// 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 | Liderança | Liderança |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster | Viking |
Choose How to Win Friends and Influence People if…
- → You're interested in liderança.
- → 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 liderança.
- → You want the more recent perspective (2021).
Key takeaways — How to Win Friends and Influence People
- ✓ Pratique Reconhecimento Radical identificando e reconhecendo as forças sinceras dos membros da sua equipe — essa é a forma mais eficaz de inspirar alto desempenho e lealdade.
- ✓ Domine a Perspectiva Empática, buscando sempre entender os motivos e as necessidades das suas partes interessadas antes de tentar persuadi-las a partir do seu ponto de vista estratégico.
- ✓ Evite Críticas Diretas e, em vez disso, use métodos indiretos para apontar erros, garantindo que você preserve a dignidade da outra pessoa e mantenha um ambiente de trabalho colaborativo.
Key takeaways — Think Again
- ✓ Adote a Mentalidade de Cientista, tratando as estratégias do seu negócio como hipóteses que exigem testes constantes e validação com base em novos dados de mercado e no feedback.
- ✓ Cultive a Humildade Confiante, reconhecendo os limites do seu conhecimento para permanecer aberto a ideias melhores e a insights estratégicos mais precisos vindos da sua equipe.
- ✓ Crie uma Cultura de Repensar dentro do seu time, recompensando a “coragem de estar errado” e incentivando a revisão regular das melhores práticas estabelecidas na organização.
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 liderança, while Think Again focuses on liderança. 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 BookHub.