Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
The Leading Indicators
A Short History of the Numbers That Rule Our World
Zachary Karabell
The book explores the history and significance of economic indicators such as GDP, unemployment rate, and the Consumer Price Index, examining how they were created and how they influence policy decisions and public perception. It also discusses the limitations of these metrics and their impact on global economies and everyday life, questioning whether they are adequate measures of societal progress and well-being.
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Goliath's Revenge
How Established Companies Turn the Tables on Digital Disruptors
Todd Hewlin|Scott A. Snyder
The book provides strategies for established businesses to leverage their existing strengths and resources to innovate and compete effectively against digital startups. It offers insights into how traditional companies can adopt digital transformation, harness customer relationships, and utilize their scale to their advantage, ensuring they remain competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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Selling Is Hard. Buying Is Harder
How Buyer Enablement Drives Digital Sales and Shortens the Sales Cycle
Garin Hess
The book provides insights into the challenges buyers face during the purchasing process and offers strategies for sales professionals to facilitate a smoother buying experience. It emphasizes the importance of buyer enablement, detailing techniques to help buyers make decisions more efficiently, thereby accelerating the sales cycle.
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My Electrician Drives a Porsche?
Investing in the Rise of the New Spending Class
Gianni Kovacevic
The book explores the emerging consumer class in developing countries and the investment opportunities they present, particularly in the context of the global shift towards green energy. It follows a narrative journey of an investor and an electrician, using their discussions to illustrate how the rise of this new spending class will drive future economic trends and the importance of copper and other commodities in the green revolution.
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The Organization Man
The Book That Defined a Generation
William H. Whyte
The book critically examines the rise of the corporate culture in post-World War II America, exploring how individuals increasingly valued conformity and collective decision-making over individualism and creativity. It delves into the social and psychological effects of this trend on workers, their families, and society at large, questioning the cost of such conformity on personal fulfillment and innovation.
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Connectable
How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated to All In
Ryan Jenkins|Steven Van Cohen
The book provides insights and strategies for leaders to foster a more connected, engaged, and collaborative workplace by overcoming isolation and promoting a culture of inclusivity. It offers practical tools and exercises to help teams build trust, enhance communication, and drive collective success in an increasingly disconnected world.
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Capital
The Story of Long-Term Investment Excellence
Charles D. Ellis
The book delves into the history and success of the investment firm Capital Group, highlighting its unique approach to business, investment strategies, and organizational culture. It provides insights into the firm's long-term focus, team-oriented structure, and the philosophies that have driven its consistent performance over decades.
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Leading So People Will Follow
Erika Andersen
The book explores six leadership attributes that inspire followership: far-sightedness, passion, courage, wisdom, generosity, and trustworthiness. It provides practical guidance and tools for leaders to develop these qualities and build strong, loyal teams.
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See You on the Internet
Building Your Small Business with Digital Marketing
Avery Swartz
The book provides a comprehensive guide for small business owners to establish and grow their online presence through digital marketing strategies. It covers essential topics such as website creation, search engine optimization, social media engagement, email marketing, and online advertising, offering practical advice and actionable steps to succeed in the digital space.
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Designing Your Organization
Using the STAR Model to Solve 5 Critical Design Challenges
Amy Kates|Jay R. Galbraith
The book provides a framework for organizational design through the STAR Model, which addresses five key areas: strategy, structure, processes, rewards, and people. It offers practical guidance and tools for managers to align their organization's design with their business goals and tackle common design challenges effectively.
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