The Language of Licensing
This book is a desk reference for licensing professionals and a single source of relevant information needed to master the art of licensing. The first part of the book is a glossary of all terms used in the industry, i.e., " The Language of Licensing." Since licensing territories and channels of distribution frequently form part of most license agreements, the second section of the book includes detailed lists and checklists of territories and distribution channels that the reader can use. There is royalty rate information for different product categories and property types. There is information on Licensing International's Global Licensing Survey, lists of the leading licensors and licensing agents, and lists of the various licensing organizations, governmental agencies, licensing publications, and trade shows and events. Additionally, a reference guide would not be complete without including some of the most commonly used forms in licensing, e.g., a licensee application, deal memo, patent and merchandising license agreement, a licensing agent/representative agreement and a mutual NDA.
Leading with Purpose
No matter how good you think your plan is, any significant project cannot succeed without the contributions of other people-those who will perform the work needed to help a project meet its objectives. Projects rely on people; however, dealing with these people is one of the hardest management skillsets to learn. People are complicated and relationships can be messy.This book dives deep into the two key people management skillsets you need to know to get results from your teams: how to use different types of power to get people to do what is needed, and how to more subtly influence their hearts and minds to gain their support. By adopting an ethical approach to the use of power and influence, you can get maximum performance from your team members without losing their support for the project or building resistance to your leadership.
Guidelines for Climate-Resilient, Gender-Responsive, and Socially Inclusive Public Open Spaces in Bangladesh
These guidelines aim to equip local governments in Bangladesh with concepts and tools to create and maintain climate-resilient, gender-responsive, and socially inclusive public open spaces in cities and towns.Using a process-oriented and visually driven approach, the guidelines will help local governments select, prioritize, prepare, assess, create, implement, and maintain quality public open spaces with the active participation of the community. They focus on creating well-designed spaces that serve multiple functions, addressing livelihoods, leisure, and climate adaptation, particularly in vulnerable regions of Bangladesh.
Stitching Governance for Labour Rights
Transnational labour governance is in urgent need of a new paradigm of democratic participation, with those who are most affected - typically workers - placed at the centre. To achieve this, principles of industrial democracy and transnational governance must come together to inform institutions within global supply chains. This book traces the development of 'transnational industrial democracy', using responses to the 2013 Rana Plaza disaster as the empirical context. A particular focus is placed on the Bangladesh Accord and the JETI Workplace Social Dialogue programme. Drawing on longitudinal field research from 2013-2020, the authors argue that the reality of modern-day supply chain capitalism has neither optimal institutional frameworks nor effective structures of industrial relations. Informed by principles of industrial democracy, the book aims at enhancing emerging forms of private transnational governance as second-best institutions.
The Benefits of Using Artificial Intelligence for Business Success
"The Benefits of Using Artificial Intelligence for Business Success: Strategies for Innovation, Efficiency, and Growth" is an indispensable resource for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and students alike navigating the AI revolution. This comprehensive guide offers cutting-edge insights on leveraging AI's transformative power to drive unprecedented growth and competitive advantage. Readers will discover how to develop robust AI implementation strategies, optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, foster innovation, and ensure ethical AI adoption. Packed with real-world case studies, expert analysis, and actionable frameworks, this book illuminates AI applications across diverse industries-from healthcare and finance to retail and emerging markets. It explores how to harness predictive analytics, machine learning, and automation to unlock new revenue streams and operational efficiencies. For students pursuing dissertations in business, technology, or related fields, this book provides a wealth of current, well-researched information and a solid foundation for academic exploration. Whether you're a C-suite executive, startup founder, industry professional, or ambitious student, this authoritative guide equips you with the knowledge and tools to lead in the AI-driven business landscape. Don't just adapt to the AI revolution-lead it.
The Language of Success
From the street smarts of a 15-year-old, rose a triumphant entrepreneur whose resilience and determination forged a path to success. The Language of Success is a story of survival, self-improvement, and accomplishment.In these pages, the author walks us through her sometimes-tumultuous upbringing in a 'milky-white' town of little diversity, while striving to understand the bigger world around her. From leaving home at 15 and facing daily challenges of survival, to finding those paths to nontraditional education and opportunities. This unorthodox route into the world of business and later linguistics, showcases the opportunities and 'go with your guts' intuition, that often lead to places you never dreamed of.The lessons learned through years of minimum wage jobs and struggle were later her building blocks for success. Over the course of two decades, she built her company, Empire Interpreting Service, into a leading Language Service Provider (LSP). Theresa bootstrapped her company and molded it into a respected, award-winning organization that has been cited as the 'gold standard' in its field.
Linear Algebra and Its Applications with R
The book developed from the need to teach a linear algebra course to students focused on data science and bioinformatics programs. This textbook provides students a theoretical basis which can then be applied to the practical R and Python problems, providing the tools needed for real-world applications.
