Management and Knowledge Management Book Reviews
by Dr. Moria Levy

From survival to advantage- evolutionary learning turns continuous growth into real performance, for individuals and organizations alike. Build on what you know, adapt faster, and turn learning into action.

What happens when trust breaks-and can it grow stronger? The Crucibles of Trust shows how crises become turning points for deeper relationships. This review explores the insights and tools that turn fragile connections into lasting foundations.

A thoughtful review of Becoming WOKE by Alex Bennett, exploring wisdom, openness, kindness, and empowerment as integrated foundations for personal and social awakening.

Why do numbers so often fail to make an impact? Making Numbers Count shows how to turn statistics into clear, meaningful messages that people understand, remember, and act upon- using simple, practical communication techniques.

Inspired by Tiffany Pham’s You Are a Mogul, this reflection highlights how passion, courage, skill-building, and meaningful connections can empower anyone - women, minorities, and dreamers of all kinds - to break barriers, take bold action, and build a values-driven life and career.

The book *Managing Complexity in Times of Crisis* offers practical guidance for leaders using the Cynefin framework. It outlines five coping stages and highlights the power of reflection, collaboration, and learning to help organizations adapt, innovate, and grow stronger through uncertainty.

Jonah Berger’s Contagious reveals why some ideas spread like wildfire while others fade. Using the STEPPS framework - Social Currency, Triggers, Emotions, Public, Practical Value, and Stories - Berger shows how to craft messages people can’t resist sharing. A must-read for marketers, innovators, and anyone seeking to spark real-world buzz.

C&C Thinking: Becoming Whole  by Alex Bennet presents effective thinking as the integration of creative idea generation and critical analysis. By systematically combining divergent and convergent processes, individuals and organizations can enhance problem-solving, improve decision-making, and drive innovation through balanced, resilient, and context-aware solutions. The book " C&C Thinking: Becoming Whole" was written by Alex Bennet in 2025. I think I served as a trigger for the book's...

Critical Thinking Logic & Problem Solving by Neuronswaves Laboratory presents a structured approach to analyzing information, questioning assumptions, and making evidence-based decisions. By applying logical frameworks, bias awareness, and systematic problem-solving tools, individuals and organizations can improve judgment, communication, and effectiveness in addressing complex challenges. The book "Critical Thinking Logic & Problem Solving" by Neuronswaves Laboratory is a practical guide for...

Contiguity: Entangled Threads of Living and Learning by Alex Bennet presents contiguity as the principle of connecting adjacent people, ideas, and experiences across time and space to create meaning. By structuring these connections, individuals and organizations can enhance learning, support holistic thinking, and improve decision-making in complex, dynamic environments. The book "Contiguity: Entangled Threads of Living and Learning," written by Alex Bennet, is part of a series of books on...

Creativity is a structured, repeatable process that transforms identified needs into meaningful solutions through exploration, incubation, collaboration, and stabilization. By systematically questioning gaps, nurturing ideas over time, and sharing them with others, individuals and organizations can consistently generate innovation that improves outcomes and drives continuous growth. Introduction The book "And You Shall Create" ("Vyatzarta" in Hebrew) was published in 2025 by a pair of authors...

Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick defines co-intelligence as human- AI collaboration that enhances thinking, creativity, and productivity. By treating AI as a partner- co-worker, coach, and teacher- individuals and organizations can integrate it responsibly, improve performance, and develop future-ready skills in dynamic work and learning environments. The book "Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI" was written by Ethan Mollick in 2024. Writing about a...