Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
Building Social Business
The New Kind of Capitalism That Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs
Muhammad Yunus
The book presents the concept of social business, a model designed to address social problems through entrepreneurial principles without the primary goal of profit maximization. It outlines how businesses can be created to serve the needs of the poor and disadvantaged, using real-world examples and strategies for implementing sustainable, impact-driven ventures.
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Reckless Endangerment
How Outsized Ambition, Greed, and Corruption Led to Economic Armageddon
Gretchen Morgenson|Joshua Rosner
The book investigates the causes of the 2008 financial crisis, focusing on the roles played by influential individuals and institutions in the housing market and Wall Street, whose pursuit of profit and power contributed to the economic collapse. It exposes the complex web of relationships and actions between government entities, regulators, and the financial industry that led to reckless behavior and ultimately, financial disaster.
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The Service Culture Handbook
A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Employees Obsessed with Customer Service
Jeff Toister
The book provides a practical guide for business leaders and managers to cultivate a strong customer service culture within their organizations. It outlines actionable strategies and real-world examples to engage employees in delivering exceptional customer service consistently.
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Monetizing Innovation
How Smart Companies Design the Product Around the Price
Madhavan Ramanujam|Georg Tacke
The book explores the concept of designing products with pricing in mind from the outset, arguing that companies should determine what customers are willing to pay before developing a product. It provides a framework for innovation that integrates market demand and pricing strategies, using case studies and practical tools to guide businesses in creating profitable products.
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Stretch
Unlock the Power of Less -and Achieve More Than You Ever Imagined
Scott Sonenshein
The book explores the concept of resourcefulness, encouraging readers to work with what they already have instead of constantly seeking more resources. It provides strategies for maximizing creativity and efficiency by embracing constraints and rethinking traditional approaches to success and problem-solving.
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Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go
Career Conversations Organizations Need and Employees Want
Beverly Kaye|Julie Winkle Giulioni
The book provides managers with practical strategies for integrating career development into everyday interactions with employees, emphasizing the importance of regular communication and personalized guidance to foster growth. It offers tools, tips, and conversation frameworks to help leaders support their team members' career aspirations, thereby enhancing engagement, retention, and overall organizational success.
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Inside Apple
How America's Most Admired--and Secretive--Company Really Works
Adam Lashinsky
The book delves into the unique corporate culture and management strategies at Apple Inc., revealing the company's secretive operations, intense work ethic, and innovative approaches that have contributed to its unparalleled success in the tech industry. It provides an in-depth look at Apple's leadership under Steve Jobs, the meticulous attention to detail in product development, and the company's unconventional techniques for maintaining secrecy and fostering creativity.
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Oversubscribed
How To Get People Lining Up To Do Business With You
Daniel Priestley
The book provides strategies for businesses to become highly in demand by creating a strong brand and delivering exceptional value, leading to a situation where the demand for their products or services exceeds supply. It outlines practical steps for attracting an abundance of customers, setting the right prices, and leveraging marketing to ensure a consistent flow of interested clients.
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Good Boss, Bad Boss
How to Be the Best... and Learn from the Worst
Robert I. Sutton
The book delves into the characteristics that distinguish great leaders from poor ones, offering insights and practical advice on how to foster a positive and productive workplace environment. It draws on a wealth of research and case studies to highlight strategies for effective management, including how to inspire respect, support team growth, and handle one's own power and responsibilities.
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Lead with a Story
A Guide to Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire
Paul Smith
The book provides a framework for using storytelling as a powerful tool to engage and persuade in a business context. It offers a collection of stories and practical advice on how to craft and deliver compelling narratives to effectively communicate with and inspire an audience.
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