Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
Preventing Identity Theft in Your Business
How to Protect Your Business, Customers, and Employees
Judith M. Collins
The book provides a comprehensive guide on safeguarding a business from identity theft, detailing strategies for securing personal information of customers and employees. It includes practical steps for implementing security measures, legal implications, and how to respond effectively if a breach occurs.
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Value
How to talk about what you do so people want to buy it
Robyn Haydon
The book provides strategies for effectively communicating the value of one's work or products to potential clients, emphasizing the importance of understanding and articulating the benefits to engage and persuade the target audience. It offers practical advice on crafting compelling value propositions and tailoring messages to resonate with customers' needs and decision-making processes.
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Disciplined Collaboration
4 steps to collaborative success
Emmanuel Gobillot
The book presents a four-step framework designed to optimize the balance between the benefits of collaboration and its costs, aiming to enhance organizational performance. It provides practical tools and insights to help leaders foster a culture of effective collaboration, overcome common barriers, and leverage collective efforts for better results.
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Hidden Champions in the Chinese Century
Ascent and Transformation
Hermann Simon
The book examines a group of highly successful, lesser-known companies in China that dominate niche markets globally, exploring their strategies, strengths, and the challenges they face. It provides insights into the rise of these "Hidden Champions" and their role in China's growing economic influence in the 21st century.
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Leaders as Teachers Action Guide
Proven Approaches for Unlocking Success in Your Organization
Edward Betof, Sue Todd, Lisa Owens
The book provides practical strategies and tools for implementing a leaders-as-teachers approach within organizations, aiming to enhance learning and leadership development. It includes case studies, best practices, and step-by-step guidance to help leaders teach effectively and foster a culture of continuous learning and growth among employees.
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Seizing Power
The Grab for Global Oil Wealth
Robert Slater
The book examines the global competition for oil, highlighting how countries and companies vie for control over the world's oil reserves. It delves into the political, economic, and social implications of this struggle, exploring the impact on global wealth and power dynamics.
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The Languages of Leadership
How to use your words, actions and behaviours to influence your team, peers and boss
Wendy Born
The book provides insights and practical advice on how leaders can effectively communicate and influence others through their choice of words, actions, and behaviors. It emphasizes the importance of adapting communication styles to different situations and audiences to inspire, motivate, and drive performance within an organization.
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Negotiating in the Real World
Getting the Deal You Want
Victor Gotbaum
The book provides practical strategies and insights for effective negotiation, drawing from the author's extensive experience. It covers techniques for various scenarios, emphasizing the importance of preparation, clear communication, and understanding the interests of all parties involved.
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Selling Your Business
The Transition from Entrepreneur to Investor
Louis P. Crosier
The book provides a comprehensive guide for entrepreneurs on how to prepare for and execute the sale of their business, covering topics such as valuation, legal considerations, and negotiation strategies. It also offers advice on managing the transition from being a business owner to becoming an investor, with insights on financial planning and wealth management post-sale.
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When Managers Rebel
David Courpasson
The book explores the phenomenon of managerial rebellion, where managers resist and challenge the corporate status quo and bureaucratic constraints. It delves into the reasons behind such rebellions and the implications for organizational dynamics and leadership.
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