Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
People Powered
How Communities Can Supercharge Your Business, Brand, and Teams
Jono Bacon
The book provides insights into harnessing the power of communities to drive business growth and innovation, emphasizing the importance of building authentic relationships and collaborative environments. It offers practical strategies for engaging with communities, fostering participation, and leveraging collective expertise to achieve organizational goals.
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From Start-Up to Grown-Up
Grow Your Leadership to Grow Your Business
Alisa Cohn
The book provides practical advice and strategies for entrepreneurs to evolve their leadership skills as their companies transition from early-stage startups to mature businesses. It covers topics such as managing oneself, building effective teams, and creating sustainable company cultures, with insights drawn from the author's coaching experience with startup founders.
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Finish Big
How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top
Bo Burlingham
The book provides insights and personal stories from various entrepreneurs about their experiences with exiting their businesses, highlighting the importance of planning and executing a successful departure. It covers the emotional and strategic aspects of selling or transferring ownership and offers guidance on how to leave a lasting legacy while achieving personal and financial satisfaction.
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Be the Go-To
How to Own Your Competitive Market, Charge More, and Have Customers Love You For It
Theresa M. Lina
The book provides strategies for businesses to become market leaders by differentiating themselves and creating a unique value proposition that resonates with customers. It offers practical advice on how to position a company as the go-to choice in its industry, enabling it to command higher prices and build a loyal customer base.
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The Startup Playbook
Secrets of the Fastest-Growing Startups from their Founding Entrepreneurs
David S. Kidder
The book provides insights and actionable advice from successful entrepreneurs on how to build and grow a startup, covering topics such as product development, fundraising, and scaling. It compiles lessons and personal anecdotes from founders of well-known companies, offering readers a roadmap to navigate the challenges of starting a business.
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Effective Project Management
Traditional, Agile, Extreme, Hybrid
Robert K. Wysocki
The book provides a comprehensive guide to various project management methodologies, including traditional, agile, and extreme approaches, as well as hybrid models that combine elements of these methods. It offers practical advice, tools, and techniques for successfully managing projects across different industries and complexity levels, adapting to the unique challenges and requirements of each project.
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Be Less Zombie
How Great Companies Create Dynamic Innovation, Fearless Leadership and Passionate People
Elvin Turner
The book provides strategies and practical advice for organizations to break free from bureaucratic and outdated practices, fostering a culture of innovation and engagement. It offers insights into developing fearless leadership and cultivating a workforce that is passionate, adaptable, and ready to embrace change for sustained growth and success.
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Bringing Up the Boss
Practical Lessons for New Managers
Rachel Pacheco
The book provides actionable advice and frameworks for individuals transitioning into management roles, focusing on essential skills such as delegation, communication, and team motivation. It offers insights into common challenges faced by new managers and practical strategies to navigate the complexities of leadership and team-building effectively.
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What Matters Now
How to Win in a World of Relentless Change, Ferocious Competition, and Unstoppable Innovation
Gary Hamel
The book provides insights into the essential principles and practices that leaders and organizations must embrace to thrive in an era of constant innovation and change. It emphasizes the importance of adaptability, passion, creativity, and values-driven leadership to outperform competitors and achieve sustained success.
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Agile Selling
Get Up to Speed Quickly in Today's Ever-Changing Sales World
Jill Konrath
The book provides strategies and techniques for sales professionals to rapidly adapt to new situations and learn necessary skills quickly in a constantly evolving market. It emphasizes the importance of agility in sales, offering practical advice on how to stay relevant, maintain high performance, and succeed in a dynamic sales environment.
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