Islamic Microeconomics
This book bridges the gap between Islamic and conventional (micro)economics by demonstrating how modern tools and theories of microeconomics can be applied to Islamic assumptions regarding economics and finance.
The Ethics of Sustainability in Management
There has not been any comprehensive framework that addresses sustainability in organizations and so this book develops a new ethics of sustainability for management and organizations.
Women, Power and the Economy
In the complex landscapes of multiple global crises, the book unfolds as a panoramic journey through the intricate pathways of women and power, weaving a tapestry that transcends crises and ushers in a transformative vision of a just world.Against the backdrop of a patriarchal history steeped in autocratic power practices, the author urges us to recognize, understand and redefine power in its myriad forms for collective feminist power practices. With meticulous analysis, she unveils challenges posed by the patriarchal backlash, exposing the normalized male definitions of power and the societal structures that sustain pathological power relationships. The narrative of the book intertwines power, economy and patriarchy, laying bare the many traps for complicity with the patriarchal systems. The author advocates for a paradigm shift, emphasizing the role of female memories and genealogies as foundational elements for a collective feminist practice. Power, in this context, emerges not as a force for dominance but as the ability to make a positive impact, flourishing in the rich diversity of differences. The envisioned future is one where societies thrive on commons, planetary care, feminist economies and pluriversality. The narrative charts a course toward a feminist democracy, rooted in nurturing the planet and safeguarding future generations. Governance and networks stand as keystones in shaping these utopian landscapes, where pioneers and movements play vital roles in sculpting the contours of tomorrow.The book offers practical tools for strengthening collective feminist practices that can restructure power pathologies. It unfolds as a captivating vista, where the echoes of the past harmonize with the aspirations of a feminist future.
The Power of Community
The Power of Community centers on the core principle of "giving is getting," exploring the transformative potential of giving, receiving, and growing within communities.The Power of Community: Give, Get, and Grow is a heartfelt reflection of the values of generosity and selflessness passed down from the author's parents. Their acts of giving, whether offering financial support or providing shelter to those in need, have deeply influenced Mane's understanding of community. This book encourages readers to embrace the power of giving and receiving, showing how these acts create a cycle of growth and transformation. It honors individuals who improve the world through the willingness to give, the humility to receive, and the collective effort to build a better community.The Power of Community centers on the core principle of "giving is getting," exploring the transformative potential of giving, receiving, and growing within communities. It examines how these principles foster personal and collective development, resilience, and stronger networks. Trust, reciprocity, and leadership are vital to sustaining growth, while addressing the challenges of disconnection in modern times. Each chapter covers topics such as personal development, social change, and the importance of feedback loops. Through the Give-Get-Grow framework, readers are encouraged to cultivate generosity, build connections, and contribute to thriving communities.
Investment of Criminal Proceeds into the Legitimate Economy
This book explores the infiltration of Italian and Russian organised crime in the UK real estate market, assessing how vulnerable the UK is to these sorts of activities. It identifies the drivers behind the criminal choices and modus operandi of Italian and Russian organised crime groups, and the factors causing their mobility abroad.
Unruly
USA Today Bestseller When the rules stop working for you, Unruly is the guide to navigate your authentic path to personalized success. Rules are necessary for a functional society, but many "rules" we follow are simply conventional wisdom, norms, or limited interpretations. We're expected to play along by conforming, following the crowd, and steering toward comfortable paths. But viewing rules as a starting point rather than as an endpoint opens worlds of opportunities for your success. Unruly is your manual to identify your best maneuvers in the gray areas that allow you to authentically create and secure your own path to success. Lauren Wittenberg Weiner, a powerful speaker and business leader who has upended barriers on her journey toward extraordinary success, teaches readers in any industry how to: Navigate your own space within the rules while remaining in compliance and maintaining a strong moral compass. Convert fear and imposter syndrome into a superpower. Determine when it's time to stop listening to what people think you should or could do to find what you can do. Use your power to be a gateway, not a gatekeeper, for others. Borrowing from concepts in psychology, law, business, and the military, Unruly uncovers a deep understanding of rules and where they bend to equip readers for personalized success.
Protect Your Business
In Protect Your Business: Stay Informed, Stay Ahead, Dr. Abraham Khoureis, an adjunct professor, trusted advisor, and business strategist with over 28 years of experience, offers a refreshing take on what it really means to safeguard your business. With clarity, calm, he breaks down the complicated world of compliance into something not only manageable, but empowering.This book is about foresight. It gives you the confidence to handle what is ahead, ask the right questions, and take smarter steps before problems arise. Dr. Khoureis does not lecture, he guides, gently and directly, like a mentor who knows the road and wants you to walk it with your head held high.Whether you are just starting out or years into your journey, this book will help you protect what you have built with knowledge, grace, and compassion.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Business & Management
The first discipline-focused DEI text for Business & Management students; a comprehensive and accessible guide to the key ideas, critical concerns and future horizons for diversity, equity, and inclusion in business and management.
