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Entrepreneurship - The Fundamentals
Are you thinking about leaping into business ownership but don't know where to start?If you're considering starting a business, buying one, or franchising, Neil Hamilton has penned this book with his ideas and thoughts to help you make informed decisions. With over 30 years of business experience, he provides advice on evaluating your readiness, creating a business plan, building marketing strategies, and managing a team, among other topics.Entrepreneurship: The Fundamentals is written with the aim to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge they need to turn passion into profit while helping them avoid common pitfalls.
Attaining the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal of Life on Land
Attaining the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal of Life on Land focuses on Sustainable Development Goal number fifteen (SDG#15): to protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss. Examining family businesses in Australia, Honduras, Chile, and the UAE, each chapter case study presents a unique perspective from their respective country, analysing how SDG#15 translates into promoting a sustainable use of our ecosystems and preserving biodiversity. The case studies presented generate insights and key takeaways into the role of family businesses in fostering a flourishing global ecosystem. The United Nations' (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 Goals pledged by 193 nations in 2015 which would help engender an improved, fairer, and more sustainable world - one in which 'no one is left behind'. The SDGs are a call to action, to develop innovative solutions to the most complex, societal, and environmental global challenges. In Family Businesses on a Mission, series editor Naomi Birdthistle brings together international case studies to illustrate how family businesses can attain the UN 2030 SDGs. Accessible to those working in the field beyond academia - such as family business practitioners, family business owners, government and policymakers, members of NGOs, business associations and philanthropic centres - this book series equally appeals to those with a general interest in entrepreneurship and business.
Write Now!
This book will make you an influential business writer - the one who cuts through the noise and changes what your readers think, feel and do.Business writing often seems frightening, and seriously great writing is rare in the workplace. If writing has been taught at all, it's through managers covering errors with red ink or online trolls complaining about grammar. This book offers a kinder, gentler, funnier way to improve your writing, from an author who's taught around the world and is encouraging, original, fun and always supportive. Whether you read parts in sequence or jump to the topics that most interest you, with this hands-on guide at your side, you will: - Understand what readers want from writers- Write with confidence and style- Structure and plan your writing- Overcome writer's block- Get more readersAnyone who has to write for business - to convince, to break down barriers and simply to express themselves well - will welcome the road-tested tips and techniques in this light-hearted and practical guide.
Winning for Life
Winning for Life by Denis Waitley, author of the global bestseller, The Psychology of Winning, is a profound book designed to empower you to reach your highest potential in both personal and professional realms. Drawing from over 50 years of experience in studying and inspiring winners across various fields, Waitley provides timeless wisdom and actionable strategies to help you break invisible barriers, build unwavering trust, and achieve enduring success. In this highly accessible and transformative book, you will learn more about: Breaking Invisible Barriers: Learn how to see beyond your limitations and create a mindset geared towards success. Intrinsic Core Values: Understand the importance of aligning with your inner winner by embracing and nurturing your core values. Integrity and Trust: Explore the vital role of integrity in building trust, the cornerstone of lasting relationships and sustainable success. Responsibility and Choice: Gain insights into living by choice rather than chance. Motivational Rewards: Discover the power of desire over fear. Optimism and the Mind/Body Connection: Delve into the connection between your mindset and physical well-being. Imagination and Vision: Learn to leverage your imagination to create a compelling future. Purpose and Focus: Understand the awesome power of having a laser focus on your purpose. Habit Transformation: Discover new research on how to rewire your brain and create habit patterns that support your goals. Empowering Relationships: Learn the secret to winning relationships by empowering others. Role Modeling: Understand the importance of being a role model worth emulating. Denis Waitley, renowned author of global bestsellers like The Psychology of Winning, Seeds of Greatness, and Being the Best, brings his vast experience and insights to this new, essential guide. Having worked with Fortune 500 executives, Olympic athletes, and young entrepreneurs, Waitley shares the principles that have helped countless individuals achieve remarkable success. Whether you are a seasoned professional, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone seeking personal growth, this book offers the tools and wisdom to transform your life. Start your journey to breaking barriers, defeating limiting beliefs and building lasting success today!
The Wealth of Women
Embark on a journey through the various stages of life, from marriage to divorce and widowhood, to witness how women living within the Islamic tradition are endowed with the right to safeguard their financial independence. This comprehensive exploration confronts an ongoing disconnect between Islamic law and Muslim family dynamics to equip men and women alike with the knowledge and tools to uphold an important body of Islamic financial laws. Importantly, the book fosters a deep understanding of how Islamic financial empowerment plays a pivotal role in shaping not just the lives of women and their family members, but society as a whole.Finally and perhaps most crucially, this book highlights the need for fiqh scholars to review past Islamic rulings that were meant to achieve justice and prevent harm in their own historical contexts, and to then develop Islamic rulings with the same goals in today's settings.
Muhammad Hamidullah
Dr. Muhammad Hamidullah was a genius and prolific writer. Anyone who has an interest in the Qur'ans translation, Hadith literature International Islamic Law, Islamic Politics and archival heritage of Islam cannot ignore Dr. Hamidullah's contributions. He started writings on the subject of Islamic Economics as early as the 1930s. He was a pioneer in Islamic economics and many firsts in this subject belong to him. For instance: interest free financial institutions in the modern period, advocacy of mutuality as the basis for Islamic insurance, mutuality based Islamic finance and proposal for establishment of international interest-free monetary fund. He also critiques current systems and offers an alternative. His works are also a rich source of Islamic economic history. None of his contemporaries in the first half of twentieth century had written on such a diverse aspect of the subject.
Entrepreneurship - The Fundamentals
Are you thinking about leaping into business ownership but don't know where to start?If you're considering starting a business, buying one, or franchising, Neil Hamilton has penned this book with his ideas and thoughts to help you make informed decisions. With over 30 years of business experience, he provides advice on evaluating your readiness, creating a business plan, building marketing strategies, and managing a team, among other topics.Entrepreneurship: The Fundamentals is written with the aim to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge they need to turn passion into profit while helping them avoid common pitfalls.
Powered Up
You have superpowers! And you don't need to wear a mask or a cape to use them. Your unique strengths are your personal superpowers. You were born with them. Yet most of us don't fully recognise our strengths, let alone when they help us or get in our way. We listen too quickly to our inner critics that tell us what we can't do, and fail to identify and amplify what we can. We simply underestimate what we are capable of achieving. Powered Up is your guide to making the most of your strengths. It's full of practical tools and strategies to know yourself better, improve your emotional intelligence and become the best version of yourself. Powered Up is like having a strengths coach in your pocket. It's a toolkit of resources and stories to boost your confidence and skills wherever you are in life.
How to Get
About the Book -Everybody wants to make money, progress and succeed in life. People think it's easy to migrate and make money in the gulf. But there are so many challenges like culture shock, food and environmental problems, risk to job, etc. For some it is a bright success but for some it is a nightmare.This book is for professionals, engineers and students who want to go to the gulf to make their fortune. It will make readers ready to face challenges of gulf by cultivating a positive and resilient mindset. Author has 18 years of gulf experience in the field of oil and gas industries as a Mechanical engineer and by his real-life experiences and lessons learnt, readers will definitely gain success by identifying risk and its mitigation. After reading this book the reader will proceed to gulf cheerfully with full confidence and "I can do" spirit. This book is written with a spirit of giving back to society.About the Author -Rajen Maheshwari is a Mechanical engineer having 35 plus years of experience in the field of petrochemicals and oil and gas. He worked in the petrochemical co. in India for 22 years. Then, he moved to Saudi Arabia in 2007. He started his journey from the west coast of the Saudi city, Yanbu to Al Jubail on the east coast, with a total stay in KSA of 4 years. At present, he has been working in one of the refineries of the Gulf in the kingdom of Bahrain since November 2010.He has hobbies such as gardening, singing, and reading. He graduated with a degree in BE Mechanical, and BA vocal in Indian Classical Music. He has uploaded his songs on You Tube and Facebook. He passed the PMP exam conducted by PMI USAin 2013.He is an environmentalist and has plans to grow more and more trees to make this planet green and to return the oxygen back to the earth which we consume.
Hunt with Your Pack
There are a lot of books that tell you how to use networking to get a job, make a sale, or get ahead.This is not one of those books.Hunt With Your Pack explores why we build relationships, the role of relationship-building in an enterprise, and how to reap the benefits of relationship investments, just like we reap the benefits of our financial investments.This book will help you: Evaluate the benefits to you and your team of having a "relationship code."Create your own relationship code and put it into practice in your professional life.Explore how you can leave a relationship legacy for the next generation.Relationships are the wind that carries the seeds of ideas, innovation, and progress. With the right people around you-people on your team, beyond your team, even beyond your industry-you can experience the synergy and energy you need for even greater success.
Biznovate
Biznovate: Cracking the Secrets of Business Innovation Discover the secrets to driving innovation and achieving success with this inspiring guide. Begin a journey that provides practical tools and strategies to turn your ideas into impactful realities. Learn how to nurture creativity, overcome challenges, and build resilience. This book is your blueprint for creating meaningful change, offering you the insights needed to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world. Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or anyone with a vision, this book will inspire you to take action and bring your innovative ideas to life. Your future of innovation starts here.
The Guide to Trauma-Informed and Emotionally Mindful Conflict Practice
This book moves past interest-based negotiation and needs-based conflict resolution to explore emotions and trauma as critical variables in successful conflict work. It integrates the theory and practice of trauma-informed approaches using cultural framing, storytelling, resilience, and emotional human connection to chart new ways toward peace.
Social Responsibility, Technology and AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most talked about innovations of the present. There seems to be a general assumption that AI and technology of various forms can be used to achieve sustainability, but there is less discussion about how this can happen and whether there are both positives and negatives to technology and its use. This edited collection builds on the ethical questions reminiscent of those raised by early fiction writing in relation to robotics, and AI's position within human endeavour. The chapters recognise the dangers as well as the applications which are appropriate and helpful. Developments in Corporate Governance and Responsibility offers the latest research on topical issues by international experts and has practical relevance to business managers.
The Guide to Trauma-Informed and Emotionally Mindful Conflict Practice
This book moves past interest-based negotiation and needs-based conflict resolution to explore emotions and trauma as critical variables in successful conflict work. It integrates the theory and practice of trauma-informed approaches using cultural framing, storytelling, resilience, and emotional human connection to chart new ways toward peace.
Word-of-Mouth
Thesis (M.A.) from the year 1998 in the subject Business economics - Operations Research, grade: 1.3, University of Nottingham, language: English, abstract: The idea of understanding consumer behaviour as a sequential decision-making process is one that is common in marketing (Engel et al., 1993; Wilkie, 1994; Solomon, 1993; Assael, 1992; Loudon and Della Bitta, 1993; Kotler, 1997). The decision-making process itself is presented as a logical flow of activities, working from problem recognition to purchase to post-purchase evaluation. This decision-making process is affected by a number of other more complex influences. Some of these influences relate to the wider environment in which the decision is being made while others relate to the individual who makes the decision. The main part of this paper is divided into two chapters. Chapter 2, that follows an introduction to the work, is a theoretical one. It is a review of the literature on consumer decision-making and the individual and environmental influences on it. Emphasis is being placed on WOM communication and its role in understanding consumer behaviour. Chapter 3 focuses on the choice of WOM recommendation sources. Empirical research is presented which explores the influences on the choice over WOM recommendation sources. Finally, concluding remarks and recommendations for further research can be found in chapter 4.
Religion and Contract Law in Islam
What is a contract in Islam? Is it an aspect of Muslim religion or of secular life? How much has it changed over the centuries? Undertaking a search that spans revelation, legal tradition, and the reality of the Muslim world, this book explores the Islamic contract ('aqd in Arabic) as a 'city' at the crossroads of convergent paths of translation, comparison, and law in context. In particular, the book shows that only by re-orienting traditional categories of Western law-religion toward the East can an alternative path of discovery for the 'aqd be advanced. Hence, through a fortuitous encounter with an Arab Girl, the reader will (re-)visit the Temple of Western modernity and explore a city ruled by Towers of dialectical forces, carrying a hermeneutical Ring that combines dialectics, Islamic studies, and media theory. This interdisciplinary approach will not only enrich our knowledge of the 'aqd but also make it more understandable as a cultural and social construction to which both Muslims and non-Muslims have participated in forging its multiple representations. By inviting the readers 'to know who they are' while looking at her, the Arab Girl is already waiting for us to listen to the Islamic contract in a new way. By applying a distinctive law and religion approach to the study of the contract in Islam, the book provides a comprehensive exploration of a topic that is of interest to legal and economic comparatists as well as to readers in anthropology, Islamic and cultural studies, and it is also of topical meaning for today's international lawyers and the operators of an increasingly multicultural and transnational market.
Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Business and Society
Belonging to the realm of intelligent technologies, it is increasingly accepted that artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from being merely a development standpoint in computer science. Indeed, recent reports and academic publications show that we are clearly on the path toward pervasive AI in both business and society. Organizations must adopt AI to maintain a competitive advantage and explore opportunities for unprecedented innovation. This book focuses on understanding the wide range of opportunities as well as the spectrum of challenges AI brings in different business contexts and society at large. The book highlights novel and high-quality research in data science and business analytics and examines the current and future impact of AI in business and society. The authors bridge the gap between business and technical perspectives and demonstrate the potential (and actual) impact on society. Embracing applied, qualitative, and quantitative research as well as field experiments and data analysis, the book covers a broad range of topics including but not limited to human-centered AI, product and process innovation, corporate governance, AI and ethics, organizational performance, and entrepreneurship. This comprehensive book will be a valuable resource for researchers, academics, and postgraduate students across AI, technology and innovation management, and a wide range of business disciplines.
The Performance Paradox
Discover how to balance learning and performing to bolster personal and team success with this revolutionary guide from a world-renowned expert on growth mindset. "An essential read for fostering learning, performance, and a growth mindset . . . I wholeheartedly recommend it."--Carol Dweck, bestselling author of Mindset A Next Big Idea Club Must Read - Stevie Awards Gold Winner - Non Fiction Book Awards Gold Winner - Axiom Awards Silver Medalist - Shortlisted for the BookPal Outstanding Works of Literature Award and the Thinkers50 Breakthrough Idea Award To succeed in a fast-changing world, individuals and companies know they must create a culture of growth, where experimentation and feedback are encouraged, and learning is integrated into the everyday. Yet we often get stuck in a well-worn pattern of habits that don't move us forward. Why? Because many of us get trapped in the Performance Paradox the counterintuitive phenomenon that if we focus only on performing, our performance suffers. How can we give ourselves the space to experiment and grow while also delivering high-level results? Fostering growth mindset to elevate performance is Eduardo Brice簽o's specialty. As CEO of Mindset Works and in his work with Fortune 500 companies, he discovered that mastering growth--personal, organizational, and financial--hinges on navigating the crucial balance between learning and performing. In The Performance Paradox, Brice簽o reveals how to- avoid falling into the chronic performance trap that stagnates growth- identify when and how to unlock the power of mistakes- integrate learning into daily habits in ways that stick- lead teams that constantly improve and outperform their targets- grow your skill level and output simultaneously and for the long term We can achieve more tomorrow than we do today if we develop the belief that we can change and the competence for how to change. With Brice簽o's innovative and refreshing framework of balancing learning and performing, individuals and companies can reach their boldest aspirations.
The Mindful Leader
You've probably heard people sing the praises of mindfulness in all areas-health, work, relationships. But how does mindfulness apply to leadership? This book, from the experts at Pryor Learning, the prestigious management and leadership firm, shows you how to be a mindful leader. Above all else, that means leading people.Although most executives would say that their greatest asset is their people, they don't always act that way. This concise but densely packed book shows leaders at all levels how to manage, foster, sustain, develop, and promote employees for optimal success. You'll learn how to: Fine-tune your emotional intelligence, the single greatest key to success Perfect your listening skills Overcome poor work habits-your own and others' Craft clear and convincing messages Manage the unspoken rules of business etiquette Read other people's emotions and reactions Master the skills of negotiation Hire (and keep) top-level employeesThe Mindful Leader offers you much, much more. You'll learn how to overcome procrastination in yourself and your employees; use memory tricks to remember names; employ the best time management techniques; eliminate distractions; recognize the most common gambits in negotiating; and consistently act with the end in mind. The tight labor market of recent years has led many executives to despair of finding the right people for their companies. The Mindful Leader takes you through a step-by-step process that shows you how to hire for the skills actually needed for the job (and for the future) rather than trusting in credentials. You'll also learn how to discover, encourage, and manage high-performing employees-bringing out their best qualities and shepherding them from the mistakes in attitude and performance that are often found in superior individuals. Recent technological advances mean that many functions once performed by humans are now farmed out to computers and AI. This means that the human factor in the workplace will be even more important than ever. Interpersonal skills are fast becoming the most valuable and powerful abilities that everyone-especially leaders-can have. No leader at any organizational level can afford to overlook the invaluable practices-which are both time-tested and on the cutting edge-revealed in this book.
Responsible Business
As sustainable development becomes an increasingly important strategic issue for all organizations, there is a growing need for management and executive education to adapt to this new reality. This textbook provides a theoretically sound and highly relevant introduction to the topic of socially and environmentally responsible business.
The Fragility of Responsibility
Attempts to steer research, innovation and business in desirable directions have failed to meet expectations. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and responsible research and innovation (RRI) seem to be losing ground, while the challenges they sought to address remain. Despite their shortcomings, these concepts remind us of the need to take responsibility for what we as researchers and entrepreneurs bring into the world, and to keep questioning the given framework. Drawing from the experience of the AFINO project, a unique attempt to bring together RRI and CSR and to promote networks, learning and skills building in Norway, this book contextualises and explores the practical challenges of actualising responsible practices even in the propitious Norwegian context. Readers interested in RRI, CSR, transdisciplinarity, and in the governance of research and innovation will find extensive information and insights about the challenges of steering research and business practices towards desirable ends and how to address them.
The Ultimate Case Guide
Unlock the secrets to mastering the teaching and writing of case studies with The Ultimate Case Guide. This essential resource offers faculty, educators, and trainers in all management disciplines a comprehensive exploration into the effective use of the case method. Learn about the history, philosophy, and pedagogical benefits of case-based education. Explore how to use case studies to teach individual sessions or entire courses. And discover how to craft compelling case studies that enhance learning outcomes and engage students in meaningful ways.The book begins with a thorough examination of the origins and evolution of the case method, providing readers with context for its continued relevance in contemporary education. From there, The Ultimate Case Guide details practical strategies for conducting dynamic classroom sessions, where theory is not merely taught but experienced and challenged. Readers will learn how to facilitate discussions that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making, mirroring the complex challenges faced in the real world.Furthermore, this guide breaks down the art of writing effective case studies. It covers every step from choosing the right topic, conducting research, to storytelling techniques that captivate and educate. This chapter also describes how to create teaching notes that serve as roadmaps for delivering impactful lessons - for yourself and other educators.Whether you are a seasoned professor at a business school, a corporate trainer aiming to enhance your training sessions, or a newcomer to the field of educational case studies, The Ultimate Case Guide provides all the tools necessary to transform classroom theory into dynamic, practical learning experiences. The book emphasizes the importance of adapting teaching methods to fit your individual learning environment and student needs, ensuring that each case study not only educates but also inspires.Ideal for those committed to excellence in teaching, The Ultimate Case Guide will help you elevate your educational approach, making your teaching sessions more interactive, engaging, and effective. With this guide, prepare to bring the complexities of real-world decision-making into the classroom, fostering an enriching learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of the business world.
Shariah Governance in Islamic Banking Institutions
Shariah governance assumes the primary instrument through which Islamic Banking Institutions (IBIs) ensure the Islamicity of their products, services, operations, and internal environments. It is considered to be one the fundamental elements that differentiates IBIs from their traditional counterparts. Shariah Governance in Islamic Banking Institutions provides a critical overview of the key aspects pertaining to Shariah governance within Islamic financial institutions and presents a detailed analysis of its conceptual background. The authors have identified the unique issues that have emerged due to the integration of Shariah, namely the involvement of the Shariah supervisory board (SSB), in the corporate governance arrangements of Islamic banks. These issues relate to disclosure, transparency, independency, consistency, confidentiality, competency, and reputation. The book details the doctrines of Shariah pronouncements in Islamic banks, the importance of having a central advisory board at a regulatory level in the standardization of Islamic banking practices, as well as the competence required for Shariah supervisory board members. It provides a critical analysis of the Shariah governance framework in Pakistan and introduces the authors' vision of an ideal Shariah governance framework. Furthermore, the chapters offer guidance in promoting effective policies for improving Shariah governance. This is one of the core challenges facing Islamic banks, namely, to ensure compliance with faith and provide legitimacy to the business of IBIs, and as such, the book will appeal to both the research and professional communities.
Introduction to Machine Learning with Applications in Information Security
Introduction to Machine Learning with Applications in Information Security, Second Edition provides a classroom-tested introduction to a wide variety of machine learning and deep learning algorithms and techniques, reinforced via realistic applications. The book is accessible and doesn't prove theorems, or dwell on mathematical theory. The goal is to present topics at an intuitive level, with just enough detail to clarify the underlying concepts.The book covers core classic machine learning topics in depth, including Hidden Markov Models (HMM), Support Vector Machines (SVM), and clustering. Additional machine learning topics include k-Nearest Neighbor (k-NN), boosting, Random Forests, and Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA). The fundamental deep learning topics of backpropagation, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), Multilayer Perceptrons (MLP), and Recurrent Neural Networks (RNN) are covered in depth. A broad range of advanced deep learning architectures are also presented, including Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN), Extreme Learning Machines (ELM), Residual Networks (ResNet), Deep Belief Networks (DBN), Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (BERT), and Word2Vec. Finally, several cutting-edge deep learning topics are discussed, including dropout regularization, attention, explainability, and adversarial attacks.Most of the examples in the book are drawn from the field of information security, with many of the machine learning and deep learning applications focused on malware. The applications presented serve to demystify the topics by illustrating the use of various learning techniques in straightforward scenarios. Some of the exercises in this book require programming, and elementary computing concepts are assumed in a few of the application sections. However, anyone with a modest amount of computing experience should have no trouble with this aspect of the book.Instructor resources, including PowerPoint slides, lecture videos, and other relevant material are provided on an accompanying website: http: //www.cs.sjsu.edu/ stamp/ML/.
SUCCESS! Grit, Guts & Integrity
As you delve into 'Success!-Grit, Guts, and Integrity, ' you will be drawn into a narrative that is as compelling as it is educational. Marjorie's insights into leadership, perseverance, and ethical conduct are invaluable for anyone seeking to make a meaningful impact in their professional (and even personal) lives. Her story serves as a powerful reminder that true success is not measured solely by financial gains or accolades, but by the strength of character and the positive influence one has on others."Marjorie's journey is a vivid illustration of how grit-the relentless pursuit of goals despite the obstacles-can propel one to unprecedented heights..."-Gabriel van Aalst, President and CEO, New Jersey Symphony "Excellent book. Marjorie Perry is a trailblazer. She is someone who has never shied away from challenges or allowed obstacles to prevent her from accomplishing her goals, no matter how lofty the aspiration or how difficult the journey."-Dr. Teik C. Lim, Pres. NJIT"The life's lessons from this humble yet successful business woman is a valuable reminder of the importance of giving back."-Robert Cohen, President, Stryker's Digital, Robotics and Enabling TechnologiesMarjorie Perry, a lifelong resident of New Jersey, is the President and CEO of MZM Construction & Management Company, Inc. Equally as important, she is widely recognized as an innovator, public speaker, writer, and role model for women and minorities in business.
Entrepreneurial Skills in Perspective
The Book, 'Entrepreneurial Skills in Perspective', is a comprehensive exploration of vital entrepreneurship and business management topics, meticulously organized for a structured learning experience. Beginning with a captivating case study of Dhananjay Datar, the Masala King in Abu Dhabi, the book delves into crucial aspects of Entrepreneurial Skills. Covering entrepreneurship definition, risk factors, achievement motivation, and entrepreneurial traits, it emphasizes key skills like creativity, innovation, and effective relationship management. The subsequent units explore Business Achievement, Goal Setting, Self- Confidence, Positive Attitude, Assertiveness, Time Management, Computer Networking, and Leadership/Teamwork. Engaging case studies featuring successful entrepreneurs illustrate the importance of attributes like self-confidence and persistence. The book's holistic approach includes practical insights, emphasizing the nourishment of both body and mind. Ultimately, it serves as a valuable guide, blending theory and real-world examples for aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders seeking a comprehensive understanding of the entrepreneurial landscape.
Tourisme, Arts Et Territoires
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Everyone's Business
Business is political. What are the ethics of it? Businesses are political actors. They not only fund political campaigns, take stances on social issues, and wave the flags of identity groups - they also affect politics in their everyday hiring and investment decisions. As a highly polarized public demands political alignment from the powerful businesses they deal with, what's a company to do? Amit Ron and Abraham Singer show that the unavoidably political role of companies in modern life is both the fundamental problem and inescapable fact of business ethics: corporate power makes business ethics necessary, and business ethics must strive to mitigate corporate power. Because of its economic and social influence, Ron and Singer forcefully argue that modern business's primary social responsibility is to democracy. Businesses must work to avoid wielding their power in ways that undermine key democratic practices like elections, public debate, and social movements. Pragmatic and urgent, Everyone's Business offers an essential new framework for how we pursue profit--and democracy--in our increasingly divided world.
Approaches to Corporate Social Responsibility
Following recent growth of ethical consumerism, customers and other stakeholders increasingly pressure organizations to be socially responsible and minimize their negative impact on the environment. Accordingly, a plethora of firms have integrated corporate social responsibility (CSR) at the center of their business strategies and actions. Whilst this has resulted in many firms meeting their broader responsibilities toward society and the environment, some firms have used CSR in a manipulative and insincere way. As stakeholders become aware of such misuse of CSR, largely thanks to the rapid evolution of information technologies, they start to penalize firms by spreading negative word of mouth about them, and specifically about their CSR knowledge, values, and actions.Now, more than ever before, stakeholders are increasingly critical and cautious in their assessments of firms' CSR knowledge, values, and actions. On this background, this edited volume sheds light on different internal and external perspectives spanning CSR knowledge, values, and actions. It shares theoretical, practical, and case-based insights on the broader topic and can be of interest to researchers, academics, practitioners, and advanced students in the fields of CSR and business ethics, knowledge management, strategy, and marketing.
Power and Corporate Responsibility
Winner of the AOM SiM 2024 Best Management Book AwardPower and Corporate Responsibility explores the concept of corporate responsibility and offers a systematic discussion by referring to the following dimensions: understanding responsibility, taking responsibility, governing responsibility, managing responsibility, investing in responsibility, reporting on responsibility and regulating responsibility.The aim of the book is to provide a user-friendly but theoretically grounded overview of the core dimensions of CR. The seven dimensions of CR are not offered as a definitive framework, but rather a flexible conceptual framework that is compatible with acknowledged thought leadership in the field. The author uses his diverse academic background, as well as his practitioner background, to debunk some of the myths associated with CSR using mini case studies, but also to illustrate the strategic importance of the concept of CR.This accessible book will be a valuable resource for business management scholars, instructors and upper-level students, and those with a particular interest in business ethics, CSR and corporate governance. It will also serve as a guide for participants in executive education courses.
