Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business

Written by Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit. This book is heavy on research studies, diving into the topics of motivation, focus, and goal setting, among others. Of note was the section on teams, with highlights from Google’s People Operations team and the founding of Saturday Night Live. This is a must-read for anyone who’s on a mission to become more effective. (View on Amazon)