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Books about Organization
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
by Marie Kondō
A guide to mastering the art of decluttering and organizing for a more fulfilling life.
#1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER • The book that sparked a revolution and inspired the hit Netflix series, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo,: the original guide to decluttering your home once and for all. ... (Barnes & Noble)
Leading Change
by John P. Kotter
A step-by-step guide to successful organizational change management.
John Kotter’s now-legendary eight-step process for managing change with positive results has become the foundation for leaders and organizations across the globe. By outlining the process every ... (Goodreads)
Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time
by Brian Tracy
Practical strategies for tackling procrastination and improving time management skills.
The legendary, Eat That Frog!, (more than 450,000 copies sold and translated into 23 languages) provides the 21 most effective methods for conquering procrastination and accomplishing more. This new ... (Goodreads)
Great by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck—Why Some Thrive Despite Them All
by James C. Collins
Examines the strategies and principles used by high-performing companies in uncertain environments.
The new question: Ten years after the worldwide bestseller "Good to Great," Jim Collins returns to ask: Why do some companies thrive in uncertainty, even chaos, and others do not? In "Great by ... (Goodreads)
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
by David Allen
A guide to improving efficiency and productivity through better organization.
The book, Lifehack, calls ,"The Bible of business and personal productivity.","A completely revised and updated edition of the blockbuster bestseller from 'the personal productivity guru'",—,Fast ... (Barnes & Noble)
Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything
by Joshua Foer
An exploration of the science of memory and its potential to unlock hidden abilities in the human mind.
The blockbuster phenomenon that charts an amazing journey of the mind while revolutionizing our concept of memory An instant bestseller that is poised to become a classic, Moonwalking with Einstein ... (Goodreads)
The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right
by Atul Gawande
A guide to better decision-making, exploring the power of checklists in various fields.
The, New York Times, bestselling author of, Better, and, Complications, reveals the surprising power of the ordinary checklist We live in a world of great and increasing complexity, where even the ... (Goodreads)
Get Your Sh*t Together: How to Stop Worrying About What You Should Do So You Can Finish What You Need to Do and Start Doing What You Want to Do
by Sarah Knight
A humorous self-help book that provides practical advice on how to organize your life and achieve your goals without stressing out.
The, New York Times, bestseller from the author of, The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck, and, You Do You,. The no-f*cks-given, no-holds-barred guide to living your best life. Ever find ... (Barnes & Noble)
The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results
by Gary Keller
A guide to unlocking potential by focusing on a single goal and eliminating distractions.
The One Thing explains the success habit to overcome the six lies that block our success, beat the seven thieves that steal time, and leverage the laws of purpose, priority, and productivity. ... (Goodreads)
The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It
by Michael E. Gerber
A guide to harnessing the power of entrepreneurial thinking to create a thriving small business.
E-Myth \ 'e-,'mith\ n 1: the entrepreneurial myth: the myth that most people who start small businesses are entrepreneurs 2: the fatal assumption that an individual who understands the technical work ... (Goodreads)
Gung Ho!
by Kenneth H. Blanchard
A humorous and insightful story about a failing American car plant that turns around with the help of a Japanese management style.
Here is an invaluable management tool that outlines foolproof ways to increase productivity by fostering excellent morale in the workplace. It is a must-read for everyone who wants to stay on top in ... (Barnes & Noble)
Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery
by Garr Reynolds
Guide to creating effective and engaging presentations through engaging visuals and storytelling.
Garr Reynolds, author of the best-selling book on presentation design and delivery, is back with this newly revised edition of this classic book, Presentation Zen . Showing us there is a better way ... (Barnes & Noble)
On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
by William Zinsser
Comprehensive guide to writing nonfiction, covering craft, style, and technique.
On Writing Well has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity and the warmth of its style. It is a book for everybody who wants to learn how to write or who needs to do some writing to get ... (Goodreads)
First Things First
by Stephen R. Covey
A practical guide to finding balance and making time for what matters in life.
From the author that brought you the New York Times bestseller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People comes a guide to prioritizing your personal and professional goals. I'm getting more done in ... (Goodreads)
The Starfish and the Spider: The Unstoppable Power of Leaderless Organizations
by Ori Brafman
Examines the decentralized structure of leaderless organizations and how they can be more effective than traditional hierarchical structures.
If you cut off a spider’s leg, it’s crippled; if you cut off its head, it dies. But if you cut off a starfish’s leg it grows a new one, and the old leg can grow into an entirely new starfish. What’s ... (Goodreads)
Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism
by Fumio Sasaki
A minimalist lifestyle guide, reshaping our relationship with possessions.
The best-selling phenomenon from Japan that shows us a minimalist life is a happy life. Fumio Sasaki is not an enlightened minimalism expert or organizing guru like Marie Kondo—he’s just a regular ... (Barnes & Noble)
Belles on Their Toes
by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.
Sequel to "Cheaper by the Dozen," the Gilbreth family continues their humorous and heartwarming adventures in efficiency and family life.
Life is very different now in the rambling Gilbreth house.When the youngest was two and the oldest eighteen, Dad died and Mother bravely took over his business. Now, to keep the family together, ... (Goodreads)
Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up
by Marie Kondō
A guide to finding joy through organizing and tidying up your home.
NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER • The star of the,, hit Netflix series, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, and author of, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, helps you visualize your ideal lifestyle. ... (Barnes & Noble)
How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind: Dealing with Your House's Dirty Little Secrets
by Dana K. White
A practical guide to cleaning and organizing your home, with humor and empathy for overwhelmed homemakers.
Bring your home out of the mess it’s in—and learn how to keep it under control. Do you experience heart palpitations at the sound of an unexpected doorbell? Do you stare in bewilderment at your messy ... (Barnes & Noble)
Cheaper by the Dozen
by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.
An autobiographical account of a large family living in the early 1900s, navigating the joys and challenges of a large family.
The book tells the story of time and motion study and efficiency experts Frank Bunker Gilbreth and Lillian Moller Gilbreth , and their children as they reside in Montclair, New Jersey , for many ... (Wikipedia)
Overwhelmed: Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time
by Brigid Schulte
A journalist's exploration of the modern-day time crunch and how to find balance in work, love, and play.
"[Schulte's] a detective in a murder mystery: Who killed America's leisure time, and how do we get it back?"— Lev Grossman,, Time, When award-winning journalist Brigid Schulte, a harried mother of ... (Barnes & Noble)
Odds Against
by Dick Francis
A young mathematician turned insurance investigator uncovers a sinister plot to destroy a Kentucky racetrack.
A hard fall took hotshot jockey Sid Halley out of the horse racing game, leaving him with a crippled hand, a broken heart, and the desperate need for a new job. Now he's landed a position with a ... (Barnes & Noble)
Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem
by Kevin DeYoung
A guide to help busy people find rest and balance in their lives by prioritizing and focusing on what truly matters.
Constant busyness is dangerous for our souls. In this short, honest, and often humorous book, DeYoung rejects the “busyness as usual” mindset, helping us to make time for the things that really ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Productivity Project: Proven Ways to Become More Awesome
by Chris Bailey
A guide to increasing productivity by managing time, attention, and energy. Offers practical tips and insights for achieving more in less time.
A fresh, personal, and entertaining exploration of a topic that concerns all of us: how to be more productive at work and in every facet of our lives., , Chris Bailey turned down lucrative job offers ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room
by Stan Berenstain
Mama Bear helps Brother and Sister Bear clean their messy room, teaching them the importance of organization and cleanliness.
"The room shared by Brother and Sister is a mess because the cubs argue over who should neaten up instead of working together. Sure to make toddlers smile while they absorb an implied lesson."– ... (Goodreads)
Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time
by Jeff Sutherland
Strategies for boosting productivity and efficiency in the workplace.
In the future, historians may look back on human progress and draw a sharp line designating “before Scrum” and “after Scrum.” Scrum is that ground-breaking. It already drives most of the world’s top ... (Goodreads)
Measure What Matters
by John E. Doerr
A guide to setting and achieving goals using Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).
The revolutionary movement behind the explosive growth of Intel, Google, Amazon and Uber. , , , With a foreword by Larry Page, and contributions from Bono and Bill Gates.,, Measure What Matters, is ... (Goodreads)
Teaching from Rest: A Homeschooler's Guide to Unshakable Peace
by Sarah Mackenzie
A guide for homeschooling parents to find peace and balance in their lives while educating their children.
In the book of Philippians we are told to be anxious over nothing, and yet we are anxious over everything. We worry that our students will be "behind," that they won't score well on the SAT, get into ... (Goodreads)
Manage Your Day-to-Day: Build Your Routine, Find Your Focus, and Sharpen Your Creative Mind
by Jocelyn K. Glei
Strategies for effective daily routines, productivity, and creative work.
Stop doing busywork. Start doing your best work., Are you over-extended, over-distracted, and overwhelmed? Do you work at a breakneck pace all day, only to find that you haven’t accomplished the most ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures
by Dan Roam
Learn to solve problems and communicate ideas effectively using simple drawings. A practical guide to visual thinking.
A bold new way to tackle tough business problems—even if you draw like a second grader When Herb Kelleher was brainstorming about how to beat the traditional hub-and- spoke airlines, he grabbed a bar ... (Goodreads)
The Joy of Less, A Minimalist Living Guide: How to Declutter, Organize, and Simplify Your Life
by Francine Jay
A guide to living a minimalist lifestyle, focusing on decluttering, organizing, and simplifying one's possessions and surroundings.
Having less stuff is the key to happiness. Do you ever feel overwhelmed, instead of overjoyed, by all your possessions? Do you secretly wish a gale force wind would blow the clutter from your home? ... (Barnes & Noble)
The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own
by Joshua Becker
A guide to minimalism, encouraging readers to declutter and simplify their lives to find true happiness and purpose.
Don’t Settle for More Most of us know we own too much stuff. We feel the weight and burden of our clutter, and we tire of cleaning and managing and organizing. While excess consumption leads to ... (Barnes & Noble)
High Output Management
by Andrew S. Grove
An essential guide to managing people and processes to achieve maximum productivity.
In this legendary business book and Silicon Valley staple, the former chairman and CEO of Intel shares his perspective on how to build and run a company. A practical handbook for navigating real-life ... (Barnes & Noble)
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