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Based on insights gathered by experts in the fields of neuroscience and human behavior, these 12 books will help you harness your brain power to drive motivation for yourself and your employees, think critically when making decisions, improve your memory, and more.

The Neuroscience of You by Chantel Prat

The Neuroscience of You

Chantel Prat

From professor Chantel Prat comes a rollicking adventure into the human brain that shifts our focus from what’s average to an understanding of how every brain is different.

Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer

Moonwalking with Einstein

Joshua Foer

The blockbuster phenomenon that revolutionizes our concept of memory, Moonwalking with Einstein reminds us that, in every way that matters, we are the sum of our memories.

Think Again by Adam Grant

Think Again

Adam Grant

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Originals examines the critical art of rethinking: learning to question your opinions and open other people’s minds.

Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke

Thinking in Bets

Annie Duke

Poker champion turned decision strategist Annie Duke teaches you how to get comfortable with uncertainty and make better decisions.

The Organized Mind by Daniel J. Levitin

The Organized Mind

Daniel J. Levitin

The Organized Mind reveals how new research on the cognitive neuroscience of attention and memory can be applied to our daily lives. 

A Mind for Numbers by Barbara Oakley, PhD

A Mind for Numbers

Barbara Oakley, PhD

Whether you're struggling to fulfill a school requirement or embarking on a career change, A Mind for Numbers offers the tools you need to get a better grasp on science and math.

Behave by Robert M. Sapolsky

Behave

Robert M. Sapolsky

A landmark, genre-defining examination of human behavior, both good and bad, and an answer to the question: Why do we do the things we do?

How Minds Change by David McRaney

How Minds Change

David McRaney

A brain-bending investigation of why some people never change their minds—and others do in an instant—by the bestselling author of You Are Not So Smart.

The Scout Mindset by Julia Galef

The Scout Mindset

Julia Galef

A better way to combat knee-jerk biases and make smarter decisions, from Julia Galef, the acclaimed expert on rational decision-making.

The Power of Unwavering Focus by Dandapani

The Power of Unwavering Focus

Dandapani

In this eye-opening and enriching book Hindu priest Dandapani shows it is only through mastering the skill of focus that we can permanently lay mental roadblocks to rest.

Drive by Daniel H. Pink

Drive

Daniel H. Pink

A paradigm-shattering way to think about motivation based on four decades of scientific research, Drive exposes the mismatch between what science knows and business does to drive motivation.

How to Change by Katy Milkman, Angela Duckworth

How to Change

Katy Milkman, Angela Duckworth

In this ground-breaking book, professor and Choiceology podcast host Katy Milkman reveals a proven path that can take you from where you are to where you want to be.

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