Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
HBR's 10 Must Reads Boxed Set
Harvard Business Review|Peter F. Drucker|Clayton M. Christensen|Daniel Goleman|Michael E. Porter
The boxed set compiles 60 definitive articles from the Harvard Business Review, each offering insights and research on management, leadership, strategy, and innovation. It includes influential concepts such as emotional intelligence, disruptive innovation, and competitive strategy, providing essential reading for business professionals and students alike.
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Stack Silver Get Gold - How to Buy Gold and Silver Bullion without Getting Ripped Off!
Hunter Riley III
The book provides practical advice on investing in gold and silver, focusing on strategies to purchase bullion safely and efficiently. It covers topics such as avoiding scams, understanding market trends, and selecting the right types of precious metals for investment portfolios.
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101 Tough Conversations to Have with Employees
A Manager's Guide to Addressing Performance, Conduct, and Discipline Challenges
Paul Falcone
The book provides managers with practical strategies and scripts for handling a wide range of difficult workplace discussions, from performance issues and behavioral problems to terminations and layoffs. It offers guidance on how to approach sensitive topics with empathy and professionalism, ensuring clear communication and effective resolution.
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Living Trusts for Everyone
Why a Will Is Not the Way to Avoid Probate, Protect Heirs, and Settle Estates
Ronald Farrington Sharp
The book explains the advantages of using living trusts over wills for estate planning, highlighting how trusts can avoid probate, provide better protection for heirs, and facilitate the settlement of estates. It offers practical advice on how to create and manage a living trust, with explanations of legal concepts and step-by-step guidance for readers.
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The Long Game
How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World
Dorie Clark
The book provides strategies for individuals to focus on long-term goals and resist the pressures of immediate gratification in a world dominated by short-term thinking. It offers insights on how to achieve lasting success by building a strong foundation, making consistent progress, and maintaining a future-oriented mindset amidst daily distractions and societal expectations for quick results.
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Words That Work
It's Not What You Say, It's What People Hear
Frank I. Luntz
The book explores the importance of effective communication by analyzing the power of specific word choices and phrases in influencing public opinion and shaping political, corporate, and personal messaging. It provides insights into crafting persuasive language and strategies for connecting with audiences by understanding the emotional impact of words.
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The One-Page Financial Plan
A Simple Way to Be Smart About Your Money
Carl Richards
The book simplifies financial planning by focusing on the importance of understanding one's values and goals to guide financial decisions. It provides actionable advice on how to create a straightforward, one-page plan that aligns with personal objectives and addresses investment strategies, budgeting, saving, and spending.
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Fed Up
An Insider's Take on Why the Federal Reserve is Bad for America
Danielle DiMartino Booth
The book provides a critical examination of the Federal Reserve from the perspective of a former insider, highlighting how its policies often benefit Wall Street at the expense of Main Street. It argues that the Fed's actions before, during, and after the financial crisis of 2008 have led to increased income inequality and financial instability.
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The Airbnb Story
How Three Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions of Dollars … and Plenty of Enemies
(Journalist) Leigh Gallagher
The book chronicles the rise of the home-sharing company Airbnb, from its inception by three co-founders to its global impact on the travel industry and the controversies it has faced. It delves into the entrepreneurial journey, business strategies, and the economic and regulatory challenges that have accompanied Airbnb's disruptive presence in the hospitality market.
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Hit Makers
How to Succeed in an Age of Distraction
Derek Thompson
The book explores the science of popularity, analyzing why certain products, ideas, and cultural phenomena become widely successful in today's saturated media environment. It delves into the psychology of consumers, the strategies of market-makers, and the unpredictable nature of viral content, offering insights into the mechanisms that drive mass appeal.
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