Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
The New Financial Capitalists
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and the Creation of Corporate Value
George P. Baker|George David Smith
The book delves into the history and business strategies of the private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR), exploring how the firm revolutionized the leveraged buyout (LBO) industry and impacted corporate management and restructuring. It examines case studies of KKR's significant deals and discusses the broader implications of their approach to creating corporate value through financial engineering and active management.
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21 Days to a Big Idea!
Creating Breakthrough Business Concepts
Bryan Mattimore
The book provides a structured program that guides readers through a creative process to generate and develop innovative business ideas over the course of 21 days. It includes various brainstorming techniques, real-world examples, and exercises designed to unlock creativity and entrepreneurial thinking.
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What Philosophy Can Teach You About Being a Better Leader
Alison Reynolds|Jules Goddard|Dominic Houlder|David Giles Lewis
The book explores how philosophical concepts and thinkers can provide insights into effective leadership, challenging conventional business wisdom and offering strategies for decision-making, innovation, and dealing with complexity. It emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, ethical consideration, and the cultivation of a reflective mindset to enhance leadership capabilities and organizational success.
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One Perfect Pitch
How to Sell Your Idea, Your Product, Your Business--or Yourself
Marie Perruchet
The book provides guidance on crafting and delivering compelling pitches tailored to various audiences, emphasizing the importance of storytelling, clarity, and emotional connection. It offers practical tips, examples, and exercises to help readers effectively communicate the value of their ideas, products, or personal brand.
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Effective Sales Enablement
Achieve sales growth through collaborative sales and marketing
Pam Didner
The book provides strategies and insights on how to bridge the gap between sales and marketing teams to improve sales performance and productivity. It offers practical advice on creating a collaborative environment, utilizing content effectively, and leveraging technology to support and enhance the sales process.
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Decisive Intuition
Use Your Gut Instincts to Make Smart Business Decisions
Rick Snyder
The book explores the concept of integrating intuitive decision-making with rational processes to enhance business outcomes. It provides practical tools and techniques for leaders to tap into their inner wisdom and apply it alongside data-driven insights for more effective decision-making.
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Logistics Clusters
Delivering Value and Driving Growth
Yossi Sheffi
The book examines how concentrated hubs of logistics activities (logistics clusters) provide various economic benefits, including job creation, reduced transportation costs, and improved supply chain performance. It explores case studies of successful logistics clusters around the world and discusses their role in fostering innovation, sustainability, and competitive advantage for businesses within these ecosystems.
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Value-Based Fees
How to Charge What You're Worth and Get What You Charge
Alan Weiss
The book provides a guide for consultants and professionals on how to set fees based on the value they deliver to their clients rather than time spent or costs incurred. It offers strategies for communicating that value, establishing pricing structures, and negotiating with clients to ensure fair compensation for their expertise and results.
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The Customer Culture Imperative
A Leader's Guide to Driving Superior Performance
Linden Brown|Christopher Brown
The book provides a framework for building a customer-centric organization by outlining the importance of customer culture in achieving competitive advantage and sustained business performance. It offers practical tools, case studies, and strategies for leaders to measure and cultivate a strong customer culture that aligns with business goals and drives success.
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The Art of Engagement
Bridging the Gap Between People and Possibilities
Jim Haudan
The book provides insights and strategies for leaders to connect with their employees on a deeper level, fostering a culture of engagement and collaboration. It emphasizes the importance of transparency, shared purpose, and meaningful involvement in the workplace to unlock the potential of teams and drive organizational success.
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