Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
The Integrity Dividend
Leading by the Power of Your Word
Tony Simons
The book explores the concept that leaders who are consistent and honest, aligning their words with their actions, earn the trust of their employees, resulting in increased employee commitment and company performance. It provides evidence from research and case studies, along with practical strategies for leaders to enhance their integrity and thereby drive organizational success.
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Sprout!
Everything I Need to Know about Sales I Learned from My Garden
Alan Vengel|Greg Wright
The book draws parallels between gardening and sales, using the metaphor of nurturing plants to illustrate how to cultivate customer relationships and grow sales. It provides practical advice on sales techniques, emphasizing patience, care, and the right conditions for success, much like tending to a garden.
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Making Money Moral
How a New Wave of Visionaries Is Linking Purpose and Profit
Judith Rodin|Saadia Madsbjerg
The book explores the intersection of finance and social impact, detailing how innovative leaders and investors are transforming the financial sector by integrating ethical considerations and sustainability into investment strategies. It provides case studies and insights into the growing trend of impact investing, where the aim is to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial return.
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Investing with Purpose
Capitalize on the Time and Money You Have to Create the Tomorrow You Desire
Mark Aardsma
The book provides guidance on how to invest money strategically to achieve personal financial goals and create a secure future. It emphasizes the importance of aligning investments with one's values and time horizon, offering practical advice and personal anecdotes to illustrate key concepts for building wealth with purpose.
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Financial Intelligence for IT Professionals
What You Really Need to Know About the Numbers
Karen Berman|Joe Knight|John Case
The book provides IT professionals with an understanding of the essential financial concepts and tools necessary to participate in budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making processes. It aims to enhance their financial literacy, enabling them to analyze and interpret financial reports, support fiscal decisions, and communicate more effectively with finance teams.
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Key Account Management
Tools and Techniques for Achieving Profitable Key Supplier Status
Peter Cheverton
The book provides a comprehensive framework for managing and nurturing a company's most valuable customers, offering strategies to identify key accounts and develop tailored solutions that align with their needs. It includes practical tools and techniques for building strong relationships, delivering value, and securing a preferred supplier position to drive profitability and long-term success.
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Design Thinking at Work
How Innovative Organizations are Embracing Design
David Dunne
The book explores how various organizations implement design thinking to solve complex problems and foster innovation, providing real-world examples and practical insights. It discusses the challenges and successes of integrating design thinking into corporate culture, offering guidance for professionals looking to apply these principles in their work.
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The Power of Employee Resource Groups
How People Create Authentic Change
Farzana Nayani
The book provides a comprehensive guide on the formation, management, and optimization of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to foster diversity, inclusion, and empowerment in the workplace. It offers practical advice, case studies, and strategies for leveraging ERGs to drive organizational change and create a more inclusive culture.
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Future Fit
How to stay relevant and competitive in the future of work
Andrea Clarke
The book provides insights and strategies for professionals to adapt their skills and mindset to the evolving job market, emphasizing the importance of personal branding, digital literacy, and continuous learning. It outlines eight career skills necessary to thrive in the rapidly changing work environment, offering practical advice for personal and professional development.
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Seven Lessons for Leading in Crisis
Bill George
The book provides a guide for leaders to navigate crises effectively, offering seven essential lessons that emphasize the importance of facing reality, being transparent, and making ethical decisions. It draws on real-world examples and the author's experiences to illustrate how leaders can emerge stronger from challenging situations by staying true to their values and focusing on long-term solutions.
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