While the rating tells you how good a book is according to our two core criteria, it says nothing about its particular defining features. Therefore, we use a set of 20 qualities to characterize each book by its strengths:
Applicable â Youâll get advice that can be directly applied in the workplace or in everyday situations.
Analytical â Youâll understand the inner workings of the subject matter.
Background â Youâll get contextual knowledge as a frame for informed action or analysis.
Bold â Youâll find arguments that may break with predominant views.
Comprehensive â Youâll find every aspect of the subject matter covered.
Concrete Examples â Youâll get practical advice illustrated with examples of real-world applications or anecdotes.
Controversial â Youâll be confronted with strongly debated opinions.
Eloquent â Youâll enjoy a masterfully written or presented text.
Engaging â Youâll read or watch this all the way through the end.
Eye opening â Youâll be offered highly surprising insights.
For beginners â Youâll find this to be a good primer if youâre a learner with little or no prior experience/knowledge.
For experts â Youâll get the higher-level knowledge/instructions you need as an expert.
Hot Topic â Youâll find yourself in the middle of a highly debated issue.
Innovative â You can expect some truly fresh ideas and insights on brand-new products or trends.
Insiderâs take â Youâll have the privilege of learning from someone who knows her or his topic inside-out.
Inspiring â Youâll want to put into practice what youâve read immediately.
Overview â Youâll get a broad treatment of the subject matter, mentioning all its major aspects.
Scientific â Youâll get facts and figures grounded in scientific research.
Visionary â Youâll get a glimpse of the future and what it might mean for you.
Well structured â Youâll find this to be particularly well organized to support its reception or application.
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Hence, I think the focus always should be on our role in solving others' problems. It is not sufficient to tell them that they are 'procrastinators' and how they must change. The only and best way is to find the problem causing the delays and help solve it for/with them. For example, it may be just as easy to connect the person with a less challenging co-worker...