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High Output Management vs How to Win Friends and Influence People

Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of High Output Management by Andrew Grove and How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.

At a glance

High Output Management How to Win Friends and Influence People
Rating ★ 4.9/5 ★ 4.9/5
Pages 272 288
Reading time ~6.8 h ~7.2 h
Published 1983 1936
Author Andrew Grove Dale Carnegie
Category Estrategia y gestión Liderazgo
Publisher Vintage Simon & Schuster

Choose High Output Management if…

  • You're interested in estrategia y gestión.
  • You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
  • You prefer a shorter read (~6.8 hours).
  • You want the more recent perspective (1983).

Choose How to Win Friends and Influence People if…

  • You're interested in liderazgo.

Key takeaways — High Output Management

  • Entiende la Palanca Gerencial y enfoca tu tiempo en actividades que generen el mayor impacto positivo en la productividad colectiva de todo tu equipo.
  • Implementa OKR (Objetivos y Resultados Clave) para asegurar que los objetivos tácticos de cada persona estén alineados matemáticamente con la misión estratégica general de la organización.
  • Trata la Capacitación y la Motivación como las únicas dos herramientas que tiene un gerente para mejorar el desempeño, haciendo que el desarrollo de los empleados sea un requisito operativo central y no una tarea de RR. HH.
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Key takeaways — How to Win Friends and Influence People

  • Practica el Aprecio radical identificando y reconociendo las fortalezas sinceras de los integrantes de tu equipo, que es la forma más efectiva de inspirar alto desempeño y lealtad.
  • Domina la Empatía para ponerse en el lugar del otro buscando siempre comprender las motivaciones y necesidades de tus partes interesadas antes de intentar persuadirlas hacia tu postura estratégica.
  • Evita la Crítica directa y, en su lugar, usa métodos indirectos para señalar errores, asegurando que preserves la dignidad de la otra persona y mantengas un entorno de trabajo colaborativo.
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The verdict

If you want the higher-rated, shorter read, start with High Output Management. If you specifically need liderazgo, How to Win Friends and Influence People is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.

❓ FAQ

Is High Output Management or How to Win Friends and Influence People better? +

High Output Management has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. High Output Management focuses on estrategia y gestión, while How to Win Friends and Influence People focuses on liderazgo. See the verdict below.

Which is shorter, High Output Management or How to Win Friends and Influence People? +

High Output Management is shorter (272 pages, ~6.8 hours) compared to How to Win Friends and Influence People (288 pages, ~7.2 hours).

Should I read High Output Management or How to Win Friends and Influence People first? +

If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with High Output Management. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHub.