Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
The New Rules of Work
The Muse Playbook for Navigating the Modern Workplace
Alexandra Cavoulacos|Kathryn Minshew
The book provides a modern guide for career development and job searching, offering practical advice on how to identify personal values, build a personal brand, and effectively navigate the changing landscape of today's workplace. It includes strategies for crafting resumes, preparing for interviews, and building a professional network, tailored to the digital age and evolving job market.
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Do the KIND Thing
Think Boundlessly, Work Purposefully, Live Passionately
Daniel Lubetzky
The book presents the entrepreneurial journey of the author, sharing insights and lessons learned while building the KIND snack company, emphasizing the importance of kindness, social impact, and purpose-driven business practices. It offers practical advice on innovation, leadership, and creating a company culture that fosters growth and a positive societal contribution.
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Women Don't Ask
Negotiation and the Gender Divide
Linda Babcock|Sara Laschever
The book explores the societal and cultural reasons why women are less likely to negotiate for what they want, and how this reluctance contributes to gender disparities in the workplace and beyond. It provides evidence from research, real-life examples, and offers strategies for women to improve their negotiation skills to achieve better outcomes in their careers and personal lives.
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Dream Teams
Working Together Without Falling Apart
Shane Snow
The book explores the dynamics of successful collaboration, examining diverse teams throughout history to identify what makes them effective. It delves into the psychology and sociology of group interactions, offering insights and strategies for overcoming differences and harnessing collective intelligence.
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The Art of Negotiation
How to Improvise Agreement in a Chaotic World
Michael Wheeler
The book provides insights into the negotiation process, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, adaptability, and improvisation in reaching agreements. It offers strategies and real-world examples to help readers navigate complex negotiations and achieve successful outcomes in unpredictable situations.
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Good Money Revolution
How to Make More Money to Do More Good
Derrick Kinney
The book provides strategies for increasing personal wealth with the intention of using financial success to create positive impacts in the world. It emphasizes the importance of aligning money-making activities with one's values and purpose to achieve both financial freedom and meaningful contributions to society.
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The Customer Service Revolution
Overthrow Conventional Business, Inspire Employees, and Change the World
John R. DiJulius III
The book presents a transformative approach to customer service, advocating for a radical shift in business culture that prioritizes exceptional service to create loyal customers and a competitive edge. It offers practical strategies and real-world examples to inspire employees, build a customer-centric organization, and make a lasting impact on both the market and society.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace
A Practical Guide for Employers and Employees
Gill Hasson|Donna Butler
The book provides strategies and guidance for creating a supportive work environment that promotes mental health and wellbeing, addressing issues such as stress management, communication, and work-life balance. It offers practical advice for both employers and employees on how to recognize mental health problems, support colleagues, and implement policies that foster a healthy workplace culture.
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Management Rev Ed
Peter F. Drucker
The book is a comprehensive guide on effective management practices, exploring essential principles and techniques for managing people and organizations. It covers topics such as setting objectives, organizing work, motivating staff, and measuring performance, providing insights for both seasoned and aspiring managers.
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Winning the Loser's Game
Timeless Strategies for Successful Investing
Charles D. Ellis
The book provides insights into the challenges of individual investing and the difficulty of outperforming the market, advocating for a long-term, disciplined approach focused on index funds and asset allocation. It emphasizes the importance of understanding market efficiency, controlling investment costs, and setting realistic expectations to achieve financial success.
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