The Basecamp Manifesto
It is often said that it is lonely at the top. But this loneliness can be dangerous, not only to the leader but also to the led. It turns out we hold our environments as we are held. If we are not held in a caring and daring fashion, it shows up in how we live and lead.The Basecamp Manifesto is a formative work on developing and sustaining leadership skills. Here, Terence Young outlines the development of a changed narrative around leading organizations. Rather than the often-stereotyped perception of leadership as a solitary ascent to the top-followed often by an equally solitary descent down the leadership peak-Young has created a framework for leadership that relies on developing a "basecamp" of companions. Like the familiar basecamps of extraordinary physical ascents of Mount Everest and other spectacular and spectacularly challenging peaks, a leader's basecamp is a secure base of trusted and trusting peers that shape and nurture you during the ascent to leadership. Young presents the gifts that current and future leaders should find in a secure base: greater clarity in the sense-making process, enhancement of agility in navigating dynamic situations, building endurance to face challenges, and fostering generativity for greater productivity and innovation in one's life quest.The Basecamp Manifesto is written for leaders of all organizations, whether for-profit or nonprofit. Whether a business leader, an educational leader, a political leader, a religious leader, or other society-facing leader, all leaders face particular and specific challenges in leadership: How do I lead and navigate with those in my circle through a world of increasing volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity? For the sake of those you lead, Young's groundbreaking work says to leaders: find your people; find your secure base; find and shape and nurture the circle of trust that can make you a quality leader. The Basecamp Manifesto can help you to become intentional about shaping relationships where clarity, agility, durability, and generativity can be found and fostered.
The Basecamp Manifesto
It is often said that it is lonely at the top. But this loneliness can be dangerous, not only to the leader but also to the led. It turns out we hold our environments as we are held. If we are not held in a caring and daring fashion, it shows up in how we live and lead.The Basecamp Manifesto is a formative work on developing and sustaining leadership skills. Here, Terence Young outlines the development of a changed narrative around leading organizations. Rather than the often-stereotyped perception of leadership as a solitary ascent to the top-followed often by an equally solitary descent down the leadership peak-Young has created a framework for leadership that relies on developing a "basecamp" of companions. Like the familiar basecamps of extraordinary physical ascents of Mount Everest and other spectacular and spectacularly challenging peaks, a leader's basecamp is a secure base of trusted and trusting peers that shape and nurture you during the ascent to leadership. Young presents the gifts that current and future leaders should find in a secure base: greater clarity in the sense-making process, enhancement of agility in navigating dynamic situations, building endurance to face challenges, and fostering generativity for greater productivity and innovation in one's life quest.The Basecamp Manifesto is written for leaders of all organizations, whether for-profit or nonprofit. Whether a business leader, an educational leader, a political leader, a religious leader, or other society-facing leader, all leaders face particular and specific challenges in leadership: How do I lead and navigate with those in my circle through a world of increasing volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity? For the sake of those you lead, Young's groundbreaking work says to leaders: find your people; find your secure base; find and shape and nurture the circle of trust that can make you a quality leader. The Basecamp Manifesto can help you to become intentional about shaping relationships where clarity, agility, durability, and generativity can be found and fostered.
There's a Method to the Madness
Starting a business takes a lot more than a million-dollar idea and the right resources to execute it. It's like putting the pieces together in a jigsaw puzzle. So many small businesses fail in their initial stages due to a lack of knowledge about the fundamental building blocks that lead to a successful business. Proceed with caution if you wish to take the world by storm and gain a competitive advantage in your industry. Let this book, be your guiding light as you elevate your business to the pinnacle of success.
One to Grow on
This book is designed to be a starting point for your personal growth journey. It may serve as preparation for entering the real world, or maybe you're already in it and need an adjustment inyour approach. It will be right for some earlier in life than others, but if you're reading these words, chances are you are going through an awakening of sorts.There are thousands of volumes on personal growth, self-help, business, sales, and mindset, and I've read quite a few. There is so much in the way of advice and guidance, and so I endeavored to write one that is: - Easy to digest and apply while staying true to your personality- Fun to read- Filled with actionable steps for immediate use- Supportive of trusted relationships and good values- A resourceful guide for diving deeper into any subject
Attaining the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal of No Poverty
Attaining the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal of No Poverty focuses on Sustainable Development Goal number one (SDG#1): to end poverty in all its forms everywhere. Examining family businesses in the UAE, Lebanon, India, Zambia, and England, each chapter case study presents a unique perspective from their respective country. The case studies presented generate insights and key takeaways into the role of family businesses in ending poverty and tackling its growing inequality detrimental to economic growth, social cohesion, stability, and peace. The United Nations' (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 Goals pledged by 193 nations in 2015 which would help engender an improved, fairer, and more sustainable world - one in which 'no one is left behind'. The SDGs are a call to action, to develop innovative solutions to the most complex, societal, and environmental global challenges. In Family Businesses on a Mission, series editor Naomi Birdthistle brings together international case studies to illustrate how family businesses can attain the UN 2030 SDGs. Accessible to those working in the field beyond academia - such as family business practitioners, family business owners, government and policymakers, members of NGOs, business associations and philanthropic centres - this book series equally appeals to those with a general interest in entrepreneurship and business.
Doubt less, Do more
Imagine a life where self-doubt no longer holds you back!Are you a driven woman with big dreams but find yourself held back by self-doubt? Doubt Less is your guide to breaking free from mental barriers and embracing your full potential. This empowering book helps you face fear head-on, offering practical strategies to gain clarity, trust yourself and take bold action towards your goals. It's time to reclaim your confidence and step into the life you've always envisioned-because self-doubt doesn't stand a chance against your determination!"Becoming Doubt less isn't about pretending fear doesn't exist; it's about acknowledging it and moving forward anyway!"Doubt less, Do more!
The Science of Personal Power
Unlock the door to personal power, happiness, achievement, and strength in any situation In The Science of Personal Power, renowned professor and persuasion expert Chris Lipp reveals how to bridge the science of inner well-being with the science of outer achievement by developing personal power--a concept that, when put into practice, is a panacea for both happiness and success. Unlike formal power, which focuses on authority and control, personal power is about how we feel about our own capability to create impact. When we feel big, we show up big, and when we show up big, we can change the world. This book offers a transformative approach to completely revamp every aspect of your life, starting with your present mindset and extending to long-term career advancement, financial success, and beyond. Enhanced Self-Confidence: Learn how to feel more capable and impactful in your daily life. Practical Tools for Success: Gain actionable strategies and tips to improve your personal and professional life. Increased Influence: Discover how to effectively influence others and drive positive change. The Science of Personal Power combines research, data, and storytelling to help you understand foundational concepts related to psychology and business. It highlights counter-intuitive discoveries and reconciles conflicting findings to provide practical tips, strategies, and approaches to enhance personal power and influence others. This book is designed for anyone looking to rise above personal obstacles and societal barriers to become the most powerful version of themselves. Ready to transform your life from the inside out? Tap into your personal power and start your journey towards happiness and success with The Science of Personal Power today.
The Rest Revolution
Navigate the competitive work landscape, redefine your approach to ambition, and reclaim your rhythm beyond burnout In a culture that values productivity as a sign of success, many professionals are on the verge of burnout, pushed--sometimes unconsciously and other times overtly--to keep working, keep producing, and keep reaching new heights at an unsustainable pace, often at the expense of their physical and mental wellbeing. In The Rest Revolution, executive and personal branding coach Amanda Miller Littlejohn shows readers how to restore themselves after burnout, and navigate the rigors of competitive work without sacrificing self. Inspired by Littlejohn's experience as an executive coach to high achievers, The Rest Revolution explores topics such as: The modern causes of exhaustion How personal achievement, social conditioning, and systemic barriers pose threats to rest How high achievers can take their overworking tendencies off autopilot How to use self-discovery to create your personalized plan to combat burnout Balancing achievement with self-care and wellness How perfectionism and imposter syndrome create a fertile ground for exhaustion 5 Rules of Rest - how to reclaim your time, mind, ambition, and more How high achievers are breaking the burnout cycle with a rest framework derived from nature Creative, prescriptive, and insightful with everything you need to reshape your approach to work and rest, The Rest Revolution is a deep dive into the causes of burnout, and an essential read for everyone looking to rise above workaholism while still achieving great heights in work, business, and life.
SIMPLE ECONOMIC COMMON TERMS and DEFINITIONS
Contained within is a small list of common knowledge terms in the Social Science of Economics. I hope these terms and definitions provide some insight into the world of economics.
Let It Settle Journal
An essential companion to Let It Settle and a roadmap to many of life's most difficult moments In the Let It Settle Journal: Guided Prompts and Practices to Move You From Chaos to Calm Journal, a transformative companion to Michael Galyon's acclaimed Let It Settle: Daily Habits to Move You From Chaos to Calm, you'll find a resource that serves as a personal sanctuary for reflection and growth, offering guidance through the tumultuous moments of life. Michael Galyon, renowned for his insightful approach to finding peace and control, provides a calming Journal for those navigating life's challenges. Let It Settle Journal is thoughtfully designed to align with the impactful lessons of its companion book. It addresses significant life events such as the loss of a loved one or the end of a relationship, each of which can lead to troubling emotions. The journal guides readers through mindfulness-based practices and targeted meditations for these specific experiences, fostering a sense of calm and understanding. You'll also find: Structured sections focusing on various life challenges and the accompanying emotional responses Meditations tailored to specific life experiences, offering a path to peace and clarity Experiential learning that encourages embodying the concepts of "Let It Settle" in a safe, guided manner Let It Settle Journal is more than just a journal; it's a companion for life's journey, providing a beacon of calm and a roadmap for healing. Whether you're grappling with major life changes or seeking to maintain equilibrium in a chaotic world, this journal is an essential tool for personal growth and emotional resilience. It's a perfect choice for anyone looking to deepen their understanding and application of the principles from Let It Settle.
Leading GenZ
"Leading GenZ with Empathy and Resilience" is the first book in the series "Lessons from Leadership in Pop Culture" it is a groundbreaking book that merges the worlds of pop culture and leadership development, providing modern leaders with practical insights and actionable tools to navigate today's fast-evolving workplace. If you're looking for a fresh perspective on leadership, grounded in real-world examples and research-backed strategies, this book is for you.In a time when GenerationZ is entering the workforce with distinct values-prioritising emotional intelligence, authenticity, and purpose-driven leadership-this book serves as a roadmap for leaders who want to inspire, engage, and lead effectively. Using iconic characters like Marge Gunderson from the movie "Fargo" and Atticus Finch from the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird", "Leading Gen Z with Empathy and Resilience" shows how empathy, calmness under pressure, ethical decision-making, and resilience are essential traits for any leader today. These pop culture references not only make the lessons memorable but also provide powerful metaphors for modern leadership challenges.Drawing on the Nordic model of leadership, former General Secretary Jens Stoltenberg's crisis management at NATO, and the timeless wisdom of literary heroes, this book demonstrates that great leadership is about more than just strategy and execution-it's about purpose, collaboration, and understanding the human side of leadership.What makes this book stand out is its rigorous research and practical approach. Each chapter is backed by studies in leadership, emotional intelligence, and organisational behaviour, ensuring that every insight is not only inspiring but also deeply relevant to today's workplace. The book includes a menu of practical training exercises and case studies, so readers can immediately apply the lessons to their own leadership challenges. You'll learn: - How to lead with empathy and resilience, using lessons from beloved pop culture characters- Why emotional intelligence is essential for connecting with GenZ and building strong, motivated teams- How ethical leadership fosters trust and drives long-term success- The importance of calmness and composure during crises, and how to develop these traits in your own leadership style- How global awareness and purpose-driven leadership create meaningful, sustainable impact in an interconnected worldWritten in an engaging and conversational tone, "Leading GenZ with Empathy and Resilience" is a must-read for leaders at all levels-from CEOs and managers to emerging leaders looking to refine their skills. This book is not just about understanding leadership theory; it's about learning how to lead in a way that inspires trust, fosters loyalty, and creates lasting positive change.Whether you're navigating the complexities of leading a multigenerational workforce or preparing for the future of leadership in a globalised world, this book provides the tools you need to succeed. Join the movement of leaders who are not just managing but truly inspiring, by leading with empathy, resilience, and purpose.Take the first step in transforming your leadership approach-grab your copy of "Leading GenZ with Empathy and Resilience" today and start leading with the values that matter most.
Obvious Adams
Sometimes the path to success lies right in front of you.In this timeless business parable, first published in 1916, you'll meet Oliver Adams - a seemingly unremarkable man whose greatest strength lies in his ability to see what others overlook: the obvious. Through his journey from a small-town store clerk to a respected business consultant, readers discover how the power of simple, clear thinking can lead to extraordinary success. Updegraffe's concise narrative demonstrates that business genius doesn't always require complex solutions, but rather the wisdom to recognize and implement straightforward answers hiding in plain sight. This influential story continues to resonate with entrepreneurs, managers, and anyone seeking to cut through complexity to achieve results - proving that sometimes the most powerful solutions are the most obvious ones.
The Go-Getter
In this enduring tale of determination and grit, Peter B. Kyne introduces us to Bill Peck, a disabled veteran who refuses to let any obstacle stand in his way. When Peck approaches Cappy Ricks for a job, the shrewd business leader decides to put him to the ultimate test: acquire the elusive blue vase. What follows is a masterclass in persistence, resourcefulness, and the sheer power of the human will. As Peck encounters seemingly insurmountable challenges, his response to each setback demonstrates why success belongs to those who keep pushing forward, no matter the odds.First published in 1921, this compact yet powerful story continues to inspire readers worldwide, proving that determination and unwavering commitment can overcome any challenge. The Go-Getter is more than a business parable - it's a testament to the extraordinary achievements possible when failure is simply not an option.
Advanced Growth Tactics for Authors
Are you ready to unlock your full potential as an author? In Advanced Growth Tactics for Authors, Russell Nohelty offers a masterclass in building a thriving creative career. This isn't just another "how-to" guide. It's a strategic roadmap packed with real-world advice, hard-won lessons, and powerful insights that will help you navigate the challenges of publishing with confidence.Whether you're an indie author striving for breakout success or an experienced writer looking to level up, this book covers every aspect of the journey: Master the art of book launches and create a signature series that keeps readers coming back.Design a sustainable career with practical strategies for productivity, audience growth, and income diversification.Navigate rejection with resilience and find the readers who truly resonate with your work.Embrace creative freedom while maintaining focus on the business side of writing.Drawing from years of experience in publishing, direct sales, and crowdfunding, Nohelty shows you how to build a career that's not just successful but also deeply fulfilling. With clear strategies, actionable steps, and a touch of humor, this book is your ultimate guide to thriving in the ever-changing world of publishing.If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and start building momentum, Advanced Growth Tactics for Authors will show you how to turn your passion into a powerhouse career.
The Future of Islamic Finance
Islamic finance has witnessed a meteoric ascent in recent decades, cementing its status as a prominent player within the global financial sphere. Diverging from traditional financial systems, Islamic finance operates on the tenets of Shari'ah law, which emphasizes principles such as social equity, risk-sharing, and ethical investing. Although Islamic finance's appeal is evident within the Muslim community, its ethical and socially responsible investment options have begun to entice non-Muslims as well. Edited by Edib Smolo and Mohamed Mahees Raheem, this exhaustive collection presents an all-encompassing account of the current status of Islamic finance, accentuating its ethical, technological, and sustainable facets. The work is divided into four distinct parts which encompass the origin and evolution of Islamic finance, the underlying principles of Islamic finance and the primary disparities between Islamic finance and conventional financial systems, as well as the future of Islamic finance. Moreover, the collection explores the assimilation of Islamic finance principles into modern financial systems and the influence of Muslim scholars on present-day economic theories. The work emphasizes the significant contribution of Islamic finance in promoting sustainable development and social prosperity and underscores the incorporation of Islamic finance into the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The work delves into the prospects and obstacles associated with the amalgamation of fintech and digital currencies into the Islamic finance sector and highlights the potential of green and sustainable finance in the digital era. This edited collection is designed for a wide range of professionals encompassing practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and students who are intrigued by the mounting significance of Islamic finance and its potential for the global financial sphere.
Society and Sustainability
It is generally accepted that the three pillars of sustainability - economic, environmental, and social - are crucial, and must be addressed if we are to achieve sustainability in the future. Although it is generally recognised that they must be treated equally it is much less apparent that this is actualised. Most commonly concern is centred around just one pillar, presumably because most actions which benefit one pillar can have a detrimental effect on at least one of the others. Mitigating these conflicts is the most difficult aspect of sustainability, which must be addressed if we are to make satisfactory progress. In this edited collection the authors consider a number of diverse issues within the context of their implication for society and their effect on cultural issues. Given the instability of the world in the present time, both culturally and politically, all issues are explored from a variety of vital perspectives. Developments in Corporate Governance and Responsibility offers the latest research on topical issues by international experts and has practical relevance to business managers.
Ethics, Business and Capitalism
Academic analysis of business ethics in Southeast Asia. Taking cues from the Japanese concept of ethical or stakeholder capitalism, this book demonstrates how the business activities of firms in Thailand and Indonesia are guided by their perceptions of morality in society and their concerns about the environment. The authors explore the likelihood that foreign influences contributed to the development of such management philosophies, for example through the expansion of Japanese subsidiary firms in the 1980s or the spread of foreign articulations of the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) since the 2000s. Companies in both countries may exercise a degree of pragmatism in how they develop these activities. As the authors reveal, the perceptions of morality in business that have shaped many entrepreneurs and companies in Thailand and Indonesia are their responses to the dynamic political, social, and economic factors that have formed the business environments of both countries.
