The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It

Well worth reading and pondering 

I would have to rate this is the most influential small business book I have ever read. I've been in some kind of business since I was 11 years old and probably further back than that, but I don't really remember all that. I've never held a full-time job in my life. I had one job, and it was part-time. I say that because I hope to present my review from the perspective of the "business battlefield."

A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future

Superb, a must read for all professionals
This is a book that can make a huge difference to our personal and professional life, irrespective of what we do for a living. The world so far was dominated by L-centred professionals or those whose who predominantly excel in using the left side of the brain. The admission tests to get into the best of today's professional courses test our analytical, arithmetic and verbal skills. The good news is that we have done well so far. But the bad news is that in the industrial age followed by the information we have utilised only one half of our brain, that is the "left". Welcome to the conceptual age which demands our "right" and rightfully so.

Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High

Tools for tough times

I think the skills taught in Crucial Conversations are pertinent to everyone who needs to communicate better, and the light-hearted, engaging tone the authors use gets their points across clearly. By breaking down the tactful steps that must be taken along the way to a successful dialogue, the authors help us to develop better strategies for getting what we want.

We all face situations in life where things are tense and saying the right things is critical. This is what the authors call a "crucial conversation," as opposed to a casual discussion. Crucial conversations happen between two or more people when opinions vary, stakes are high, and emotions run strong.

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge: (Pmbok Guide)

What to do, not how to do it

he PMBOK Guide is a standard for the project management profession. Its intention is to serve as a guide to the body of knowledge within the project management community and as practiced by members of the profession. There is no single document that contains the project management body of knowledge. Indeed, some of it is not published at all but, rather, is simply recognized as good practices and norms within the profession. This body of knowledge is growing every day.

The PMBOK Guide is not intended to be used to learn project management or project management concepts. It's especially not intended to teach or suggest PM techniques or methodologies.