Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
Top Notch Executive Interviews
How to Strategically Deal With Recruiters, Search Firms, Boards of Directors, Panels, Presentations, Pre-interviews, and ... High-Stress Situations
Katharine Hansen
The book provides comprehensive strategies and practical tips for navigating various stages of the executive interview process, from handling recruiters and search firms to mastering panel interviews and high-pressure scenarios. It includes advice on making effective presentations, managing pre-interviews, and impressing boards of directors to secure top executive positions.
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The Transformational Leadership Compass
A Dynamic Coaching System for Creating Big Change
Benny Ausmus
The book presents a coaching framework designed to foster transformational leadership, guiding readers through a compass-like model that encompasses four cardinal directions representing key leadership qualities and strategies. It provides tools and techniques for personal and professional growth, aiming to help leaders create significant, positive change within their organizations and teams.
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The Language of Success
Tom Sant
The book provides a guide to effective business communication, offering strategies for crafting clear, persuasive messages and proposals. It emphasizes the importance of avoiding jargon, using storytelling, and focusing on the needs of the audience to achieve successful outcomes in various professional interactions.
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Domino
The Simplest Way to Inspire Change
Nick Tasler
The book presents a decision-making framework designed to streamline the process of change within organizations and personal life. It emphasizes the power of making strategic choices that can set off a domino effect, leading to significant and sustainable transformation.
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Training on Trial
How Workplace Learning Must Reinvent Itself to Remain Relevant
James D. Kirkpatrick|Wendy Kayser Kirkpatrick
The book critically examines the effectiveness of corporate training programs, arguing that they often fail to deliver measurable business results. It advocates for a new approach to workplace learning that aligns with organizational goals and includes practical guidance for demonstrating the value of training initiatives through the use of the Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model.
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Toward Rational Exuberance
The Evolution of the Modern Stock Market
B. Mark Smith
The book traces the development of the stock market from its early days to the late 20th century, examining the changes in trading practices, regulatory frameworks, and technological advancements. It provides an analysis of how these factors have shaped investor behavior and market dynamics, leading to periods of both stability and volatility.
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Look at More
A Proven Approach to Innovation, Growth, and Change
Andy Stefanovich
The book presents a methodology for fostering innovation and creativity within organizations by encouraging individuals to look at things from new perspectives and to remain curious. It outlines practical strategies and real-world examples to help leaders and teams break out of routine thinking patterns and drive meaningful growth and change.
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Catch!
A Fishmonger's Guide to Greatness
Cyndi Crother
The book combines business wisdom with life lessons through the story of Pike Place Fish Market, illustrating how creating a fun and engaging workplace leads to greater success. It offers insights into building a strong team culture, improving customer service, and achieving personal and professional excellence.
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Powered by Storytelling
Excavate, Craft, and Present Stories to Transform Business Communication
Murray Nossel
The book provides a guide on how to harness the power of storytelling in business communication, offering techniques for uncovering and shaping compelling narratives that can engage audiences and convey messages effectively. It emphasizes the importance of personal stories in creating connections and illustrates how to integrate storytelling into presentations, meetings, and corporate strategy.
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Resilient Leadership 2.0
Leading with Calm, Clarity, and Conviction in Anxious Times
Bob Duggan|Bridgette Theurer
The book provides leaders with strategies to manage their own anxiety and foster a calm, confident organizational culture, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and emotional maturity. It offers practical tools and concepts to help leaders navigate complex challenges and maintain focus and poise in the face of uncertainty and change.
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