Bookology
Are you ready to turn your expertise into a book - and your business into a brand? Sarah's wedding planning business looked picture-perfect on the outside, but behind the scenes, she was burned out, uninspired, and attracting the wrong clients. Everything changed the day she learned that publishing a book could be the most powerful tool in her marketing toolbox.In Bookology, follow Sarah's journey from creative rut to business reinvention as she writes her way into a new niche, discovers a supportive community, and launches a book that transforms her brand. Blending entrepreneurial insight with real-world storytelling, this inspiring guide reveals how writing a book can unlock visibility, credibility, and passion for service-based professionals.Perfect for creatives, coaches, and anyone ready to step into thought leadership, Bookology shows that your next big business breakthrough might start with just one chapter.
Secrets of Productive People
THESE ARE THE PRODUCTIVITY INSIGHTS YOU NEED TO GET AHEAD WHAT DO PRODUCTIVE PEOPLE KNOW THAT THE REST OF US DON'T? Do they have a secret recipe for success? Is there a special alchemy to being productive? The 50 secrets in this book will help you become the kind of person who gets things done - fast and efficiently. Every one of the 50 secrets in this book contains 3 strategies you can put into practice right now to get better results. Some of the ideas will surprise you, all will inspire you. Put these simple strategies together and you have a recipe for professional success, a formula that will unlock your leadership potential. Productivity made easy Whether you want to improve your efficiency, clear your desk, or just get on top of your work, this book provides the tools and techniques you need to be more productive. With dedicated sections on having a productive attitude, managing specific projects, aids to productivity and productivity in action, it gives you everything you need to know. Being productive isn't about being innately gifted. It's about applying deliberate practice towards a goal, and by doing that, changing your brain and your abilities. Secrets of Productive People reveals the things you need to know to join the ranks of highly productive people. ABOUT THE SERIES Secrets books are designed to be easy to incorporate into your daily life. They boil down the essentials of important topics into short, quick lessons giving expert advice on a wide range of challenges that you can apply instantly. Each chapter outlines one of the 50 secrets and gives three strategies for putting the ideas into action. Whether you want to improve your efficiency, clear your desk, or be on top of your work, these books give the answers you're looking for.
Reporting Simplified. Graphic Shorthand, By J.p******
"Reporting Simplified. Graphic Shorthand" by John Pickles presents a comprehensive guide to mastering shorthand techniques for efficient and accurate reporting. This book offers a practical approach to learning and applying graphic shorthand, enabling students, journalists, and professionals to significantly improve their note-taking and transcription speed. Explore simplified methods designed to streamline the reporting process, enhance productivity, and provide a valuable skill for anyone involved in fast-paced environments where capturing information quickly and accurately is essential. Ideal for both beginners and those looking to refine their existing shorthand abilities.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
A Directory, Business Mirror
A Directory, Business Mirror, compiled by E. J. Montague, offers a fascinating glimpse into the commercial landscape of the United States in 1859. This directory serves as a valuable resource, providing insights into the businesses, trades, and individuals shaping the economic environment of the time. More than a mere listing, this book acts as a 'business mirror, ' reflecting the ambitions and activities of a burgeoning nation. Researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the 19th-century American economy will find this directory an invaluable tool. It provides a snapshot of a pivotal era in American history, capturing the spirit of enterprise and innovation that defined the period. Discover the entrepreneurs and businesses that laid the foundation for modern American commerce.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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 Abstract of Statistics, Volumes 45-48
Annual Abstract of Statistics, Volumes 45-48 presents a comprehensive collection of statistical data pertaining to Great Britain. Compiled by the Board of Trade and the Central Statistical Office, these volumes offer an invaluable record of the nation's economic and social landscape during the mid-20th century. Containing a wide array of statistical tables and figures, this abstract covers diverse topics such as population, employment, trade, production, finance, and social conditions. Researchers, economists, and historians will find this compilation an essential resource for understanding the trends and developments that shaped British society and economy during this period. The meticulous collection and presentation of data make this an enduringly relevant work for anyone studying the statistical history of Great Britain.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
Ultimate Questions
The accumulated wisdom of a beloved business professor's signature course Who are we, and who am I? Why are we here, and why am I here? What is the good life, and what is my good life? How should I get along with others? For years, business ethics professor Andrew Wicks pursued these lines of inquiry in his perennially popular course "Ultimate Questions and Creating Value for Stakeholders." In this book, he presents the core ideas of the course to a general audience. Touching on a variety of possible answers--from philosophers, scientists, and more--without advocating for any single position, the book reminds readers that these questions are present in our lives every day and all the time. When we consider them consciously, we can identify our existing answers and craft new ones as we grow and change. They are at the core of what it means to live a fully realized life. And as the world becomes increasingly polarized, ultimate questions emerge as a critical lens through which to relate across difference. With gentle guidance, this book encourages the kind of difficult, vulnerable conversations that help us learn about and interact with each other more authentically--and offers tips on how to do so in a way that feels more like everyday dialogue among peers than hostile confrontations among rivals. While this book is about finding individual answers to these questions, it is also about business and business leadership. Business is a fundamentally human activity, in which people work together to make themselves and each other better off. When business leaders and students ask these probing questions, it leads to more understanding, more collaboration, and better business outcomes. The book is deeply tied to stakeholder theory, which posits that a business succeeds when it serves a wide range of people in its value chain: customers, suppliers, employees, financiers, community members, and more. Considering these questions with members of all these groups enables business leaders to better understand how to serve their stakeholders and find new ways to generate prosperity--not just for investors or owners, but for all involved in the value-creation process of a company. At once conceptual and down-to-earth, Ultimate Questions inspires reflection and offers tools to better understand ourselves and others, to build the kinds of connection and reciprocity needed to lead in business and to live with authenticity and purpose.
A Directory, Business Mirror
A Directory, Business Mirror, compiled by E. J. Montague, offers a fascinating glimpse into the commercial landscape of the United States in 1859. This directory serves as a valuable resource, providing insights into the businesses, trades, and individuals shaping the economic environment of the time. More than a mere listing, this book acts as a 'business mirror, ' reflecting the ambitions and activities of a burgeoning nation. Researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the 19th-century American economy will find this directory an invaluable tool. It provides a snapshot of a pivotal era in American history, capturing the spirit of enterprise and innovation that defined the period. Discover the entrepreneurs and businesses that laid the foundation for modern American commerce.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
Living Real
You've done everything "right." So why does it still feel "off"?You've powered through and built it-the career, house, family, success. You checked the boxes, stayed the course, and did what society expected.But there comes a moment, especially for high-performing professionals and leaders (maybe it's triggered by a loss, a transition, burnout, or a quiet whisper of unease), when you realize: you've been living on autopilot. Going through the motions. Performing a life, rather than truly inhabiting it.Living Real is your wake-up call. In this powerful, practical guide to real success, business psychologist Camille Preston, PhD, invites you to get radically honest with yourself. She introduces a new way of being-one rooted in presence, vulnerability, and emotional integrity. This is not about burning it all down. It's about slowing down enough to listen in, strip away what no longer serves, and reconnect to what's real.Blending science, soul, and personal story, Camille offers a personal growth path to reclaim what matters most-before burnout, crisis, or loss forces you to. Living Real is more than a "how-to" book. It's an invitation to come home to yourself-and finally feel like you belong there.Feel More. Live Deeper. Shall we begin?
Adam Smith: The Wealth of Nations
This textbook provides an accessible introduction to Adam Smith, one of the most important economic thinkers. His seminal work The Wealth of Nations is a classic text in philosophy, social sciences and economics. This introduction puts Smith's central ideas on the division of labour, the invisible hand and the market into context. A careful analysis of key passages from Smith's writings explains how he arrived at a theory of society and the market that has become central to our understanding of human motives. The discussion of Smith's The Wealth of Nations is followed by sources from the 18th century that shaped Smith's analysis of human motives and propensities. This introduction is indispensable reading for an informed discussion of the mechanisms that govern human society. It provides an introduction to Adam Smith as one of the most astute thinkers of the 18th century, whose ideas shape modern concepts of the market, making it ideal as course material in courses such as economics, history, political sciences, sociology, literary studies, philosophy.
Money Values
Money Values explores how our relationship with money impacts our lives from our daily schedule to our interpersonal relationships with friends and family and even our connection to the larger world- and how, by transforming the way we think about money, we can live with more wellbeing for ourselves and others. By combining insights from psychology, personal finance, and social policy, Maarit Lassander provides a fresh and holistic approach to understanding and reconfiguring our approach to money in the context of global challenges. Through this comprehensive book, readers will gain access to a wealth of practical strategies and exercises for aligning their money and roles with their values, cultivating financial and emotional resilience, and finding purpose in their personal and professional lives, including: - How early experiences with money during childhood affect our spending later in life, and how to talk to partners and children honestly about money - The neuroscience surrounding habit formation and financial behaviors - The worth of challenging traditional conceptions of success to embrace a more balanced view of progress - How to build financial and emotional resilience in times of global change and uncertainty - Tools to manage financial stress and emotions and how to incorporate mindfulness in financial decision-making - How to use financial capital to affect positive change in your community and on Earth Featuring inspiring case studies from diverse cultures and contexts, from a space physicist living with his family in arctic Svalbard, to a world traveler who teaches social anthropology in New Zealand, to the global network of investors using capital to fund solutions to climate change, and especially stories of ordinary people juggling everyday responsibilities on a fixed income, Money Values will show readers how to use their financial resources in an authentic way and empower them to contribute to a more just and sustainable world.
