Leap
This important work from debut author Jessica Galica blends narrative, research, and pep talk to empower women to reclaim control of their career trajectories and define success on their own terms. "A must read for working women and parents, whether you need inspiration to take the leap or simply comfort to know that you are not alone" (Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play and Find Your Unicorn Space)More than three million women left the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic, and even more are considering leaving or downshifting. Corporate women feel misled. Told they could "have it all," women instead feel dissatisfied and exasperated. They have not lost ambition or dreams for their career, but they are reckoning with their corporate reality: environments that are designed for men, the burden of caretaking labor at home, and bias in hiring and promotions. These factors leave many women stuck-feeling unfulfilled but fearful about making a leap to reinvent their careers.If this describes you, then Leap will give you the guidance and confidence you need to pivot toward fulfillment and authenticity. Intrigued by other women who have made gratifying career shifts, career strategist Jessica Galica embarked on a series of interviews and discovered that her story-building a career by doing everything "right" but waking up lost-is not unique. Leap encourages women at a similar crossroads to let go of stale and rigid narratives around work and instead focus on purpose. Drawing from the stories of courageous women who took the leap and Galica's own career journey, Leap examines: The feelings that lead women to yearn for something different in their careerThe strategies that help women to embrace new possibilities and pivotsThe fulfillment that comes from making the leap
The New CEO
Your personal guide to navigating the first days, weeks, and months in the top job, based on powerful interviews with today's most successful CEOs. Becoming a CEO is a high-stakes moment, whether it's your first, second, or third time in the seat. What you say and how you act in your early days as CEO sets the tone for how you'll be perceived for years to come. Yet, until now, few CEOs have shared their stories on what worked, what didn't, and what they wish they'd done differently. In The New CEO, Dr. Ty Wiggins, an experienced leadership advisor specializing in CEO transitions, explains how to land well as a new CEO, accelerate your impact, and unlock the most affirming experience of your career. Drawing on compelling storytelling and groundbreaking research of hundreds of CEOs around the world, the book offers an incisive guide on what to say and do as a new CEO, including how to define your priorities, build your team, fast-track critical changes, work with the board, and set (or reset) the organization's culture. You'll also find: Why being a CEO is the toughest (and loneliest) job in business--and what to do about it. How to overcome the "First 100 Days" mindset and pressure for early wins to deliver sustainable, long-term success. How to avoid getting trapped in the "CEO Bubble," as well as how to navigate (inevitable) challenges, knocks, and missteps. Perfect for newly appointed CEOs--whether it's your first time on the job or your second or third--The New CEO is also an essential resource for anyone seeking insights into the mindset and priorities of CEOs, including board members and directors, in-house counsel, leadership coaches, other executives, and consultants.
Word Time! A Guide to Effective Business Writing
Have you ever been concerned when you have to write a company report? Do you think that your writing is too wordy or too technical? Do you wish that you could be more concise or more tuned into your audience?These are some of the questions Word Time! answers. The book is based on Elizabeth's years of working with students and business professionals and on the notion that clear writing still matters in the workplace. In part because of the speed of electronic communication, maybe you have forgotten or need to be reminded of some of the basics of punctuation, grammar, and style. Word Time! will help you to write clear, credible, effective emails, reports, resumes, and design memorable PowerPoint - with greater ease.Like its companion Show Time!, about effective speaking, Word Time! is a short, practical guide to help build or rebuild your confidence in your writing skills.
The Holistic You Workbook
An essential companion to The Holistic You In The Holistic You: Integrating Your Family, Finances, Faith, Friendships, and Fitness Workbook, the renowned Rabbi Daniel Lapin delivers a practical companion and accompaniment to his widely read The Holistic You. If you were inspired by the idea of holistic life renewal but aren't sure of the next step, this book is for you. In the workbook, you'll find practical strategies for implementing the 5F crosslinks into your personal and business lifeplans. Exercises include Explorations and descriptions of how characteristics such as punctuality, zeal, and humility can be used to enhance every aspect of one's life. Additional study materials for readers who wish to become 5F trainers Developing each F even when one is introverted or otherwise handicapped. Restoring relationships after years of neglect. Replacing passivity with ambitious activism Implementing the power of partnership into every part of life.An indispensable and hands-on resource for people who want to get the absolute most out of the already powerful The Holistic You, this workbook is a can't-miss source of wisdom perfect for investors, entrepreneurs, parents, and anyone looking for applicable and relevant advice they can apply immediately at home, at work, at school, and anywhere else.
Rockstar
Women, magnify your greatness in times of change! ROCKSTAR women are a powerful force in the workplace, yet the data shows and experience reveals that the quest for equality, satisfaction and unfettered opportunity continues. Following the outstanding success and response to ROCKSTAR for Healthcare Leaders, Sarah McVanel expertly applies the principles of ROCK Behaviors and STAR Outcomes to the perpetually shifting and ever-evolving playing field in which women leaders toil and achieve. ROCKSTAR for Women Leaders provides ideas and techniques about what women can do to move the needle forward every day - for themselves, their colleagues, those who report to them and the generations who will follow. You'll find: - Practical strategies, - Validated evidence and- Advice from fellow women. With Sarah's help and her 20+ years of experience, you'll build and deepen your practical toolkit for change readiness, resilience and, ultimately, greater success and satisfaction at work. Together, let's lean into how to ROCK and get STAR results for ourselves and others!
Nonfiction That Sells
Introducing Nonfiction That Sells: Your Guide to Writing Success, the fourth installment in the Successful Self-Publisher Series by author Rae A. Stonehouse. With his Successful Self-Publisher Series, he aims to unveil the intricacies of writing that resonate with readers and leaves a lasting impact. Nonfiction That Sells: Your Guide to Writing Success is not just about stating facts; it's about evoking emotions, offering a fresh perspective, and leaving an indelible imprint on your audience. As we progress through each chapter, you will develop your authenticity, uncover your unique voice, and learn how to establish a profound connection with your readers.Each chapter of his books serves as a steppingstone, building on the last, and providing fresh insights and newfound skills.Rae's work is more than a writing guide. It is a journey of discovery, a quest for authenticity, and a vehicle for personal voice development. His books are not just about explaining how to write nonfiction; they're about touching hearts, making connections, and leaving indelible imprints through impactful storytelling. Rae's dedication to his craft is clear in his books, where he effortlessly combines his knowledge with a unique teaching style. He is a guide, a mentor, and a storyteller whose ultimate goal is to see his reader's name shining on that bestseller list. For Rae, every word is a step closer to success, every chapter a new twist in the journey, and every book a beacon of hope for aspiring writers. Rae has gathered heaps of knowledge while creating this series and now seeks to share this treasure trove with others. By walking you through the intricate process of nonfiction writing, Rae aims to make this craft accessible, enjoyable, and rewarding.Join Rae on this exciting adventure into the world of nonfiction writing. Under Rae's guidance, you may just find YOUR name shining on that bestseller list one day. Here's to your writing success, and happy writing!
Share What You Know
Are you an entrepreneur and have invaluable insights and expertise to share with the world? Self-publishing allows you to amplify your voice and solidify your position as a thought leader. In Share What You Know: Writing and Self-Publishing for Entrepreneurs, Book Five in the Successful Self-Publisher Series, Author Rae A. Stonehouse delivers an empowering guide to help entrepreneurs write, publish, and market their own book. Share What You Know: Writing and Self-Publishing for Entrepreneurs is packed with real-world case studies, fictional vignettes, and actionable advice. Follow the prescriptive steps to craft compelling stories that resonate. The book provides a clear roadmap to successfully publish and powerfully promote your book. Take control of your narrative and make your voice heard. If you have insights to change lives, this guide will help you amplify your message and share what you know.Unleash your expertise by writing and self-publishing!No matter your industry or unique insights, "Share What You Know" will reveal the boundless potential of self-publishing for you. This comprehensive guide is packed with proven techniques to help you discover your genuine authorial voice, transform your ideas into a coherent structure, and fine-tune your manuscript with effective editing strategies. Delve into practical advice on creating attractive book designs, reaching vast audiences, and deploying marketing strategies that deliver results. This book goes beyond conventional advice, offering smart monetization.
Efficiency and Productivity Analysis
An easy-to-understand guide to modelling productivity and efficiency using modern statistical tools. Introduces the fundamentals of stochastic frontier analysis (SFA) and the latest concepts and methods related to the use of copulas in SFA. A useful reference for those interested in the newest robust methods of business analytics.
Markets, Morals and Development
This book presents, or rather "re-presents", the intricacies of a developing economy in the light of recent theoretical developments in economics while also providing a fresh perspective on the perceived inadequacies of the discipline in addressing the discontents of the contemporary global economic order. The book argues that there is scope for economics to be a more humane discipline and more relevant to contemporary economic problems by embracing new ideas, including those from other disciplines. It attempts to show how economic concepts and theories can be contextualised to help better understand real-life economic phenomena; how to rethink the ways in which the market economy can address the moral issues of human wellbeing and social justice; and, overall, how the study of economics and public discourses on economic issues can be made more engaging as well as more relevant to the problems of developing countries. Based on public lectures given by the author in Dhaka, and using illustrations from Bangladesh, India and other countries, the book offers an authoritative understanding of diverse economic realities by taking a fresh look at the familiar. Comprehensive and accessible, the book will be of interest to students and researchers of economics, development economics and policy, sociology and business studies as well as to journalists, public intellectuals and policymakers in developing countries.
Socratic Dialogue
Giving Voice to Values is a tool that has helped many professionals better align what they do with what they value and believe. This book introduces the methodology of Socratic Dialogue as a complementary set of tools for creating spaces of joint reflection to gain clarity about one's values and gain the confidence to voice them effectively.
Islamic Management Practices in Financial Institutions
This book draws on a range of theoretical foundations, approaches and management practices that are culturally and jurisdictionally appropriate in several Muslim countries. As such, it contributes to an emerging specialism in comparative management and leadership theory that is oriented toward a broader and more diverse set of perspectives, particularly from the non-Western world, given that the importance of values, ethics, and culture have recently been recognized as a key contributing factor to management knowledge development. The author offers an in-depth overview of the Islamic management strategies that have successfully been implemented in selected Malaysian banking and non-banking financial institutions and then outlines how the application of such strategies leads to increased integrity, efficiency and performance. The book is divided into three parts. The first part deals with the introduction, historical background and methods used in collection of data. The second part consists of a range of real-world case studies, while part three deals with the approaches to be used in the teaching of these cases followed by conclusions and recommendations. These cases studies map the strategic aspects of organizational structure and illustrate the motives that influence Malaysian managers' choices in seeking specific responses to the situations at hand, which are in harmony with the traditions in Islamic inquiry. As such, management scholars can build a foundation for conceptual and theoretical propositions relevant to Muslim culture and environment that will have practical significance. The book provides a wealth of information and enables researchers not only to identify the determinants of knowledge structure and its context but also the evolution of practice.
