Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
The Club
How the English Premier League Became the Wildest, Richest, Most Disruptive Force in Sports
Joshua Robinson|Jonathan Clegg
The book delves into the transformation of English football following the creation of the Premier League in 1992, exploring how it evolved into a global entertainment phenomenon. It examines the business deals, personalities, and dramatic changes that have made the league a financial powerhouse and a cultural force in sports.
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Leadership and the One Minute Manager Updated Ed
Increasing Effectiveness Through Situational Leadership II
Ken Blanchard|Patricia Zigarmi|Drea Zigarmi
The book presents a flexible approach to leadership known as Situational Leadership II, which suggests that effective leaders must adapt their style to the development level of the individuals they are leading. It provides strategies for diagnosing the needs of an individual or team and then using the appropriate leadership style to respond to those needs, aiming to boost engagement and autonomy.
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Buy Then Build
How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game
Walker Deibel
The book provides a guide for entrepreneurs on how to bypass the traditional startup phase by acquiring and growing an existing business, offering practical advice on searching for, evaluating, and financing the purchase of a company. It also discusses strategies for scaling the acquired business and maximizing its value post-acquisition.
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Quiet Leadership
Winning Hearts, Minds and Matches
Carlo Ancelotti
The book offers insights into the management philosophy and techniques of one of soccer's most successful coaches, focusing on his approach to leadership, team building, and communication. It provides anecdotes from his illustrious career, detailing how he has fostered harmony within diverse squads and achieved success by emphasizing respect, collaboration, and quiet confidence.
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The Cult of We
WeWork, Adam Neumann, and the Great Startup Delusion
Eliot Brown|Maureen Farrell
The book chronicles the rise and fall of the office-sharing company WeWork, detailing the erratic leadership and overblown valuation under co-founder Adam Neumann. It exposes the excesses and delusions that characterized the startup's culture and business practices, leading to its dramatic downfall.
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Newsletter Ninja
How to Become an Author Mailing List Expert
Tammi L. Labrecque
The book provides authors with strategies and techniques for building and managing an effective email list to engage readers and promote their work. It covers topics such as crafting compelling content, segmenting subscribers, and utilizing analytics to maximize the impact of email marketing campaigns for book promotion.
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The Wealth Choice
Success Secrets of Black Millionaires
Dennis Kimbro
The book explores the strategies and mentalities that have enabled African Americans to overcome obstacles and achieve financial success, drawing on a seven-year study of 1,000 of the wealthiest African Americans to offer insights into wealth-building principles. It provides actionable advice and inspirational stories to guide readers on their own paths to financial prosperity.
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How to Be a Real Estate Investor
Phil Pustejovsky
The book provides a comprehensive guide to various strategies in real estate investing, from wholesaling to buying and holding properties. It also offers practical advice on overcoming challenges and achieving success in the real estate market, drawing from the author's personal experiences.
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The Little Book That Beats the Market
Joel Greenblatt
The book introduces the "Magic Formula," a strategy for stock market investing that focuses on buying good companies at bargain prices. It emphasizes the importance of purchasing shares of high-return businesses when they are available below their true value and provides a step-by-step approach for individual investors to apply this methodology.
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Smart Brevity
The Power of Saying More with Less
Jim VandeHei|Mike Allen|Roy Schwartz
The book provides guidance on effective communication by teaching readers how to convey their messages succinctly and with impact. It offers strategies for cutting through the noise and making every word count, drawing on the authors' experiences in journalism and media.
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