Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
Hiring Success
How Visionary CEOs Compete for the Best Talent
Jerome Ternynck
The book provides a comprehensive framework for improving the hiring process, focusing on strategies that CEOs and business leaders can use to attract, assess, and recruit top talent in a competitive market. It emphasizes the importance of aligning recruitment with company vision and culture, leveraging technology, and creating a candidate-centric experience to build successful teams.
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The Smarter Screen
Surprising Ways to Influence and Improve Online Behavior
Shlomo Benartzi
The book explores the intersection of behavioral economics and technology, examining how digital screens influence decision-making and offering insights on how to design online experiences that can lead to better choices. It delves into strategies for improving attention, enhancing comprehension, and making more effective decisions in the digital world.
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Cloudmoney
Cash, Cards, Crypto, and the War for Our Wallets
Brett Scott
The book explores the evolution of money and payment systems, from traditional cash to digital currencies, and examines the power dynamics between individuals, corporations, and states in controlling money flows. It delves into the implications of this shift for privacy, autonomy, and the future of financial freedom.
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Targeted
How Technology Is Revolutionizing Advertising and the Way Companies Reach Consumers
Mike Smith
The book explores the transformation of advertising in the digital age, focusing on the rise of data-driven marketing and programmatic advertising technologies that allow companies to deliver highly personalized ads to consumers. It delves into the mechanics of online advertising ecosystems, the role of big data, and the ethical considerations surrounding privacy and consumer targeting.
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Up Is Not the Only Way
Rethinking Career Mobility
Beverly Kaye|Lindy Williams|Lynn Cowart
The book challenges the traditional notion that career advancement is a linear path upwards, proposing instead a multidimensional approach to professional growth. It offers strategies for lateral moves, vertical shifts, and other innovative career maneuvers that can lead to fulfillment and success in the workplace.
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What Are Your Blind Spots? Conquering the 5 Misconceptions that Hold Leaders Back
Jim Haudan|Rich Berens
The book identifies and explores five common leadership misconceptions that can hinder an organization's success, such as the belief that vulnerability is a weakness and the underestimation of the importance of purpose. It provides strategies and insights for leaders to recognize and overcome these blind spots, fostering a more open, engaged, and effective workplace culture.
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What Is Global Leadership?
10 Key Behaviors That Define Great Global Leaders
Ernest Gundling|Terry Hogan|Karen Cvitkovich
The book explores the essential behaviors and skills necessary for effective leadership in a global context, identifying ten key attributes that distinguish successful international leaders. It provides insights and practical advice on how to navigate cultural differences, build diverse teams, and foster innovation across borders.
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Successful Onboarding (PB)
Mark Stein|Lilith Christiansen
The book provides strategies and best practices for integrating new employees into an organization effectively, aiming to increase retention, productivity, and employee engagement. It offers a comprehensive approach to onboarding, including planning, execution, and measuring the success of onboarding programs.
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Boss It
Control Your Time, Your Income and Your Life
Carl Reader
The book provides practical advice and strategies for aspiring entrepreneurs to take control of their business ventures, emphasizing the importance of managing time, finances, and decision-making processes effectively. It offers insights into creating a successful business model, fostering a productive mindset, and navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship to achieve personal and professional autonomy.
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The Road to Reinvention
How to Drive Disruption and Accelerate Transformation
Josh Linkner
The book provides strategies and insights for leaders and organizations to embrace innovation and disrupt their industries before being overtaken by competitors. It offers practical advice on how to foster a culture of creativity, adapt to changing markets, and reinvent business models to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
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