Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
The Price of Pettiness
Bad Behavior in the Workplace and How to Stomp It Out
Alex Alonso
The book examines the detrimental impact of petty behavior on workplace culture and productivity, offering insights into why such behavior occurs. It provides strategies and tools for leaders and employees to identify, address, and eliminate pettiness to foster a more positive and effective work environment.
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No-Excuses Innovation
Strategies for Small- and Medium-Sized Mature Enterprises
Bruce Vojak|Walter Herbst
The book provides practical strategies and insights for small and medium-sized mature companies seeking to innovate and stay competitive. It offers guidance on overcoming common barriers to innovation, including limited resources and entrenched cultures, by leveraging unique strengths and adopting a no-excuses mindset.
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Ninja Innovation
The Ten Killer Strategies of the World's Most Successful Businesses
Gary Shapiro
The book explores the strategies that have propelled leading companies to success, likening them to the adaptability and cunning of ninjas. It provides insights into how embracing risk, focusing on the customer, and fostering a culture of innovation can drive business growth and maintain competitive advantage.
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Project Management Best Practices
Achieving Global Excellence
Harold Kerzner
The book provides a comprehensive examination of project management principles and practices, showcasing successful strategies and case studies from top companies around the world. It offers insights into advanced project management topics, including how to manage risks, improve efficiency, and adapt to the evolving global business landscape.
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Mastering Communication at Work
How to Lead, Manage, and Influence
Ethan F. Becker|Jon Wortmann
The book provides strategies and techniques for effective communication in professional settings, focusing on leadership, management, and influence. It offers practical advice on how to handle difficult conversations, build strong relationships, and convey ideas clearly to achieve success in the workplace.
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Pitch Like Hollywood
What You Can Learn from the High-Stakes Film Industry
Peter Desberg|Jeffrey Davis
The book provides insights into the art of persuasive pitching, drawing parallels between the high-pressure world of Hollywood film pitching and effective communication strategies applicable in various professional contexts. It offers practical advice, techniques, and storytelling principles to help readers craft compelling pitches and presentations to capture their audience's attention and sell their ideas successfully.
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The World's Newest Profession
Management Consulting in the Twentieth Century
Christopher D. McKenna
The book traces the evolution of management consulting from a marginal service provided by accounting firms to a central component of modern corporate life, highlighting its role in the spread of American business practices globally. It examines the professionalization of the field, the strategies consulting firms used to establish their authority, and the impact they've had on businesses and economies around the world.
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Rehumanizing Leadership
Putting Purpose Back into Business
Michael Chavez|Sudhanshu Palsule
The book provides insights into how leaders can foster a purpose-driven culture within organizations, emphasizing the importance of human values and authentic connections in the workplace. It offers strategies for leaders to inspire, engage, and empower their teams by focusing on purpose and meaning, rather than solely on profits and productivity.
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Mastering Coaching
Practical insights for developing high performance
Max Landsberg
The book provides actionable strategies and tools for coaches to enhance their coaching skills, focusing on techniques to improve the performance and development of their clients. It covers various coaching models, the psychology of coaching, and offers insights into building effective coaching relationships and measuring coaching success.
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The Young Professional's Guide to the Working World
Savvy Strategies to Get In, Get Ahead, and Rise to the Top
Aaron McDaniel
The book provides practical advice and strategies for young professionals to navigate the corporate world, including how to make a strong entry into a career, excel in the workplace, and position oneself for advancement. It covers topics such as building a personal brand, effective communication, networking, and leadership development to help readers climb the corporate ladder.
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