The Power to Change
YOU HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE, BUT KNOWING WHERE YOU WANT TO GO IS NOT ENOUGH. YOU ALSO NEED TO KNOW HOW TO GET THERE. The Power to Change shows how to use Stoic principles to create a successful life and provides a clear road map and directions to get there. It will guide you in designing a life that flows well and dealing with problems that arise in everyday living. More than two thousand years ago, a group of philosophers known as the Stoics analyzed life's predicaments and came up with simple solutions. The principles they identified were so profound that they formed the basis of many major modern psychotherapies. They are easy to use and powerful, and they can be applied to modern life and its problems. Often we don't pay much attention to simple principles because we don't believe simple things can be effective, but when understood and consistently practiced, simple principles can have a profound effect on our lives. The problems are real. The solutions are accessible. Each chapter in The Power to Change is bite-sized and actionable, focusing on common, day-to-day challenges - from anxiety, self-sabotage and overthinking to resilience, habits and productivity - and giving you easy-to-apply tools to overcome them. Practicing them is not difficult. But practicing consistently is where most of us fail. The Power to Change is packed with tools and exercises to help you practice consistently, bypass every motivational plateau and reach the big payoff.
The Bold Move
Stop hesitating and start making the career moves that matter The Bold Move is an essential guide for women looking to take control and achieve their career goals faster. Do you downplay your achievements, hesitate to speak up in meetings or watch others get promoted while you stay stuck? You're not alone -- and it's not about your skills or your experience. It's about your career confidence. Through mindset shifts, practical advice and inspiring stories, The Bold Move will show you how to stop hesitating and instead lead your career with new purpose. In this timely toolkit, recruitment expert Georgie Hubbard shares insights from thousands of recruitment conversations, coaching sessions and executive interviews. Discover how to reframe your mindset, demolish self-doubt and bridge the gap between where you are now and where you want to be. You'll learn how to navigate AI-driven workplace changes, negotiate your worth without apology and build leadership presence that gets you noticed. Above all, you'll develop the unshakable confidence to go after what you want. Build courage and resilience through practical tools and empowering stories. Navigate career transitions with clarity. Develop a personal brand to boost your profile. Adapt to AI-driven change and future-proof your career with human skills that can't be replaced. Negotiate pay and promotions by showcasing your values and your worth. Whether you're tired of being overlooked and underpaid, you're changing careers or you're ready to step into leadership, this book will give you the strategic confidence you need. Stop waiting for permission -- and start designing the bold, confident career you deserve.
A Midlifer’s Guide to Content Creation and Profit
"A midlifer's guide to content creation and profit is both counterintuitive and logical. At a time when the concept of the individual as a 'brand' waxes stronger, there is also alongside the sense that the older generation should fade away to make room for the new and more savvy. This book challenges the idea of being put out to pasture with encouraging evidence, that aided with technology, there is no best before date for meaningful content and cultural production." - Ayisha Osori is the author of Love Does Not Win Elections. "This book is a wealth of insights, a robust roadmap for midlifers aiming to flourish in a complex digital age. Its blend of honest reflections, expert interviews and captivating life stories offers compelling and inspiring proof that the digital age is not the exclusive domain of any age group but a space where all demographics can ideate, execute and thrive." - Adeyeye Joseph is managing director/editor-in-chief of The PUNCH. "Finally, a book to bridge the great tech divide between older and newer generations and open the minds of midlifers to the borderless possibilities surrounding them in the new world. This is a fascinating and engaging work from the peerless teacher who practises what he preaches." - Simon Kolawole is an author and the founder of TheCable newspaper.
Writing Creatively for Work or Study
A unique guide featuring tips for improving your professional writing through creative formats and techniques. Workplace writing doesn't have to be dull. In fact, there's evidence that more creative approaches can capture a reader's interest and increase the accessibility, comprehension and memorability of the most everyday documents. Writing creatively for work or study shows you how to apply formats and techniques from creative writing to professional communication. Whether you're creating a business plan, a sales report or terms and conditions, simple principles such as establishing tension, using sensory language and employing well-chosen metaphors can engage a reader's emotions, turning a drab piece of prose into something memorable. At the more inventive end of the scale, documents in the form of novels, comic books or even film scripts can have a dramatic impact and ensure your work makes a lasting impression. Featuring a wealth of real-life examples, plus exercises to help you develop your skills, Writing creatively for work or study proves that writing for work can also be fun.
