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The Hard Thing About Hard Things vs Never Split the Difference
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz and Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss.
The Hard Thing About Hard Things
by Ben Horowitz
★ 4.9/5
Never Split the Difference
by Chris Voss
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| The Hard Thing About Hard Things | Never Split the Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 304 | 288 |
| Reading time | ~7.6 h | ~7.2 h |
| Published | 2014 | 2016 |
| Author | Ben Horowitz | Chris Voss |
| Category | Permulaan & Keusahawanan | Keberkesanan Peribadi |
| Publisher | HarperBusiness | HarperBusiness |
Choose The Hard Thing About Hard Things if…
- → You're interested in permulaan & keusahawanan.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
Choose Never Split the Difference if…
- → You're interested in keberkesanan peribadi.
- → You prefer a shorter read (~7.2 hours).
- → You want the more recent perspective (2016).
Key takeaways — The Hard Thing About Hard Things
- ✓ Fahami perbezaan antara Kepimpinan Semasa Keamanan dan Semasa Peperangan, sedar bahawa krisis memerlukan perubahan daripada keputusan berkolaborasi kepada pengambilan keputusan pantas dan tegas.
- ✓ Kelola Psikologi Anda Sendiri semasa 'Perjuangan', sedar bahawa keupayaan untuk kekal tenang dan objektif apabila organisasi berisiko adalah aset strategik yang paling penting bagi seorang pemimpin.
- ✓ Utamakan Kebenaran dalam komunikasi organisasi anda, pastikan maklumat buruk disampaikan dengan cepat dan setiap pekerja memahami realiti cabaran strategik syarikat.
Key takeaways — Never Split the Difference
- ✓ Gunakan Soalan Dikawal (contohnya, 'Bagaimana saya patut lakukan itu?') untuk memaksa pihak lain membantu menyelesaikan masalah anda sambil memberi mereka ilusi kawalan.
- ✓ Laksanakan Pelabelan untuk menenangkan emosi negatif dan mengukuhkan emosi positif, mewujudkan keselamatan psikologi untuk pihak lain berkongsi maklumat Black Swan.
- ✓ Kuasi seni Meniru untuk membina ikatan emosi segera dengan rakan sejawat, menggalakkan mereka memperincikan dan mendedahkan keutamaan strategik sebenar mereka.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, more acclaimed read, start with The Hard Thing About Hard Things. If you specifically need keberkesanan peribadi, Never Split the Difference is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is The Hard Thing About Hard Things or Never Split the Difference better? +
The Hard Thing About Hard Things has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. The Hard Thing About Hard Things focuses on permulaan & keusahawanan, while Never Split the Difference focuses on keberkesanan peribadi. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, The Hard Thing About Hard Things or Never Split the Difference? +
Never Split the Difference is shorter (288 pages, ~7.2 hours) compared to The Hard Thing About Hard Things (304 pages, ~7.6 hours).
Should I read The Hard Thing About Hard Things or Never Split the Difference first? +
If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with The Hard Thing About Hard Things. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHubs.