Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
Strategic Connections
The New Face of Networking in a Collaborative World
Anne Baber|Lynne Waymon|Andre Alphonso|Jim Wylde
The book provides insights into effective networking strategies that go beyond traditional approaches, emphasizing the importance of building authentic, strategic relationships in the modern collaborative business environment. It offers practical advice and tools for creating a network that can lead to career advancement, innovation, and success through mutual support and shared goals.
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Driving Down Cost
How to Manage and Cut Cost - Intelligently
Andrew Wileman
The book provides strategies and practical advice for business managers on how to reduce operational costs without compromising quality or performance. It covers cost management techniques, tools for analyzing expenses, and case studies to illustrate effective cost-cutting measures in various business scenarios.
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Outsmarting the Crowd
A Value Investor's Guide to Starting, Building, and Keeping a Family Fortune
Bogumil K. Baranowski
The book provides insights into value investing principles and strategies, focusing on long-term wealth creation and preservation through smart investment choices. It offers practical advice on how to analyze companies, manage a portfolio, and make informed decisions to build and maintain a family fortune in the context of market fluctuations and economic cycles.
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Breaking the Silence Habit
A Practical Guide to Uncomfortable Conversations in the #MeToo Workplace
Sarah Beaulieu
The book provides readers with tools and strategies for engaging in and facilitating difficult conversations about sexual harassment and misconduct in the workplace. It emphasizes the importance of creating a culture of safety and respect through open dialogue and understanding the nuances of personal boundaries and consent.
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Hot Button Marketing
Push the Emotional Buttons That Get People to Buy
Barry Feig|Joan-Marie Moss
The book explores consumer psychology and identifies specific emotional triggers that influence purchasing decisions. It provides strategies and tactics for marketers to tap into these emotional hot buttons to effectively craft messages and campaigns that drive sales.
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The Hamster Revolution for TQ
How to Thrive in the Post-Covid Virtual World of Work
Mike Song
The book provides strategies and tips for professionals to enhance their productivity and communication in a virtual work environment that has become prevalent post-Covid. It offers practical advice on managing emails, virtual meetings, and remote collaboration to prevent burnout and improve time management.
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The Conscience Code
Lead with Your Values. Advance Your Career.
G. Richard Shell
The book provides a guide for professionals to navigate ethical dilemmas in the workplace by adhering to their personal values, offering strategies to assert integrity without sacrificing career advancement. It includes real-life examples, practical advice, and a framework for making principled decisions in challenging situations.
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Enron
The Rise and Fall
Loren Fox
The book chronicles the ascent of the energy company Enron, detailing its innovative business strategies and complex financial practices. It also delves into the corporate scandal that led to Enron's dramatic collapse, exposing the unethical behaviors and accounting fraud that underpinned its downfall.
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Business Writing Tips
For Easy and Effective Results
Robert Bullard
The book provides practical advice on crafting clear, concise, and persuasive business communications, covering everything from emails and reports to proposals and presentations. It offers strategies for improving writing style, tone, and structure to achieve better outcomes in professional settings.
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How to Retire Happy
The 12 Most Important Decisions You Must Make Before You Retire, Third Edition
Stan Hinden
The book provides a comprehensive guide to retirement planning, covering critical choices such as when to retire, how to manage health care costs, and ways to maximize Social Security benefits. It offers practical advice and personal anecdotes to help readers navigate the financial and emotional aspects of transitioning into retirement.
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