Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
Good Leaders Ask Great Questions
Your Foundation for Successful Leadership
John C. Maxwell
The book provides insights into the importance of questioning in leadership, offering guidance on what questions to ask oneself, team members, and potential leaders to foster growth, engagement, and effective decision-making. It emphasizes the role of questions in personal development, team building, and organizational success, with practical advice for leaders to enhance their communication and leadership skills.
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Onward
How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul
Howard Schultz|Joanne Gordon
The book chronicles the return of CEO Howard Schultz to Starbucks in 2008, detailing the company's struggles and his efforts to revitalize its flagging business without compromising its core values. It provides an insider's perspective on the leadership decisions, cultural shifts, and strategic initiatives that helped the coffee giant overcome challenges and maintain its unique identity.
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The 360 Degree Leader
Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization
John C. Maxwell
The book provides insights and strategies for individuals at any level of an organization to exercise leadership and influence others, regardless of their position. It emphasizes the importance of leading both up to superiors and down to subordinates, as well as collaborating with peers, to create a comprehensive impact on the organization's success.
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Influencer
Building Your Personal Brand in the Age of Social Media
Brittany Hennessy
The book provides a comprehensive guide for individuals aiming to establish and grow their personal brand on social media platforms, offering practical advice on content creation, monetization, and collaboration with brands. It also delves into the intricacies of building an engaged following, navigating influencer marketing, and understanding the digital landscape's evolving trends and algorithms.
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Happy Money
Laina Buenostar
The book provides a two-step formula designed to help readers shift their mindset about money and improve their financial situation. It emphasizes the importance of happiness and positive thinking as tools to attract wealth and create a more abundant life.
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10 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make
Danielle Roberts
The book provides guidance on navigating the complexities of Medicare, highlighting common errors that beneficiaries make which can lead to higher out-of-pocket costs or inadequate coverage. It offers practical advice on enrollment periods, plan choices, and strategies to optimize benefits and minimize expenses.
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Soap Making Business Startup
How to Start, Run & Grow a Million Dollar Success From Home!
Suzanne Carpenter
The book provides a comprehensive guide on how to create and operate a home-based soap making business, covering everything from crafting unique soap recipes to marketing and expanding the business. It includes practical advice on sourcing materials, complying with regulations, and strategies for scaling the business to reach a million-dollar revenue.
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The Millionaire Mind
Thomas J. Stanley
The book delves into the common traits, habits, and thought patterns of millionaires, revealing how their mindset contributes to their financial success. It provides insights into their approaches to topics such as investing, education, and risk-taking, offering readers strategies to cultivate a similar mindset for wealth-building.
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Guide To Investing in Gold & Silver
Protect Your Financial Future
Michael Maloney
The book provides an overview of the history of money, detailing how gold and silver have been used as stable forms of currency and investment over centuries. It offers practical advice on how to invest in these precious metals, strategies for portfolio diversification, and tips for safeguarding one's financial future against economic downturns.
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Early Retirement Extreme
A philosophical and practical guide to financial independence
Jacob Lund Fisker
The book provides a blueprint for achieving financial independence through a radical lifestyle transformation that involves minimizing expenses, simplifying living conditions, and investing wisely. It combines philosophical insights on consumerism and sustainability with practical strategies for saving a high percentage of income to retire early and attain a self-sufficient, resilient way of life.
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