Knowledge Guided Machine Learning
Knowledge Guided Machine Learning provides an introduction to this rapidly growing field by discussing some of the common themes of research in SGML, using illustrative examples and case studies from diverse application domains and research communities as contributed book chapters.
Lifestyle Success
Unlock the secrets to lifestyle success with this comprehensive guide. From achieving financial security to cultivating personal relationships and prioritizing self-care, this book provides practical strategies and real-life success stories to help you thrive in all aspects of life. Whether youre an aspiring entrepreneur, a creative artist, a corporate professional, or simply someone looking for personal growth, this book has something for everyone. With expert advice and actionable tips, you'll be on your way to living the life you've always dreamed of.
Ethical Practices
Discover the comprehensive guide to ethical practices in todays society, covering topics. business and healthcare to technology and education.Explore the importance of ethics, historical perspectives, decision-making frameworks, and ethical challenges in.With a focus on key areas such as corporate governance, healthcare principles, AI ethics, and ethical considerations in education, this book provides valuable insights and guidance to individuals and organizations of various fields striving to uphold ethical standards in a rapidly changing world.
Improving Sustainability Through Information Governance
Leveraging Information Governance to Boost Sustainability offers a comprehensive exploration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks through the lenses of people, process, and technology.Delving into the intricacies of strategic alignment, management principles, and risk management, the book emphasizes the vital connection between ESG and organizational sustainability.This book begins by elucidating the significance of ESG, core frameworks, and regulatory mandates. Part two delves into Information Governance (IG) elements such as data management, privacy, and security, alongside relevant ISO standards. The final section outlines strategies for applying IG standards to enhance ESG reporting and outcomes.Advocating for integrating IG best practices to bolster organizational ESG compliance efforts, this book is a must-read for leaders seeking to navigate the evolving landscape of climate risk reporting and sustainability.
Blockchain for Halal Industry
The global halal market has emerged as a new growth sector in the global economy and is creating a strong presence in developed countries. The halal industry has now expanded well beyond the food sector further widening the economic potentials for halal. This book aims to provide an introduction to applying Blockchain for halal supply chains and outline some potential areas for consideration for the all sectors of the halal industry. The book will help to deepen understanding of the concepts of Blockchain technology and halal industry and explores the concept of Halal industry along with the components which constitute the industry. The book Provides and discusses existing halal supply chains usage of Blockchains.The opportunities and challenges in developing and Halal industry are also discussed.
The Art of Mediation The Key to Resolving Disputes in the Hospitality Industry
Mediation in the Hospitality Industry: A Comprehensive Guide for Hotels, Guests, Travel Agents, and Employees is a book by Mohamed Darwish that provides an in-depth overview of mediation as a method of conflict resolution in the hospitality sector. The book aims to educate and inform hospitality professionals and legal practitioners on the benefits and challenges of mediation, as well as the best practices and techniques for implementing it effectively. The book is divided into 12 chapters, each covering a different aspect of mediation and its application within the hospitality industry. The first chapter introduces the concept and evolution of mediation and explains the difference between mediation and other forms of ADR (alternative dispute resolution). The second chapter discusses the challenges and disputes that arise in the hospitality industry, such as contractual issues, service quality, consumer rights, and employment relations. The third chapter compares litigation and mediation and highlights the advantages of mediation over traditional court proceedings, such as lower costs, faster resolution, and higher satisfaction. The fourth chapter explores the role and responsibilities of mediators and the skills and qualifications required for them to perform their duties effectively. The fifth chapter examines the legal and ethical aspects of mediation and the frameworks and standards that govern mediation practices, such as the New York Convention on Arbitration, the Consumer Protection Law in the UAE, and the GDPR in the EU. The sixth chapter addresses the impact of technology on mediation and the opportunities and challenges posed by online dispute resolution (ODR) and cybersecurity. The seventh chapter outlines the techniques and stages of effective mediation, from setting the stage and opening the process to listening and understanding, validating options, and enabling resolution. The eighth chapter focuses on the cultural dimensions of mediation and the importance of understanding and respecting the diverse backgrounds and values of the parties involved. The ninth chapter provides case studies and examples of mediation in the hospitality industry, illustrating the types of disputes and the outcomes achieved through mediation. The tenth chapter offers practical guidance and tips for hospitality professionals who want to become mediators or who want to implement mediation policies and procedures in their organizations. The eleventh chapter discusses the challenges and barriers to mediation in the hospitality industry, as well as the strategies and solutions to overcome them. The twelfth and final chapter explores future trends and developments in mediation within the hospitality sector and the potential for more collaborative and cost-effective dispute resolution methods. Mediation in the Hospitality Industry: A Comprehensive Guide for Hotels, Guests, Travel Agents, and Employees is the debut book by Mohamed Darwish, who is a certified mediator accredited by the International Mediation Institute and has extensive experience in the hospitality and real estate sectors. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of mediation and hospitality management and offers insights and knowledge that can enhance the quality and efficiency of service delivery and customer satisfaction in the hospitality industry.
Fix Your Face and Watch Your Tone - Women Know What's Needed
In this compelling guide, Dr. V Boykin tackles the equity challenges marginalized communities face personally and professionally. Blending life anecdotes and extensive research, Dr. V offers practical solutions for women (and allies) striving for career success and personal fulfillment."Dr. V Boykin's Fix Your Face and Watch Your Tone is a powerful guide for achieving workplace equity and success, offering inspiration and a clear roadmap for creating inclusive environments." - Alan Stein, Career Consultant, Kadima Careers"Dr. V's book is a standout in a sea of mediocre leadership books. Dr. V says the things the rest of them don't have the nerve to say! This should be required reading in every MBA program." - Elena Joy Thurston, CEO, Latitude"Dr. V's book feels like she's seen the movie of my life, offering clear guidance and infectious energy that make this book a true change maker." - Mandy Thompson, CEO, Direct Reach Online Solutions "With strong, consistent messaging and deeply touching personal stories, Dr. V inspires action towards a more just and equitable workplace for all." - Sara Dean, Speaker, Trainer, Executive Coach, Sara Dean Inc. (About the Author)Dr. V Boykin returned to school in 2017, obtaining her BS in marketing management, MS in management and leadership, MBA and DBA in organizational leadership. Four degrees might seem excessive, but 20 years ago, life as a Black woman with a felony proved otherwise. All income was welcome, and Dr. V did everything from stripping to picking up dog waste. She is now an established keynote speaker and leader in leadership and equity space. Her research directly linked social support to equitable workplace experiences for women, which in turn increases profitability and productivity, and decreases expensive attrition.
Bottling Up Trouble
Many businesses glorify alcohol - as a feel-good social lubricant, a we're-all-in-this-together stress reliever - but it comes at a high cost to both the organization and the individual. It's time for leaders to take a sober look at the role of alcohol in workplace culture.
Bold Risks, Big Rewards
Embark on a transformative journey with "Bold Risks, Big Rewards," a compelling collection of stories that illuminate the powerful link between daring decisions and profound life changes. This book is not just a read; it's a call to action for anyone standing at the crossroads of decision, yearning to break free from the mundane and embrace a life of extraordinary possibilities.In "Bold Risks, Big Rewards," you'll meet individuals from all walks of life who have taken leaps into the unknown. Each chapter presents a unique story of courage and transformation, showcasing real-life examples of how stepping beyond comfort zones has led to incredible outcomes. From career changes and entrepreneurial ventures to personal challenges and emotional gambles, these stories dive deep into the essence of risk-taking.What sets this book apart is its ability to connect deeply with the reader's own fears and aspirations. You'll see yourself in these stories, feel the trepidation of making big decisions, and celebrate the exhilarating sensation of breaking through barriers. "Bold Risks, Big Rewards" does more than just share experiences; it invites you to engage with your own life in a more daring and purposeful way.The book also serves as a guide, encouraging you to reflect on your journey, understand your fears, and recognize the potential rewards of stepping out of your comfort zone. With each page, you'll be inspired to consider what risks you're ready to take for the sake of a fuller, more rewarding life.As an added invitation, readers are encouraged to not only learn from these stories but to become part of the ongoing narrative. "Bold Risks, Big Rewards" offers the opportunity to write about your own experiences with risk-taking and potentially share your story in upcoming books from Action Takers Publishing.Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a creative soul, or someone simply looking for a spark to ignite change, this book is for you. "Bold Risks, Big Rewards" is more than just a collection of success stories; it's a blueprint for living with audacity and conviction. It's time to discover how the boldest risks can lead to the biggest rewards.Are you ready to take the leap? Your most transformative journey begins here. Purchase "Bold Risks, Big Rewards" today and start crafting your own story of courage and triumph.Download free gifts from the authors at https: //www.actiontakerspublishing.com/bold
The Infinite Money Glitch
We all hear about people who have found great wealth and success through real estate. But very few of us know how to get there. Why? Real estate is a massive billion-dollar industry and is often gatekept to the very few.Why Choose Multifamily Real Estate?Multifamily properties offer unique advantages over single-family homes, stocks, and other investment vehicles. With the potential for higher returns, reduced risk, and scalable growth, multifamily real estate is the cornerstone of many wealthy investors' portfolios. Adam and Mike reveal the "magic" behind this investment strategy, showing you how to gain financial freedom and build wealth for generations to come.Are you ready to take control of your financial future? Using the power of multifamily real estate investing in this complete guide by seasoned investors Adam Demchik and Mike Mannino II. With a combined portfolio of $10,000,000's and ownership of several hundred apartments, Adam and Mike know all the ins and outs of the real estate market and aren't looking to hold back anything from you and sharing their wealth of experience and insider knowledge to help you navigate the real estate market and build a profitable future.The Infinite Money Glitch: The Guide for Financial Freedom through Multifamily Real Estate takes you step-by-step through the journey of starting with just an idea to building a large portfolio through multifamily properties whether you have zero knowledge of real estate or are an experienced investor looking to diversify your portfolio.Inside This Book, You'll Discover: The Power of Cash Flow: Learn how multifamily properties generate steady, reliable income that can replace your 9-to-5 job and provide financial security.Wealth Appreciation: Understand the principles of property value appreciation and how smart investments significantly increase your net worth over time.Infinite Money Glitch Known to the very few, the power of force appreciation and capital recapture.Tax Benefits: Discover the tax advantages that come with owning multifamily real estate, from depreciation deductions to 1031 exchanges, and how to maximize your returns.Proven Strategies: Benefit from the authors' combined decades of experience, with real-life examples, case studies, and actionable tips for every stage of the investment process.Horse Vs. The Jockey: Learn the important difference between the property's characteristics and the team of professionals, including property managers, accountants, and attorneys, to ensure your investment is successful.In short, this book is your complete guide to investing in multifamily properties. It covers everything you need to know to make your investment profitable, from buying and maintaining the property to building a lasting legacy. Inside, you'll find detailed information and practical tips to help you succeed. Ready to get started?
The Infinite Money Glitch
We all hear about people who have found great wealth and success through real estate. But very few of us know how to get there. Why? Real estate is a massive billion-dollar industry and is often gatekept to the very few.Why Choose Multifamily Real Estate?Multifamily properties offer unique advantages over single-family homes, stocks, and other investment vehicles. With the potential for higher returns, reduced risk, and scalable growth, multifamily real estate is the cornerstone of many wealthy investors' portfolios. Adam and Mike reveal the "magic" behind this investment strategy, showing you how to gain financial freedom and build wealth for generations to come.Are you ready to take control of your financial future? Using the power of multifamily real estate investing in this complete guide by seasoned investors Adam Demchik and Mike Mannino II. With a combined portfolio of $10,000,000's and ownership of several hundred apartments, Adam and Mike know all the ins and outs of the real estate market and aren't looking to hold back anything from you and sharing their wealth of experience and insider knowledge to help you navigate the real estate market and build a profitable future.The Infinite Money Glitch: The Guide for Financial Freedom through Multifamily Real Estate takes you step-by-step through the journey of starting with just an idea to building a large portfolio through multifamily properties whether you have zero knowledge of real estate or are an experienced investor looking to diversify your portfolio.Inside This Book, You'll Discover: The Power of Cash Flow: Learn how multifamily properties generate steady, reliable income that can replace your 9-to-5 job and provide financial security.Wealth Appreciation: Understand the principles of property value appreciation and how smart investments significantly increase your net worth over time.Infinite Money Glitch Known to the very few, the power of force appreciation and capital recapture.Tax Benefits: Discover the tax advantages that come with owning multifamily real estate, from depreciation deductions to 1031 exchanges, and how to maximize your returns.Proven Strategies: Benefit from the authors' combined decades of experience, with real-life examples, case studies, and actionable tips for every stage of the investment process.Horse Vs. The Jockey: Learn the important difference between the property's characteristics and the team of professionals, including property managers, accountants, and attorneys, to ensure your investment is successful.In short, this book is your complete guide to investing in multifamily properties. It covers everything you need to know to make your investment profitable, from buying and maintaining the property to building a lasting legacy. Inside, you'll find detailed information and practical tips to help you succeed. Ready to get started?
Business Practices You Can’t Fail
In an ever-evolving economic landscape, reshaping businesses and industries to their full potential is an idea worth pursuing and an adventure worth exploring. "Unlocking Business Potential: The Power of Leadership and Innovation" delves into the heart of what makes organizations thrive in today's competitive markets.This book emphasizes the critical role of leadership with exceptional self-awareness and relationship management. Such leaders are better equipped to adapt to new economic situations, seize emerging opportunities, and view current events through a positive lens, all while driving economic and financial innovation within their industries.By establishing new standards of practice, enhancing the quality of life, and meeting evolving demands, organizations can foster a culture of integrity and innovative acceptance, successfully navigating any challenges that come their way. The book highlights how inspirational leadership combined with motivational agility can strategize and develop visions that are realized daily.Aspiring employees, through responsible teamwork and proactive attitudes, can eliminate investments in inefficient processes. This, in turn, enhances creative thinking, learning, transparency, and accountability within the organization. The book further explores how executives, utilizing organizational system thinking analysis, can determine the best plans of action for service development and performance optimization."Unlocking Business Potential" is a must-read for executives, managers, and aspiring leaders who seek to understand the dynamics of effective leadership and innovation. It provides invaluable insights into building resilient, forward-thinking organizations capable of thriving in a rapidly changing world. Discover the strategies and mindset required to lead with purpose, inspire teams, and drive sustainable growth.