The Dark Triad
The Dark Triad: Psychopaths, Narcissists, and Machiavellians in the Workplace offers an incisive examination of the underlying forces behind much of today's institutional dysfunction. With penetrating and measured analysis, the authors explore the troubling existence within organisations of narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy--aversive personality traits often hiding beneath thinly polished veneers of professionalism, and competence. Rigorous analysis from authors Brendan Coleman and Victor Dulewicz reveals how these cunning, manipulative, and ruthless individuals ascend to power, leaving behind a trail of ethical compromise and damaged cultures. Drawing on compelling case studies, they illustrate how such personalities operate, from calculated charm to cold self-interest, and how their behaviours take root and flourish within modern institutions. Having read the book, the reader will learn how to, Identify Dark Triad traits in colleagues and leaders; Understand the psychological mechanisms and motivations behind their actions; Recognize signs of manipulation and deceit as well as; Develop strategies to protect themselves, their colleagues, and the broader organisation. A thought-provoking read for professionals and academics with an interest in corporate governance, as well as the lay person who wants to know more about what makes these individuals tick.
Junctures in Women's Leadership: Media and Journalism
The news industry is still dominated by men. Yet women have exercised leadership in journalism and related media professions in a variety of ways, from moral leadership to experimenting with structural and technological innovations and pioneering new formats to serve new audiences. This book offers a robust account of women's leadership in journalism, looking at what motivated women to become media leaders, the obstacles they overcame, and the strategies they used to solve problems and handle crises. This book offers profiles of inspiring women in prominent media positions from the nineteenth century to today, beginning with trailblazers like abolitionist publisher Mary Ann Shadd and Memphis Free Speech anti-lynching editor Ida B. Wells. The book takes an in-depth look at the leadership styles of well-known media moguls like Oprah Winfrey and Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham. Other chapters highlight women now emerging as media leaders, such as digital media executive S. Mitra Kalita and Iman Zawahry, a Muslim hijabi filmmaker. Bringing together cases from print, broadcast, public relations, film, and digital media, this book offers useful insights into how to be an effective leader in an ever-changing industry.
Globalization and Its Socio-Economic Consequences, Volume I
Globalization continues to reshape the economic, social, and cultural fabric of our world, creating both opportunities and challenges. This book presents a collection of papers from the 2023 International Scientific Conference "Globalization and its Socio-Economic Consequences," held in Rajeck矇 Teplice, Slovakia. The book examines the transformative effects of Industry 4.0, digital economies, and innovative technologies on global economic and social structures. It addresses critical topics such as economic sustainability, resilience, and behavioral economics, offering insights into how these forces influence policy-making, business strategies, and financial systems. Designed to spark interdisciplinary dialogue, these proceedings bring together contributions from scholars, researchers, and business professionals, fostering a deeper understanding of globalization's dynamics. By highlighting research and practical perspectives, this book aims to inform and inspire those engaged in navigating the globalized landscape.
The 55 Minutes
Albert Einstein is credited with saying, "If I had an hour to solve a problem, I'd spend fifty-five minutes thinking about the problem and five minutes thinking about solutions." This book is about how to use those metaphorical first fifty-five minutes wisely. If we want to be successful when we innovate, act, or try to "change the system," we need to get serious about understanding the problem. But problems don't exist in a vacuum. They are enmeshed and ensnared in complexity. Moreover, the kinds of problems we face in our workplaces, institutions, and society at large are the results of systems. Unfortunately, the world that most of us inhabit is focused on those last five minutes-rushing headlong toward a "solution" without having understood the problem. This happens in virtually every industry, organization, and sector of society. It's one of the reasons most new businesses fail, most public policies are reactive, and "innovation" (whether commercial or social) spends far too much time in the unicorn-seeking land of hackathons, design sprints, and slick pitches, where confident answers make poor substitutes for authentic understanding. We work in "solutions-driven" companies, we expect governments to deliver rapid fixes, and we ask schools to teach and test for the "right" answers, instead of asking new and better questions. This book is an "atlas," an expansive compendium of foundational practices, concepts, frameworks, and tools for mapping and navigating systems. It will help you ask better questions and see deeper forces beneath the problems and symptoms visible on the surface. To those who lament that "the system is broken," "the system is rigged," or "it's a systemic problem," this is a guide to understanding those systems and hopefully feeling less helpless, alienated, and confused. The world is not linear, binary, or static. It is rich with complex systems, and it is changing rapidly and radically. But in order to keep up, we need to slow down and think. Set your watch to The 55 Minutes-your compass amid complexity.
