Connect, Inspire, Grow
The first one hundred days will make or break you. As a senior executive, success starts with you. How do you navigate high-pressure situations with grace and efficiency? How do you inspire others to create extraordinary results? How do you lay the foundation for a successful global assignment on Day 1?In Connect, Inspire, Grow, global executive coach Liesbeth van der Linden reveals the crucial components that every senior leader needs in a new role. You'll learn seven major challenges that leaders at global companies face, effective solutions to combat these obstacles, and how to prioritize responsibilities in the first one hundred days. Leadership is based on connection. Liesbeth explains how to cultivate a healthy mindset and expand your emotional intelligence to inspire trust and unite your team. A must-read for every executive, Connect, Inspire, Grow is your fast track for inspiring influence, making an impact, and fostering high-performing teams.
How to Write Effective Business English
Unlearn bad habits, sharpen your emails and improve your written communication throughout your business with How to Write Effective Business English. An easy-to-follow guide on how to write with confidence, whether or not English is your first language. With new chapters on writing well across all disciplines, writing globally, and the impact of social media on workplace communication, this new edition prepares you to clearly liaise with your colleagues and to your target market in order to get your point across. Not only is this for individuals who want to better their craft and build their confidence, but it's also for multinational companies where communication is vital. Whether you're fluent in English or still learning, all speakers can iron out areas where there are common misconceptions, and bring those skills into their workplace. Fiona Talbot informs you on how to format your prose to cater for a business world, by using case studies from L'Or矇al, Loaf Furniture and Octopus Energy to demonstrate how English is used internationally in business and to teach you how to address different scenarios, whilst putting your best foot forward. Express yourself in business in a clear manner on all platforms, and get your message across with impact.
How to Self Publish
This book will help you with publishing your book on amazon and other mediums out there. We all want to know the secrets of publishing a book and this book will show you step-by-step how to self-publish a book on amazon and other places out there. It's an excellent guide on how to navigate amazon kdp and become an expert and how to help you get your book published without having to pay any extra costs. Learn the following from this book: How to get started in self publishing for free if you have no moneyTips and tricks for writing better books, links includedLearn to self-edit for free if you have no moneyLearn how to get editing for cheaper on a limited budgetGet tips on formatting your book for free if you have no moneyGet tips on getting your book formatted on a budgetLearn copyright laws, with up-to-date links.How isbns workYou used to require an agency to get a traditional publisher to look at your manuscript if you wanted to learn how to publish a book. Many publishing houses will not even open a manuscript if it is not submitted through an agent... This complicates the process of learning how to publish a book. Not to mention the fact that you don't need to go through all of that trouble merely to get an agent if you want to publish a book. It's easier than ever to learn how to self-publish a book and get your ideas out into the world.
Navigating the Journey in Budgeting
The book explains the general applications of a budget and budgeting principles and methods.
Why? I do what I do...
It is a quick read that arises in order to combat the ADES syndrome. This syndrome causes the callousness of consciousness and is responsible for the creation of the idiot zone. In all countries of the world there is an increase in the number of people who delay or stop their development due to the sufering of some kind of emotional distress. The human being is an emotional animal, which sometimes becomes rational and becomes a person. A person is made up of two parts or sides, the invisible inner part that we will call being and the human side that refers to everything physical. Both parts must review the meaning of the concepts engraved on the diamond of life, to independently generate the necessary energy and get out of any protection zone.
Navigating the Journey in Budgeting
The book explains the general applications of a budget and budgeting principles and methods.
Think and Grow Rich
"Think and Grow Rich" is a self-help book written by Napoleon Hill, published in 1937. The book is based on Hill's interviews with successful individuals of his time, such as Andrew Carnegie, Henry Ford, and Thomas Edison, as well as his own research and experiences. The central theme of the book is that anyone can achieve success if they have the right mindset and take specific actions. Hill identifies thirteen principles that he believes are essential for success, which he calls the "Philosophy of Achievement". Overall, "Think and Grow Rich" is a classic self-help book that provides practical advice and motivation for achieving success in any area of life. The book has been widely read and has influenced many successful people over the years.
Inspirational Women in Business
Inspirational Women in Business is second in the series of empowering and inspirational books that was born out of Dawn Evans and Tracey Smolinski wanting to inspire, uplift and support women around the world during the pandemic and beyond.When you start reading through the chapters that all the fabulous co-authors have written, it will become clear that if ever you feel that you want to give up, your self-belief and determination can make anything possible. By having a 'get up and go' attitude, you can achieve anything.Life is a challenge: you need to grab it with both hands, with pure grit and determination, and you will see what can be achieved when you put your mind to it.CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS: Ali Wright Amanda Anderson Anne Bleeker Beccy SmartDr Bridget Kirsop Christina Taylor-Chisholm Christine Marsh Dawn Evans FrancessHelen DaviesKaren Newton Kelly Monroe Leanne Naylor Michelle Wyngaard Naomi Holbrook Nicky Bright Stacey Cann Theresa Nye Tracey Smolinski
Success Secrets of Entrepreneurs
How do entrepreneurs achieve success? There are many ways to become successful with a new venture, but many aspiring entrepreneurs try to do it their way without ever trying another approach or looking beyond what they know. This book will improve your chances by providing a comprehensive and inclusive look at how to become more successful as an entrepreneur. Each of the twelve contributing authors is an expert in their field and shares valuable advice for ambitious business leaders, applicable to a wide range of industries, situations and challenges. The authors are all part of the BIP100 community, a group of experts who put friendship and caring at the top of their values. Together they actively seek to share wisdom while giving back to each other and paying forward in society at large. This book, with a foreword by Thomas Power and Penny Power OBE has contributions from Jeremy Cassell, Mindy Gibbins-Klein, Jon Keel, Nick Marangos, Jay Moore, Andrew Morgan, Chris O'Hare, Owen O'Malley, Steve Sanders, Subash Tavares, Lesley Thomas and Matt Thompsett.
