// Book comparison
How to Win Friends and Influence People vs Think Again
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie and Think Again by Adam Grant.
How to Win Friends and Influence People
by Dale Carnegie
★ 4.9/5
Think Again
by Adam Grant
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| How to Win Friends and Influence People | Think Again | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 288 | 320 |
| Reading time | ~7.2 h | ~8.0 h |
| Published | 1936 | 2021 |
| Author | Dale Carnegie | Adam Grant |
| Category | Kepemimpinan | Kepemimpinan |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster | Viking |
Choose How to Win Friends and Influence People if…
- → You're interested in kepemimpinan.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
- → You prefer a shorter read (~7.2 hours).
Choose Think Again if…
- → You're interested in kepemimpinan.
- → You want the more recent perspective (2021).
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.
Key takeaways — Think Again
- ✓ Adopsi Mindset Ilmuwan dengan memperlakukan strategi bisnis sebagai hipotesis yang harus terus diuji dan divalidasi berdasarkan data pasar dan umpan balik terbaru.
- ✓ Kembangkan Kerendahan Hati Percaya Diri, dengan mengakui batas pengetahuan Anda agar tetap terbuka terhadap ide-ide lebih baik dan wawasan strategis yang lebih akurat dari tim Anda.
- ✓ Bangun Budaya Berpikir Ulang dalam tim dengan memberi penghargaan pada 'keberanian untuk salah' dan mendorong pertanyaan rutin terhadap praktik terbaik organisasi yang sudah mapan.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, shorter read, start with How to Win Friends and Influence People. If you want a different angle on the same topic, Think Again is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is How to Win Friends and Influence People or Think Again better? +
How to Win Friends and Influence People has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. How to Win Friends and Influence People focuses on kepemimpinan, while Think Again focuses on kepemimpinan. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, How to Win Friends and Influence People or Think Again? +
How to Win Friends and Influence People is shorter (288 pages, ~7.2 hours) compared to Think Again (320 pages, ~8.0 hours).
Should I read How to Win Friends and Influence People or Think Again first? +
If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with How to Win Friends and Influence People. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHubs.