The Stoic Executive
"The Stoic Executive: Leading with Integrity and Strength in a Chaotic World" is a profound guide that integrates ancient Stoic philosophy with modern leadership principles, designed specifically for today's executives and decision-makers. Divided into several sections, the book explores core Stoic virtues such as wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance, showing how these principles can be applied to the chaotic environments of business and politics. Readers are guided through practical strategies on emotional control, decision-making, and crisis management, with a focus on maintaining integrity and resilience amidst adversity. Each chapter offers actionable insights, including how to cultivate inner peace, practice ethical leadership, and embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. The book ultimately serves as a comprehensive toolkit for leaders aiming to not only succeed in their careers but also leave a lasting, positive legacy. "The Stoic Executive" empowers readers to navigate the complexities of modern leadership with clarity, purpose, and a commitment to enduring values.
Channels of Distribution
"Macromarketing, Ethics, and Social Responsibility: The Development Period" by Shelby D. Hunt delves into the intersection of marketing, ethics, and societal responsibility during the critical developmental phase of macromarketing. This book explores the historical evolution of ethical standards in marketing and the growing emphasis on corporate social responsibility. Hunt presents a thorough analysis of how marketing practices have evolved in response to societal needs and the ethical challenges that arise in the global marketplace. With deep insights into the ethical implications of marketing decisions, the book offers a valuable perspective on the responsibilities of marketers in shaping the public good. Ideal for scholars and practitioners in the field, this book provides a comprehensive foundation for understanding the ethical dimensions of macromarketing and its impact on society. "Macromarketing, Ethics, and Social Responsibility" invites readers to reflect on the crucial role of marketing in fostering a responsible, sustainable future.
Macromarketing, Ethics, and Social Responsibility
Macromarketing, Ethics, and Social Responsibility: The Research Tradition Period by Shelby D. Hunt explores the intersection of marketing and its larger societal impact. This comprehensive book dives into the pivotal role of macromarketing in addressing critical social challenges, including ethical dilemmas, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. Highlighting research from the formative years of macromarketing as a discipline, this book showcases groundbreaking ideas and frameworks that remain relevant in today's evolving market landscape.Hunt offers a rich analysis of the ethical underpinnings of marketing practices, drawing attention to the responsibilities of businesses toward society. The book discusses landmark studies that bridge the gap between profit-driven goals and sustainable, socially responsible strategies. Aimed at scholars, marketing professionals, and students, this book serves as an essential resource for understanding how marketing influences-and is influenced by-society's values and norms.This title is an invaluable addition to academic libraries and marketing professionals looking to integrate ethical and socially responsible practices into their strategies.
Macromarketing, Ethics, and Social Responsibility
Macromarketing, Ethics, and Social Responsibility: The Research Tradition Period by Shelby D. Hunt explores the intersection of marketing and its larger societal impact. This comprehensive book dives into the pivotal role of macromarketing in addressing critical social challenges, including ethical dilemmas, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. Highlighting research from the formative years of macromarketing as a discipline, this book showcases groundbreaking ideas and frameworks that remain relevant in today's evolving market landscape.Hunt offers a rich analysis of the ethical underpinnings of marketing practices, drawing attention to the responsibilities of businesses toward society. The book discusses landmark studies that bridge the gap between profit-driven goals and sustainable, socially responsible strategies. Aimed at scholars, marketing professionals, and students, this book serves as an essential resource for understanding how marketing influences-and is influenced by-society's values and norms.This title is an invaluable addition to academic libraries and marketing professionals looking to integrate ethical and socially responsible practices into their strategies.
Beyond the Horizon
Discover the Secrets to Going the Extra MileHave you ever wondered what it takes to truly excel in life and leave an enduring impact? Beyond the Horizon: The Power of Going the Extra Mile invites you on a transformative journey that reveals the secrets to surpassing your own limitations and exceeding life's expectations.This inspiring guide presents a comprehensive roadmap to personal and professional success, teaching you to break through barriers and develop a resilient mindset. Discover the profound benefits of adopting an Extra Mile Mindset and learn how to nurture it to unlock your fullest potential. Hear stories of individuals who have overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges, proving that success is attainable with the right approach.Within these pages, you'll uncover powerful strategies for success, including effective habit formation, time management, and building meaningful connections. Learn the art of leveraging your passions and creativity, inspiring leadership, and the importance of consistency in achieving your goals.As you delve deeper, you'll find insights into using gratitude to enhance relationships, embracing lifelong learning, and making informed financial choices that spur growth. From balancing health and wellness to adapting to change, this book provides tools to maneuver through life's complexities while maintaining your core values.Embrace the opportunity to not only visualize your dreams but bring them to fruition. Beyond the Horizon will equip you with the tools to turn your vision into reality while celebrating your achievements and sharing your success with the world.Ready to transcend the ordinary and craft your own legacy? Embark on this enlightening journey and discover the true power of going the extra mile.
Recovery at Work
The tools I learned in recovery from addiction can help anyone find peace and develop resilience at work.The principles behind Twelve Step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous are simple but profoundly useful for restoring balance and building confidence. Recovery at Work provides practical examples for applying tools to overcome the stress and burnout of daily work life and to build a better career. Twelve Step principles have helped millions of people in recovery, and they can work for anyone.Dozens of real, personal stories illustrate ways to handle work challenges and conflicts with honesty, humility, hope, compassion, and courage. Examples show how to find your footing-as though you're walking along a narrow ridge-without overreacting or numbing out.With practice, you'll get better at discerning what you can and can't control at work. You'll learn to accept what you can't control and become more skillful at changing what you can control.
High Impact at Low Decibels
A practical 'how to' book showing the world's anxiety-filled introverts (and anxiety-filled extroverts too) how they can not only survive but also thrive in the workplace, as told by one of their own.The workplace often seems geared towards extroverts and people with high self-confidence, and it can lead to the rest of us putting artificial limits on ourselves. In this book, you will receive a first-hand description of how to succeed in the workplace, as told by a self-described anxiety-filled introvert who successfully navigated that world, moving from technical roles to management to executive leadership.This book will enable you to: Better understand the internal struggles that many of us experience and that can make life more difficult for us at work, from social anxiety to imposter syndrome to fear of public speaking and more, Implement real-world, practical techniques to mitigate these internal struggles and prevent them from becoming career derailers, while also turning them into an advantage, Create your own personal toolkit of methods for coping with stress and anxiety at work and protect your mental health.This book goes beyond theory. It's not a collection of platitudes and clich矇d motivational sayings-it's relatable, practical, and told with humor. If you're one of the world's many anxiety-filled introverts (or extroverts) and are looking for help thriving in the workplace, High Impact at Low Decibels is for you.
Beyond the Horizon
Discover the Secrets to Going the Extra MileHave you ever wondered what it takes to truly excel in life and leave an enduring impact? Beyond the Horizon: The Power of Going the Extra Mile invites you on a transformative journey that reveals the secrets to surpassing your own limitations and exceeding life's expectations.This inspiring guide presents a comprehensive roadmap to personal and professional success, teaching you to break through barriers and develop a resilient mindset. Discover the profound benefits of adopting an Extra Mile Mindset and learn how to nurture it to unlock your fullest potential. Hear stories of individuals who have overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges, proving that success is attainable with the right approach.Within these pages, you'll uncover powerful strategies for success, including effective habit formation, time management, and building meaningful connections. Learn the art of leveraging your passions and creativity, inspiring leadership, and the importance of consistency in achieving your goals.As you delve deeper, you'll find insights into using gratitude to enhance relationships, embracing lifelong learning, and making informed financial choices that spur growth. From balancing health and wellness to adapting to change, this book provides tools to maneuver through life's complexities while maintaining your core values.Embrace the opportunity to not only visualize your dreams but bring them to fruition. Beyond the Horizon will equip you with the tools to turn your vision into reality while celebrating your achievements and sharing your success with the world.Ready to transcend the ordinary and craft your own legacy? Embark on this enlightening journey and discover the true power of going the extra mile.
Mesonyms
Michael Howard reminds us that polarization is ubiquitous in our time. In the realm of language, this polarization comes to expression through synonyms and antonyms. But the world is not as black-and-white as it appears. Fortunately, language is rich in words that bridge and mediate polar extremes. However, these words are not as prominent in our speaking and thinking as synonyms and antonyms. Consequently, we do not apply them in our practical affairs as fully as we could.By its very title this booklet proposes the term mesonym for "words in the middle, words that mediate." A thesaurus of mesonyms would be a resource for becoming more conscious of this dimension of language, and perhaps open us to less polarized ways of thinking and acting. The author offers examples that clarify the nature and practical value of mesonyms. In itself it is a modest introduction to a larger enterprise but the author hopes it will inspire others to develop it further.
Little Stone Lion
Little Stone Lion is a transformative business classic that fuses Eastern philosophy with Western strategy, offering actionable insights for building sustainable and purpose-driven businesses. It narrates the inspiring and resilient journey of a minority woman entrepreneur who overcame immense challenges to create a globally recognized brand. This book of wisdom empowers readers to achieve financial success while embracing mindfulness, sustainability, and long-term positive impact on our planet."Combining skilful storytelling with powerful, practical wisdom, Susanna encourages us to use creativity and innovation to reimagine the business landscape. Little Stone Lion is a powerful guidebook for those committed to leading with purpose and compassion, achieving financial success and nurturing our planet and its resources". Marci Shimoff, #1 New York Times bestselling author, renowned speaker, California"Susanna Qiang Huang's book "Little Stone Lion" stands as a beacon of graceful simplicity in the realm of business literature. Seamlessly weaving together Eastern and Western philosophies, this book invites readers to delve deeply into various business functions while offering a panoramic view of the business landscape. Like an artist meticulously painting a small bird that embodies the majesty of a giant eagle, Huang captures both the intricate details and the magical power of the interconnectedness of business operations." Written with eloquence and poetic charm, "Little Stone Lion" is enriched with pearls of wisdom drawn from Huang's own entrepreneurial journey. Through authentic and inspirational stories, Huang not only educates but also inspires readers to explore purpose-driven business practices that pursue lasting happiness an benefit our Mother Earth. This book transcends business strategy; it is a celebration of creativity, innovation, and sustainability. Huang's narrative encourages readers to reimagine traditional business frameworks and offers profound insights that resonate long after the final page. For aspiring entrepreneurs and business students alike, "Little Stone Lion" is a compelling read that illuminates the path to entrepreneurial success with clarity, wisdom, and a heartfelt commitment to making a meaningful impact." Professor Zhi-Long Chen, Dean's Chair in Management Science Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, USA
Ultimate 48 Hour Author
Have you been sitting on a book idea or many years? Are others telling you that you should write a book? Would you like to do it quickly, easily and most importantly make money from it? This book has the answers for you. It is the proven system that will take you step-by-step through the process of navigating your structure, content and all those infinite details needed to publish. Natasa Denman has been working with first-time authors for many years and is passionate about fast-tracking the writing process so you don't have time to let your fears and self-doubt get in the way. An author of ten books herself, Natasa runs a seven-figure business from home and has now helped over 300 people to date complete their first books. In this fully revised edition, Natasa shares all the updated systems, strategies and actions that you should be taking to become an author and leverage your message. Ultimate 48 Hour Author is not just about writing a book. When you take the time to fully understand the system, you will discover that writing a book is not just about the book, but the person you become at the other end of it. SAY YES, THEN WORK OUT THE HOW!
Ethics in Business Decisions and Competitive Advantage
Business ethics are the set of practices and policies that companies use to guide them through decisions about finances, negotiations and deals, corporate social responsibility, and more. Without a strong set of ethics, a business can run afoul of the law, encounter financial pitfalls and moral dilemmas.
Regulators of Last Resort
How do public whistleblowers prevail despite employers' attempts to silence them? Whistleblowing is essential for raising awareness of extreme wrongdoing within organizations yet, despite changing laws designed to offer more protection, workers exposed for public disclosures frequently find themselves the targets of extreme retaliation. Featuring high-profile cases from Amazon, Facebook and Theranos, Kate Kenny reveals the critical - and often unseen - role that skilled allies play in supporting whistleblowers when official channels fail. Novel and sophisticated means of silencing require new strategies for whistleblowing - and supportive partners are key. In this new era of whistleblowing, oppressive lawfare is used against truth-telling workers, and official channels can be weaponized. Yet powerful employers can still make mistakes. Regulators of Last Resort shows how aggressive reprisals can yield surprising advantages for dissenters. Working in partnership with advocates, public whistleblowers can find strategies to survive, persist and bring their disclosures to light.
Regulators of Last Resort
How do public whistleblowers prevail despite employers' attempts to silence them? Whistleblowing is essential for raising awareness of extreme wrongdoing within organizations yet, despite changing laws designed to offer more protection, workers exposed for public disclosures frequently find themselves the targets of extreme retaliation. Featuring high-profile cases from Amazon, Facebook and Theranos, Kate Kenny reveals the critical - and often unseen - role that skilled allies play in supporting whistleblowers when official channels fail. Novel and sophisticated means of silencing require new strategies for whistleblowing - and supportive partners are key. In this new era of whistleblowing, oppressive lawfare is used against truth-telling workers, and official channels can be weaponized. Yet powerful employers can still make mistakes. Regulators of Last Resort shows how aggressive reprisals can yield surprising advantages for dissenters. Working in partnership with advocates, public whistleblowers can find strategies to survive, persist and bring their disclosures to light.
The Psychology of Wealth
A guidebook to success, featuring Napoleon Hill's two most popular books on the subject of prosperity and abundance Napoleon Hill's life-changing philosophy has inspired generations of readers, and his self-help titles have sold millions of copies around the world. Combining two of Napoleon Hill's most popular books on the topics of prosperity and abundance--The Master Key to Riches and The Magic Ladder to Success--this essential volume will inspire anyone looking to create success in their life, and is perfect for businesspeople, entrepreneurs, students, and creatives. The Psychology of Wealth offers a revolutionary path to self-empowerment and fulfillment, helping readers create the reality they desire and find success in every area of life. This exclusive edition is part of the Essentials GPS Guide to Life series, and contains a faithful reproduction of the original and complete texts, as well as an introduction by the publisher.
Breathe Until We Can't
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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.
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!
Write Now!
Filled with techniques from Aristotle to AI, games, exercises, and more, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One Page Communicator
About the Book -Throughout the course of history, communication has served as the very foundation of society, playing a vital role in our evolutionary development. In the business realm, effective communication is the key to transforming dreams into success. The ability to communicate effectively is highly valued, especially at middle management and senior executive levels.This book emphasizes the paramount importance of effective communication within organizations, with a specific focus on 'One Page Communication' (OPC) and its core components: audience, message, and purpose. In today's information-rich landscape spanning various channels and mediums, professionals must strive to deliver compelling communication that fits on a single page while achieving its intended purpose.Through this book, I share my experience in creating concise and coherent communication across diverse industry verticals, showcasing their effectiveness in fulfilling objectives. Join me on this journey to explore the new era of corporate communication. Together, we will unlock the power of effective communication.About the Author -Vasudevan Kidambi is a highly acclaimed professional known for his human-centric problem-solving approach. As the LAST-MILE MAN, he consistently delivers precise solutions to clients. With a passion for storytelling, he leverages narratives to drive impactful change, advocating one-page communication for effective corporate messaging. With exceptional connective skills and active listening capabilities, Vasudevan enables top-tier organizations and executives to achieve their goals.His extensive multinational corporate and consultancy experience spans diverse operational areas. By combining his expertise with profound knowledge of digital information, he facilitates business transformation through rebooting, realigning, and recovery.
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.
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.
Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Business and Society
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.
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
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 historians and comparatists, but also of topical meaning for international lawyers and the operators of an increasingly multicultural market.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tourisme, Arts Et Territoires
L'art exerce une influence importante sur le secteur touristique et son d矇veloppement, tout comme le tourisme a parall癡lement particip矇 au d矇veloppement et ? l'enrichissement du secteur artistique. Cet ouvrage pluridisciplinaire se propose de fusionner ces deux interactions et d'矇tudier le lien entre tourisme, arts et territoires en une r矇flexion collective structur矇e en deux grandes parties. La premi癡re partie se propose d'矇tudier de quelle mani癡re des productions artistiques sont devenues des vecteurs touristiques et culturels ? travers des 矇tudes de cas portant sur diff矇rentes formes d'art et diff矇rents territoires (France, Grande-Bretagne, USA...). La seconde partie se propose d'appr矇hender comment des territoires mettent en oeuvre des strat矇gies visant ? d矇velopper de nouvelles productions artistiques afin d'accro簾tre leur attractivit矇 touristique et soutenir leur d矇veloppement socio-矇conomique. Les contributions rassembl矇es permettent de proposer un ouvrage pluridisciplinaire m礙lant approches conceptuelles et op矇rationnelles.
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.
Power and Corporate Responsibility
Power 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.
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.
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.
