// Book comparison
Decisive vs How to Win Friends and Influence People
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of Decisive by Chip Heath, Dan Heath and How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.
Decisive
by Chip Heath, Dan Heath
★ 4.9/5
How to Win Friends and Influence People
by Dale Carnegie
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| Decisive | How to Win Friends and Influence People | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 336 | 288 |
| Reading time | ~8.4 h | ~7.2 h |
| Published | 2013 | 1936 |
| Author | Chip Heath, Dan Heath | Dale Carnegie |
| Category | Psikologi Bisnis | Kepemimpinan |
| Publisher | — | Simon & Schuster |
Choose Decisive if…
- → You're interested in psikologi bisnis.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
- → You want the more recent perspective (2013).
Choose How to Win Friends and Influence People if…
- → You're interested in kepemimpinan.
- → You prefer a shorter read (~7.2 hours).
Key takeaways — Decisive
- ✓ Selalu cari alternatif lain: jika Anda dihadapkan pada pilihan 'ya atau tidak', berarti ada peluang lain yang terabaikan.
- ✓ Gunakan teknik Pre-mortem: bayangkan bahwa proyek gagal setelah satu tahun, dan analisis penyebabnya untuk mengungkap risiko tersembunyi.
- ✓ Jauhkan diri dari emosi sesaat dengan menerapkan aturan 10-10-10: pertimbangkan bagaimana Anda akan memandang keputusan tersebut dalam 10 menit, 10 bulan, dan 10 tahun.
Key takeaways — How to Win Friends and Influence People
- ✓ Laksanakan Apresiasi Radikal dengan mengenali dan mengakui kekuatan tulus anggota tim Anda, yang merupakan cara paling efektif untuk menginspirasi kinerja tinggi dan loyalitas.
- ✓ Kuasi Empati Perspektif dengan selalu berusaha memahami motif dan kebutuhan pemangku kepentingan sebelum mencoba membujuk mereka pada sudut pandang strategis Anda.
- ✓ Hindari Kritik Langsung dan gunakan metode tidak langsung untuk menunjukkan kesalahan, sehingga menjaga martabat orang lain dan memelihara lingkungan kerja yang kolaboratif.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, more acclaimed read, start with Decisive. If you specifically need kepemimpinan, How to Win Friends and Influence People is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is Decisive or How to Win Friends and Influence People better? +
Decisive has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. Decisive focuses on psikologi bisnis, while How to Win Friends and Influence People focuses on kepemimpinan. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, Decisive or How to Win Friends and Influence People? +
How to Win Friends and Influence People is shorter (288 pages, ~7.2 hours) compared to Decisive (336 pages, ~8.4 hours).
Should I read Decisive or How to Win Friends and Influence People first? +
If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with Decisive. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHubs.