Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
Paying with Plastic, second edition
The Digital Revolution in Buying and Borrowing
David S. Evans|Richard Schmalensee
The book provides an in-depth analysis of the payment card industry, exploring how credit and debit cards have transformed consumer behavior and business practices. It examines the economics, strategy, and infrastructure behind card payments, as well as the regulatory challenges and competitive dynamics shaping the future of digital transactions.
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MoneyBall Medicine
Thriving in the New Data-Driven Healthcare Market
Harry Glorikian|Malorye Allison Branca
The book explores the impact of big data and analytics on the healthcare industry, detailing how these technological advancements are revolutionizing medical research, patient care, and the business models of healthcare organizations. It provides insights into personalized medicine, cost efficiency, and the ways in which data-driven strategies are transforming the economics and practice of medicine.
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The Soul of Family Business
A practical guide to family business success and a loving family
Tom Hubler
The book provides insights and strategies for maintaining a successful family business while nurturing family relationships, emphasizing the importance of emotional equity and addressing common challenges such as succession planning, communication, and legacy preservation. It offers practical tools and examples to help family business members balance professional roles with personal connections to foster both business growth and family harmony.
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Expand Beyond Your Current Culture
Diversity and Inclusion for CEOs and Leadership
Leslie Short
The book provides guidance for CEOs and business leaders on how to create and foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. It offers strategies and insights on overcoming biases, leveraging differences, and ensuring that all employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to the organization's success.
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Serial Innovators
Firms That Change the World
Claudio Feser
The book examines companies that have consistently introduced breakthrough innovations, analyzing the organizational structures, cultures, and leadership styles that enable such sustained creativity. It provides insights into how these firms manage to stay ahead of the curve by fostering talent, encouraging exploration, and maintaining a strategic focus on innovation.
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Changing the Game
How Video Games Are Transforming the Future of Business
David Edery|Ethan Mollick
The book explores the impact of video games on various aspects of business, including marketing, training, and innovation. It discusses how gaming techniques can be integrated into business strategies to engage customers, develop new products, and create more dynamic corporate environments.
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Seeing Red Cars
Driving Yourself, Your Team, and Your Organization to a Positive Future
Laura Goodrich
The book focuses on the power of positive thinking and goal setting in personal and professional development, advocating for a proactive approach to envisioning and pursuing desired outcomes. It provides strategies for individuals and teams to shift their focus from negative to positive, fostering a constructive mindset that drives success and transformation within organizations.
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The Transformational CIO
Leadership and Innovation Strategies for IT Executives in a Rapidly Changing World
Hunter Muller
The book provides insights and strategies for Chief Information Officers (CIOs) to drive business innovation and transformation in the face of technological change. It includes case studies, leadership advice, and practical approaches for IT executives to align IT initiatives with corporate strategy and deliver value to their organizations.
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YouTube and Video Marketing
An Hour a Day
Greg Jarboe
The book provides a comprehensive guide to creating, managing, and optimizing video content for YouTube, with a focus on marketing strategies to maximize visibility and engagement. It offers a step-by-step approach, including practical tips and case studies, to help readers effectively promote their brand or business through video marketing within an hour a day.
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The Revelation Conversation
Inspire Greater Employee Engagement by Connecting to Purpose
Steve Curtin
The book explores strategies for enhancing employee engagement by helping individuals connect their work to a greater sense of purpose. It provides insights and practical advice for managers to foster meaningful conversations that can lead to increased motivation, satisfaction, and productivity in the workplace.
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