Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
Social Entrepreneurship
What Everyone Needs to Know?
David Bornstein|Susan Davis
The book provides an overview of social entrepreneurship, explaining how individuals and organizations create innovative solutions to address social problems. It covers the challenges and opportunities in the field, sharing stories of successful social entrepreneurs and offering practical advice for those interested in pursuing social change through entrepreneurial actions.
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The Undercover Economist
Exposing Why the Rich Are Rich, the Poor Are Poor - and Why You Can Never Buy a Decent Used Car!
Tim Harford
The book demystifies the fundamental principles of economics through real-world examples, explaining how market forces shape everyday life and contribute to the wealth gap. It also delves into the concept of market efficiency and its paradoxes, such as the challenge of purchasing a reliable used car, known as the market for "lemons."
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Odds On
The Making of an Evidence-Based Investor
Matt Hall
The book provides insights into the principles of evidence-based investing, advocating for a data-driven approach to making investment decisions. It offers practical advice on how to build a successful investment strategy by relying on empirical research and avoiding common psychological pitfalls.
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13 Bankers
The Wall Street Takeover and the Next Financial Meltdown
Simon Johnson|James Kwak
The book analyzes the 2008 financial crisis, arguing that the power and influence of Wall Street led to reckless behavior and subsequent government bailouts. It discusses the historical relationship between finance and government in the United States, warning that without significant reforms, similar crises will recur.
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The Business of Belonging
How to Make Community your Competitive Advantage
David Spinks
The book provides insights and strategies on how to build and leverage online communities to drive business success and competitive advantage. It covers practical steps for creating, managing, and scaling communities, emphasizing the importance of fostering genuine connections and engagement among members.
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The Four Steps to the Epiphany
Successful Strategies for Products that Win
Steve Blank
The book presents a four-step Customer Development model for startups to validate their business hypotheses and build successful, scalable products. It emphasizes the importance of understanding customer problems and needs, testing assumptions through customer interactions, and iterating the product based on feedback before large-scale production and marketing.
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Performance Conversations
How to Use Questions to Coach Employees, Improve Productivity, and Boost Confidence
Christopher D. Lee
The book provides a framework for managers to engage in effective dialogue with employees through the use of targeted questions aimed at enhancing performance and development. It offers an alternative to traditional performance appraisals by focusing on coaching techniques that build confidence and improve productivity.
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Disrupt Yourself, With a New Introduction
Master Relentless Change and Speed Up Your Learning Curve
Whitney Johnson
The book provides a framework for personal disruption, advocating for individuals to embrace change and accelerate their learning to stay competitive in fast-paced environments. It outlines seven principles for achieving professional growth and innovation by leveraging the power of disruptive thinking and strategies typically applied to businesses on a personal level.
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You're It
Crisis, Change, and How to Lead When It Matters Most
Leonard J. Marcus|Eric J. McNulty|Joseph M. Henderson|Barry C. Dorn
The book provides insights and strategies for effective leadership during times of crisis and change, drawing on real-world examples and research from the Harvard National Preparedness Leadership Initiative. It offers a framework for understanding the dynamics of complex situations and practical guidance for leading and making decisions under pressure.
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The Business Playbook
How to Document and Delegate What You Do So Your Company Can Grow Beyond You
Chris Ronzio
The book provides a framework for entrepreneurs and business owners to systematize their operations by documenting processes and delegating tasks effectively. It offers practical advice and tools to help businesses scale and operate independently of the founder's direct involvement.
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