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8 GOOD READS EXPAND YOUR SKILLS, GAIN INSIGHT, AND GET INSPIRED WITH THESE TOP PICKS. Negotiating the Nonnegotiable By Daniel Shapiro No book comes at a more fitting time in politics or world news than Daniel Shapiro's "Negotiating the Nonnegotiable." Within its pages, Shapiro—an expert on conflict resolution and the founder of the Harvard International Negotiation Program—breaks down his game-changing method for bridging divides, tackling conflict, and easing tension. Shapiro even delves into the nature and power of conflict and shares stories of his own conflict resolutions from across his life—between politicians, CEOs, and even his own children. As Forbes puts it, "Shapiro exposes the myth that humans are primarily rational in their decision-making. e world has been enriched with another intelligent lecture on how we should interact with each other. Hopefully this time we will listen." Pivot By Jenny Blake With the tagline "e only move that matters is your next one," Jenny Blake's "Pivot" is a veritable guidebook to tackling change—and in particular, career change. Blake, a former trainer and career development expert for Google, sheds light on her unique "pivoting" method, which focuses on small, forward-thinking steps over time, rather than huge, giant leaps all at once. ough pivoting can help instigate long-term career shifts—between jobs, companies, or even industries, it can also ensure pros stay nimble and agile in today's fast-paced business world—even if they're not looking for a big change. Blake also hosts the "Pivot Podcast," which features engineers with "peak performers" across the world. Payoff: The Hidden Logic that Shapes Our Motivations By Dan Ariely Penned by Dan Ariely, a Professor of Psychology at Duke University and the author of 2008's acclaimed "Predictably Irrational," "Payoff " is another study in social science—this time, on the underlying nature of motivation. What drives us? Why are we so blind to our true motivating factors? And what can we do to improve motivations from within? rough accounts of his own hands-on experiments, Ariely offers an insightful look into humanity's motivational roots— and how people, bosses, and businesses can use this knowledge to better improve outcomes. "Payoff " acknowledges the nuances of the human condition and, as Ariely puts it, "Acknowledgement is a kind of human magic." Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well- Lived, Joyful Life By Bill Burnett and Dave Evans A No. 1 New York Times Bestseller, "Designing Your Life" delivers an in-depth look at design thinking—a process that uses design to solve problems, create solutions, and add convenience to the life that surrounds us. Written by Bill Burnett, Executive Director of the Design Program at Stanford University, and Dave Evans, a Lecturer within the Product Design Program at Stanford, "Designing Your Life" encourages readers to approach challenges, overcome hurdles, and build the life of their dreams using a designer's viewpoint. Met with worldwide acclaim, the tome was even called "the prototype for a happy life" by NPR's Brian Lehrer.