Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
How to Be Exceptional
Drive Leadership Success By Magnifying Your Strengths
John H. Zenger|Joseph Folkman|Robert H. Sherwin|Barbara Steel
The book presents a strengths-based approach to leadership development, advocating for the enhancement of leaders' existing strengths rather than focusing primarily on fixing weaknesses. It provides a framework for identifying and leveraging key leadership qualities, supported by research and case studies, to achieve exceptional performance and drive organizational success.
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Crisis Leadership Now
A Real-World Guide to Preparing for Threats, Disaster, Sabotage, and Scandal
Laurence Barton
The book provides a comprehensive guide on how leaders can effectively prepare for and respond to various crises, including natural disasters, acts of sabotage, and scandals. It offers practical strategies, case studies, and tools for risk assessment, crisis management, and maintaining organizational integrity under pressure.
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Creating Shareholder Value
A Guide For Managers And Investors
Alfred Rappaport
The book provides a framework for business leaders and investors to align their strategies with the goal of maximizing shareholder value, emphasizing the importance of long-term value creation over short-term financial gains. It offers practical tools and methodologies for decision-making, including the discounted cash flow model for evaluating investment opportunities and corporate performance.
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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 argues that most investors would benefit from adopting a long-term, passive strategy, akin to playing a "loser's game," where minimizing mistakes is key to success. It offers practical advice on how to achieve superior results by focusing on market index funds, maintaining a diversified portfolio, and avoiding the common pitfalls of active management and market timing.
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Improve Your Virtual Meetings
How to Communicate from Anywhere, Master Video and Conference Calls, and Collaborate Like a Pro
John Arthur
The book provides practical tips and strategies for enhancing communication and collaboration in virtual meetings, covering aspects like video conferencing etiquette, technical setup, and engagement techniques. It aims to equip readers with the skills to conduct effective and productive remote meetings in a professional environment.
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Talent Makers
How the Best Organizations Win through Structured and Inclusive Hiring
Daniel Chait|Jon Stross
The book provides insights and strategies for companies to improve their hiring processes, emphasizing the importance of structured and inclusive approaches to attract and retain top talent. It offers practical advice on creating a company culture that empowers hiring managers and teams to collaborate effectively and make talent acquisition a competitive advantage.
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The Immigrant Exodus
Why America Is Losing the Global Race to Capture Entrepreneurial Talent
Vivek Wadhwa
The book examines the challenges faced by skilled immigrants in the United States, particularly those who wish to start businesses, due to restrictive immigration policies. It argues that these policies are causing a brain drain, with potential entrepreneurs leaving the U.S. for more welcoming environments, thus harming America's position in the global economy.
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The Future of Insurance
From Disruption to Evolution: Volume I. The Incumbents
Bryan Falchuk
The book examines how established insurance companies are facing disruption from technological advancements and changing consumer expectations, and it explores strategies for these incumbents to adapt and evolve. It provides insights into the challenges and opportunities within the insurance industry, including case studies and interviews with industry leaders, to guide traditional insurers through the transformative landscape.
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Bargain Fever
How to Shop in a Discounted World
Mark Ellwood
The book explores the psychology and culture of discount shopping, examining how retailers use sales tactics to attract consumers and how the constant availability of discounts has transformed the retail landscape and consumer behavior. It delves into the history of bargain hunting, the rise of outlet stores and flash-sale websites, and the strategies shoppers employ to get the best deals.
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The Inclusion Imperative
How Real Inclusion Creates Better Business and Builds Better Societies
Stephen Frost
The book presents a comprehensive case for the strategic value of inclusion in organizations, arguing that genuine inclusivity leads to improved business outcomes and societal benefits. It offers practical guidance and examples on how to embed inclusion into corporate culture, leadership, and operations for transformative impact.
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