Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
Giving Voice to Values
How to Speak Your Mind When You Know What’s Right
Mary C. Gentile
The book presents a framework for ethical decision-making that empowers professionals to confidently express their values in the workplace. It offers practical strategies and techniques for effectively voicing and acting on one's convictions in business scenarios, despite opposition or pressure.
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Workplace Poker
Are You Playing the Game, or Just Getting Played?
Dan Rust
The book provides insights into the unspoken complexities of office politics and strategies for career advancement. It offers practical advice on how to navigate workplace dynamics, build influence, and recognize the informal power structures that impact one's professional success.
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The 27 Challenges Managers Face
Step-by-Step Solutions to (Nearly) All of Your Management Problems
Bruce Tulgan
The book provides practical solutions to common managerial challenges, categorized into fundamental aspects of leadership such as managing oneself, relationships, teams, and the dynamics of the workplace. It offers step-by-step guidance for addressing issues ranging from coaching and mentoring to time management, with a focus on real-world strategies for effective people management.
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The Deals That Made the World
Reckless Ambition, Backroom Negotiations, and the Hidden Truths of Business
Jacques Peretti
The book delves into the transformative and often secretive deals that have shaped the modern business landscape, revealing the motivations and tactics of the power players involved. It uncovers the far-reaching consequences of these deals on society, economy, and daily life, highlighting the intersection of ambition and global commerce.
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Crash Proof 2.0
How to Profit From the Economic Collapse
Peter D. Schiff
The book provides an analysis of the economic factors leading to financial crises, arguing that government intervention and monetary policy are often to blame. It offers strategies for individuals to protect and grow their wealth amidst economic downturns, including investing in gold, foreign markets, and other assets considered to be safe havens.
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Economics Rules
The Rights and Wrongs of the Dismal Science
Dani Rodrik
The book presents an analysis of the field of economics, arguing that economic models are valuable tools with limitations and should be applied contextually. It critiques the misuse of economic principles while advocating for a more nuanced understanding of how diverse economic models can inform policy decisions.
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The Dollar Crisis
Causes, Consequences, Cures
Richard Duncan
The book analyzes the flaws in the global financial system, particularly the reliance on the US dollar, and how this has led to imbalances that threaten economic stability. It offers insights into the potential fallout from these imbalances and proposes solutions to avert a global economic crisis.
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Big Brown
The Untold Story of UPS
Greg Niemann
The book delves into the history and corporate culture of United Parcel Service (UPS), exploring how a small messenger company evolved into a global logistics giant. It provides insights into the company's business strategies, leadership philosophies, and the challenges it faced as it grew into a household name.
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Leading at a Higher Level
Blanchard on Leadership and Creating High Performing Organizations
Ken Blanchard
The book synthesizes Blanchard's extensive experience and insights on effective leadership, presenting principles and practices for leading others to achieve higher levels of performance. It covers creating a compelling vision, serving others, fostering teamwork, and driving for results, all within the framework of an organization's values and ethics.
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Levers
The Framework for Building Repeatability into Your Business
Amos Schwartzfarb|Trevor Boehm
The book provides a methodology for entrepreneurs and business leaders to create scalable and repeatable processes within their companies. It outlines a step-by-step approach to identifying key levers that drive growth and how to systematically pull them to achieve long-term success.
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