The Monday Revolution Essentials
Simple actions can transform your business - this book tells you how!The modern workplace is increasingly complex. Today's leaders face endless to-do lists, countless meetings and a constant influx of "solutions" that create more problems than they solve. This book provides some answers.In The Monday Revolution Essentials, business expert David Mansfield condenses decades of experience into a concise, actionable guide, challenging you to rethink your approach to every working week. Building on his bestselling book The Monday Revolution, this companion edition focuses on practical actions that cut through noise and achieve significant results. It's time to rethink Mondays - and every day after!
Goodness over Greatness
Is there a place for goodness in a world that emphasizes success at all costs? Everyone dreams of success, but how much should we be willing to sacrifice to reach our goals? Do we have to abandon integrity and genuine care to climb the ladder to greatness?In Goodness over Greatness, author Erik Reagan delves into the heart of what it means to truly achieve, exploring the fine line between constructive and destructive success. In this thought-provoking guide, he encourages readers to prioritize kindness and compassion over ruthless conquest. Erik's five-step process will show you how to: Redefine success so you can take greatness to a new levelUnderstand your strengths so you can put your energy into what you do best and lead others to do the sameCreate a plan that allows you to be the leader even you would enjoy followingRising to the top is more about who you are than what you do. Choosing goodness can lead to a fulfilling life, but the world around you doesn't change; you change. It's time to challenge yourself to rethink your definitions of accomplishment and embrace a more meaningful path to achievement.It's time to choose Goodness over Greatness-starting today.
The Dark Pattern
From the creators of the theory of ethical blindness comes an investigation into how corporate scandals happen, revealing the common pattern behind them and how your organization can avoid them Too often, the stories of corporate scandals are narrated like Hollywood movies in which once-celebrated CEOs are unmasked as sociopaths and ultimately convicted for their crimes. What we fail to realize, however, is that most bad things are done by average people with honorable values and without bad intentions. In The Dark Pattern, two experts in business ethics and decision-making challenge the conventional view that corporate misconduct happens because of a handful of bad actors. Instead, the book shows how entire organizations can fall off the moral cliff because good people become ethically blind. Drawing on the latest insights from behavioral science, the authors identify nine toxic elements that lead to corporate scandals and offer nine actionable lessons for building morally resilient organizations. Essential reading for business leaders, The Dark Pattern offers real-world guidance for defending companies against the subtle dynamics of moral erosion.
Lean Learning
NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER Navigate the chaos of information overload and supercharge your efficiency with Lean Learning, a groundbreaking guide that reveals a counterintuitive approach to success: winning by learning less. From an early age, we're taught that more is better. More money, more information, more skills. But times have changed. What was once valuable has now become a burden, and if information alone were the answer, we'd all be exactly where we want. In today's fast-moving world, the difference between success and failure is not in what you know but in what you do with what you know. Lean Learning equips you with the tools to do just that, propelling you towards your goals with greater efficiency, purpose, and results. Pat Flynn, a seasoned and serial entrepreneur and business mentor to millions, draws on his own experiences and of those who have successfully implemented his techniques. Lean Learning isn't just about absorbing information efficiently--it's about reshaping your approach to knowledge altogether. This book teaches you how to identify what's essential for your growth and eliminate all the distractions that tend to bog you down. Lean Learning stands out in a crowded productivity space by focusing not just on "working smarter" but on revolutionizing the way we absorb, process, and use information every single day. It's a perfect read for entrepreneurs, professionals, and lifelong learners who are ready to cut through the chaos and start making real progress. Backed by Flynn's extensive entrepreneurial success real-life case studies, Lean Learning offers a transformative approach to mastering any skill and achieving more with less. It is a perfect reading companion for fans of Great at Work, Digital Minimalism, and Building a Second Brain.
Building Women
Are you a woman working in construction who has been overlooked for a promotion, bullied at work or harassed on site, without redress or resolution? Are you a man who's felt pressured to join in with 'site banter' to fit in or seen women mistreated at work but didn't know how to help? The industry is failing women - but it's failing men too. Building Women is a call to action, showing how we can all work together to promote gender equality, improve the culture in construction and make things better for everyone. Based on research conducted with over 1,000 participants, it illustrates women's lived experiences and workplace challenges and offers tangible solutions to bring about change. Read this book to discover: Why the industry is struggling to recruit and retain women What issues women in construction face and how they affect men too What allyship is, how it can help and how to put it into practice What actions you can take right now to create more inclusive and supportive work environments
Conflicts and Conflict Management in Intentional Communities
Intentional communities combine complex economic organizations with member-run governance. As in any human organization, conflicts arise--whether between members, officials, or external entities. These communities seek to manage disputes locally, often avoiding formal mechanisms like state courts. Many rely on bylaws and committees, adjusting their conflict-resolution strategies over time. Strategic decisions often require broad consensus, pushing members to refine their approaches to agreement. This volume explores how various intentional communities--such as kibbutzim, eco-villages, and cooperative housing--navigate internal and external conflicts. The book contains both theoretical analysis and research articles written specifically for this volume, alongside innovative practical methods developed and tested to resolve conflicts that arise in intentional communities.
Ethical Standards for Technological and Business Education Sustainability
Business Education is considered a driver of change through integrating multidisciplinary skills and knowledge as part of teaching and learning. However, the nature of technological advancements used in teaching, learning and assessments varies in different contexts. Ethical Standards for Technological and Business Education Sustainability explores different uses of technology, including revising pedagogical standards, innovative teaching methods, inclusion of technological advancement as part of lifelong learning, and use of technology as part of formative learning and assessments. The chapters provide an insight into new policies and procedures to be developed to ensure academic integrity, quality of education and avoidance of academic misconduct specifically for technological and business education. The book will support policy makers, leaders of higher education, academics, and regulators to set a new dimension of policies and standards to support development of clear guidelines to maintain ethical use of technology in business education. The TISBCA series emphasises the scientific exploration of business challenges faced by organizations, while offering practical solutions. By contributing to the development and enhancement of business theories and practices, and by promoting scientific research in technological innovation and sustainability, the volumes facilitate meaningful dialogues among academics, practitioners, and individuals. The research presented connects traditional accounting, auditing and internal control practices with the cutting-edge technological advancements that are revolutionising the way business transactions are conducted.
Strategy Shortcut
Strategy Shortcut: How Strategy Execution Drives Strategy Success-and Why Most Leaders Get It Wrong. The strategy journey to success is long and dangerous. Most strategies lose between 40 and 60 percent of their financial potential along the execution highway. There is a path that will make the trip dramatically shorter. It exists in every organization, but mostly stays hidden. With the help of science, we'll uncover the Strategy Shortcut. There are three prerequisites: (1) The Head connection-people need to be aware of your strategy; (2) The Heart connection-people need to care about your strategy; (3) The Hands connection-people need the energy to push your strategy forwards.
Quantitative and Applied Research Methodology in Economics
This book is an illustrative and comprehensive guide designed to help readers understand and navigate the complex world of academic writing and research in economics. Written by experienced researchers, this book offers theoretical and practical insights into the research process.
Survive Your Business Partner
Bobby Jackson provides invaluable insights for anyone considering or navigatinga business partnership in Survive Your Business Partner: A Practical Guide forNew Entrepreneurs!With candid advice and real-world anecdotes, this guide helps entrepreneursbuild a thriving partnership that stands the test of time.Get answers to questions such as: - What qualities should you look for in a potential business partner?- What steps must you take to set up a partnership for success?- What do you need to do to protect yourself legally?- What ways will your partner affect the value of the business?The guide is designed to help individuals, particularly those entering theirfirst venture with a partner, anticipate and address potential challenges beforethey arise. By offering a framework for evaluating, structuring, and managingpartnerships effectively, this resource provides tools to avoid common pitfallsand build successful collaborations.Whether you're contemplating a partnership for the first time or seeking torefine an existing arrangement, this guide offers a roadmap for making informeddecisions and fostering strong, sustainable business relationships.
Survive Your Business Partner
Bobby Jackson provides invaluable insights for anyone considering or navigatinga business partnership in Survive Your Business Partner: A Practical Guide forNew Entrepreneurs!With candid advice and real-world anecdotes, this guide helps entrepreneursbuild a thriving partnership that stands the test of time.Get answers to questions such as: - What qualities should you look for in a potential business partner?- What steps must you take to set up a partnership for success?- What do you need to do to protect yourself legally?- What ways will your partner affect the value of the business?The guide is designed to help individuals, particularly those entering theirfirst venture with a partner, anticipate and address potential challenges beforethey arise. By offering a framework for evaluating, structuring, and managingpartnerships effectively, this resource provides tools to avoid common pitfallsand build successful collaborations.Whether you're contemplating a partnership for the first time or seeking torefine an existing arrangement, this guide offers a roadmap for making informeddecisions and fostering strong, sustainable business relationships.
