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.
Make It Punchy
Sell your tech (without getting technical).B2B tech marketing is confusing buyers with technical jargon and drowning them in meaningless buzzwords that leave them overwhelmed (and not all that interested in buying). When everyone's using the same tired lingo, how do you cut through the noise and show buyers your value? You get punchy.In Make It Punchy, tech messaging expert Emma Stratton shows you how and why you need to leave all the jargon behind. How to get real with buyers about why your technology matters to them. How to use language that resonates on a human level. And how to move away from how the tech works and shift buyers' minds to how it can solve their problems.This practical guide is full of helpful frameworks and real-world examples that break down the process of B2B messaging step by step-from the first strategy session to writing to implementation. Emma leads you through exercises that help you understand your customers, engage your creativity, and get your team involved. She shows you how to break down your messaging into a clear, concise format that works for everything from a single product launch to a large-scale initiative.With Make It Punchy, you'll get proven techniques to share a simple, concise story about your tech solution with buyers-and finally stand out from the competition.
FORCE Magazine
FORCE Magazine-July 2024 FORCE Magazine is born from Cindy Witteman's heartfelt desire to highlight the incredible deeds of everyday people making extraordinary impacts. The name "FORCE" holds deep meaning for Cindy, representing the strength and influence each featured person brings. This platform is a tribute to the resilience and kindness in our communities, capturing the essence of unsung heroes driving positive change. With passion and dedication, FORCE Magazine shares stories that inspire, uplift, and demonstrate the transformative power of giving back. Join Cindy on this meaningful journey as she uncovers the force behind those making a real difference in others' lives.What "FORCE" Means to Cindy- F - Fulfillment: For Cindy, Fulfillment in FORCE is about the deep sense of satisfaction and purpose that comes from making a positive impact on others' lives. It's the joy she feels from contributing to the well-being of those around us.- O - Outreach: Outreach in FORCE signifies Cindy's commitment to extending support beyond her immediate circle. It's about reaching out to diverse communities and ensuring her influence and assistance make a meaningful difference on a broader scale.- R - Radiate: Radiate is about shining brightly with positivity and compassion. In FORCE, it's Cindy's aim to emit a glow of kindness and generosity, inspiring others to embrace and spread the warmth of goodwill.- C - Contribute: Contribute shows the importance Cindy places on actively participating in improving society. In FORCE, it's about giving back-contributing skills, resources, and time to create a collective impact that fosters positive change.- E - Empowerment: Empowerment is at the heart of FORCE. It's about Cindy's belief in uplifting others by providing the tools, education, and opportunities that help individuals overcome challenges, fostering strength and resilience within the community.Through FORCE Magazine, Cindy hopes to honor those who embody these values and inspire others to join in making a meaningful impact. Together, we can amplify the force of good in the world.
Empowering Tomorrow The Urgency of NonFormal Education for Indian Youth
"Empowering Tomorrow: The Urgency of Non-Formal Education for Indian Youth" presents a comprehensive exploration of the imperative need for non-formal education in contemporary India. Through a series of insightful chapters, the book navigates the shifting landscape of education, emphasizing the limitations of traditional formal systems and the potential of alternative learning pathways.
Take Back Your Power
You can't make the world fair, but you can take back your power. As a woman in Silicon Valley who worked her way to the top of the corporate ladder--she's a former VP at Facebook and the current president and CEO of Ancestry--Deborah Liu knows firsthand the challenges and obstacles in the workplace that keep the deck stacked against women in the workplace . . . and the ways to overcome them.For every woman who grew up competing on the uneven playing field, who is told she is too aggressive, assertive, dramatic, or emotional, this book is the battle cry you need to learn to thrive within the system that exists today, even if it's not the one we wish it were.Take Back Your Power presents both hard data and Liu's personal experiences from twenty years as a woman leader in the male-dominated tech industry to help you: Find your voice, learn how to ask, and achieve what you want in a system that isn't fair and wasn't created for youDebunk the negative connotations of "power" and harness it for your own successDiscover how to be heard, seen, and taken more seriously at work by getting out of your own wayOvercome the lie that success is only achieved alone by finding the four types of allies you need to reach your goalsBecome a great leader without losing yourself in the processYou have the power to change the future of work for yourself--and for women everywhere.
AI in Education
The triumph of the future of education stands on the brink of arevolution driven by the relentless advancement of artificialintelligence (AI) despite its vintage caliber heritage. The integrationof AI into educational systems promises not merely an evolution buta transformation of learning paradigms. From personalized learningpaths to intelligent tutoring systems, AI is reshaping how we perceiveand engage with education. This book, "AI in Education: AnAcademic Revolution," embarks on a comprehensive exploration ofAI's profound impact on education. It delves into the historicalcontext, current implementations, and future possibilities of AI invarious educational settings.As educators, policymakers, and learners, we find ourselves at acritical juncture. The decisions we make today regarding AI's role ineducation will shape the future of learning for generations to come.This book aims to illuminate the multifaceted dimensions of AI ineducation, offering insights, case studies, and critical reflections toguide stakeholders in navigating this transformative landscape. Joinus on this journey as we uncover the potential of AI to revolutionizeeducation, creating more personalized, inclusive, and effectivelearning experiences for all.
Autonomous Village
This is a story of a person who lives in a village where he helps and supports his village people. One day, he met with a stranger who changes his understanding towards life through his experiences and stories. During this process, the village person queries are addressed by the stranger in practical ways so that he can live and experience present moment. Once he observes, understands, and experiences life then the journey starts to make an Village into Autonomous Village which will fulfill the dreams of those who dream but stuck with one or another reason to make their dreams come true.
A Primer on Critical Thinking and Business Ethics
A Primer on Critical Thinking and Business Ethics: Critical Thinking in Unpredictable Corporate Business Contexts (Volume 3) encapsulates new developments in Critical Thinking skills for MBA students, in the form of a broad-based cross disciplinary primer in business management, with a special focus on business ethics. Each volume encourages critical thinking as a higher order type of thinking that can be taught, leading to a life of rationality, ethics and empathy, which is urgently required of leaders in a global environment where fraud and corruption are rife. Volume 3 explores: Critical Thinking to enhance human dignity compromised by global poverty; Critical Thinking applied to current ecological sustainability crises; Critical Thinking applied to environmental ethics such as eco-feminism and animal ethics; Critical Thinking applied to outer space research that could threaten cosmic sustainability; current business management cases for Critical Thinking; and finally, Critical Thinking, mindfulness and happiness for posthuman life and beyond. It is essential reading for all MBA students, as well as for researchers and practitioners.
Epic!
Do you have any idea how powerful you are?On some level, you do. You know it in your very cells-what you're capable of on this planet; what you can do and who you can become. But all too often, women are asked to give away their power, to play by someone else's rules, and to turn away from their potential. That stops today!EPIC! The Women's Power Play Book will help you unravel that conditioning and reclaim your destiny. Learn to create a life by design, not by default, through a unique framework of inspiring case "herstories" and provocative exercises you'll play like a game, equipping you to craft the best next chapter of your life. Discover a wealth of power plays and tools that will help you uncover your purpose, recover your power, and discover your future. Start playing to win, instead of playing "not to lose"-without giving up even the smallest piece of yourself-and unleash the full measure of your natural-born power. This is the game you've been waiting to play all your life. Game On!
Epic!
Do you have any idea how powerful you are?On some level, you do. You know it in your very cells-what you're capable of on this planet; what you can do and who you can become. But all too often, women are asked to give away their power, to play by someone else's rules, and to turn away from their potential. That stops today!EPIC! The Women's Power Play Book will help you unravel that conditioning and reclaim your destiny. Learn to create a life by design, not by default, through a unique framework of inspiring case "herstories" and provocative exercises you'll play like a game, equipping you to craft the best next chapter of your life. Discover a wealth of power plays and tools that will help you uncover your purpose, recover your power, and discover your future. Start playing to win, instead of playing "not to lose"-without giving up even the smallest piece of yourself-and unleash the full measure of your natural-born power. This is the game you've been waiting to play all your life. Game On!
Kind Business
Can you imagine a world where corporations prioritise society's wellbeing alongside investor returns?In Kind Business Dr David Cooke journeys through the evolution of commerce, from its humble origins to the complex corporate structures of today. Kind Business scrutinises contemporary boardroom decisions, challenging the status quo and advocating for change.This book exposes the flaws of profit-driven business practices that are focused on short-term returns which overshadow long-term sustainability. Dr Cooke contends that the root cause lies in leadership failure, where decisions neglect the broader stakeholder ecosystem.But there is hope. Kind Business offers a blueprint for a new era of corporate responsibility, emphasising the integration of people and planet into leadership strategies. By spotlighting visionary leaders and exemplifying purpose-driven initiatives, Dr Cooke demonstrates how businesses can thrive by enriching society and nurturing investor interests.Embrace a future where values create value, where businesses do well by doing good. Can you imagine such a world? Kind Business shows us that it's not only possible but imperative for a sustainable future.
Go Make a Ruckus 2025 Day-To-Day Calendar
After the success of the 2024 Ship It calendar, Seth's back. But the Go Make a Ruckus 2025 Day-to-Day Calendar is more than a collection of blog posts. It's hand-built, curated, and designed by celebrated artist and writer Debbie Millman. Each page is designed to end up on a refrigerator, a bulletin board, or tucked into a book for later inspiration. And in an era of computers and AI, the design for each page is hand drawn, highlighting ideas worth thinking about and principles worth sticking to. Each page of this calendar contains a snippet from a beloved post from Seth's record-breaking daily blog. By distilling each post into a sentence or two, they become--at least on the good days--a sort of poetry. With Debbie's help, the posts are able to get under our skin and sit with us, even if we're too busy to read an entire paragraph. Godin and Millman are challenging the format of the calendar, and have created something worth holding onto and sharing. (Not to mention posting...) The background of each page is a piece of original Millman word art and the type on each page is hand-lettered. Features include: Page size: 4.606" x 4.606" No single-use plastic Recyclable chipboard easel backer for desk or tabletop display Printed on FSC certified paper with soy-based ink 365 daily pages Back of pages are blank for notes or lists Day-Date reference on each page Thought-provoking content from Seth Godin curated and designed by Debbie Millman
Management Tantra
Discover the transformative power of Management Tantra, where ancient wisdom meets contemporary leadership. This book delves into the essence of "Tantra" in management, emphasizing a holistic approach that harmonizes all aspects of business and human potential. Join Sarah, a CEO who revitalizes her failing company by prioritizing employee well-being and holistic growth, demonstrating that true success goes beyond mere profits. Through engaging stories like King Ashoka's wise governance and John's introduction of mindfulness in a high-pressure environment, readers will explore the interconnectedness of leadership, mindfulness, and communication. Learn how Maria rebuilt her team through authentic communication, and how David resolved conflicts with active listening. Embrace change with Emily, a startup founder who pivoted her business model successfully, and discover how Alex, a restaurant manager, turned his business around with servant leadership. This book also covers strategic vision and execution, crisis management, and sustainability, offering practical insights and real-life stories of leaders who have navigated challenges with grace and innovation. "Management Tantra" provides a roadmap for leaders seeking to foster a culture of continuous improvement and resilience, creating organizations that are not only successful but also socially responsible and future-ready.
The Edupreneurs’ Foundation
Discover the exciting world of edupreneurship with our new book, "Principles of Educational Entrepreneurship." This comprehensive guide explores the intersection of education and entrepreneurship, providing a roadmap for creating innovative solutions that address the needs of today's learners.From understanding the definition and history of edupreneurship to exploring the latest trends and challenges, this book covers everything you need to know to succeed in this rapidly evolving field. You'll learn about the skills and competencies required to become an edupreneur and the strategies and best practices for scaling and growing your education venture.Through real-world examples, you'll see how successful edupreneurs have created innovative education solutions that have transformed the lives of learners around the world. From personalized learning platforms to virtual reality experiences, these edupreneurs are pushing the boundaries of what's possible in an education culture of continuous learning and improvement, where teachers and learners are empowered to take ownership of their education.This book includes practical tips and strategies for fostering a growth mindset, building a supportive community, and creating a culture of feedback and reflection. Whether you're an educator, entrepreneur, or investor, "The Edupreneurs' Foundation: Principles of Educational Entrepreneurship" is a must-read for anyone looking to make a difference in education. With its clear and concise writing style, engaging examples, and actionable insights, this book is the perfect guide for becoming an edupreneur.So why wait? Join today's edupreneurship movement and create innovative solutions to transform education for future generations!
The Responsibility Renaissance
Embark on a Journey of Transformation: How Businesses Can Forge a New Path for Ethical Innovation and Conscious CommerceIn an age where the future of our planet hinges on the decisions of today, The Responsibility Renaissance: Business as a Catalyst for Environmental and Social Ethics emerges as a pivotal manifesto for the modern corporate world. This groundbreaking book delves into the essence of a rapidly evolving business landscape, merging sustainability with corporate responsibility, and paints a compelling vision for an ethical and prosperous future.Are you ready to be part of a groundbreaking movement? This is your insightful guide through the emerging landscape where business intersects with moral imperative. Explore the paradigm shifts driving today's industry leaders as they navigate the confluence of sustainability, corporate responsibility, and ecological economics. Delve into innovative strategies for eco-friendly developments, ethical supply chains, and equitable workplaces that honor our connection to nature and each other.Across chapters buzzing with rigorous research and compelling case studies, experience the transformation as businesses large and small redefine their roles in society. Witness startups and giants alike challenge long-standing norms and embrace their potential to effect genuine change. Standouts like Navigating the Ethical Quandary shed light on the moral imperatives of business decisions, while the exploration of technological revolutions stresses the golden opportunity for leveraging smart innovations like AI, blockchain, and predictive analytics for a sustainable edge.With a captivating examination of cultural diversity in sustainability, local versus global ethical paradigms, and the human rights dimension of business, this book spans a horizon of topics relevant to today's ethical leader. Consumerism and Responsibility empower both businesses and buyers to foster a marketplace where ethics and demand coalesce, sparking a potent wave of change. Through a dazzling confluence of knowledge and action, readers will unearth the tools to craft an enduring legacy of integrity and mindfulness.For leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers, the moment is now. Seize it to create a tide of transformative ethics in business, and propel our world into an era of unprecedented prosperity and purpose. Be bold, be visionary, be the catalyst your future self will thank you for.
The Responsibility Renaissance
Embark on a Journey of Transformation: How Businesses Can Forge a New Path for Ethical Innovation and Conscious CommerceIn an age where the future of our planet hinges on the decisions of today, The Responsibility Renaissance: Business as a Catalyst for Environmental and Social Ethics emerges as a pivotal manifesto for the modern corporate world. This groundbreaking book delves into the essence of a rapidly evolving business landscape, merging sustainability with corporate responsibility, and paints a compelling vision for an ethical and prosperous future.Are you ready to be part of a groundbreaking movement? This is your insightful guide through the emerging landscape where business intersects with moral imperative. Explore the paradigm shifts driving today's industry leaders as they navigate the confluence of sustainability, corporate responsibility, and ecological economics. Delve into innovative strategies for eco-friendly developments, ethical supply chains, and equitable workplaces that honor our connection to nature and each other.Across chapters buzzing with rigorous research and compelling case studies, experience the transformation as businesses large and small redefine their roles in society. Witness startups and giants alike challenge long-standing norms and embrace their potential to effect genuine change. Standouts like Navigating the Ethical Quandary shed light on the moral imperatives of business decisions, while the exploration of technological revolutions stresses the golden opportunity for leveraging smart innovations like AI, blockchain, and predictive analytics for a sustainable edge.With a captivating examination of cultural diversity in sustainability, local versus global ethical paradigms, and the human rights dimension of business, this book spans a horizon of topics relevant to today's ethical leader. Consumerism and Responsibility empower both businesses and buyers to foster a marketplace where ethics and demand coalesce, sparking a potent wave of change. Through a dazzling confluence of knowledge and action, readers will unearth the tools to craft an enduring legacy of integrity and mindfulness.For leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers, the moment is now. Seize it to create a tide of transformative ethics in business, and propel our world into an era of unprecedented prosperity and purpose. Be bold, be visionary, be the catalyst your future self will thank you for.
de Gruyter Handbook of Organizational Conflict Management
The De Gruyter Handbook of Organizational Conflict Management offers insightful contributions covering a myriad of conflict management topics ranging from fundamental issues, such as emotional intelligence and cultural differences, to cutting-edge themes such as political conflicts and mindfulness training. Renowned conflict management scholars and leading practitioners have contributed chapters to this handbook based on their research and their practical experience in the field of confl ict management. Many of the authors have influenced the topic of conflict management as it has become both a fi eld of academic study in universities and a necessary leadership skill. The handbook is organized in four sections. The first section covers interpersonal conflict management and focuses on perceptions, conflict styles, emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and change. The second section includes ethnic and cultural issues in organizational conflict management, such as microaggressions, ethnicity and religion, and political conflicts. The third section offers methods for managing organizational conflicts, including mediation, negotiation, ombudspersons, and conflict coaching. This section also offers guidance on developing an organizational conflict management system and discusses HR's role in managing conflicts. The fourth section introduces chapters on special topics in conflict management, such as workplace bullying, gender issues, birth order personality, human connections, and forgiveness. This handbook is an essential reference for scholars and practitioners. It offers organizational leaders insights into the causes and solutions to organizational conflict management. In addition, it is an excellent textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in organizational conflict management.
Corporate Control of White-Collar Crime
Traditionally, corporate control is all about top-down approaches to management of employees. Executives attempt to influence employees toward achieving business goals, and they attempt to prevent and detect wrongdoing, misconduct, and crime among employees. However, top-down approaches to corporate control do not work when executives and other privileged individuals in the business themselves commit and conceal their wrongdoing, misconduct, and crime in organizational settings. Then there is a need for a bottom-up approach in corporate control as outlined in this book. Bottom-up control refers to the manner in which organizational members can use different types of control mechanisms - such as whistleblowing, transparency, resource access, or culture - to monitor, measure, and evaluate executives' avoidance of deviant behaviors and influence them toward achieving the organization's goals in efficient and effective ways. The newly emerging perspective of a social license to operate forms part of the bottom-up strategy where criminalization becomes social property independent of the criminal justice system. The social license is predominantly centered on social permission for business activity where the media, social movements, and citizen watchdogs exert pressure, demand change, and bring top management to account. This book presents a novel approach to corporate control of white-collar crime based on the theory of convenience. White-collar crime is financial crime committed by privileged individuals who have legitimate access to resources based on the power and trust inherent through their professional positions. Convenience theory proposes that motive, opportunity, and willingness are the three dimensions that underlie white-collar crime in an organizational context. This book contributes to the study of white-collar criminality through a blend of theoretical discussions and practical materials that illuminate and support the use of convenience theory. The book discusses how bottom-up approaches can overcome the difficulty of detecting white-collar crime and overcome the barriers of preventing executive deviance.