Proceedings of the 1st International Conference Tendev 2023
Climate change represents one of humanity's paramount global challenges and stands as a pivotal issue in sustainable development. This book delves into critical strategies for mitigating climate change and adapting to its impacts, emphasizing the integration of circular economy principles and the promotion of sustainability as imperative, especially through trans-sectoral approaches. The entire set of papers brings up research results and findings answering several of the Sustainable Development Goals, with a sense of complementarity integrating elements that lead to synergies when coupled and approached jointly.
Addressing the Weaknesses of Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Methods Using Python
The book aims to draw attention to the weaknesses in Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) methods and provide insights to improve the decision-making process. By addressing these weaknesses, it seeks to enhance the accuracy and effectiveness of MCDM methods in selecting the best alternatives in various fields. The book covers popular MCDM methods such as TOPSIS, ELECTRE, VIKOR, and PROMETHEE. It compares traditional methods with the proposed modified Human Development Index (HDI) data using Python code examples. The target audience for the book includes computer scientists, engineers, business, and financial management professionals, as well as anyone interested in MCDM and its applications.
Business Practices You Can't Fail
In an ever-evolving economic landscape, reshaping businesses and industries to their full potential is an idea worth pursuing and an adventure worth exploring. "Unlocking Business Potential: The Power of Leadership and Innovation" delves into the heart of what makes organizations thrive in today's competitive markets.This book emphasizes the critical role of leadership with exceptional self-awareness and relationship management. Such leaders are better equipped to adapt to new economic situations, seize emerging opportunities, and view current events through a positive lens, all while driving economic and financial innovation within their industries.By establishing new standards of practice, enhancing the quality of life, and meeting evolving demands, organizations can foster a culture of integrity and innovative acceptance, successfully navigating any challenges that come their way. The book highlights how inspirational leadership combined with motivational agility can strategize and develop visions that are realized daily.Aspiring employees, through responsible teamwork and proactive attitudes, can eliminate investments in inefficient processes. This, in turn, enhances creative thinking, learning, transparency, and accountability within the organization. The book further explores how executives, utilizing organizational system thinking analysis, can determine the best plans of action for service development and performance optimization."Unlocking Business Potential" is a must-read for executives, managers, and aspiring leaders who seek to understand the dynamics of effective leadership and innovation. It provides invaluable insights into building resilient, forward-thinking organizations capable of thriving in a rapidly changing world. Discover the strategies and mindset required to lead with purpose, inspire teams, and drive sustainable growth.
The Existential Playbook
Make your future the best thing that will ever happen to you.Finding meaning, clarity and direction in our lives is challenging. It raises big questions about who we are, what we want and what it takes to survive, live and thrive in today's world.The Existential Playbook is your guiding light; a powerful and optimistic companion for when you're at life's crossroads, searching for answers about what to do next.Drawing on decades of rich, real-world experience, distinguished executive coach, economist, lecturer and keynote speaker Stephen Bruyant-Langer artfully and playfully empowers you to navigate transitions in your personal and professional life with grace, resilience and positivity. Blending practical tools, effective models and real-life case studies with psychological insights and wisdom from the ancient philosophers to cutting-edge modern science and technology, you'll discover how to shape a better tomorrow for yourself and those around you.As you progress, you'll reveal actionable steps that will inspire change, create meaning and lead you to a state of relaxed readiness for whatever your future holds, liberating you to be your true, authentic self and live a fulfilling life.With insights from experts in philosophy, psychology, neurology and strategy, Stephen leverages his proven 10-step executive coaching system alongside his brand-new Nordic Leadership Model. His powerful approach builds on the existentialist principles of choice, action and responsibility, providing you with a transformative roadmap to successfully edit your past, curate your present and design a future you'll love.
Transitioning into Leadership
Effective leadership is the cornerstone of organizational success, transcending industry and profession. It shapes company culture and determines an organization's trajectory. To cultivate the desired organizational values and culture, robust leadership training is essential. This book offers a foundational toolkit for newly promoted supervisors and managers to develop their unique leadership styles.
The Rebalancing Act
Working women have an equilibrium problem.We have more options for what to do with our lives than at any time in history, but too often that abundance of choices leads us on a mythical quest to "have it all." As we try to excel in the many roles we take on, it feels like balance is an impossible dream-and our health and our relationships suffer as a result. Through interviews with more than seventy women of all ages, this book will explore common traps that may be holding you back from true fulfillment and provide strategies to help you restore much-needed balance in your life.
The Rebalancing Act
Working women have an equilibrium problem.We have more options for what to do with our lives than at any time in history, but too often that abundance of choices leads us on a mythical quest to "have it all." As we try to excel in the many roles we take on, it feels like balance is an impossible dream-and our health and our relationships suffer as a result. Through interviews with more than seventy women of all ages, this book will explore common traps that may be holding you back from true fulfillment and provide strategies to help you restore much-needed balance in your life.
Developing Authentic Leaders
How do I define my authentic self, both personally and professionally?Am I leading effectively and how do I know? This book is a practical reference guide for any leader, whether new to the role or a seasoned veteran. It provides insights to start your transformational journey by: - Identifying your leadership style and its impacts on others.- Offering concise advice that considers the who, what, how and why of leadership dynamics.- Providing a practical toolkit to develop leadership skills for your personal and professional life.- Enabling flexibility to de ne your unique leadership contributions, both strengths and weaknesses, and create an actionable plan to enhance your skills.There is something for every leader in this book, whether it is realizing your authenticity, inspiring dynamic teams, increasing your influence, or working on genuine communications. These 52 topics are structured to provide key insights, guidance, and reflection to inform and challenge every leader.You will find this practical field guide will accompany you as you confidently embark upon or continue your leadership journey.
The Bill Gates Problem
New York Times Editors' Choice A powerful investigation of Bill Gates and the Gates Foundation, showing how he uses philanthropy to exercise enormous political power without accountability Through his vaunted philanthropy, Bill Gates transformed himself from a tech villain into one of the most admired people on the planet. Even as divorce proceedings and allegations of misconduct have recently tarnished his public image, the beneficence of the Gates Foundation, celebrated for spending billions to save lives around the globe, is taken as a given. But as Tim Schwab shows in this fearless investigation, Gates is still exactly who he was at Microsoft: a bully and monopolist, convinced of his own righteousness and intent on imposing his ideas, his solutions, and his leadership on everyone else. At the core, he is not a selfless philanthropist but a power broker, a clever engineer who has innovated a way to turn extreme wealth into immense political influence--and who has made us believe we should applaud his acquisition of power, not challenge it. Piercing the blinding halo that has for too long shielded the world's most powerful (and most secretive) charitable organization from public scrutiny, The Bill Gates Problem shows how Gates's billions have purchased a stunning level of control over public policy, private markets, scientific research, and the news media. Whether he is pushing new educational standards in America, health reforms in India, global vaccine policy during the pandemic, or Western industrialized agriculture throughout Africa, Gates's heady social experimentation has shown itself to be not only undemocratic, but also ineffective. In many places, Bill Gates is hurting the very people he intends to help. No less than dark-money campaign contributions or big-business political lobbying, Bill Gates's philanthropic empire needs to be seen as a problem of money in politics. It is a dangerous model of unconstrained power that threatens democracy and demands our attention.
Corporate Social Responsibility and Marketing Ethics
This book demonstrates the concept of CSR and how it is included as an element of value-based marketing. Using research from the Polish market, the author explores the concept of value-based marketing, how organisations are implementing CSR and analyses the effect on consumer behaviour.
War on Family Property Rights
Unlike its status as one of the most developed economies in the world, Korea still suffers from backward struggle between the state and family firms over property rights and family successions issues. This book spells out current governance problems within the chaebol, state reform policies and success and failures of the reforms.
Give to Grow
Relationships are the foundation of our long-term business success.The problem is a million things get in the way: "I don't have enough time." "I don't want to be a nag.""They are super busy right now."And the biggest one--"I'm just not good at this."There's a simple solution to breaking through all this noise: Giving.When you focus on giving, you will remove your own mental roadblocks. You'll be centered on solving the client's problems and investing in their success. And you can build a system to consistently integrate the right moves into your busy work life.The real magic to this approach: It's always your move, and there's always a way to be helpful. In Give to Grow, Mo Bunnell shows how to develop the growth mindset that keeps the focus on the relationship. A great deal might make your year, but a great relationship can make your entire career.No matter where you are in your career, Give to Grow will help you build the relationships you need to make the impact you want.
Simplifying Success
Unlock the essence of true success with Rae A. Stonehouse's transformative guide, "Simplifying Success: A No-Nonsense Guide to Achieving Your Goals." This book is not just another self-help manual; it's a clarion call to redefine what success means to you. Stonehouse strips away the complexities and distractions that clutter our path to achievement, offering a clearer, more meaningful approach to personal and professional fulfillment.Dive into the heart of what really matters with practical advice on decluttering your objectives, focusing on holistic well-being, and aligning your actions with your deepest values. Stonehouse doesn't just tell you to chase your dreams; he shows you how to live them, emphasizing the importance of resilience, adaptability, and self-care in the journey towards your goals."Simplifying Success" is more than achieving what you set out to do; it's about finding joy in the journey, learning from setbacks, and making a positive impact beyond yourself. Through engaging stories, actionable strategies, and insightful reflections, Stonehouse guides you to celebrate small wins, learn from every step, and continuously set the stage for greater achievements.Whether you're a seasoned professional seeking renewed inspiration or a dreamer looking to set your course, this book is your roadmap to a life of achievement and fulfillment. Embrace simplicity, focus on what truly matters, and start living a more meaningful and rewarding life today with "Simplifying Success."Join Rae A. Stonehouse on this journey to simplifying success, where less is truly more, and your biggest goals are not just achievable but meaningful.
Bottling Up Trouble
Many businesses glorify alcohol - as a feel-good social lubricant, a we're-all-in-this-together stress reliever - but it comes at a high cost to both the organization and the individual. It's time for leaders to take a sober look at the role of alcohol in workplace culture.
Cultivate Your Content
What if every piece of long-form content you created worked for you 24/7?That's exactly what the Discoverable Content System allows you to do.When you write content with intention and optimize it for your 'north star' goals, not only does it attract your dream clients and customers, it sells for you on autopilot.Discover how to use your own Human Design chart to create content that attracts your audience with ease... without any icky or scammy 'bro' marketing tactics in sight!Inside Cultivate Your Content, you'll learn: How to create content with intention... no more creating content because it makes you feel productive!How to use the Discoverable Content System to create content that feels aligned and has your ideal people flocking to your virtual doors.How to share your offers with ease based on your Human Design strategy so that your content sells for you 24/7 without having to discount, sell your soul, or promise the moon and stars...This book is the fifth and final book in the Cultivate Your Business series.Ideally, you'll have read at least Book 1 (Cultivate You!), as this provides the foundational components of applying Human Design in business.
Dollars and Sense
Missing out on your dream home because you can't compete? Not sure of how to get into the real estate game? As a millennial real estate agent, Megan Ethier has seen it all. She's pulling back the curtain on the strategies and secrets that helped her-and can help you-break into homeownership, no trust fund required! Discover unconventional ways to earn extra cash, slash living costs, and save that down payment faster than you ever thought possible. Learn how to outmaneuver buyers and win the bidding wars. Take control of your financial future and build the life you deserve. This is your playbook for outsmarting a rigged system-so let's get started and get you that house!
Islamic Banking and Finance
This book discusses the nature and theories which govern systems of Islamic finance including its most distinctive features and its relationship with conventional financial institutions.
Where Is Your Boat Headed?
Do you dream of being your own boss?Do you have a brilliant idea and a consuming passion for creating a new business?Are you an entrepreneur seeking inspiration, or a fresh wind in your sails?It's time to break the stereotypes around female entrepreneurship and live life on your own terms. Where Is Your Boat Headed? will inspire and empower you to stand at the helm of your journey. With guidance, you'll confidently set sail into the vast ocean of entrepreneurship, skillfully navigating the occasional turbulent waters on your way to your dream destination. In addition to the author, twelve wonderfully diverse women from across different industries share stories of their own entrepreneurial journeys. Encompassing a wide range of disciplines, each unique story offers nuggets of wisdom and insight. The challenge ahead is simple yet exciting: You are the captain of your boat. Decide where you're headed, assemble your crew, and set sail!
Practical Mathematical Cryptography
This book provides a clear and accessible introduction to practical mathematical cryptography. The presentation provides a unified and consistent treatment of the most important cryptographic topics, from the initial design and analysis of basic cryptographic schemes towards applications.
Where Is Your Boat Headed?
Do you dream of being your own boss?Do you have a brilliant idea and a consuming passion for creating a new business?Are you an entrepreneur seeking inspiration, or a fresh wind in your sails?It's time to break the stereotypes around female entrepreneurship and live life on your own terms. Where Is Your Boat Headed? will inspire and empower you to stand at the helm of your journey. With guidance, you'll confidently set sail into the vast ocean of entrepreneurship, skillfully navigating the occasional turbulent waters on your way to your dream destination. In addition to the author, twelve wonderfully diverse women from across different industries share stories of their own entrepreneurial journeys. Encompassing a wide range of disciplines, each unique story offers nuggets of wisdom and insight. The challenge ahead is simple yet exciting: You are the captain of your boat. Decide where you're headed, assemble your crew, and set sail!
30 Days Challenge
Meet the Authors: Adrienne Hill Antje Swart Brenda Martino Cheri Petroni Darlene Williams Donna BarronDortha Hise Dr. Carolina M. Billings Dr. Patricia Suggs Kim Riley Loralee Humphreys M. Susan Patterson Monika Greczek Rajika Mahan Stacey Hall Stephanie OdenA 30-day commitment is effective for habit formation because it establishes consistency, allows for brain adaptation, helps overcome initial resistance, integrates the habit into your routine, enhances psychological commitment, and enables you to see tangible results. By focusing on maintaining the habit for 30 days, you increase the likelihood of making it a permanent part of your lifestyle.In the chapters that follow you will see a pathway to Success, Personal Development: Becoming your best-self, the link between Wellness and Mindset and finally how all of the above link and impact your relationships.We hope this book has the desired effect the author's hearts and thought leadership had in mind. May you reach your 30 Days Challenge and begin your journey of Transformation.
The Pioneer
What makes high fliers fly? Are you curious about what really successful people do? Do you wonder how some people become very successful very quickly and still seem to have a great life outside work? Others, who work very hard, struggle to achieve this same kind of success. Research suggests that success isn't about having a high IQ, it has more to do with your EQ - Emotional Intelligence - which is being savvy about the way you relate to others and yourself. We found that the most successful people have an underlying Mindset and 7 Key Skills, which anyone can learn. Discover the self-directing skills for life and become a high flier in your field by - Adopting the fundamental Mindset and 7 Key Skills of highly successful people - Influencing and negotiating better than you've ever done before - Managing your workload, your stress levels and your manager - Busting through the common time wasters which catch you out every time - Creating your own powerful career plan for success
The Private Sector and Organized Crime
This book contributes to the literature on organized crime by providing a detailed account of the various nuances of what happens when criminal organizations misuse or infilltrate legitimate businesses, and sheds light on the important role the private sector can play to fight back.
Kidnapped by the FBI
In the tapestry of literary revelations, Dr A. I. Garcia writer emerges as a fearless storyteller, weaving a narrative that thrusts us into the shadows of the justice system. Her magnum opus, "KIDNAPPED BY THE FBI; forced to plead guilty by 2 Federal Judges, or You Will Rot in Jail, said my appointed attorney." In Georgia. Is not merely a book; it is an unyielding expos矇- an unapologetic enactment of the USA Justice Department. As we delve into the pages crafted by Dr A. I. Garcia writer, a chilling reality unfolds. This is not a narrative for the faint-hearted; it is a raw, unfiltered glimpse into the clandestine workings of the FBI, Judges, and Federal Court-a true history in the making for more than two decades.
Do Good
Increasingly today, in every age group, consumers are committing to brands that show good citizenship--from fair employment practices, to social responsibility, to charitable giving. In fact, support of these generous and socially aware companies is so high that good works and charitable giving are necessary for companies that aspire for financial success.Do Good documents the sea of change that has impacted the twenty-first-century marketplace more than even the most optimistic of business forecasters, including examples such as: Toms grew into a $600 million company by giving away 35 million pair of shoes.Patagonia's profits have climbed year after year even as it funnels heavy investments into sustainability.CVS's strategic decision to start destocking cigarettes in all stores.Customers have shown with their wallets the types of businesses they will support and that they will quickly call out negligence. Buyers today demand more than half-hearted pledges from companies who are clearly just trying to show less profits and decrease their taxes.By implementing the five-step model for the new rules of business laid out in Do Good--Trust, Enrichment, Responsibility, Community, and Contribution--companies can take the necessary steps to embed social consciousness into their DNA, in turn capturing both markets and hearts.
How To Listen Speak Read & Write Your Way To Significance & Success
This book is another collection of career development tips by the author, and the main feature expatiates how the basic communication skills of speaking, writing, listening and reading can help you to attain personal and professional accomplishments. Other equally important career tips covered in parts of the book include how to know you are in the right job or identify your ideal role; how feedback can help you to progress in your career or grow your business; how to write a business report as well as how to craft a winning business plan. It's a collector's item with every chapter packed with time-tested tips.
Take Ownership of What You Own
Managing a trust is a complex, often mystifying task. You need to safeguard the trust's assets from mismanagement, navigate relational rifts, and avoid the potential spoiling of your descendants; and you need to ensure harmonious family interactions and the establishment of a legacy that benefits generations. If that sounds daunting-even overwhelming-you're not alone. Now, for the first time, you have a guidebook for the responsibility that has unexpectedly fallen into your lap.Take Ownership of What You Own simplifies the intricate world of trusts into a clear, actionable roadmap. Attorney and family trust expert David Burleigh brings his decades of experience with family ownership directly to you, empowering you with the knowledge to understand and embrace your role-and transforming you into a confident steward of your family's future. This book will: Demystify the operational aspects of trusts, helping you grasp the full extent of what you ownAddress the emotional challenges unique to trust administration, offering support and strategies to navigate these waters with confidenceGive you the tools to foster peace within your family, ensuring the trust becomes a source of unity rather than strifeTake Ownership of What You Own is more than a book; it's a partner in your journey to becoming the expert of your trust. This is your guide to transforming a potentially overwhelming responsibility into an opportunity for personal growth, family harmony, and lasting legacy.
