Luca's books

ErgodicityWinning Long-Term GamesBest Practices for Operational Excellence100 Truths You Will Learn Too LateManaging Hybrid and Remote TeamsThe Control HeuristicThe Power of AdaptationThe World Through a Magnifying GlassTeams Are Adaptive SystemsThe Employee Engagement Handbook

Some books are available also as audiobooks: Ergodicity, Winning Long-Term Games, Managing Hybrid and Remote Teams

Ergodicity

How irreversible outcomes affect long-term performance in work, investing, relationships, sport, and beyond

Some reviews

"One of the most important books I’ve read, period. It’s short, articulate, and expansive on a singular subject matter — ergodicity, which is really the key ingredient to success in life, marriage, business, family, happiness, health, etc."

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Blake Janover

CEO, Janover Inc.

"One of the most important books for everyone to read. Ergodicity should be taught in school and it should be a common metric in businesses that leaders pay attention to and are deliberate about."

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Matt Cannon

"A great book for those who quickly want to familiarize themselves with the concept of ergodicity. The author goes to great lengths explaining the concept in easily understandable terms. Highly recommended!"

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Auke Hunneman

BI Norwegian Business School

Winning Long-Term Games

Reproducible success strategies to achieve your long-term goals

Some reviews

"Gem upon gem of insight [...] a must-read [...] for all those who plan on being successful and who take the goal of achieving that success with the deadly, focused, and unwavering seriousness it deserves."

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Guy Spier

Founder, Aquamarine Fund

"I like everything Luca has written, and this book exceeded my already high expectations. Can't wait to read it again tonight. It's that good."

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Scott Mitchell

CEO, OCEG

"I learned very much from it! Luca's books have my highest highlight density."

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Lance Johnson

CEO, Whiteboard Geeks

"Very clear and compelling writing, which helped me develop and extend my mindset when it comes to stitching together the short-term games knowing that it's this practice that will lead to winning long-term games even if it doesn't feel like winning for a while."

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Matthew Stafford

Founder, 9others

Best Practices for Operational Excellence

Simple principles and procedures that improve profitability

Some reviews

"Luca's Best Practices for Operational Excellence took my management to the next level. It's been almost a month since I started implementing the principles, but I can already say that I've noticed a significant improvement in my company's morale […] That feels amazing."

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Molson Hart

CEO, Viahart

"The key action items resonate with what I have seen work and gave me a number of new ideas. I would recommend it as a worthy read to anyone who feels their business or team is a little out of whack"

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Taylor Pearson

Principal, Mutiny Fund

100 Truths You Will Learn Too Late

Principles to become your Future Self and live a fuller life

Some reviews

"I am amazed at Luca Dellanna’s ability to observe, compile, and articulate 99 very actionable life principles here. Each chapter describes the rule in a way that makes you think and then summarizes the Action. It’s filled with DEEP insights yet VERY readable"

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Theresia Tanzil

Proses ID

"Absolutely brilliant. You might have grasped some of these concepts before but having them structured and in writing makes all the difference […] I will surely recommend it to friends and co-workers."

Alberto Pisanello

"A very thoughtful piece of writing, deep and wiring!"

David Krejca

"This book was full of great life and self management advice. I’m in my fifties and still found it insightful."

Jim Stockwell

"This is a great book. It's organized very well. It's the kind of book you can jump around in and easily reference in the future. The most powerful part of this book is the questions he asks in each chapter. If you're looking for impactful ideas that can improve how you live - they are in this book."

Michael Harris

"A thoughtfully written book in very straightforward language."

A. L. Peevey

Managing Hybrid and Remote Teams

Concrete advice to increase output and engagement

Some reviews

"Really helpful, I'm a different person… [Luca's work] fundamentally affected the way I communicate with people."

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Daniel Webb

CEO, Cobwebb

"Lots of specific practical advise, hugely valuable! It delivers practical knowledge. Even experienced managers should find each chapter valuable to reassess their performance in each of the areas."

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Gaby Lloyd

Project Manager, Cobwebb

"This was really thought-provoking. I make a lot of assumptions when delegating tasks and clearly I need to stop doing this if I want consistent results."

Carl Brown

Sales Director, Cobwebb

"Providing clarity in management. Really well explained, easy to grasp. Looking forward to using these ideas in the workplace."

Barny Webb

Commercial Director, Cobwebb

The Control Heuristic

Understand why action-taking is so difficult and how to change habits

Some reviews

"This book is like a magnificent suspension bridge, linking the science of the human brain to the practical craft of applying it in everyday life. I loved it."

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Rory Sutherland

Vice-Chairman, Ogilvy

"A SUPERB book […] by one of the profound thinkers in our field [behavioral economics]."

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Michael G. Bartlett

CCXP

"This book was so helpful to my work. Opened my eyes to some more reasons why change is so hard."

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Chris Murman

IT Consultant

"One of the most illuminating books I have ever read."

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Jordan Gabriels

Lead PM, Culture AMP

The Power of Adaptation

Change is inevitable, but you can decide whether it will happen around you or within you

Some reviews

"Like it or not, we all need to adapt in this ever-changing society if we want to stay relevant and on top of our game. This book is a great guideline for doing so, not only showing you the how but the why. It's a book you'll want to highlight and most likely read more than once. There's a lot to absorb but it's worth the effort."

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Amanda Lauer

Author

The World Through a Magnifying Glass

Understand autism and how to communicate with people affected by mild ASD

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"My son was recently diagnosed and I needed to be able to understand how he views the world. Why certain things would overwhelm him and cause so much anxiety and pain. This book made it so clear and easy to understand."

Geiger T.

"Thanks to Luca Dellanna for his book about autism and ASD. It's probably one of the best works I have read in that matter (I have read a few) and it's surprising how realistically he depicts the condition."

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Manel Vilar

Software developer

"Loved The World Through a Magnifying Glass – this analogy NAILS IT."

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Emerson Spartz

NYT Bestselling author

Teams Are Adaptive Systems

12 principles for effective people management

Some reviews

"One of my favourite books. I particularly like how it is so clear and practical. I have enjoyed every word."

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Hector Cubillos

Portfolio Insights Manager, Fonterra

The Employee Engagement Handbook

Concrete actions to increase productivity and talent retention