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The Thinking Machine

Every so often I pick up a business book expecting a corporate success story and instead find myself reading something that feels more like an epic adventure. Stephen Witt’s The Thinking Machine is one of those books.

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Jim Kirchner

I have always been fascinated by the stories, ideas, and experiences that shape the way we live, lead, and work. Through thoughtful reviews and critiques of nonfiction business books, biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs, I explore the lessons, insights, and perspectives that emerge from both personal journeys and professional achievements.

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The Thinking Machine

Every so often I pick up a business book expecting a corporate success story and instead find myself reading something

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The Everything War

When I think about the companies that have reshaped everyday life, few have had an impact as profound as Amazon.

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Streetwise

Lloyd Blankfein’s memoir Streetwise already signals its tone in the title. It’s meant to suggest grit, practicality, and survival instincts—the

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Streetwise: Getting to and Through Goldman Sachs by Lloyd Blankfein

From the long-tenured head of an institution legendary for its culture of success comes a candid memoir of global leadership in an age of extreme turbulence.

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