Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
What Your CEO Needs to Know About Sales Compensation
Connecting the Corner Office to the Front Line
Mark Donnolo
The book provides insights into designing and implementing effective sales compensation strategies that align with business goals and motivate sales teams. It offers practical advice for CEOs and senior executives on how to connect corporate strategy with the sales force through well-structured incentive plans.
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The XYZ Factor
The DoSomething.org Guide to Creating a Culture of Impact
Nancy Lublin, Alyssa Ruderman
The book provides insights and strategies for fostering an organizational culture that prioritizes social impact, drawing on experiences from DoSomething.org. It offers practical advice on innovation, leadership, and engaging young people in social change efforts.
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The Conscience Economy
How a Mass Movement for Good is Great for Business
Steven Overman
The book explores the shift in consumer behavior towards supporting companies that prioritize social responsibility, sustainability, and ethical practices. It argues that businesses can thrive by aligning their strategies with this growing demand for conscientious capitalism, creating value for both society and their bottom line.
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The 80/20 Individual
How to Build on the 20% of What You do Best
Richard Koch
The book explores the principle that 20% of our efforts yield 80% of our results, and it provides strategies for individuals to leverage this concept for personal and professional success. It offers insights on how to identify and focus on one's most productive activities to maximize effectiveness and achieve goals more efficiently.
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Managing Government Employees
How to Motivate Your People, Deal with Difficult Issues, and Achieve Tangible Results
Stewart Liff
The book provides practical strategies and techniques for public sector managers to effectively motivate and manage their staff, addressing common challenges such as performance issues and bureaucratic constraints. It offers tools for improving employee engagement, productivity, and accountability, with real-world examples and actionable advice tailored to the unique environment of government work.
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FinTech Innovation
From Robo-Advisors to Goal Based Investing and Gamification
Paolo Sironi
The book explores the transformative impact of financial technology on the investment industry, discussing how innovations like robo-advisors, goal-based investing, and gamification are reshaping wealth management. It delves into the implications of these changes for business models, regulatory frameworks, and the future of financial advice, emphasizing the importance of customer-centric approaches in the digital age.
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Leading with Love and Laughter
Letting Go and Getting Real at Work
Zina Sutch|Patrick Malone
The book explores the importance of incorporating love and laughter into leadership styles, advocating for a more human-centered approach to management that fosters authentic connections and a positive workplace culture. It provides practical advice and strategies for leaders to create an environment where employees feel valued, engaged, and motivated through empathy, humor, and vulnerability.
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Brand Elevation
Lessons in Ueber-Branding
Wolfgang Schaefer|JP Kuehlwein
The book provides insights into the strategies and principles used by luxury brands to achieve 'Ueber-Branding,' a term coined by the authors to describe a brand that transcends its category and commands respect and admiration. It offers case studies and interviews with industry leaders, outlining how to create a brand mythology, craft products with meaning, and foster customer loyalty through elevated brand experiences.
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The Evolution of Money
David Orrell|Roman Chlupatý
The book explores the historical development of money, from ancient barter systems to modern digital currencies, examining the social, technological, and economic forces that have shaped its evolution. It also delves into the future of money, discussing the potential impacts of innovations like cryptocurrency on global financial systems and society at large.
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The Future of Success
Robert B. Reich
The book examines the changing nature of work, business, and the economy in the face of technological advancements and globalization, arguing that these shifts lead to both increased prosperity and greater stress for workers. It explores the trade-offs between material wealth and personal fulfillment, suggesting that success in the new economy requires a balance between the two.
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