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2022
This is a FULL-size (8.5" x 11") current edition of The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) which represents a continuing cooperative effort among Statistics Canada, Mexico's Instituto Nacional de Estad穩stica y Geograf穩a (INEGI), and the Economic Classification Policy Committee (ECPC) of the United States, acting on behalf of the Office of Management and Budget, to create and maintain a common industry classification system. This jointly updated the system of classification of economic activities that makes the industrial statistics produced in the three countries comparable. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) revision for 2022 went into effect for reference year 2022 in Canada and the United States, and 2023 in Mexico. NAICS was originally developed to provide a consistent framework for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of industrial statistics used by government policy analysts, by academics and researchers, by the business community, and by the public. Revisions for 2022 were made to account for our rapidly changing economies.Classifications serve as a lens through which to view the data they classify. NAICS was developed in accordance with a single principle of aggregation, the principle that producing units that use similar production processes should be grouped together. Though NAICS differs from other industry classification systems, the three countries continue to strive to create industries that do not cross two digit Division boundaries of the United Nations' International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC).The actual classification reveals only the tip of the work carried out by dedicated staff from INEGI, Statistics Canada, and U.S. statistical agencies. It is through their efforts, painstaking analysis, and spirit of accommodation that NAICS serves as a harmonized international classification of economic activities in North America.
DEEPER Women Teach
If you are anything like me, life has taught you some lessons that have impacted how you lead, how you love, and how you live! Now that we've learned the lessons, it's time for us to teach someone else; it's time to empower other women to walk boldly, beautifully, and brilliantly in their purpose regardless of their position. This book is for you and all of the women waiting to be empowered!
Smart, Not Loud
Longlisted for the Non-Obvious Books Award, 2024 Ever wonder why the "loud" people at work get noticed, rewarded, and promoted? Do you worry that you need to be loud to succeed at work, too? When Jessica Chen entered the workforce, she felt like everything she had been taught growing up in a Quiet Culture household--where deference, humility, harmony, and dogged hard work were praised--failed to set her up for success in the "real world." Her ingrained values were in direct contrast with what was actually needed to stand out in a Loud Culture workplace. The result? Feeling underappreciated, passed over for opportunities and promotions, and completely stuck. Building on the lessons she learned as an award-winning TV news journalist, Chen--who now speaks at Fortune 100 companies and whose LinkedIn Learning courses have been watched by over 2 million people--introduces a new way of getting noticed at work, without being loud, aggressive, or boastful. In Smart, Not Loud, Chen teaches readers how they can look within, to the values they already hold, to more effectively show up. Through instructive anecdotes and research-backed principles, readers will learn to: speak up at meetings using the 4A Sequence (active listening, acknowledging, anchoring, and answering); advocate for themselves with tact;build strategic relationships to enhance credibility and get picked for the best projects;and master the five elements of voice--pitch, rate, intensity, inflection, and quality--to be the kind of communicator others want to listen to.Packed with actionable tips, Smart, Not Loud unveils a new path to getting noticed and getting ahead at work. This is the road map readers need to authentically show up in the workplace and truly feel seen.
We're Gonna Need Cake
Bring your humanity to work to become a better leader.Life is messy. You know it and your employees know it. But the unspoken rules of professionalism dictate that we don't talk about it. However, what if trying to keep your real, messy life compartmentalized from your work life isn't doing you any favors? What if, instead, the opposite is true?In We're Gonna Need Cake, speaker and coach Valerie Garcia draws on her research, along with lessons she's learned over decades working with brands around the globe, to demonstrate how bringing your whole self to work strengthens your leadership and propels your career forward. Guided by The Authenticity Map, Garcia provides you with a blueprint to navigate the messiness of life and learn how to bring real emotions into the workplace in a productive way. With exercises in each chapter to help bring the concepts into personalized focus, you will finish with a better understanding of everything from failure and fear to compassion and confidence and how it all contributes to finding joy at work.Written with honesty and humor, this guide is for the modern-day leader who wants the tools to create healthier workplaces, happier customers, and better teams.
SOS
SOS: A Navigation Guide for Women at Work is an accessible and practical guide for women and men to improve gender equality, embrace diversity and rewrite the unwritten rules of the workplace.This transformative handbook addresses common challenges faced by women, including productivity, parenting, the pay gap--and, of course, guilt. These multifaceted issues need multifaceted solutions, so each topic is addressed through the SOS framework: Self: what can you do yourselfOthers: how can others help you and how can you help others, andSystem: how the system and the (unwritten) rules should change--and what you can do to support this change.SOS is a call to women and their allies, encouraging them to be the architects of change in their professional environments.
The Ten-Day MBA 5th Ed.
An updated and revised edition of the essential and enduring bestseller, incorporating the latest theories and topics taught at America's top business schools.In this new, fully revised and completely updated edition of the internationally popular guide, author Steven Silbiger distills the lessons of the best business school courses taught at America's most prestigious and influential universities, including Harvard, Stanford, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Chicago, Northwestern, and the University of Virginia, to help anyone in any field become more skilled, forward-thinking, and successful in business.Along with the lasting concepts that have made this book a bestseller, including marketing, finance, and strategy, this fifth edition features sections on: Crypto currencyArtificial intelligenceThe gig economyRemote workAgile methodologiesEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG)As well as updated examples and material reflecting corporate culture and economic change.Accompanied by illustrations throughout, and with research straight from the notes of real students attending top MBA programs today, Silbiger distills these complex topics into accessible lessons--giving you the tools you need to get ahead in business and in life.
Intergenerational Harmony
We find ourselves in a period of human history in which five generations coexist simultaneously. Not surprisingly, the success of any enterprise in any area of society is determined by the ability of individuals from different generations to collaborate productively. At the same time, intergenerational disharmony poses a range of risks including social conflict, educational imbalance, political discord, family fragmentation, religious decline and corporate inefficiency. While the composition of multiple generations within a team is a distinct asset, its potential is diminished by the absence of harmony between members of different generations. In Intergenerational Harmony: Unleashing the Strategic Power of Generational Synergy, author Arpan S. Yagnik delves into the concept of multigenerational coexistence, highlighting its impact on various sectors where multiple generations are navigating an evolving landscape. Across work, education, religion, government and family, the harmony between generations becomes a pivotal factor for long-term success. Addressing concerns such as resource and talent loss, Yagnik presents the concept of Intergenerational Harmony (IH), wherein generational stakeholders collaborate synergistically to harness their collective strengths. This practical guide offers insightful instances and examples of IH implementation, emphasizing empathy, respect, trust and honesty as its core values. By fostering IH, institutions can thrive in this era of multigenerational coexistence, countering challenges and paving the way for a harmonious future. Looking beyond generational labels and stereotypes to envision a harmonious, empathetic society, Yagnik pivots how we think about age and intergenerational relationships in every area and at every stage of our lives.
Moral Dilemmas in the Boardroom
In the boardroom, executive and non-executive directors must frequently make decisions balancing competing interests and conflicting moral norms, with their actions impacting employees, customers, shareholders, and society at large. These decisions are not always understood, frequently criticised, and sometimes deemed immoral or unethical. Disbelief over the apparent mismatch between the actions of the company and the moral norms of wider society can damage the corporate reputation and lead to embarrassing U-turns. However, despite the importance of these decisions and the interest they generate, we rarely ask how these decisions are made? What role do moral norms and moral identity have in the boardroom? And how do companies sometimes interpret the moral norm so spectacularly poorly? The picture revealed is of a decision-making process that is neither simple nor morally black-and-white. This eye-opening book examines the role of moral judgement in the boardroom and how the actions and behaviours of directors in tackling moral dilemmas can lead to wildly different outcomes and consequences. It includes forensic breakdowns of recent, high profile boardroom decisions, with alternative outcomes explored and assessed. The detailed descriptions of the case studies include the moral dilemmas and the subsequent decisions of the directors of Adidas, Bud Light, Ajax, Yahoo!, G-Star, and many others. This book provides practical guidance for corporate decision-makers looking to assign the right weight to conflicting moral norms and interests, as well as all those seeking to gain more insight into the workings of the boardroom.
Millionaire Mindset
Transform Your Mind, Transform Your Wealth: Guide to Financial FreedomImagine breaking free from the confines of a 9-to-5 job and creating a life of financial independence. Millionaire Mindset: Escaping the Employee Mentality is your ultimate guide to making this dream a reality. This powerful book will take you on a journey from the limitations of the traditional employee mindset to the liberating world of entrepreneurship and investment mastery.Discover how to identify and overcome the "Comfort Zone Trap" and the "Illusion of Job Security" that hold so many back (Chapter 1). Dive deep into the shortcomings of the typical 9-to-5 grind and learn why climbing the corporate ladder is often a deceiving ambition (Chapter 2).Are you ready to awaken your millionaire mindset? Gain the tools to shift your perspective and harness the power of belief, a crucial first step to transforming your financial future (Chapter 3). Learn how to set and achieve both short-term and long-term financial goals using the SMART Goals Framework, turning abstract dreams into actionable plans (Chapter 4).With practical insights on developing an entrepreneurial spirit, building multiple income streams, and the basics of investing, you'll be well-equipped to take calculated risks and embrace new opportunities (Chapters 5-7). From crafting a solid business plan to mastering the art of time management, this book covers all the essentials for entrepreneurial success (Chapters 8-13).But it's not just about making money-it's about enjoying the journey. Learn how to maintain work-life balance, continually better yourself, and build a lasting legacy that makes a meaningful impact (Chapters 17-21).Through real-life success stories, actionable strategies, and vital resources, Millionaire Mindset: Escaping the Employee Mentality offers everything you need to transform your thinking and your future. Are you ready to take the first step towards unlimited potential? Your journey begins here.
The 32 Unbreakable Laws of Money and Success
How to develop a growth mindset, with practical tools to reach your financial goals from the self-development expert and bestselling author of Eat that Frog! Discover the 32 laws that have helped self-made millionaires with successful goal setting, time management, money saving, and financial investments. Legendary author and motivational speaker Brian Tracy returns with a series of 32 immutable laws, each one key to developing a mindset necessary for success--while also delivering practical, proven methods and techniques to double and even triple your income. Spread across a structured two-part framework, this book supplies readers the laws that helped Tracy and other self-made millionaires achieve their success. Inside, you'll learn: 32 foundational laws necessary for a growth mindsetStep-by-step processes for putting the laws into practiceHow to move past self-limiting beliefsA time-tested system for setting and attaining goalsStrategies for saving money and investing in your futureAnd moreAchieving financial freedom can seem daunting. But by using the lessons and exercises contained in this book, you too can harness the laws of money and success to reach your full potential.
Tiny Experiments
"I loved this profound, practical, and generous book." --Oliver Burkeman A transformative guide to rethinking our approach to goals, creativity, and life itself from a neuroscientist and entrepreneur, and the creator of the popular Ness Labs newsletter Life isn't linear, and yet we constantly try to mold it around linear goals: four-year college degrees, ten-year career plans, thirty-year mortgages. What if instead we approached life as a giant playground for experimentation? Based on ancestral philosophy and the latest scientific research, Tiny Experiments provides a desperately needed reframing: Uncertainty can be a state of expanded possibility and a space for metamorphosis. Neuroscientist and entrepreneur Anne-Laure Le Cunff reveals that all you need is an experimental mindset to turn challenges into self-discovery and doubt into opportunity. Readers will replace the old linear model of success with a circular model of growth in which goals are discovered, pursued, and adapted--not in a vacuum, but in conversation with the larger world. Throughout the book, you will ask hard questions and design simple yet meaningful experiments to find the answers. You will learn how to break free from the invisible cognitive scripts that shape your life, how to harness the power of imperfection, and how to make smarter decisions when the path forward is unclear. This is a guide to: - Discover your true ambitions through conducting tiny personal experiments- Dismantle harmful beliefs about success that have kept you stuck- Dare to make decisions true to your own aspirations- Stop trying to find your purpose and start living instead Tiny Experiments offers not just practical tools to make sure our most vital work gets done, but a guide to reawakening our curiosity and drive in a noisy, busy, disaffected world, so that we can discover and pursue our most authentic ambitions while making a meaningful contribution.
The Earthsday Calendar
We need to add "Earthsday" to the 450-year-old Gregorian calendar between Wednesday and Thursday to provide a soft landing for the economy as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and an Automation Tsunami dramatically reduce the number of human-performed jobs across all industries.Imagine a world where the traditional seven-day week is replaced with an eight-day cycle without altering the familiar structure of months, years, or leap year rules.Mark L. Driskill's innovative approach, set forth in The Earthsday Calendar, might be the most compelling move in social change proposals. The Earthsday Calendar addresses pressing issues of income inequality and societal upheaval in a time of rapid technological evolution.Mark L. Driskill presents a groundbreaking calendar reform to revolutionize how we measure days and weeks. Drawing upon insights from economics, sociology, and cultural studies, Driskill introduces a bold change that challenges conventional notions.In a time when artificial intelligence is taking over human jobs, this book is nothing less than a game-changer on how we perceive time and labor. The book proposes gradually cutting our weekly work hours, especially with increasing automation. It's all about spreading the wealth more evenly, making a significant economic impact, and giving us all a bit more breathing room.The Earthsday Calendar, a modern calendar proposal, goes beyond mere conjecture; it offers tangible solutions to the challenges posed by the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the impending Automation Tsunami. Through carefully analyzing historical precedents and contemporary trends, Driskill persuasively argues for adopting an eight-day week to improve work-life balance, economic stability, social cohesion, and individual well-being.The Earthsday Calendar is not just a book; it's a movement for greater productivity, efficiency and quality of life in both the near and far term for all human economies.Mark L. Driskill's work is no less than a blueprint for a better tomorrow-a call to action for those who dare to imagine a world where time works for everyone. The Earthsday Calendar
Research on Professional Responsibility and Ethics in Accounting
This 26th edition of Research on Professional Responsibility and Ethics in Accounting explores many aspects across professional responsibility and ethics in accounting, including changing auditing approaches, whistleblowing, fraudulent practices, the impact of communications, and the impact Covid-19 has had on corporate social responsibility.
The Earthsday Calendar
We need to add "Earthsday" to the 450-year-old Gregorian calendar between Wednesday and Thursday to provide a soft landing for the economy as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and an Automation Tsunami dramatically reduce the number of human-performed jobs across all industries.Imagine a world where the traditional seven-day week is replaced with an eight-day cycle without altering the familiar structure of months, years, or leap year rules.Mark L. Driskill's innovative approach, set forth in The Earthsday Calendar, might be the most compelling move in social change proposals. The Earthsday Calendar addresses pressing issues of income inequality and societal upheaval in a time of rapid technological evolution.Mark L. Driskill presents a groundbreaking calendar reform to revolutionize how we measure days and weeks. Drawing upon insights from economics, sociology, and cultural studies, Driskill introduces a bold change that challenges conventional notions.In a time when artificial intelligence is taking over human jobs, this book is nothing less than a game-changer on how we perceive time and labor. The book proposes gradually cutting our weekly work hours, especially with increasing automation. It's all about spreading the wealth more evenly, making a significant economic impact, and giving us all a bit more breathing room.The Earthsday Calendar, a modern calendar proposal, goes beyond mere conjecture; it offers tangible solutions to the challenges posed by the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the impending Automation Tsunami. Through carefully analyzing historical precedents and contemporary trends, Driskill persuasively argues for adopting an eight-day week to improve work-life balance, economic stability, social cohesion, and individual well-being.The Earthsday Calendar is not just a book; it's a movement for greater productivity, efficiency and quality of life in both the near and far term for all human economies.Mark L. Driskill's work is no less than a blueprint for a better tomorrow-a call to action for those who dare to imagine a world where time works for everyone. The Earthsday Calendar
Success Savvy Magazine
Success Savvy Magazine May 2024 EditionWelcome to the May 2024 issue of Success Savvy Magazine, your ultimate guide to navigating success and savvy living. In this edition, join the captivating journey with Shalini Vadhera, a visionary entrepreneur reshaping the industry of beauty, lifestyle, and digital innovation in the modern era. As our cover feature, Shalini's story unfolds as a testament to the boundless possibilities that emerge at the intersection of ambition and ingenuity.Explore the extraordinary journey of Shalini Vadhera as she seamlessly transitions from the worlds of jewelry and fashion to revolutionize the beauty industry. Through ventures like Ready Set Jet and Passport To Beauty, Shalini epitomizes the limitless potential that arises from embracing innovation and empowerment. Discover how her visionary initiatives, such as democratized investment and community impact campaigns, empower confidence globally and amplify the voices of women from diverse backgrounds.Within these pages, you'll uncover the secrets behind Shalini's remarkable retail success, driven by her mastery of digital strategies that catapult her products into the spotlight of renowned retailers worldwide. From digital advertising to influencer partnerships, Shalini's approach resonates with authenticity, establishing genuine connections and driving community engagement.Success Savvy Magazine is committed to bringing you more than just inspiring stories; we're dedicated to providing actionable insights and strategies for personal and professional growth. Explore exclusive interviews, expert advice, and thought-provoking features designed to help you rise, elevate and achieve success in every aspect of life.
How to Write Sales Copy
Are you ready to dive into the world of copywriting, but don't know where to start? Do you feel unclear about how to distinguish and use the elements of the copywriting process?Are you still on the search to write copy that will set you apart from other copywriters and help inspire your readers to action? How to Write Sales Copy is the guide you need! We will teach you how to write sales copy in 7 easy steps. This guide is designed to provide you with all the tools you need in a concise, easy to understand format that will answer all your burning questions and get you on your way to successful copywriting. To be a successful copywriter, you must define your audience, what moves them to act, and how to make them feel important and valued. You must know how to structure your copy in a way that will keep readers on task, interested, and feeling satisfied. How to Write Sales Copy will provide you with an in-depth look into each of the elements of copywriting, help you develop a better understanding of how to set yourself apart, and help you develop the skills you need to increase engagement with the copy you write, as well as cultivating community surrounding your copy. In a comprehensive step-by-step reference format, each chapter corresponds to a specific element of the copywriting process. The clear-cut organization makes it simple to follow along and refer back to areas you still feel confused about as you go. This guide is complete with coherent examples to help you distinguish between each element and log them into your long-term memory. You will find exclusive tips and tricks which are designed to aid in your sales copy development process and learn how to distinguish your products and services in the industry. With this guide, you can move step-by-step, taking the copywriting process at your own pace. The examples provided will help you to model your work and gain a more thorough understanding. The tips, tricks, and ideas will help you to avoid clich矇s and the most common mistakes among copywriters, as well as ways to keep your audience engaged from start to finish. YOU'LL LEARN: How to determine your sale copy audienceDefining your product purposeHow to develop your sales pagePersuading reader actionHow to tell a storyPlaying on basic human needsHow to develop your rebuttalHow to excite your audiencePresenting a sense of urgencyHow to define a call to actionHow to set your sales copy apartAnd so much more! Whether you're just starting on the journey of copywriting and need to develop a clearer understanding of the elements, or have been at it for a while and are looking for fresh perspectives and tips for further develop how you perfect your craft, this guide is the companion you need. Let's get started!
How to Manage Conflicts
Are you struggling to get those involved in conflicts to sit down and listen? Do you feel like every time you try to resolve a conflict; it just makes it worse? "How to Manage Conflicts" is a great guide to help you make a move from putting band-aids on problems to finding real resolutions. Resolving conflicts can be challenging. However, you can arm yourself with these 7 easy steps that will help you craft communication skills and learn the process to do more than just manage conflicts, but also to help to prevent them. As a person who is distressed by communicating a message or tasks, you have to gain the buy-in of the other party and get both parties to listen to each other. As a person who is resolving conflict, you have to be able to assess the situation and not form a judgment in one way or another. The guidance you can gain from within these chapters will help you to grow as a communicator, but also as a person. As you progress on your journey to master your conflict management skills, you will learn many tips and tricks that can help you achieve goals. YOU WILL LEARN: Why it is important to manage conflicts.Why respect is important in conflict management.How to recognize potential conflicts.Why it is important to change the atmosphere.Understanding different points of view.Tips for recognizing different perspectives.Skills for developing solutions.How to implement actions plans.Why following up is necessary.And much more. To help you in becoming an effective manager of conflicts, this guide goes through many actionable examples and strategies. As you press yourself to grow, you will find that there are so many experiences you have already had that will help formulate your ability to be successful as a communicator. It's time to take the plunge and grow!
Creative Solutions for Ordinary Problems
THE ART OF EVERYDAY GENIUS: 42 Creative Insights to Transform Your Daily Life from Ordinary to ExtraordinaryFrom Gizem Şahan, the visionary engineer turned coach and expert in creative problem-solving.What if you could unlock your hidden potential every single day?In this inspiring book, Gizem Şahan guides you how to see the extraordinary in the ordinary and turn everyday problems into opportunities for growth and joy. "Creative Solutions for Ordinary Problems" reveals not just one, two, or even ten, but precisely 42 brilliant strategies to turn mundane challenges into extraordinary breakthroughs.Why 42? In a clever nod to Douglas Adams, Gizem Şahan playfully addresses his iconic answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything.This isn't just another self-help book. It is a mentor, a compass, and an exhilarating companion for anyone committed to living a life less ordinary. Gizem challenges you to break from the norm, to dare to envision a life where every obstacle is an opportunity for creativity and transformation.Why You'll Love This Book: ★ Creative & Scientific Insights: Unlock creative solutions to everyday problems, from digital overload to relationship complexities.★ Joy in the Ordinary: Discover delight in the most unexpected places, turning the mundane into magical moments.★ Empowering Exercises: Practical activities designed to ignite your creativity and enhance problem-solving skills.★ Personal Growth: Transform daily challenges into powerful lessons for self-improvement and growth.Who Should Read This Book: Lifelong Learners: For those eager to explore and grow continuously.Creativity Enthusiasts: Ideal for anyone who believes in the power of creative thinking.Personal Growth Seekers: Perfect for those on a quest for self-discovery and improvement.Anyone Stuck in a Rut: Find fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to life's challenges.Using her unique blend of insightful wisdom, science-backed approach, and practical exercises, Gizem will guide you how to make creativity a habit. This will boost your confidence, transform your mindset, and help you achieve your dreams."Imagine if life came with a blueprint. Well, it doesn't. So, I decided to draft one. Spoiler: It's unlike anything you'd expect. It's time to discover the genius within you."Love, Gizem ŞahanJoin this journey and discover the magic hidden in your daily life. Order your copy today and start turning the mundane into the magical.The adventure begins now!
The Company and the Activist
Addressing the rise of a new breed of activists who present a real threat not only to reputations but to business operations, this book explores what businesses need to understand about these communities, why they should be taken seriously, and how business leaders can successfully navigate this shifting terrain.Existing business books address only the communications challenges involved in the rise of these new communities, but this book goes beyond PR issues to the very real impact on business decisions - and acknowledges that businesses must understand activists, and vice versa, if progress is to be made. To lead this conversation, the book includes interviews and contributions from key players across activism and businesses to look at how both sides operate and what success looks like for them. It also features practical steps that businesses can take to build a network of supporters, drawing on global examples from the corporate sector, grassroots campaigns, and people and organisations taking up the mantle of activism.Leaders and professionals working in all aspects of business, across industries and firm types, will appreciate learning about what drives activists and how businesses can work with them to not only avoid reputational damage, but to create stronger connections and, perhaps, a better world.
How to Write Content
Are you ready to dive into the world of content writing, but don't know where to start? Do you feel unclear about how to distinguish and use the elements of the content writing process?Are you still on the search to write content that will set you apart from other writers and help inspire your readers to action?How to Write Content is the guide you need! We will teach you how to write content in 7 easy steps. This guide is designed to provide you with all the tools you need in a concise, easy to understand format that will answer all your burning questions and get you on your way to successful content writing.To be a successful content writer, you must define your audience, what moves them to act, and how to make them feel important and valued. You must know how to structure your content in a way that will keep readers on task, interested, and feeling satisfied.How to Write Content will provide you with an in-depth look into each of the elements of content writing, help you develop a better understanding of how to set yourself apart, and help you develop the skills you need to increase engagement with the content you write, as well as cultivating community surrounding your content.In a comprehensive step-by-step reference format, each chapter corresponds to a specific element of the content writing process. The clear-cut organization makes it simple to follow along and refer back to areas you still feel confused about as you go. This guide is complete with coherent examples to help you distinguish between each element and log them into your long-term memory.You will find exclusive tips and tricks which are designed to aid in your content development process and learn how to distinguish your products and services in the industry.With this guide, you can move step-by-step, taking the content writing process at your own pace. The examples provided will help you to model your work and gain a more thorough understanding. The tips, tricks, and ideas provided will help you to avoid clich矇s and the most common mistakes among content writers, as well as ways to keep your audience engaged from start to finish.YOU'LL LEARN: How to determine your audienceHow to develop a purposeHow to assign purpose to each paragraphHow to develop main ideasHow to write an effective conclusionHow to edit for technical purposesHow to maintain audience engagementHow to define a call to actionHow to determine the correct language to useHow to create a communityAnd so much more! Whether you're just starting on the journey of content writing and need to develop a clearer understanding of the elements, or have been at it for a while and are looking for fresh perspectives and tips for further develop how you perfect your craft, this guide is the companion you need. Let's get started!
Copy Editing
Copy Editing - 3 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Write Sales Copy, How to Edit Writing and How to Write Non-Fiction1)HOW TO WRITE SALES COPY: 7 Easy Steps to Master Copywriting, Marketing Content, Business Writing & Freelance Writing. YOU'LL LEARN: How to determine your sale copy audienceDefining your product purposeHow to develop your sales pagePersuading reader actionHow to tell a storyPlaying on basic human needsHow to develop your rebuttalHow to excite your audiencePresenting a sense of urgencyHow to define a call to actionHow to set your sales copy apartAnd so much more! 2)HOW TO EDIT WRITING: 7 Easy Steps to Master Writing Editing, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Spelling, Grammar & Punctuation. YOU'LL LEARN: The stages of editing: structural, line editing, and copy editing Necessary conversations to have between writers and editorsThe benefits of reading aloud to yourself and othersHow to separate the smaller elements into manageable chunksHow to maintain consistencyHow to keep readers engagedHow to isolate text in order to determine its purposeHow to engage more deeply with the text in front of youHow to critically evaluate dialogue and general flowHow to monitor pacing and organizationHow to edit in reverseAnd so much more! 3)HOW TO WRITE NON-FICTION: 7 Easy Steps to Master Creative Non-Fiction, Memoir Writing, Travel Writing & Essay Writing.YOU'LL LEARN: How to define your genre by understanding the scope of your contentHow to understand the subgenre in your content and how to reflect that in your titleHow to write effective books by using seven simple, but powerful secretsHow to ensure that you captivate your audiences through compelling writingHow to use sources effectively when producing non-fiction contentHow to avoid needless criticism by using effective and credible sourcesHow to ensure that your content is consistent with the narrative you want to portrayHow to produce high-quality content on a consistent basis while keeping things freshHow to ensure you have the right approach in your book while making sure you're addressing your audience properlyHow to make the most of the time and space you have to develop contentAnd so much more! Master Copyediting, Copywriting, Writing Editing, Non-Fiction Writing & Edit Copy Today!
The Power Dressers
Dive into success with Michele Grant's The Power Dressers(TM)!The Power Dressers(TM) A Woman's Guide to Professional Style by Michele Grant, provides a deep dive into elevating your professional presence and navigating the complexities of workplace attire with intelligence, elegance, and an eco-friendly approach. This isn't just another fashion manual; it's a strategic playbook crafted by a top-tier executive business consultant with decades of experience. Michele combines razor-sharp professional insights with practical style advice, offering a groundbreaking approach to dressing for success. Whether you're a college intern, climbing the corporate ladder, or pioneering your enterprise, Michele's guidance will transform your wardrobe into a powerful tool for advancement. The Power Dressers(TM) is your key to achieving your full potential. Invest in your future today - order your copy now!
The Power Dressers
Dive into success with Michele Grant's The Power Dressers(TM)!The Power Dressers(TM) A Woman's Guide to Professional Style by Michele Grant, provides a deep dive into elevating your professional presence and navigating the complexities of workplace attire with intelligence, elegance, and an eco-friendly approach. This isn't just another fashion manual; it's a strategic playbook crafted by a top-tier executive business consultant with decades of experience. Michele combines razor-sharp professional insights with practical style advice, offering a groundbreaking approach to dressing for success.Whether you're a college intern, climbing the corporate ladder, or pioneering your enterprise, Michele's guidance will transform your wardrobe into a powerful tool for advancement.The Power Dressers(TM) is your key to achieving your full potential. Invest in your future today!
The Ark of Shared Value
The Ark of Shared Value is a fundamental guide for those involved in designing and implementing sustainable business projects. The Ark is a one-page tool that is easy to use and presents the key elements of sustainable projects. This tool incorporates visual thinking for sustainable projects, allowing designers to discuss and collaborate on the project effectively. Cesar Saenz offers the Ark of Shared Value as a tangible way to present sustainable projects, including the stakeholders involved, resources used, activities conducted, and benefits received for each stakeholder, all on a single page. Companies and organizations, as well as professionals who believe that doing business can enhance the environment and social well-being, can utilize The Ark of Shared Value.
DevOps for Data Science
Data Scientists are experts at analyzing, modelling and visualizing data but, at one point or another, have all encountered difficulties in collaborating with or delivering their work to the people and systems that matter. Born out of the agile software movement, DevOps is a set of practices, principles and tools that help software engineers reliably deploy work to production. This book takes the lessons of DevOps and aplies them to creating and delivering production-grade data science projects in Python and R. This book's first section explores how to build data science projects that deploy to production with no frills or fuss. Its second section covers the rudiments of administering a server, including Linux, application, and network administration before concluding with a demystification of the concerns of enterprise IT/Administration in its final section, making it possible for data scientists to communicate and collaborate with their organization's security, networking, and administration teams. Key Features: - Start-to-finish labs take readers through creating projects that meet DevOps best practices and creating a server-based environment to work on and deploy them.- Provides an appendix of cheatsheets so that readers will never be without the reference they need to remember a Git, Docker, or Command Line command.- Distills what a data scientist needs to know about Docker, APIs, CI/CD, Linux, DNS, SSL, HTTP, Auth, and more.- Written specifically to address the concern of a data scientist who wants to take their Python or R work to production.There are countless books on creating data science work that is correct. This book, on the otherhand, aims to go beyond this, targeted at data scientists who want their work to be than merely accurate and deliver work that matters.
The Productive Perfectionist
Is perfectionism paralyzing you? Become a Productive Perfectionist; free yourself from the "shackles of shoulds" so you can play a bigger game!Do you still struggle to figure out when your work is good enough? Are you losing hours editing a draft for the 29th time? Are the higher-ups getting nervous that you're not up to the job?Are you tired of settling for the more minor, safer roles instead of finding your greatness because you're too afraid of failing?In The Productive Perfectionist, you'll find hope and action-oriented solutions to move you from paralysis to productivity in this new age of constant change and ambiguity!You'll discover: How to stop being your own worst slave-driving taskmaster.How can you stretch outside of your comfort zone and set and achieve goals that matter to you, your team, and your organization without stress?How do you delegate tasks to the right people at the right moments?Understand how to recognize, create, and celebrate "situational wins" for everyone."A masterclass in navigating the high seas of ambition without falling into the whirlpool of overwork and burnout. Mayer's insights empower you to work smarter, not just harder, and to find joy in the journey, not just the destination."-Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is the Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won't Get You There.
The Living Firm
Discover a fresh perspective on business economics in this innovative book. With the increasing complexity of systems, scientists from various fields have explored complex behaviors, leading to the development of theories in systems, cybernetics, cognitive science, and the constructivist movement. This book aligns itself with this cutting-edge research, presenting a theory of the firm that challenges traditional views.At its core, the book introduces an innovative theory based on two simple ideas. First, it encourages readers to see businesses from a unique standpoint, offering a fresh understanding. Second, it suggests that today's business challenges arise from its cognitive dimension. The central thesis proposes that businesses, as cognitive social systems, are entirely self-referential, thriving through continuous self-creation.