NeuroSuccess
Transform Your Life by Rewiring Your Brain for Wealth and AccomplishmentHave you ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly achieve success, while others struggle despite their hard work? The secret isn't luck or circumstances-it's neuroscience. NeuroSuccess: Your Brain Retraining Guide to Wealth and Accomplishment delves into the fascinating science of the brain to reveal strategies that can help you redefine success and unlock your full potential.Understanding the Powerhouse WithinBegin your journey with an in-depth exploration of your brain's intricate structure and functions. Learn about neurons, neural networks, and the brain's plasticity. Discover how your brain can adapt, evolve, and be reprogrammed for success. It's not just about hard work; it's about working smarter by understanding the neuroscience of success.Break Free from Self-Imposed BarriersProcrastination, fear, and doubt are more than just negative feelings; they are cognitive barriers hardwired into your brain. But the good news is, you can break free. This book provides actionable strategies for overcoming these barriers and clearing the path to NeuroSuccess. You'll learn how to move from procrastination to action and harness your emotions to make better decisions.Empower Yourself with Proven StrategiesWhat if you could train your brain to adopt success-oriented habits effortlessly? From powerful visualization techniques to effective emotional regulation strategies, this guide equips you with evidence-based methods for achieving your dreams. You'll discover cognitive behavioral strategies for success, techniques for building and breaking habits, and ways to boost your learning and memory.Why Relationships MatterSuccess isn't just a solo endeavor. Relationships play a crucial role in your journey toward NeuroSuccess. Learn how to build powerful networks, develop empathy and compassion, and master the art of conflict resolution. As you cultivate these skills, you'll find that success becomes a collective achievement, enriched by the support and collaboration of others.Optimize Your Brain Health for Peak PerformanceDon't overlook the role of nutrition, exercise, and sleep in brain optimization. This book offers a holistic approach to maintaining brain health for optimal performance. You'll get simple yet effective tips on nourishing your brain, staying physically active, and ensuring you get quality sleep.Are you ready to revolutionize the way you think about success? Take the first step toward achieving unparalleled wealth and accomplishment by harnessing the power of your brain. Order your copy today and start your journey to NeuroSuccess!
The Hacker Ethic
You may be a hacker and not even know it. Being a hacker has nothing to do with cyberterrorism, and it doesn't even necessarily relate to the open-source movement. Being a hacker has more to do with your underlying assumptions about stress, time management, work, and play. It's about harmonizing the rhythms of your creative work with the rhythms of the rest of your life so that they amplify each other. It is a fundamentally new work ethic that is revolutionizing the way business is being done around the world. Without hackers there would be no universal access to e-mail, no Internet, no World Wide Web, but the hacker ethic has spread far beyond the world of computers. It is a mind-set, a philosophy, based on the values of play, passion, sharing, and creativity, that has the potential to enhance every individual's and company's productivity and competitiveness. Now there is a greater need than ever for entrepreneurial versatility of the sort that has made hackers the most important innovators of our day. Pekka Himanen shows how we all can make use of this ongoing transformation in the way we approach our working lives.
Trolled
In the shadows of today's dynamic digital landscape, an insidious menace lurks: online trolls. In 'Trolled - From Victim to Victor', you can follow the incredible journey of Khuraman Armstrong, a resilient Australian entrepreneur who refused to be silenced by the malicious forces that attacked her, en masse, with the single intent of destroying her personal reputation and that of her Enjoy Dark Chocolate business.A successful businesswoman, Khuraman experienced the exhilaration of successfully building her brand, connecting with customers, and delivering exceptional products and services, predominantly through social media channels. Born in Azerbaijan, Khuraman was exposed to a wealth of cultures, traditions and foods that also became a passion she shared with the world.However, in 2020 her success was overshadowed by a relentless onslaught of online trolling, threatening to tear down everything she had painstakingly built. Determined to defend her reputation and protect her business, Khuraman made a choice that would change her life forever: she took her tormentors to court.Khuraman's inspiring story of life, culture, and conflict serves as a beacon of hope for victims of cyberbullying, reminding us that we have the power to reclaim our lives and emerge stronger from even the darkest of battles.
Conflict Management and Leadership for Managers
A comprehensive, inclusive, and practical guide to preventing and managing every common source of conflict and dispute at work, whether involving leaders, managers, employees, customers, vendors, or regulators.
Conflict Management and Leadership for Managers
A comprehensive, inclusive, and practical guide to preventing and managing every common source of conflict and dispute at work, whether involving leaders, managers, employees, customers, vendors, or regulators.
Innovation, Social Responsibility and Sustainability
While global challenges such as a future pandemics and global warming seem insurmountable, innovation and cumulative small changes can help towards managing such disruptive events. Innovation can encompass a new way of doing things, new products and services, and new solutions; in organizations where innovation can flourish, progress and resilience can be achieved. This edited collection draws together a number of chapters, organized into two parts - developing social responsibility and developing sustainability - both of which are interlinked and interdependent. Topics presented range from: mandatory CSR in the banking industry to the professional integration of displaced persons to knowledge for and about sustainability, and many more. The diversity of the chapters gift readers an interdisciplinary examination of innovation, social responsibility and sustainability. Developments in Corporate Governance and Responsibility offers the latest research on topical issues by international experts and has practical relevance to business managers.
Fostering Sustainable Development in the Age of Technologies
The world is changing at an unprecedented pace and organizations worldwide are finding it difficult to match their operational efficiency and sustainable development targets with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). Due to massive scarcity of resources, global supply chains are under immense pressure, leading to social, economic, and environmental challenges. Holistic sustainable development across social, economic, and environmental dimensions to create an equitable society varies widely in its efficiency towards creating a resilient and inclusive future.Fostering Sustainable Development in the Age of Technologies highlights the interplay between various disruptive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous robots, Big Data Analytics, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, and Digital Twins, and holistic sustainable development. In the highly dynamic business environment, there is an urgent need to catch up with the paradigm shift being created using these technologies. The studies brought together here emphasise how various disruptive technologies can aid in sustainable development, offering possible strategies to help tackle the challenges we face today and embrace the new normal. Collaboration, adaptation, and continuous learning hold the key in overcoming the grand societal challenges and maintaining a balance between social, economic, and environmental dimensions.This edited collection appeals to a wide range of academics and professionals including graduate, postgraduate, and PhD research scholars, and faculty members in the areas of International Management, International Business, International Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and Corporate Governance. They are also of interest to Government Agencies, Practicing Managers, Research Agencies, and Libraries of Business Management Colleges and Universities.
Elite Business Schools
Social scientists are paying increasing attention to the business and financial elites: There's a great need to understand who these elites are, what they do, and what makes them tick, as individuals but also as a class. By examining elite business schools, the institutions that train and prepare people to assume important leadership and decision-making positions in business, finance and related sectors, we may also learn how the economic elites are made. A key argument in this book is that elite schools are known to create powerful groups in society, offering them the intellectual and analytical means to act as leaders, but, most importantly, the social, moral and aesthetic skills that are deemed necessary to exercise power; in all essential respects elite schools consecrate people. By dominating much of higher education today, and by doing so in a way that creates and reproduces a market-based organization and control of society, elite business schools represent certain interests and ideologies that affect the lives of most people. In understanding how the modern economy is run, elite business schools, therefore, represent critical study objects. This book, based on an in-depth study of the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE), offers a sociological analysis of the world of elite business schools. Specifically, this book examines the consecration of SSE's students from a number of perspectives and in a number of situations, focusing on student union activities, school culture, faculty behavior, teaching, courses and alumni events, noting the symbolic importance of economics and particularly the school's unique relation among the world's business schools to the Nobel Prize. The book addresses the topics with regards to the sociology of elites, management education and organizational studies and will be of interest to researchers, academics, and students also interested in business history, higher education studies, and sociology of education.
Entrepreneurship and Green Finance Practices
Environmental sustainability is the future of business. To achieve sustainable development and gain a competitive advantage in the business world, companies must adapt new practices to "go green." While market leader China has implemented a "New Infrastructure" plan to increase green growth, investing $2.6 trillion in renewable energy and introducing a five-year economic plan focusing on technology and innovation, Southeast Asia is far behind. Entrepreneurship and Green Finance Practices focuses on critical issues such as the role of Green Financing in Green Entrepreneurship in Asian Countries and looks for the mechanisms that can help in idea-generation and the launching of successful Green Start-ups. Green entrepreneurs can address environmental challenges, create new solutions, act as drivers for sustainable growth and serve as a source of motivation for others. Moreover, the entrepreneurship initiated on sustainable production and consumption can help better manage resources, resulting in economic growth. The concept of adopting green practices opens new dimensions of thinking for businesses and creates new opportunities for entrepreneurs - Entrepreneurship and Green Finance Practices is invaluable for social scientists, students, academicians, academic institutions, policymakers, and other related stakeholders.
Financial Inclusion Across Asia
The term financial inclusion describes an individual's ability to obtain effective and inexpensive financial products and services that match their demands, whilst extending to include businesses access to finances to enable planning for long-term goals or unpredictable emergencies. This allows micro, small, and medium-sized businesses to access financial products on a sustainable basis for a reasonable price. Financial Inclusion Across Asia provides thought-provoking studies centred around Asia and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Some of the many topics discussed in this collection include financial inclusion in under-served markets, financial inclusion products and services, financial inclusion for sustainable and responsible business, micro, small, and medium-sized business practices. The chapter authors consider Artificial Intelligence, Block Chain and Robotics in financial inclusion for businesses, and financial inclusion in the Industrial Revolution (IR) 4.0. This collection of studies is useful for social scientists, students, academicians, academic institutions, policymakers, and other related stakeholders. It is also appropriate for practitioners or financial sector stakeholders to discover potential business opportunities of financial inclusion products and services, allowing them to strategically incorporate the SDGs.
Thinning Your Life
What if the secret to success isn't working harder . . . When Dan's small business begins consuming every moment of his life, threatening both his health and his family relationships, he discovers an ancient wisdom that changes everything: the art of pruning and thinning. Just as a fruit tree needs careful pruning to produce its sweetest harvest, our lives and businesses require thoughtful "thinning" to reach their full potential. In this inspiring tale of transformation, follow Dan and his wife Mandie as they learn to: - Transform overwhelming challenges into opportunities for growth- Build a thriving business while preserving family life- Create systems that generate success with less effort- Focus on what truly matters by eliminating what doesn't- Turn setbacks into stepping stones toward their dreams Through Dan's journey from near burnout to balanced success, readers will discover practical strategies for: - Identifying and eliminating time-wasting activities- Building automated systems that work while you rest- Making better decisions about opportunities- Creating space for personal growth and family time- Achieving more by doing less Perfect for fans of "The E-Myth," "Rich Dad Poor Dad," and "Who Moved My Cheese?", this engaging story weaves timeless business wisdom with heartfelt family values. Whether you're an entrepreneur struggling with work-life balance, a professional seeking greater fulfillment, or someone simply looking to simplify their life, "Thinning" offers a fresh perspective on achieving success without sacrifice. Learn how to prune away the unnecessary and thin out the overwhelming to cultivate a life of abundance, purpose, and joy. Your sweetest harvest awaits. --- A must-read for anyone feeling overwhelmed by life's demands. 'Thinning' shows us how to achieve more by doing less-the smart way. Finally, a business book that doesn't forget we're human beings first. Practical wisdom wrapped in an engaging story. Start your journey to a more balanced and fulfilling life today. Download "Thinning" now and discover how less can truly become more.
Business Ethics
This new business ethics textbook takes a highly practical approach, including a rich array of global case studies and reflective questions to develop students' ability to respond to ethical decisions in their future careers.
Global Pandemic, Technology and Business
This book presents an exploration of a wide range of issues in law, regulation and legal rights in the sectors of information protection, the creative economy and business activities following COVID-19. The debilitative effect of the global pandemic on information protection and creative and business activities is powerful, widespread and deeply influential, bringing a range of uncertainties to these sectors. The effects of the crisis challenge the fundamentals of the legal systems of most countries in their attempt to govern them. Written by international academics from a diversified background of law disciplines and legal systems, this book offers a global vision in exploring the wide range of legal issues caused by the COVID-19 crisis in these fields. The book is organised into three clear thematic parts: Part I looks at information protection and intellectual property rights and strategies; Part II examines contracts, cooperation and mediation in the post-COVID-19 market arena; and Part III discusses issues pertaining to corporate governance and employment rights. The book explores the unprecedented challenges posed by the pandemic crisis from a global perspective. It will provide invaluable information and guidance in this area to those in the fields of law, politics and economics whose interests are related to information, business and the creative industry, as well as providing indispensable reading to business practitioners and public servants.
My Boss is a Bitch
If you are one of the countless people who have said or heard, "My boss is a bitch," this book is for you.This is a game-changing approach to female leadership for all female leaders today and it will change the paradigm of female leadership once and for all. Women in the workplace have made tremendous strides in this millennium, but sadly, women vs. women continue to compromise our professional relationships, our potential for career advancement, and our emotional well-being. It's time to redefine and realign female leadership with women's values and strengths.Marcy Moriconi chronicles decades of work with archetypal female bosses, both difficult and inspiring, from the Poseur and the Last Bitch Standing to the Badass and the Steel Tiger. It's for all female leaders, managers, individual contributors, but especially for those women who are newer to the workplace. This is the roadmap we all wish we had. Now, you don't need to wait for someone to tell you what you wish you already knew and you can learn knew tools so you can be the kind of female leader we need today. The lessons Marcy shares will inspire discussion, empowerment and a culture change that will enable women to lead in a new way. Her approach is different and easy to implement.This book includes actionable tools you will use every day regardless of where you are in your career: -how to be your authentic self-how to find your innate superpower-how to listen to your gut-how to embrace healthy conflict-how to embrace healthy conflict-how to let go of fearYou'll emerge with a stronger sense of self, a new language to help you navigate your career, your relationships and, above all, a deep understanding of how to be the kind of boss everyone wishes they had.
Live Life in Crescendo
A "beautiful, inspiring, and important" (Professor Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Prize Laureate) final book from the legendary leadership expert, Stephen R. Covey, internationally bestselling author of the classic The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.Stephen R. Covey spent his long and storied career inspiring millions of individuals to make their lives more effective, compassionate, and meaningful. Near the end of his life, Covey felt there was a final component to his work: How do you live your best life no matter your age? Live Life in Crescendo is Covey's directive to live life in crescendo, meaning to continually grow in contribution, learning, and influence. In the same way that music builds on previous notes but leaves us anticipating the next note, a life builds on the past but unfolds in the future. The Crescendo Mentality urges you to use whatever you have--your time, talents, skills, resources, gifts, passion, money, influence--to enrich the lives of people around you, including your family, neighborhood, community, and the world. Cowritten with his daughter, Cynthia Covey Haller, and published posthumously, Live Life in Crescendo is a life-changing and life-affirming book that will "inspire you to dream bigger and bolder" (Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again) and befits the generosity and wisdom of the late Stephen R. Covey.
Becoming Your Best Possible Self
Looking for the answers to life's biggest questions? Search no further! Becoming Your Best Possible Self provides you with all the tools and knowledge necessary to unlock your true potential and become your best possible self. Based on the evidence-based science of Positive Psychology and insights from experts in their respective fields, this journey to personal transformation outlines the essential beliefs, values, mindsets, and attitudes that can lead you towards happy and successful living. Each of these aspects are examined in detail to understand their influence on behaviour so you can take control and implement what you have learned into your daily life. All profits from the sale of this book go to the charity Samaritans Ireland https: //www.samaritans.org/ireland/samaritans-ireland/Whether you're looking for guidance or just want a deep dive into Positive Psychology, this book will provide you with all the information you need to embark on an inspiring journey of personal growth.After reading this book, you will be equipped with actionable strategies for living a life that aligns with your authentic truth and brings your unique gifts to the world. Get ready to make powerful changes in your life!Becoming Your Best Possible Self is for you if you are ready to make the following changes: Take charge of your life now - A powerful guidebook on the journey to unlock your inner strength with practical steps for creating lasting change that can last a lifetime! Clear steps to success - Guidance on how to choose meaningful goals, as well as goal-setting techniques based on research-backed principles.Know what matters most - Develop greater self-awareness of your values, beliefs, and attitudes and how they shape your behaviour.Enjoy a happy, successful life - Harness this knowledge to make better decisions in line with what truly matters to you, stay connected with yourself, find purposeful living that brings joy, success, productivity and fulfillment. Unlock your true potential - Follow a scientifically proven approach to Positive Psychology and shift from external validation to internal validation, empowering you to live your best life.For the past 35 years, Gerard has devoted his life to teaching and learning. After teaching business for 3 years in Dublin, he moved onto computers, eventually publishing two books on the subject and lecturing Higher Diploma in Education students at Maynooth University. During a 20-year period of management roles as Deputy Principal and Principal of several Further Education Colleges, he also served as CEO of a Vocational Education Committee (VEC), giving him an intimate understanding of people's development needs and wants. He is now happily retired with an impressive Business, Computing, Education, Executive Coaching and Educational Psychology background from University College Dublin and DIT. His passion for personal development has led him to specialize in the evidence-based science of Positive Psychology and its application to better society - a strong testament to his commitment to helping others.
