Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
If You Will Lead
Enduring Wisdom for 21st-Century Leaders
Doug Moran
The book distills leadership principles from Rudyard Kipling's poem "If—" into practical guidance for contemporary leaders, offering insights and strategies to develop leadership skills, build character, and inspire others. It presents real-world examples and actionable advice to help leaders navigate the complexities of modern leadership challenges.
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Facilitating Breakthrough
How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward Together
Adam Kahane
The book provides a guide on how to collaboratively solve complex problems by removing barriers and bridging differences among stakeholders. It offers practical tools and strategies for facilitators to help groups achieve progress by working together effectively, navigating conflicts, and embracing diverse perspectives.
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Whiteboard Selling
Empowering Sales Through Visuals
Corey Sommers|David Jenkins
The book provides strategies and techniques for sales professionals to use whiteboards effectively during sales presentations, emphasizing the power of visuals to engage potential clients and communicate complex ideas clearly. It includes practical tips on storytelling, creating persuasive visual content, and leveraging the whiteboard as a tool to facilitate interactive and memorable sales conversations.
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Micromessaging
Why Great Leadership is Beyond Words
Stephen Young
The book explores the concept of micromessages, the subtle, often nonverbal signals that leaders send in the workplace, which can have a profound impact on employee performance and morale. It provides insights and strategies for recognizing and managing these messages to foster a more inclusive and effective organizational culture.
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Moral Intelligence 2.0
Enhancing Business Performance and Leadership Success in Turbulent Times
Doug Lennick|Ph.D. Kiel, Fred
The book explores the concept of moral intelligence, the ability to distinguish right from wrong, and how it can be developed and applied in business leadership to drive ethical behavior and sustainable success. It provides strategies for enhancing personal and organizational integrity, decision-making, and navigating the complexities of modern business environments.
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Accelerating Performance
How Organizations Can Mobilize, Execute, and Transform with Agility
Colin Price|Sharon Toye
The book provides a framework for companies to enhance their performance by focusing on key factors that drive speed and adaptability in a rapidly changing business environment. It offers practical insights and strategies for leaders to improve execution, mobilize teams, and foster a culture of agility and continuous transformation within their organizations.
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Leading at a Distance
Practical Lessons for Virtual Success
James M. Citrin|Darleen DeRosa
The book provides insights and strategies for effective leadership in remote work environments, drawing on research and real-world examples. It covers topics such as building trust, maintaining team cohesion, and leveraging technology to foster communication and collaboration among dispersed teams.
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Rain Making
Attract New Clients No Matter What Your Field
Ford Harding
The book provides strategies and practical techniques for professionals to acquire new clients by building relationships, networking, and marketing their services effectively. It emphasizes the importance of consistent business development activities and offers guidance on creating a personal plan to generate a steady stream of business in various fields.
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Tuned In
Uncover the Extraordinary Opportunities That Lead to Business Breakthroughs
Craig Stull|Phil Myers|David Meerman Scott
The book provides a framework for businesses to identify and capitalize on market opportunities by tuning in to customer needs, using real-world examples to illustrate how companies can create products that resonate with buyers. It emphasizes the importance of understanding market problems and outlines a process for developing solutions that will lead to commercial success.
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10 Simple Secrets of the World's Greatest Business Communicators
Carmine Gallo
The book distills the communication strategies and techniques used by renowned business leaders into ten practical principles for effective communication. It provides insights and examples on how to captivate an audience, make a compelling point, and deliver messages in a way that inspires action.
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