2014) is about the “soft edge” – that is, the human side – of business. If you don’t want to be left foundering in the wake of your competitors, your company needs something more – more creativity and flexibility, more passion. The soft edge is the wellspring of such attributes. Your company’s soft edge might seem elusive at first, but remember: finding it is absolutely critical for long-lasting success.
Who should read The Soft Edge?
- Entrepreneurs and people working in start-ups
- Managers, CEOs and other business leaders
- Anyone who wants to understand more about the human side of business
Team Genius
What's Team Genius about?
Team Genius (2015) is a comprehensive guide to teamwork in business. These blinks explore the different forms of teamwork and how you can optimize your teams to keep them productive, motivated and innovative.
Who should read Team Genius?
- Group leaders
- Team builders and team players
- Anyone interested in what makes a team work
Late Bloomers
What's Late Bloomers about?
Late Bloomers (2019) explores why modern society is obsessed with early achievement. It explains the damaging effects a super-charged education can have on young people’s mental health, as well as how our family, our peers, and the media influence the life paths we take. Drawing on his own experiences, author Rich Karlgaard suggests that blooming later in life is not something to be ashamed of, but something to be celebrated instead.
Who should read Late Bloomers?
- Anyone feeling stuck in their life and career
- Parents concerned about the pace of their children’s development
- Graduates unsure about what to do next