Parliaments and Post-Legislative Scrutiny
To what extent have parliaments a responsibility to monitor how laws are implemented as intended and have the expected impact? Is the practice of Post-Legislative Scrutiny emerging as a new dimension within the oversight role of parliament? What approach do parliaments apply in assessing the implementation and impact of legislation? These are the fascinating questions guiding this book. Case studies offer an in-depth look at how particular countries and the European Union conduct Post-Legislative Scrutiny. The analysis puts Post-Legislative Scrutiny in the context of parliamentary oversight and parliaments' engagement in the legislative cycle.The purpose of this book is to demonstrate the value of Post-Legislative Scrutiny as a public good, benefiting the executive, legislature and the people in ensuring that law delivers what is expected of it, as well as to respond to the need for greater clarity as to what is meant by the term. In this way, the publication can assist legislatures to think more clearly as to what precisely they understand, and seek to achieve, by Post-Legislative Scrutiny.This book is the result of the co-operation between the Centre for Legislative Studies at the University of Hull and the Westminster Foundation for Democracy. The chapters were originally published as a special issue of The Journal of Legislative Studies.
My Boss is a Bitch
If you are one of the countless people who have said or heard, "My boss is a bitch," this book is for you.This is a game-changing approach to female leadership for all female leaders today and it will change the paradigm of female leadership once and for all. Women in the workplace have made tremendous strides in this millennium, but sadly, women vs. women continue to compromise our professional relationships, our potential for career advancement, and our emotional well-being. It's time to redefine and realign female leadership with women's values and strengths.Marcy Moriconi chronicles decades of work with archetypal female bosses, both difficult and inspiring, from the Poseur and the Last Bitch Standing to the Badass and the Steel Tiger. It's for all female leaders, managers, individual contributors, but especially for those women who are newer to the workplace. This is the roadmap we all wish we had. Now, you don't need to wait for someone to tell you what you wish you already knew and you can learn knew tools so you can be the kind of female leader we need today. The lessons Marcy shares will inspire discussion, empowerment and a culture change that will enable women to lead in a new way. Her approach is different and easy to implement.This book includes actionable tools you will use every day regardless of where you are in your career: -how to be your authentic self-how to find your innate superpower-how to listen to your gut-how to embrace healthy conflict-how to embrace healthy conflict-how to let go of fearYou'll emerge with a stronger sense of self, a new language to help you navigate your career, your relationships and, above all, a deep understanding of how to be the kind of boss everyone wishes they had.
Teacher Labour Markets during an Era of Economic Boom
This book sets out to examine the underlying educational implications of rapid economic transformation, using illustrative analyses of teacher labour markets during the years of unprecedented economic growth in China.Combining historic document archive and empirical micro-level quantitative data, the book examines trends in teacher labour market and their relevant consequences by investigating wage-attractiveness of the teaching profession, consequential shifts in the composition of the teacher force, implications for student learning, and emerging alternative career destinations for teacher exits. While this book focuses on a specific country case, its analytic context is broadly relevant for a range of developing countries that aspire to better understand, through an occupational choice lens, how shifting economic landscapes influence teacher career decisions and consequentially teacher quality and student learning.Teacher policy scholars, comparative education researchers, labour economists, economic and education historians, teacher union researchers, and education policy makers will find this volume of interest.
Better Business Libraries
A guide to building and managing a successful business library, including advice on collection development, budgeting, and marketing. Written by an experienced business librarian.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Business With a Conscience
Practicing business with a conscience leaves no sector untouched. It trickles into how we treat our employees; approach our work in general; address stakeholders; engage in accounting, financial, and production management practices; implement and manage information technology; communicate on a direct and indirect basis; and market what we stand for. Business has encountered an interesting evolution in the first two decades of the twenty-first century, with social media as a catalyst aiding greater understanding and improvement regarding the critical value of soft skills, workplace diversity, change readiness, moral responsibility, sustainable awareness, and a general socially responsible mindset. This amalgamate spirit of business as we envision it in both the near and far future has found its way in all segments of business education, research, and practice. Adhering to the global trend of increased responsibility and evoking a constructive change in the narrative of business, this Research Companion serves as a critical reference work for business scholars and practitioners in various settings. It brings together contributing scholars from multiple business areas, from a variety of cultures and locations of the world, in order to achieve the compilation of a reference work that will find an expansive appeal. Including insights from the broad business spectrum ranging from internal managerial practices to strategic applications, including international sensitivity, this volume highlights the urgency for increased awareness in business decision-making on all fronts. It will be of great value to researchers, academics, practitioners, and students in the fields of corporate social responsibility, business ethics, leadership, organizational studies, and entrepreneurship.
Business and Society
Corporations dominate our worlds. They employ us, sell to us and influence how we think and who we vote for. All aspects of this relationship are explored, from an historical analysis of the spread of capitalism to the regulation, ethics and exclusionary implications of business in contemporary society. The book also examines how corporate power and capitalism might be resisted and outlines a range of alternatives, from the social economy through to new forms of open access or commons ownership.This second edition includes new chapters that explore how global crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the climate emergency have exposed tensions within and among national business systems. It also addresses the need for new ways of holding business accountable in the era of digital platforms like Facebook, Google and Amazon, which use algorithmic personalization to exert private control over the infrastructure of our societies.
Businesses' Contributions to Sustainable Development Goal 5
Analyzing the impact of B-certification in terms of gender equality among Latin American and Caribbean companies, this book champions the potential B-certification has for the advancement of gender equality in the private sector.
Top Secrets of Joint Ventures
Friends. business partners. Lovers?Laura Willis is busy planning their wedding when Ryan is exposed as a cheater. Again. this time, she was with her close friend. She strikes him with her fist and her wedding band before starting work at Brenda's House of Hair. There is a lot of commotion at the salon as a result of Brenda's shortcuts and rampage, though. One of Laura's coworkers, the hairstylist Matt Stephenson, is looking for a new home and career. Taking a chance, he decides to start his own salon and asks Laura to work alongside him. Will their joint endeavor turn out to be more than either of them expected, or can their friendship endure the strain? Joint Venture, which occurs a few years before Wisdom to Know, tells readers about the relationship between recurring characters Matt and Laura. Get your copy today and experience their romance for yourself.
Research on Migrant Children's Educational Choices and Fiscal Policy
Drawing from global insights and the education supply and demand theory, this book investigates migrant children's education in China, as well as the educational financial policies, which serves as both a background and possible solutions.From a comparative perspective, the education fiscal policies regarding issues with migrant/immigrant students and inequality in the United States and Europe were first examined, before comprehensive theoretical framework is constructed to evaluate the government and public schools' input and migrant children's educational demand in China. Their school choices, academic performances, educational choices and impact factors from the perspectives of class, gender, society and family are then discussed in depth. By tracing back to previous fiscal policies regarding migrant children in China and local policies in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, the author further interrogates the existing challenges, possible strategies and solutions.This book will appeal to scholars of education economics, education policy, educational equality and those who're generally interested in Chinese education and society.
Legitimacy Beyond the State
This volume addresses the normative legitimacy of the international order, asking how we can make sense of legitimacy claims of increasingly diverse global governance institutions and practices and how their legitimacy relates to and differs from state legitimacy.State legitimacy is a central concern of modern political thought but is inadequate when applied to institutions that differ from the state in type, level of governance, scope, and much else. We need a new, tailored approach to the legitimacy of institutions beyond the state, especially international and transnational institutions. Such an approach includes foundational questions: what does it mean for institutions to be legitimate that have radically different purposes, means, interests, capacities, constituents, and roles from states? And what standards do such institutions have to meet in order to count as legitimate? The contributions to this volume seek to advance the debate on these questions at both abstract and more concrete levels. They range from conceptual questions about the nature of legitimacy and international institutions, to rule of law, to the legitimacy of the UN Security Council, the International Criminal Court, and occupying military forces in the face of challenges specific to their nature and context. Together they demonstrate both the promise and challenges of theorizing legitimacy beyond the state.The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of the journal Critical Review of International Social and Political Philosophy.
Business Correspondence or The Stenographer's Guide
This practical guide to business correspondence provides a wealth of information on the art of letter-writing. From basic grammar and syntax to more advanced techniques like persuasive writing and tone, the author provides readers with all the tools they need to write effective and professional correspondence. Whether you're a seasoned business professional or just starting out, this book is an essential reference for anyone who wants to improve their writing skills.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Music, Business and Peacebuilding
Business schools are placing more emphasis on the role of business in society. Top business school accreditors are shifting to mandating that schools teach their students about the social impact of business, including AACSB standards to require the incorporation of business impact on society into all elements of accredited institutions. Researchers are also increasingly focused on issues related to sustainability, but in particular to business and peace as a field. A strong strain of scholarship argues that ethics is nurtured by emotions and through aesthetic quests for moral excellence. The arts (and music as shown specifically in this book) can be a resource to nudge positive emotions in the direction toward ethical behavior and, logically, then toward peace. Business provides a model for positive interactions that not only foster long-term successful business but also incrementally influences society. This book provides an opportunity for integration and recognition of how music (and other art forms) can further encourage business toward the direction of peace while business provides a platform for the dissemination and modeling of the positive capabilities of music toward the aims of peace in the world today. The primary market for this book is the academic audience. Unlike many other academic books, however, the interdisciplinary nature of the book allows for multiple academic audiences. Thus, this book reaches into schools of music, business, political science, film studies, sports and society studies, the humanities, ethics and, of course, peace studies.
Bibliothek Der Handlungswissenschaft
First published in the 19th century, 'Bibliothek der Handlungswissenschaft' remains a seminal work in the field of business studies. Enslin's comprehensive guide covers a wide range of topics, from economic theory to practical business strategies, making it an essential resource for students and professionals alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Annual Report Of The Commissioner Of Industrial Statistics Made To The General Assembly; Volume 6
This report provides statistical information on the industrial and economic conditions in Rhode Island. It includes data on manufacturing, employment, wages, and other economic indicators.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Employee and the Post-Pandemic Workplace
The UN Sustainable Development Goals, an increasing interest in Environmental, Social and Governance factors, and the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic have triggered a massive change in how companies and employees view their relationship, the role and meaning of work, and how to adapt to new environments and ways of working. This book covers a key topic for companies and management practice - that of how to create and foster a committed workforce in a post-pandemic era that has seen a radical change in working environments, approaches and employee understanding of her/his career and work-life balance. In this book, leading researchers and practitioners in the field of CSR, management, leadership, and human resources from the schools and corporate partners of the Council on Business & Society provide the latest focuses on the workplace post-pandemic, effectively managing virtual teams, collective and responsible leadership, and insights into policies and processes enhancing employee commitment and performance. Each insight is accompanied by key takeaways, food for thought and further reading, and later followed by micro-case studies. This accessible book will be a valuable resource for scholars, instructors and upper-level students across leadership and human resource management-related disciplines, enabling them to synthesise the knowledge presented for their own context (professional, academic, personal, wider society, and the planet).
Unsupervised Learning Approaches for Dimensionality Reduction and Data Visualization
Unsupervised Learning Approaches for Dimensionality Reduction and Data Visualization describes such algorithms as Locally Linear Embedding (LLE), Laplacian Eigenmaps, Isomap, Semidefinite Embedding, and t-SNE to resolve the problem of dimensionality reduction in the case of non-linear relationships within the data. Underlying mathematical concepts, derivations, and proofs with logical explanations for these algorithms are discussed, including strengths and limitations. The book highlights important use cases of these algorithms and provides examples along with visualizations. Comparative study of the algorithms is presented to give a clear idea on selecting the best suitable algorithm for a given dataset for efficient dimensionality reduction and data visualization.FEATURES Demonstrates how unsupervised learning approaches can be used for dimensionality reduction Neatly explains algorithms with a focus on the fundamentals and underlying mathematical concepts Describes the comparative study of the algorithms and discusses when and where each algorithm is best suitable for use Provides use cases, illustrative examples, and visualizations of each algorithm Helps visualize and create compact representations of high dimensional and intricate data for various real-world applications and data analysis This book is aimed at professionals, graduate students, and researchers in Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Data Mining, Deep Learning, Sensor Data Filtering, Feature Extraction for Control Systems, and Medical Instruments Input Extraction.
Success in Letter Writing, Business and Social
This book provides practical advice and guidance on how to write effective letters for both business and social purposes. It covers a range of topics including tone, style, and formatting. Featuring real-world examples and easy-to-follow guidelines, this book is an essential resource for anyone who wants to improve their letter writing skills.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Machine Learning for Knowledge Discovery with R
Machine Learning for Knowledge Discovery with R contains methodologies and examples for statistical modelling, inference, and prediction of data analysis. It includes many recent supervised and unsupervised machine learning methodologies such as recursive partitioning modelling, regularized regression, support vector machine, neural network, clustering, and causal-effect inference. Additionally, it emphasizes statistical thinking of data analysis, use of statistical graphs for data structure exploration, and result presentations. The book includes many real-world data examples from life-science, finance, etc. to illustrate the applications of the methods described therein. Key Features: Contains statistical theory for the most recent supervised and unsupervised machine learning methodologies. Emphasizes broad statistical thinking, judgment, graphical methods, and collaboration with subject-matter-experts in analysis, interpretation, and presentations. Written by statistical data analysis practitioner for practitioners. The book is suitable for upper-level-undergraduate or graduate-level data analysis course. It also serves as a useful desk-reference for data analysts in scientific research or industrial applications.
The Research Impact Agenda
This book contributes to the growing body of work addressing the processes and consequences of national governments' audits of the performance of higher education institutions (HEIs) in different countries. The book discusses one recent area of focus within these audits, namely the measurement of universities' societal and economic impact. The Research Impact Agenda offers a problematisation of the research impact agenda, especially in relation to the impact generated by academics based in schools of business and management. It scrutinises the often unintended but nevertheless significant consequences of this agenda for individuals and higher education institutions, such as the reproduction of existing inequalities in academia and the crowding out of other key activities of business schools. It puts forward a range of recommendations for researchers, policymakers, university and business school leaders, and individual academics. The book will be of interest to a wide range of readers - regardless of their formal position, organisational affiliation or career stage - who consider it important to reduce and remove inequalities and inequities within the HE sector and to make universities and business schools more inclusive. The readers will benefit from the opportunity to engage in reflection aimed at transforming the current framing, delivery and assessment of business and management research impact.
Dang Distractions
Look for an engaging book on how to master productivity and time management skills? This is it! In a world brimming with digital diversions, internal inhibitions, and external interferences and influences, mastering the art of focus and productivity has become an essential skill. Dang Distractions!:15 Distractions Aimed to Deter and Discourage" is your definitive guide to conquering distractions, supercharging your time management, and unlocking the true extent of your productivity. This book will help you to recognize the enemies of focus so you can regain a firm footing to reach the finish line of your goals and dreams. Learn about the Top 15 Distractions of life and how to defeat them. By the end of this book, teens, adults and people from all professions will experience an acute awareness of how to aim and hit the target of success while dodging the darts of distraction.
Welcome to the Real World
Your first step into corporate life is filled with excitement and uncertainties. Welcome to the Real World, provides encouragement and practical tips to prepare you for success. You'll learn the critical actions and key behaviors you need to succeed in the corporate world. If you are a university student or young professional just starting your career, this book is for you! "Welcome to the Real World contains excellent advice for anyone starting their first professional job. Steve gives you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to succeed. I encourage you to purchase this book, read it, and apply it." - JAY CROTTS, EVP and Group CIO, Shell "Steve's extraordinary expertise makes this book a veritable masterclass for those entering the workforce. His leadership, experience, and wisdom ensure that investment in this book amplifies your chances of achieving lasting success in the corporate world." - REV. MARK BROWN, CEO, West Houston Assistance Ministries "Welcome to the Real World, is a product of Steve's passion for investing in young adults to improve their chances of success in the corporate world. If you're looking for tips on success, I highly recommend this book." - RICH METTERS, Department Head, Information & Operations Management, Mays Business School, Texas A&M University "Steve helped me transition from college to my first professional job. Welcome to the Real World provides insight into Steve's wisdom and access to that coach and mentor that you've always wanted. I encourage any university student or new hire to invest in this book, it will positively impact your career and leave a lasting impression on your heart." - BREANNA BANSAL, Portfolio Manager, Shell Stevan Williamson has enjoyed a successful career as a global leader at Shell, one of the largest companies in the world. He's a frequent speaker on topics such as Leadership, Personal Development, and Tips for Success. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University, a Master of Science from Southern Methodist University, and Leadership certifications from Rice University. He continues to serve as an advisor and officer on multiple church, community, and university boards.
