Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
Collectible Investments for the High Net Worth Investor
The book examines alternative investment opportunities for high net worth individuals, focusing on collectibles such as art, wine, and coins. It provides a quantitative analysis of the potential financial returns and risks associated with these types of investments, offering insights and strategies for portfolio diversification.
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7 Business Habits That Drive High Performance
Nicholas S. Barnett
The book outlines seven key habits that are essential for achieving high performance in business, including strategies for leadership, customer focus, clarity of direction, and people engagement. It provides practical advice and case studies to help leaders and organizations improve their performance and create a culture of success.
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The Psychology of Sales Success
Learn to Think Like Your Customer to Clove Every Sale
Gerhard Gschwandtner
The book provides insights into the mindset of potential customers, emphasizing the importance of understanding their needs and thought processes to effectively close sales. It offers strategies and techniques for sales professionals to align their selling approach with the psychological drivers that influence buyers' decisions.
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The Conversation Manager
The Power of the Modern Consumer, the End of the Traditional Advertiser
Steven Van Belleghem
The book explores the shift from traditional advertising to a new model where brands engage in two-way conversations with consumers, leveraging social media and other digital platforms. It emphasizes the importance of listening to and collaborating with customers to create brand advocates and adapt to the evolving landscape of consumer power.
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Sustainable Negotiation
What Physics Can Teach Us About International Negotiation
Eliane Karsaklian
The book explores the application of principles from physics to the process of international negotiation, proposing a new approach that emphasizes sustainability and long-term relationship building. It offers insights into the dynamics of negotiation, suggesting strategies for creating balanced outcomes that endure over time and benefit all parties involved.
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Leaders Don't Command
Inspire Growth, Ingenuity, and Collaboration
Jorge Cuervo
The book explores the concept that effective leadership is not about issuing commands, but rather about inspiring and empowering team members to grow, innovate, and collaborate. It provides insights and strategies for leaders to foster a positive organizational culture where employees are motivated to contribute their best work.
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Gamification for Business
Why Innovators and Changemakers use Games to break down Silos, Drive Engagement and Build Trust
Sune Gudiksen|Jake Inlove
The book explores the concept of gamification as a strategic tool for businesses to enhance engagement, collaboration, and trust among employees and customers. It provides insights into how incorporating game mechanics into business processes can break down organizational silos and foster innovation.
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Someone Will Make Money on Your Funds - Why Not You?
A Better Way to Pick Mutual and Exchange-Traded Funds
Gary L. Gastineau
The book provides investors with insights on how to select mutual and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) effectively, emphasizing the importance of understanding fees, fund management, and performance history. It offers strategies to maximize returns by making informed decisions, avoiding common pitfalls, and considering factors that impact fund profitability.
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Diversity at Work
The book examines the implications and challenges of workforce diversity, exploring topics such as discrimination, biases, and the benefits of a diverse work environment. It offers insights into managing diversity through theoretical frameworks, empirical research, and practical strategies for fostering an inclusive organizational culture.
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Corporate Entrepreneurship
Top Managers and New Business Creation
Vijay Sathe
The book explores the role of senior executives in fostering innovation and entrepreneurial activities within established companies. It provides insights and strategies on how top management can create an environment that encourages the development of new business ventures, products, and services to drive growth and competitiveness.
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