Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
Extraordinary Groups
How Ordinary Teams Achieve Amazing Results
Geoffrey M. Bellman|Kathleen D. Ryan
The book explores the dynamics that enable some teams to surpass expectations and achieve remarkable outcomes, delving into real-world examples and identifying key factors that contribute to their success. It provides insights and practical advice on how to foster collaboration, commitment, and synergy in groups to unlock their extraordinary potential.
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The Art of Social Selling
Finding and Engaging Customers on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Other Social Networks
Shannon Belew
The book provides strategies and techniques for leveraging social media platforms to identify potential customers, build relationships, and increase sales. It offers practical advice on creating a social selling plan, using various networks effectively, and measuring the success of social media efforts.
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How to Listen and How to Be Heard
Inclusive Conversations at Work
Alissa Carpenter
The book provides practical strategies for facilitating inclusive and productive conversations in the workplace, addressing common communication challenges and offering advice on how to bridge generational, cultural, and gender divides. It emphasizes the importance of active listening, understanding diverse perspectives, and creating an environment where all voices are heard and valued.
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The Springboard
Stephen Denning
The book presents the concept of storytelling as a powerful tool to convey complex ideas and spark organizational change and innovation. It provides techniques and examples for crafting compelling narratives that can inspire and engage audiences in a business context.
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Body Language Secrets to Win More Negotiations
How to Read Any Opponent and Get What You Want
Greg Williams, Pat Iyer
The book provides insights into interpreting and utilizing body language to gain an advantage in negotiations, teaching readers how to read their opponents' nonverbal cues to better understand their intentions and emotions. It offers strategies for effectively conveying one's own body language to influence negotiation outcomes and achieve desired results.
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Getting Back to Business
Why Modern Portfolio Theory Fails Investors and How You Can Bring Common Sense to Your Portfolio
Daniel Peris
The book critiques Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) for its over-reliance on statistical models and market efficiency, arguing that these approaches disconnect investors from fundamental business ownership principles. It advocates for a return to a common-sense, business-focused investment strategy that emphasizes dividends and intrinsic value over market timing and stock picking.
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False Prophets
The Gurus Who Created Modern Management And Why Their Ideas Are Bad For Business Today
James Hoopes
The book critically examines the theories and influence of prominent management thinkers such as Frederick Taylor, Elton Mayo, and Peter Drucker, arguing that their ideas, while revolutionary at the time, are now outdated and can be detrimental to contemporary business practices. It challenges the reader to reconsider the adoption of these traditional management philosophies in the modern corporate environment, suggesting that they may hinder rather than help current organizational success.
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The Roaring Nineties
A New History of the World's Most Prosperous Decade
Joseph E. Stiglitz
The book critically examines the economic policies and market deregulations of the 1990s, attributing the decade's financial boom and subsequent bust to flawed government decisions and unchecked corporate behaviors. It provides an insider's perspective on the era's policy-making processes and the consequences of the pursuit of short-term profits over sustainable growth.
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Wharton on Making Decisions
Stephen J. Hoch
The book is a comprehensive guide to decision-making processes in business, providing insights from leading Wharton faculty. It covers various decision-making strategies, tools, and frameworks, and includes real-world examples to illustrate best practices and common pitfalls in organizational and managerial decisions.
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Discovering the Soul of Service
The Nine Drivers of Sustainable Business Success
Leonard L. Berry
The book explores the essential elements that drive the success of service-oriented companies, focusing on nine key factors such as leadership, strategy, and culture that contribute to long-term excellence and customer loyalty. It provides insights and real-world examples of how businesses can achieve sustainable growth by nurturing the soul of their service.
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