No Filter: the Inside Story of Instagram

Category: #Adults, #Business, #Networking, #Technology

Winner of the 2020 Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award * Named “Best Book of the Year” by Fortune, The Financial Times, The Economist, Inc. Magazine, and NPR

In this “sequel to The Social Network” (The New York Times), award-winning reporter Sarah Frier reveals the never-before-told story of how Instagram became the most culturally defining app of the decade.

Graham Allcott - KIND

Genre: #Business

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What if someone told you the key to success was kindness?

While it doesn't always make headlines, there is a growing recognition that kindness is vital to strong performance at work. In the broad range of leadership skills, kindness is inherently quieter, more personal and harder to see – and yes, less interesting or cinematic than controversial tweets and 'bullying boss' behaviour. But kindness builds empathy and trust, which ultimately creates a sense of psychological safety – and that safety leads to more creativity; a better quality of decision-making; safer critical thinking; higher levels of staff loyalty, flexibility and retention; a heightened sense of engagement; and, ultimately, higher productivity and profitability.

In KIND, Graham Allcott explores how we can create work cultures that encourage kindness. He argues that, far from being a 'fluffy' or nebulous idea, kindness and empathy are 21st century superpowers, which can transform any organization into a dynamic environment where people want to work. The author aims to convince the doubters, as well as helping already 'kindful' people, to articulate the power of kindness and make a stronger case for its greater profile in their working environments.

Drawing on psychology and neuroscience as well as management theory and business research, he shows how kindness helps encourage productive and positive work cultures. From busting three important myths that need to be addressed to engage the more cynical reader – or the reader's more cynical colleagues – to covering 'The Eight Principles of Kindfulness at Work', Graham Allcott offers practical advice on how to make kindfulness part of the fabric of your working life so both you and your team can thrive.

Graham Allcott - KIND

Genre: #Business

Annotation:

What if someone told you the key to success was kindness?

While it doesn't always make headlines, there is a growing recognition that kindness is vital to strong performance at work. In the broad range of leadership skills, kindness is inherently quieter, more personal and harder to see – and yes, less interesting or cinematic than controversial tweets and 'bullying boss' behaviour. But kindness builds empathy and trust, which ultimately creates a sense of psychological safety – and that safety leads to more creativity; a better quality of decision-making; safer critical thinking; higher levels of staff loyalty, flexibility and retention; a heightened sense of engagement; and, ultimately, higher productivity and profitability.

In KIND, Graham Allcott explores how we can create work cultures that encourage kindness. He argues that, far from being a 'fluffy' or nebulous idea, kindness and empathy are 21st century superpowers, which can transform any organization into a dynamic environment where people want to work. The author aims to convince the doubters, as well as helping already 'kindful' people, to articulate the power of kindness and make a stronger case for its greater profile in their working environments.

Drawing on psychology and neuroscience as well as management theory and business research, he shows how kindness helps encourage productive and positive work cultures. From busting three important myths that need to be addressed to engage the more cynical reader – or the reader's more cynical colleagues – to covering 'The Eight Principles of Kindfulness at Work', Graham Allcott offers practical advice on how to make kindfulness part of the fabric of your working life so both you and your team can thrive.

David Airey - Logo Design Love, 3rd Edition

Genre: #Business #Design

Logo Design Love is a trusted resource for designers who want to create iconic brand marks.

Fully revised and expanded, this edition features new case studies, updated professional insights, and a deeper look at the evolving role of logos in today’s brand landscape. With a focus on real-world application, writer and identity designer David Airey walks readers through the complete process of crafting a successful logo―from shaping a project brief to presenting final work with confidence.

Inside, you'll find practical guidance on everything from idea generation to pricing and client collaboration, along with behind-the-scenes sketches and stories that show how enduring designs come to life.

The book features work from acclaimed designers and studios including Pentagram, Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv, DutchScot, MetaDesign, Bedow, Moving Brands, and others, sharing the creative thinking behind a wide range of identity projects, from widely recognized brands to lesser-known but equally thoughtful work.

In Logo Design Love: A guide to creating iconic brand identities, 3rd Edition, you’ll learn:

Why logos matter, and how they shape the way we experience brands
How storytelling, strategy, and simplicity work together in iconic design
What to consider when creating a new mark or refreshing an existing one
How to price your work and communicate its value to clients
How to navigate client conversations, from first meeting to final presentation
Ways to stay motivated, manage feedback, and grow your confidence as a designer
Practical advice to sharpen your logo design process
What it takes to build an identity system that goes beyond the logo
Whether you’re designing your first logo or refining an established process, Logo Design Love is a valuable guide to producing work that lasts.