Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
The Accidental Leader
What to Do When You're Suddenly in Charge
Harvey Robbins|Michael Finley
The book provides practical advice and strategies for individuals who find themselves unexpectedly in leadership positions, guiding them on how to effectively manage teams, make decisions, and navigate the challenges of their new roles. It covers essential leadership skills, including communication, delegation, and conflict resolution, to help accidental leaders succeed and grow in their unexpected positions.
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The Business of Building a Better World
The Leadership Revolution That Is Changing Everything
David Cooperrider, Audrey Selian, Jesper Brodin, Halla Tómasdóttir
The book explores the transformative power of positive leadership and sustainable business practices in addressing global challenges. It presents case studies and insights on how innovative leaders are leveraging the strengths of their organizations to create economic value while driving positive social and environmental change.
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Guerrilla Marketing on the Front Lines
35 World-Class Strategies to Send Your Profits Soaring
Jay Conrad Levinson|Mitch Meyerson
The book provides a collection of innovative marketing strategies and tactics designed to help businesses increase their profits with low-cost solutions. It offers real-world examples, case studies, and insights from leading marketers to help readers apply guerrilla marketing principles effectively in their own campaigns.
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The Post-Truth Business
How to Rebuild Brand Authenticity in a Distrusting World
Sean Pillot de Chenecey
The book examines the erosion of public trust in brands and institutions in the era of misinformation and fake news, and provides strategies for businesses to regain consumer confidence through authenticity, ethics, and transparency. It explores case studies and insights from experts to guide companies in navigating the challenges of a skeptical marketplace and rebuilding their reputations.
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The New Strategic Thinking
Michel Robert
The book presents a practical framework for strategic thinking that emphasizes clarity, simplicity, and focus in developing corporate strategies. It provides tools and methodologies for managers to analyze their business environment, set clear objectives, and create effective plans to achieve long-term success.
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The Lean Book of Lean
A Concise Guide to Lean Management for Life and Business
John Earley
The book provides an overview of Lean management principles and practices, offering insights into how they can be applied to improve efficiency and productivity in both personal and professional contexts. It includes practical tips, case studies, and tools to help readers implement Lean methodologies to streamline processes and eliminate waste.
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Making in America
From Innovation to Market
Suzanne Berger
The book examines the relationship between innovation and manufacturing, exploring how the decline of industrial production in the United States affects the country's capacity for innovation. It presents findings from the MIT Task Force's research on successful production practices and strategies that can revitalize manufacturing in the American economy.
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Lead the Change - The Competitive Advantage of Gender Diversity and Inclusion
The Competitive Advantage of Gender Diversity & Inclusion
Kelly L. Cooper
The book provides insights and strategies for organizations to leverage gender diversity and inclusion as a means to gain a competitive edge in the business world. It offers practical advice, case studies, and action plans to help leaders create more inclusive workplaces that harness the benefits of a diverse workforce.
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Saving Main Street
Small Business in the Time of COVID-19
Gary Rivlin
The book examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on small businesses in the United States, exploring the challenges they faced, from lockdowns to financial struggles. It delves into the stories of business owners who navigated the crisis, highlighting their resilience and the importance of community support in sustaining local economies.
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SuperCorp
How Vanguard Companies Create Innovation, Profits, Growth, and Social Good
Rosabeth Moss Kanter
The book examines how successful companies integrate social responsibility with innovation and competitive advantage, creating value for both society and the bottom line. It presents case studies and strategies that demonstrate how these companies foster a culture of purpose and align their core business practices with broader societal needs.
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