// 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 | Kepimpinan | Kepimpinan |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster | Viking |
Choose How to Win Friends and Influence People if…
- → You're interested in kepimpinan.
- → 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 kepimpinan.
- → You want the more recent perspective (2021).
Key takeaways — How to Win Friends and Influence People
- ✓ Amalkan Penghargaan Radikal dengan mengenal pasti dan mengiktiraf kekuatan ikhlas anggota pasukan anda, yang merupakan cara paling berkesan untuk menginspirasi prestasi tinggi dan kesetiaan.
- ✓ Kuasai Pemahaman Empati dengan sentiasa berusaha memahami motif dan keperluan pihak berkepentingan sebelum cuba memujuk mereka kepada pandangan strategik anda.
- ✓ Elakkan Kritikan Langsung dan sebaliknya gunakan kaedah tidak langsung untuk menunjukkan kesilapan, memastikan maruah orang lain terjaga dan suasana kerja kekal kerjasama.
Key takeaways — Think Again
- ✓ Adakan Sikap Ilmuwan dengan menganggap strategi perniagaan sebagai hipotesis yang perlu diuji secara berterusan terhadap maklumat pasaran dan maklum balas baharu.
- ✓ Kembangkan Kerendahan Hati Yakin, dengan mengakui batas pengetahuan anda untuk kekal terbuka kepada idea yang lebih baik dan wawasan strategik yang lebih tepat dari pasukan anda.
- ✓ Foster budaya Berfikir Semula dalam pasukan anda dengan memberi ganjaran kepada 'keberanian untuk salah' dan menggalakkan pertanyaan secara berkala terhadap amalan terbaik organisasi yang sedia ada.
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 kepimpinan, while Think Again focuses on kepimpinan. 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.