Tuesday Morning Coaching
From the author of the bestselling Monday Morning series--an instructive, inspiring story on rebooting your life and career with the power of simple truthsRyan Harris has been floundering for too long. His career is off track, and his personal life is in shambles. In his own words, he feels like he has "been beaten up physically and emotionally for months." For the first time in his life, he knows he is unable to pull himself out of this funk by himself.Ryan turns to Jeff Walters, a personal coach and mentor he had once worked with. Ryan had always admired the way Jeff handled challenges and the success that always seemed to follow. Jeff agrees to coach Ryan every Tuesday morning for eight weeks.The story of Ryan's personal awakening, Tuesday Morning Coaching reveals the timeless truths anyone can rely on when success seems impossible. Jeff explains that real success lies in embracing the simple verities of life; it's more about how we live than what we do. Jeff reveals the eight basic truths of success, including: No Matter What . . . accept your responsibilities, maintain focus, and move forward And Then Some . . . give a little more than people expect Above All Else . . . know what is nonnegotiable at work and in life From Now On . . . learn from your failures and refuse to make the same mistake twice Consider It Done . . . deliver on your word, without failYou will learn, as Ryan does, that you have been getting in your own way. Attaining overall success isn't about solving a specific problem; it's about basing your life on what is true and behaving accordingly.When you hit career roadblocks, burn out on stress, and arrive at crossroads in your personal relationships--well, that's just life. Only when you follow a path paved on eternal human truths will you live a quality life.Read Tuesday Morning Coaching and take your first steps to a life of richness, fulfillment, and overall career and life success.Tuesday Morning Coaching tells the story of Ryan Harris, a successful manager who is burned out and tired of working hard but going nowhere. Looking for guidance, Ryan reaches out to Jeff Walters, a semiretired executive who agrees to coach Ryan. Ryan learns that the solutions to his most challenging problems are often commonsense principles, based on taking responsibilities for your actions, going the extra yard in every situation, always keeping your word, and never deviating from your personal values.Tuesday Morning Coaching draws on real examples of people and organizations that have identifi ed and implemented simple philosophies that led to their success, and outlines a simple yet profound approach that can lead to spectacular personal and business achievements.
How to Write a Million Dollar Memo
Communicate effectively and get everything you want! Instant expertise for business people who've swiftly moved into management positions--and need immediate access to the nuts and bolts of the business art. This series of brisk, readable titles will arm self-starters with the knowledge and skills they need to: be a good boss, run an effective meeting, manage benefits, plan successfully, and meet the myriad challenges impossible to anticipate in the grad school classroom. With an eye to blending the practical with the humanistic, each volume in the series lays bare an essential aspect of the complex business scene--and promises to become mandatory reading for every would-be executive in today's fiercely competitive working world.
Disconnect to Connect
Have you found yourself receiving similar feedback in each job you have? With each boss you report to? With friends? With those you love? It is human nature that when we are unhappy with an outcome, we blame the outside world for the circumstances we are in. It is in those times that it is most important to step back and take time to reflect on ourselves and explore the reasons why certain patterns show up in our lives. Often we can feel this internal work can be intimidating. Yet when we gain the courage to review how our past has created our internal stories and be truthful about how our past affects our present moment, we have the opportunity to start off living our lives with a clean slate.With time and dedication, you can disconnect from your daily pressures and gain perspective on the patterns that hold you back at work or in your personal life. By embarking on this journey of self-reflection, you will unlock the truth in the stories you carry with you, gain a new perspective on how your past impacts you today, and discover more compassion for yourself and others. You will gain the tools to improve how you communicate with the people around you and better connect to the power within you to design the life you desire.Amy Vetter, CPA, CITP, CGMA, is the CEO of the B3 Method Institute and an inspiring keynote speaker, yogi, technologist, accounting tech business executive, serial entrepreneur, and a well-known influencer and published author in the accounting and finance industry. Amy is also the host of her podcast called Breaking Beliefs.
The Financial Times Guide to High Impact Negotiation: A Comprehensive Guide for Executing Valuable Deals and Partnerships
Strategy, tactics and templates to prepare for high-impact negotiations that result in successful long-lasting deals. The Financial Times Guide to High Impact Negotiation provides a comprehensive and strategic roadmap to the whole negotiation process from preparation to execution. Follow the practical steps to complete negotiation successfully, build relationships and finalise your deal.
Done With Broke
As a physician, your skills help you earn an income well above the national average. But life is expensive. Between financial illiteracy and increased living expenses, a financial education has never been more vital-and for women physicians facing systemic oppression, it's often a rare commodity. Broke and creeping toward burnout after fellowship training, Dr. Latifat Akintade refused to relinquish control of her professional future. She transformed her finances and founded MoneyFitMD School, equipping women physicians with the knowledge they need to eliminate debt and live a joy-filled life. In Done With Broke, Dr. Akintade explains the principles of financial management for physicians, showing how to break free from the cycle of overworking and overspending to stop worrying and live the life you want. Done With Broke presents these same fundamentals with a customizable roadmap and the first steps for expense analysis. Learn how to speak the language of money with this must-read for every woman physician who wants to preserve their gains, secure success, and take back control of their future.
Demons in the Financial World and How to Spot Them
Welcome to the 2008 Third Edition of this popular and highly acclaimed guide to Compliance, Confusion and Conflict in Corporate Governance, written powerfully for the professional and the investor alike. Wright's Manual of Compliance for the Study, Establishment and Enforcement of Standards in the Financial Services Industry was first published in 2002 on the second anniversary of the Dot.Com stock market melt-down and the first anniversary of the heinous destruction of the World Trade Center. The market environment included the aftershocks that "9/11" had sent throughout the global financial industry, compounded by the massive financial frauds of Bre-X, Enron, WorldCom, Adelphia, Tyco and multi-million dollar executive bonuses, perks and stock death spirals. The regulators and the public hugely lost faith in the financial marketplace. Where were the watchdogs? Returning to Canada from the presidency of a securities firm in Nassau Wright was asked to research and teach in a timely new college graduate programme in Compliance - but there was no overarching specific text. So he researched, compiled and wrote it. This 2002 reference was entitled Compliance: The Role of the Chief Compliance Officer in Corporate Governance. It had been written based on Wright"s extensive international expertise in all four pillars of the financial services industry. When students and professors passed it about, compliance professionals and investors praised it for Wright's informative, comprehensive, hard-hitting but easy-reading style. It was pithy and solid. Readers and industry experts encouraged him to expand the manual to encompass all areas the compliance department needs to know, and use, to set up and operate a financial services firm ethically, legally and effectively. In short: to comply with proper corporate governance issues and community/customer norms. In its revised format the text, now Demons in the Financial World and How to Spot Them: Compliance, Confusion and Conflict in Corporate Governance was being put on the internet for print-on-demand sale by Trafford, which would give it far greater visibility and availability, and permit on-going revisions to keep it most current. Full of useful checklists, Wright's Manual of Compliance guides professional and investor alike to apply his understandable dos and don'ts, and to transfer from familiar experiences into the esoterica of the Directors' Board-Room.
Done With Broke
As a physician, your skills help you earn an income well above the national average. But life is expensive. Between financial illiteracy and increased living expenses, a financial education has never been more vital-and for women physicians facing systemic oppression, it's often a rare commodity. Broke and creeping toward burnout after fellowship training, Dr. Latifat Akintade refused to relinquish control of her professional future. She transformed her finances and founded MoneyFitMD School, equipping women physicians with the knowledge they need to eliminate debt and live a joy-filled life. In Done With Broke, Dr. Akintade explains the principles of financial management for physicians, showing how to break free from the cycle of overworking and overspending to stop worrying and live the life you want. Done With Broke presents these same fundamentals with a customizable roadmap and the first steps for expense analysis. Learn how to speak the language of money with this must-read for every woman physician who wants to preserve their gains, secure success, and take back control of their future.
Geographic Data Science with R
The burgeoning field of data science has provided a wealth of techniques for analysing large and complex geospatial datasets, including descriptive, explanatory, and predictive analytics. However, applying these methods is just one part of the overall process of geographic data science. Other critical steps include screening for suspect data values, handling missing data, harmonizing data from multiple sources, summarizing the data, and visualizing data and analysis results. Although there are many books available on statistical and machine learning methods, few encompass the broader topic of scientific workflows for geospatial data processing and analysis. The purpose of Geographic Data Science with R is to fill this gap by providing a series of tutorials aimed at teaching good practices for using geospatial data to address problems in environmental geography. It is based on the R language and environment, which currently provides the best option for working with diverse spatial and non-spatial data in a single platform. Fundamental techniques for processing and visualizing tabular, vector, and raster data are introduced through a series of practical examples followed by case studies that combine multiple types of data to address more complex problems. The book will have a broad audience. Both students and professionals can use it as a workbook to learn high-level techniques for geospatial data processing and analysis with R. It is also suitable as a textbook. Although not intended to provide a comprehensive introduction to R, it is designed to be accessible to readers who have at least some knowledge of coding but little to no experience with R. Key Features: Focus on developing practical workflows for processing and integrating multiple sources of geospatial data in R Example-based approach that teaches R programming and data science concepts through real-world applications related to climate, land cover and land use, and natural hazards. Consistent use of tidyverse packages for tabular data manipulation and visualization. Strong focus on analysing continuous and categorical raster datasets using the new terra package Organized so that each chapter builds on the topics and techniques covered in the preceding chapters Can be used for self-study or as the textbook for a geospatial science course.
Ethics for Capitalists
Ethics for Capitalists offers a powerful new statement of the Market Failures Approach to business ethics. While the competitive context of the market economy provides economic actors greater freedom to pursue their interests, it also imposes moral constraints on the range of strategies they may employ. The pursuit of profit must be consistent with the overall objective of market institutions, which is to promote efficiency in the production and allocation of goods and services. Ethics for Capitalists draws out the implications of this view for business strategy, corporate governance, managerial authority, and shareholder primacy. The result is a philosophically rigorous, comprehensive approach to business ethics that will be foundational for all future reflection in the field.
We Are All Stakeholders
#1 Amazon BestsellerThe state of the modern boardroom is caught at a crossroads. Corporate decision-making can be profitable and sustainable, both socially and environmentally. But the old guard has been slow to change their ways. In We Are All Stakeholders: Culture, Politics, and Radical Accountability in the Boardroom, Shireen Muhiudeen challenges the prevailing boardroom culture of prizing short-term profits at the expense of the well-being of stakeholders. The politics of the boardroom must change as consumers demand transparency, diversity, and a commitment to sustainability. From a focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) issues to boardroom power dynamics, Shireen helps you navigate the shifting values of boardrooms across the world.The boardroom represents the pinnacle of corporate leadership. Friction between the old guard and the new generation makes corporate politics messy. We Are All Stakeholders equips you with the knowledge necessary to move forward into the boardroom of the future.
We Are All Stakeholders
#1 Amazon BestsellerThe state of the modern boardroom is caught at a crossroads. Corporate decision-making can be profitable and sustainable, both socially and environmentally. But the old guard has been slow to change their ways. In We Are All Stakeholders: Culture, Politics, and Radical Accountability in the Boardroom, Shireen Muhiudeen challenges the prevailing boardroom culture of prizing short-term profits at the expense of the well-being of stakeholders. The politics of the boardroom must change as consumers demand transparency, diversity, and a commitment to sustainability. From a focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) issues to boardroom power dynamics, Shireen helps you navigate the shifting values of boardrooms across the world.The boardroom represents the pinnacle of corporate leadership. Friction between the old guard and the new generation makes corporate politics messy. We Are All Stakeholders equips you with the knowledge necessary to move forward into the boardroom of the future.
Most Lawyers Are Liars - The Truth About LLC's - Updated
Updated information for the new year of 2023Warning Entrepreneurs!This book has the ability to motivate, create focus, create goal setting, change your life, create accomplishments, and get you to take action over your life. Results may vary. Please read with caution.The is the first book in the series on the subject matter of the different types of corporations. This is a must-read if you plan on going into business or wish to expand your business knowledge. The book is overflowing with in your face explanations of the different types of businesses without any holding back. The book covers Limited Liability Companies, S- Corporations, C-Corporations, and Non-Profits. It shows how they are set up, function, file taxes, and run to ensure your brand thrives rather than merely survives. More importantly, they teach you how to make money the way only multi-millionaires and billionaires know how - until now.The Money Guy has worked in venture capital for over 25 years, successfully working with over 18,000 businesses. The Tax Guy has filed over 30,000 tax returns ranging from small businesses to billion-dollar corporations. Together, they have over 50 years' experience and a wealth of knowledge poured into the pages of this book. Only a limited number of copies are being printed, so catch one if you can at bookstores now...If you follow the information within this book, there is a good chance we'll see you at the bank. For more information, please visit our website www.mostlawyersareliars.com
Honing Self-Awareness of Faculty and Future Business Leaders
Learn to Save By Going to Investment School for Beginners
Why should you invest in the stock market? What is your purpose? What are the benefits and what are the risks? What is a personal investment strategy? How do you start investing and what is the goal?Here in this book you can find some guidelines to help you create a portfolio and how to manage it. Enjoy!
7 Best Sacrifices To Success
A guide to developing a mindset to face challenges, work under pressure, combat failures, build mental toughness, and achieve your goals faster!Do you often wonder why you do not achieve success even after many sacrifices? Do you often feel exhausted, tired with failures, and stuck in life? Do you often wonder why all the successful people beam with self-confidence, grow faster, and win accolades, while others find it difficult and overwhelmed by circumstances? Imagine how your would life change if you knew how sacrifices help in achieving success, performing at the highest levels, and feeling happy.What if you are able to confront any problem you face and resolve it with confidence, learn effectively to become successful, and live an amazing, wonderful life? If you always face difficulty during sacrifice have a lack of willpower, determination, and perseverance, and look for a solution, the audiobook 7 Best Sacrifices to Success is for you.In this book, you will learn: The impact of sacrificesHow sacrifices of comfort affect your successHow sacrifices of entertainment take you to the ladder of successHow sacrifices of time make you more productiveHow sacrifices of social life take to the peak of performanceHow sacrifices of multitasking make you more focusedHow sacrifices of excuse help you to make more result-orientedHow sacrifices of morning sleep supercharges you for successHow to maximize your sacrifices
Work for You Planner
The Work for You Planner has been designed to help you figure out the steps you need to start freelancing. Written in plain and clear language, this powerful tool will help you write your business plan, come up with your positioning statement, plan your financial freedom, set your rates & prices, and find the time to do it all! Consider it your passport to self-employment. In only five steps, the Work for You Planner offers you a detailed roadmap to starting your freelance business. Created by and for freelancers, the Work for You Planner is a goal-setting and time-management system that contains two main sections: The Workbook is your travel guide, the roadmap that shows you how to get to your destination step by step. Mad-lib style!The Planner is your travel journal. Once you have chosen the route you are going to take for your journey, the planner will provide you with a safe place to plan and organize your days, record your finances, keep track of your goals and timelines, review and adapt your tasks to your journey. Consider both sections as the ideal companions to start a fascinating journey into freelancing. The Work for You Planner... ... is undated. Freelancers don't really care about months, weeks, or days like any traditional employee would do. So feel free to use this gorgeous undated planner and start your year whenever you want. ... is your goal-setting helper.Set your yearly, quarterly and monthly goals, and plan the steps you will have to take on a weekly basis. Let your planner turn your overwhelming to-do tasks into a clear and structured plan. ... guides your weekly planningThanks to your weekly view, you will see everything you need to do at a glance. This will prevent you from planning too much. Yep. You are supposed to take breaks, my friend! ... reminds you to look back to move forward.After each month, you will be able to review how your progress, and change any goals if you need to. You will be reminded to set and review your monthly revenue and costs. And then, raise your rates accordingly. What Is Your Time Worth?Self-employment isn't just a matter of not having a boss. It is a lifestyle. You get to choose where and how you spend your days. And that means that you are the one in control of your time. CONSIDER WHAT'S POSSIBLE... Imagine having a detailed roadmap to start your freelance business!Here's what that would look like...- You would work for your own dreams and be your own boss! - You could work from anywhere, whether it is your home, the beach, or a coffee house. Your call! - You would be in control of your time and set your own schedule. - You would actually find more time to work on the future version of yourself. - You would feel excited and happy to wake up in the morning and work on all those tasks on your to-do list because you would be investing time in yourself. If your mind can't stop playing with the idea of quitting your job and starting a business on your own, imagine having a detailed roadmap to start planning your first steps into freelancing! Finding the time to actually complete each step will be key for you to take action and start freelancing. So let the Work for You Planner help you!
Handbook For Light Ambassadors
The authors conduct an analysis of the old world and provide guidance for individuals and groups who want to participate in the creation of a new and fair world. Examples given illustrate how new projects may contribute to a life of enjoyment and respect for nature. The examples also show that a large number of individuals are already on the way to creating a fair and just world. Sources of alternative information are provided.
Bully Market
A "riveting and powerful" (Gretchen Carlson, cofounder of Lift Our Voices) insider's account on Wall Street where greed coupled with misogyny and discrimination enforces a culture of exclusion in the upper echelons of Goldman Sachs. Jamie Fiore Higgins became one of the few women at the highest ranks of Goldman Sachs. Spurred on by the obligation she felt to her working-class immigrant family, she rose through the ranks and saw it all: out-of-control, lavish parties flowing with never-ending drinks; affairs flouted in the office; rampant drug use; and most pervasively, a discriminatory culture that seemed designed to hold back the few women and people of color employed at the company. Despite Goldman Sachs having the right talking points and statistics, Fiore Higgins soon realized that these provided a veneer to cover up what she found to be an abusive culture. Her "engrossing" (Julie Battilana and Tiziana Casciaro, authors of Power, for All) account is one filled with shocking stories of harassment and jaw-dropping tales of exclusionary behavior: when she was told she only got promoted because she is a woman; when her coworkers mooed at her after she pumped for her fourth child, defying the superior who had advised her not to breastfeed; or when a male boss used a racial epithet in front of her, other colleagues, and clients without any repercussions. Bully Market "exposes the #MeToo movement's unfinished work on Wall Street" (Meighan Stone, author of Awakening: #MeToo and the Global Fight for Women's Rights) sounds the alarm on the culture of finance and corporate America, while offering clear, actionable ideas for creating a fairer workplace. Both a revealing, extraordinary look at the industry and a top Wall Streeter's explosive personal story, Bully Market is an essential account of one woman's experience in a flawed system that speaks to the challenge and urgency for change.
Awaken Your Miracle Frequency
Awaken Your Miracle Frequency takes the reader on a journey of discovery through the personal experiences of the author, Clare Emily Williamson.If you think you are doomed to failure, will never have all the things you want, wealth, heath, love and more, then read this book! Clare tells her story in a way that shows the reader that there is a path having it all.She weaves her life experiences and lessons in with her teachings and coaching on how to tap into your miracle frequency and find your Soul Goal. Following her seven steps will change your thinking and your life.
Burn Rate
When Mick Theebs was younger, stupider, and greedier, he made the unwise decision to work with a start-up founded by an old high school classmate. After some promising initial success, the decision proved to be an unmitigated disaster with the company being undermined by lies, drugs, and incompetence. This is a true story about how the blind ambition, unchecked ego, and naked avarice that is the fabric of start-up culture can lead to ruin.
Creating a Nonviolent Culture in a Modern Organization
Increasing violence amongst youth in society, burn-out as a widespread disease, and scandals in companies are only some of the headlines which appear regularly in the news media. Politics scarcely seems to have any success in fighting violence and injustice in society and the world. The thesis suggests that people do not have to wait for a savior such as a politician but that everyone can contribute to a less violent, more peaceful, and just world. It will be demonstrated that organizations have an enormous influence on society and this book deals with the possibilities which an organization has to contribute to a less violent culture. By the term "organization" all forms of organized groups of people who come together for a certain purpose are meant, for example, schools, clubs, public social aids, and others, while we mainly concentrate on companies in our research. The intention is to focus particularly on the issues related to the theme of creating a nonviolent culture in the workplace. In the first part on culture, we deal with several questions regarding culture, including such fundamental questions as What is organizational culture? What are the dimensions of culture? and is it possible to in- fluence it and if yes, how does it work? In the second part, we take a look at the terms violence and nonviolence, and a survey of how these aspects occur in society and organizations is made. The third part is the largest and deals with the qualities of leadership and with the organizational conditions which are necessary to create a nonviolent culture. We hope it will become clearer to the reader that nonviolence is not a strategy or a formula to be used. It can appear very different in different situations. There are component elements that can promote it and there are certain principles that cannot be violated if one wishes to establish true nonviolence. Nevertheless, there is no one patent formula nor one exclusively correct way of creating a nonviolent culture. It requires considerable creativity and endurance to create it and can take a variety of forms.
Wealth Codes
Wealth is so much more than having more money. . . . . . In this empowering and inspiring collaboration, shamanic priestess and wealth consciousness coach, Jen Piceno, pulls together a group of experts who will help you redefine wealth, and achieve it in ways you never thought possible. This book combines ancient wisdom and magic with practical strategies so you have a more complete, holistic, and effective toolkit. Get ready to look at your wealth goals with a new, fresh, and profoundly powerful perspective.
Conversations on Ethics and Business
Conversations about real-life ethically challenging situations form the core of the book, aimed specifically at business school teachers and students. Conversations on Ethics and Business offers a direct line and insight into workplace ethics for an undergraduate and graduate audience. Each topical 'conversation' is followed by a curated and guided list of additional readings.The book also offers an introduction to business ethics for working professionals who may not have had any formal exposure to ethical examination of the typical problems of running a business. The authors approach business ethics as an integrative part of everyday business decisions, with the aim of promoting better choices, and creating value for various stakeholders.Filled with real-world examples, Conversations on Ethics and Business serves as a primer for all readers interested in business ethics, and applied ethics in general.
Show the Value of What You Do
By the winners of the Association for Talent Development's 2022 Thought Leader award! Prove your effectiveness to anyone-and achieve professional success-by adopting the same ROI methods and metrics that leading companies use. In an era of evidence-based inquiry, people need to be able to demonstrate the value of their projects credibly. But how do you do that when there isn't an obvious measure connected to the project, like increased sales? In their new book Patti and Jack Phillips, the cofounders of ROI Institute, show how you can adopt the same methodology used by more than 6,000 organizations in seventy countries to evaluate large institutional initiatives. By following their six-step process, you can build a case for any project, process, or intervention, even so-called soft programs. For example, the first case study in the book involves successfully demonstrating the effectiveness of chaplaincy in an intensive care unit. The authors explain how to link your project to a meaningful business outcome, make sure your project will actually influence that outcome, identify metrics that will show if you're making progress, collect and analyze data, and use the results to build support. This book includes extensive examples from a wide range of organizations: businesses, nonprofits, schools, law enforcement, and more. It provides diagnostic tools and supportive practices and even offers advice on how to find a positive interpretation for results that don't conform to your anticipated outcome. Answering the question Is it worth it? defines the ultimate value of any project. Using the methodology this book presents will keep your work relevant, your career on track, and your organization healthy.
Begin Boldly
Learn how to take the right risks for lasting success. Begin Boldly provides a framework for making the kind of bold moves that will get your career off to its best start! Have you ever shied away from taking a risk? Maybe you didn't apply for a job because you didn't meet 100 percent of the requirements or passed up the opportunity to take on a challenging role because you didn't feel ready. If you can relate, you are not alone. Despite recognizing the benefits of making bold moves, most women-especially those early in their careers-struggle to harness the power of risk-taking. Begin Boldly changes that. Christie Hunter Arscott equips readers to intelligently take risks using an actionable model built around three mindsets: a curious mindset, a courageous mindset, and an agile mindset. With a step-by-step method for taking risks, assessing rewards, and refining approaches, she gives women a flexible and repeatable framework to help them develop this critical career skill. Begin Boldly inspires women to take chances on themselves and turns risk-taking into an enlightening and empowering antidote for self-doubt. As Christie reminds us, the biggest risk for women is not taking any risks at all.
The Power of ESG Investing
Unlock the Power of Sustainable Investing with "The Power of ESG Investing"Are you looking to navigate the complex landscape of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in investing? Look no further than "The Power of ESG Investing" by Robert Buckley.Written by a leading expert in the field, this book offers a clear and actionable framework for making responsible and sustainable investment decisions. Dive into the key considerations for environmental sustainability, social impact, and governance in investing, and learn how to measure and evaluate ESG performance to make informed decisions.What makes this book special?Learn about the key considerations for investing in an environmentally sustainable way.Understand the importance of social factors in responsible investing.Discover the role of governance in creating long-term value for investors.Develop a comprehensive investment strategy that integrates ESG considerations.Measure and evaluate ESG performance to make informed investment decisions.Understand the role of regulators and government in shaping the future of ESG investing.Explore the relationship between ESG investing and financial performance.See the practical application of ESG investing in real-world scenarios.Refrain from falling prey to the misconception that sustainable investing sacrifices financial returns. "The Power of ESG Investing" debunks this myth and shows how incorporating ESG considerations can lead to strong financial performance.Take advantage of the opportunity to impact the world through your investments positively. Get your copy of "The Power of ESG Investing" today and start your journey towards responsible and sustainable investing.
Awaken Your Genius
A WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER Unlock your originality and unleash your unique talents with this simple guide from the acclaimed author of Think Like a Rocket Scientist. We say some people march to the beat of a different drummer. But implicit in this clich矇 is that the rest of us march to the same beat. We sleepwalk through life, find ourselves on well-worn paths that were never ours to walk, and become a silent extra in someone else's story. Extraordinary people carve their own paths as leaders and creators. They think and act with genuine independence. They stand out from the crowd because they embody their own shape and color. We call these people geniuses--as if they're another breed. But genius isn't for a special few. It can be cultivated. This book will show you how. You'll learn how to discard what no longer serves you and discover your first principles--the qualities that make up your genius. You'll be equipped to escape your intellectual prisons and generate original insights from your own depths. You'll discover how to look where others don't look and see what others don't see. You'll give birth to your genius, the universe-denter you were meant to be.
The Power of ESG Investing
Unlock the Power of Sustainable Investing with "The Power of ESG Investing"Are you looking to navigate the complex landscape of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in investing? Look no further than "The Power of ESG Investing" by Robert Buckley.Written by a leading expert in the field, this book offers a clear and actionable framework for making responsible and sustainable investment decisions. Dive into the key considerations for environmental sustainability, social impact, and governance in investing, and learn how to measure and evaluate ESG performance to make informed decisions.What makes this book special?Learn about the key considerations for investing in an environmentally sustainable way.Understand the importance of social factors in responsible investing.Discover the role of governance in creating long-term value for investors.Develop a comprehensive investment strategy that integrates ESG considerations.Measure and evaluate ESG performance to make informed investment decisions.Understand the role of regulators and government in shaping the future of ESG investing.Explore the relationship between ESG investing and financial performance.See the practical application of ESG investing in real-world scenarios.Refrain from falling prey to the misconception that sustainable investing sacrifices financial returns. "The Power of ESG Investing" debunks this myth and shows how incorporating ESG considerations can lead to strong financial performance.Take advantage of the opportunity to impact the world through your investments positively. Get your copy of "The Power of ESG Investing" today and start your journey towards responsible and sustainable investing.
The Engaged Business School
Shortlisted for the CMI (Chartered Management Institute) Book of the Year Award 2024 in association with BAM (British Academy of Management) and CABS (Chartered Association of Business Schools). These awards will celebrate substantial business and management research that is informing policy, business, and third sector practices. https: //www.managers.org.uk/knowledge-and-insights/article/management-publication-of-the-year-2024/ Bridging the gap between business and business schools: fulfilling potential or thwarted ambition. The Engaged Business School is a road map to unlocking the potential between business and business schools at a time when it really matters: responding to a global, economic and social recovery. It is a call for academics and businesses to come together and realise the potential that is so often unfulfilled. On a practical level it presents the idea of an engaged business school using three tools - a model, a framework, and a process. The model shows how success factors are interconnected in order to bring engagement to life. The framework provides a structure to clarify the building blocks for effective engagement. Finally, the process identifies the steps and stages which will need to be considered to translate the model and framework into action. Aimed at a dual audience of business schools and businesses, Sturgess argues that there is a need for the academic and business communities to join together and build an engaged business school. Too much of the debate about business school relevance has taken place in academia. The Engaged Business School starts with business needs and then unites the two perspectives together.
Comprehensive Business Law
Comprehensive Business Law uses real-life court cases combined with a wealth of strong supporting material to educate readers about key legal principles in the area of business law. The text introduces students to the history and structure of the United States legal system. Readers learn about court procedures as well as alternative forms of dispute resolution such as negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. Dedicated chapters cover tort law, intellectual property law, constitutional law, criminal law, contract law, property law, consumer law, employment law, bankruptcy law, business entity law, and environmental law. Each chapter includes learning objectives, brief excerpts from real-world cases, essay questions, vocabulary, discussion questions, and comprehensive problems. The third edition has been fully updated to reflect changes to the law since the previous edition, as well as new examples of key concepts and cases. Michael Bootsma is a certified public accountant and attorney in the state of Iowa. He holds a J.D. and an M.A. from the University of Iowa, as well as a master's in taxation and an LL.M. from Golden Gate University. He is the dean's teaching fellow at the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University. Michael Thieme received a J.D. from the University of Iowa. He is a judge advocate in the United States Air Force. He previously served as an assistant professor of law at the United States Air Force Academy. Charles Damschen is a registered patent attorney and partner at Hamilton IP Law. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Iowa College of Law, where he received his J.D. with high distinction. Sophia Harvey is an attorney in the state of North Carolina. She holds a J.D. from the University of Iowa, a B.A. in government from Harvard University, and an LL.M. from the University of Florida. Craig Nierman earned a J.D. with high distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law, where he previously served as an adjunct professor. He practices insurance law in Iowa and serves nationally as an expert witness and consultant in insurance litigation.
Bragging Rights
Get the opportunities you desire-and deserve.We've long been told, "Put your head down, do good work, and eventually someone will notice you." But that limiting and diminishing advice doesn't hold up in the noise and pace of these transformative times. The reality is, no one cares about your future the way you do. If you want to achieve remarkable results, it's up to you to talk about your successes and accomplishments.In Bragging Rights, acclaimed speaker and advisor Lisa Bragg shows you how to get comfortable with sharing your strengths. Drawing on proprietary research, consultations with high-performing leaders, and her own rich experiences as a journalist and entrepreneur, Bragg examines why so many people are afraid to speak up about their work, illuminates why bragging is a catalyst of positive change, and offers practical advice on embracing and applying the art of authentic self-promotion.With proven tools, techniques, and insights, Bragging Rights will help you understand and tell the world about your true superpowers, so you can access new opportunities and, along the way, elevate others.
The Power Of Purpose
We have been conditioned in a society where work primarily ensures survival and grants status. Vocation is not really an aspect worth thinking about in the current world of work. And even when we have clarity about what we burn for, what we really want to do, most people seeking their calling remain in the established model. Why do we so freely trade freedom and fulfilment for apparent security? Why have we lost our courage? Patrizia Patz's book provides answers. It explores the feasibility between desire and reality, provides attractive possibilities to get on the track of our passions and talents and to realise a good life - with a job that also pays the bills. For this to succeed, we need a new way of thinking and a little courage to leave the pre-drawn mainstream career path and expand our own comfort zone. The first steps are simple: get clear about what you like to do and what you are passionate about. Free yourself from expectations that you should live up to. Take courage and trust in th
The Ethical Coaches’ Handbook
What does it mean to be ethical as a coach? Just how ethical are you? How does ethics influence your coaching and how do you know if you are engaging in ethical practice? This important and eye-opening volume provides critical insight from the thought leaders in coaching across a full range of ethical issues.
Two Rivers
In the fall of 2018, Shery Roussarie and Kelly Macken-Marble, CEOs of two competing health care companies, met for the first time. The energy generated by their like-mindedness in creating a managed care network sparked a two-year journey of collaboration that took their small community by surprise ... and by storm. While maintaining their separate companies, these two inspirational women purchased a hospital and merged, creating a safe, reliable place people could come to for health care services. Along the way, they encountered significant resistance and trials from the very medical organizations keeping theirs alive. The hospital systems that had instantly minimized the opportunities to jointly collaborate and threatened retribution for collaboration were rocked when the two women's plans for more accessible health care came to fruition. Breaking the norms of gender, competition, and politics in leadership, Shery and Kelly pushed traditions aside and accomplished the impossible through collaboration.
The Road to Kilimanjaro
Entrepreneurialism is an uphill-or mountainous-battle filled with new challenges every day. Having come from Moldova's early days of democracy, Serguei Melnik has always thrived on adversity, studying hard and chasing opportunities. While in law school, Serguei made a promise that he would hike Mount Kilimanjaro with his friend when they'd earned $1 million.That mountain became a symbol for every challenge Serguei would face, from fraudulent company partners to arriving poor in the US to the challenge of growing his family. Through all of these trials and successes, Serguei held tight to his integrity and followed his intuition to achieve personal and professional success. Serguei demonstrates that a person can not just survive, but thrive if they hold tight to their values and push through personal and professional roadblocks to enjoy the rewards at the finish line.You can follow the verses of Vladimir Vysotsky in "Song About a Friend." Climbing to the business pinnacle is the same as climbing to the mountain summit: the true colors of your companion can and will come through: "If he didn't complain or whineClenching teeth through entire climbWhen you suddenly slipped and fellHis hands fought with the rope but heldIf he acted as if at warAt the summit he swayed with aweDoesn't matter what he might seemYou can place all your trust in him."
Oprah Winfrey: In Her Own Words
A collection of more than 300 quotes from Oprah Winfrey, one of the most adored, respected, and powerful women in the world. Part of the In Their Own Words series.
The Road to Kilimanjaro
Entrepreneurialism is an uphill-or mountainous-battle filled with new challenges every day. Having come from Moldova's early days of democracy, Serguei Melnik has always thrived on adversity, studying hard and chasing opportunities. While in law school, Serguei made a promise that he would hike Mount Kilimanjaro with his friend when they'd earned $1 million.That mountain became a symbol for every challenge Serguei would face, from fraudulent company partners to arriving poor in the US to the challenge of growing his family. Through all of these trials and successes, Serguei held tight to his integrity and followed his intuition to achieve personal and professional success. Serguei demonstrates that a person can not just survive, but thrive if they hold tight to their values and push through personal and professional roadblocks to enjoy the rewards at the finish line.You can follow the verses of Vladimir Vysotsky in "Song About a Friend." Climbing to the business pinnacle is the same as climbing to the mountain summit: the true colors of your companion can and will come through: "If he didn't complain or whineClenching teeth through entire climbWhen you suddenly slipped and fellHis hands fought with the rope but heldIf he acted as if at warAt the summit he swayed with aweDoesn't matter what he might seemYou can place all your trust in him."
An Introduction to Latent Class Analysis
This book provides methods and applications of latent class analysis, and the following topics are taken up in the focus of discussion: basic latent structure models in a framework of generalized linear models, exploratory latent class analysis, latent class analysis with ordered latent classes, a latent class model approach for analyzing learning structures, the latent Markov analysis for longitudinal data, and path analysis with latent class models. The maximum likelihood estimation procedures for latent class models are constructed via the expectation-maximization (EM) algorithm, and along with it, latent profile and latent trait models are also treated. Entropy-based discussions for latent class models are given as advanced approaches, for example, comparison of latent classes in a latent class cluster model, assessing latent class models, path analysis, and so on. In observing human behaviors and responses to various stimuli and test items, it is valid to assume they are dominated by certain factors. This book plays a significant role in introducing latent structure analysis to not only young researchers and students studying behavioral sciences, but also to those investigating other fields of scientific research.