Her Bold Business Moves
Unlock the secrets to bold, successful entrepreneurship with Her Bold Business Moves. This empowering guide is crafted specifically for women who are ready to take charge of their entrepreneurial journey and master the art of risk, growth, and value creation.In this book, you'll discover: The Power of Risk: Learn how to embrace uncertainty and make confident, calculated business decisions that propel you forward.Strategic Growth: Gain insight into scaling your business, navigating growth pains, and seizing opportunities that take your venture to the next level.Value Creation: Discover how to build a business that creates lasting impact, not just profit-focusing on innovation, customer relationships, and long-term sustainability.Featuring inspiring stories from trailblazing women entrepreneurs, this book reveals the challenges they faced, the lessons they learned, and the bold moves that led them to success. Whether you're just starting out or looking to elevate your existing business, Her Bold Business Moves provides the strategies, insights, and mindset shifts you need to thrive in today's fast-paced business world.This is more than just a business book-it's a call to action for women everywhere to step into their power and redefine success on their own terms. Ready to make your bold business move? The time is now.Join Hanna Olivase and 14 inspiring authors in Her Bold Business Moves: Mastering Risk, Growth, and Value Creation in Entrepreneurship: Sharee PackHeather NielsenHunyah IrfanLovely LaGuerreCharel MorrisDr. Nefertiti S FisherKayshaun BrooksKimberly TylerMaureen ByersGracy GoldmanLillian KruzselyDr. Gina Kuhn-RobatinNana Adjoa Sifa AmponsahKrizel Rodriguez
The Next Little Black Book of Success
Rich with accessible, no-nonsense wisdom, this invaluable guide shows women how to utilize their leadership ability and maximize their potential in all areas of their life. As "mentors in your pocket," three successful Black women executives--Elaine Meryl Brown, Marsha Haygood, and Rhonda Joy McLean--share their strategies for playing, and ultimately winning, the power game in corporate America. This updated edition of their 2009 classic The Little Black Book of Success offers all corporate professionals--from college students to entry level employees, senior executives to global leaders--across all industries advice to help them find success. Covering topics like navigating unconscious biases and microaggressions, managing a global workforce, returning to the office after years of remote work, and the importance of self-care, this edition has been optimized for today's culturally and politically complex world. Anchored in the wisdom of experience--navigating their own transitions from high-powered corporate jobs to becoming entrepreneurs, authors, public speakers, and community leaders--Brown, Haygood, and McLean share all they have learned (and wish they had known), so future generations of professionals can benefit and flourish at work and beyond.
Changing Orders in International Economic Law
These two groundbreaking volumes look at complex legal issues in the changing global economy from the perspective of Asia and/or Japan. Contributors scrutinize the past, present, and future and discuss what the global legal order in economic fields could be like by navigating uncertain and turbulent times.The books address six main themes: (1) Polarization and diversification of values, progress of regionalism and restructuring of multilateral rules, (2) Full-scale arrival of the digital economy and its impact, (3) Empowerment of private persons/entities, (4) Reconsideration of the concept of "territorial jurisdiction", (5) Law of national security and rule in emergency situations, and (6) Values of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in trade and investment liberalization rules. The book also examines various legal problems under the COVID-19 crisis and suggests how the post COVID-19 global economic order will be from the perspective of Asia and/or Japan.This comprehensive insight will shed light on the intertwined and complex phenomena of the world economy and allow readers of business law and international law to have a better understanding of this volatile era.
Privacy, Trust and Social Media
Trust is important - it influences new technologies adoption and learning, enhances using social media, new technologies, IoT, and blockchain, and it contributes to the practical implementations of cybersecurity policy in organizations. This edited research volume examines the main issues and challenges associated with privacy and trust on social media in a manner relevant to both practitioners and scholars. Readers will gain knowledge across disciplines on trust and related concepts, theoretical underpinnings of privacy issues and trust on social media, and empirically-validated trust-building practice on social media. Social Media, Privacy Issues and Trust-building aims to bring together the theory and practice of social media, privacy issues, and trust. It offers a look at the current state of trust and privacy, including a comprehensive overview of both research and practical applications. It shows the latest state of knowledge on the topic and will be of interest to researchers, students at an advanced level, and academics, in the fields of business ethics, entrepreneurship, management of technology and innovation, marketing, and information management. Practitioners can also use the book as a toolbox to improve their understanding and promote opportunities related to building social media trust while taking into consideration of privacy issues.
Ethics and Sustainability in Digital Cultures
To better understand such technologies' impact on ethics and sustainability, this book situates digital technologies within a cultural context, arguing that the technology is received differently in different cultural contexts.
Managing Sustainable Luxury and Digitalization
This book offers new transdisciplinary perspectives on luxury, exploring the topical phenomenon of digitally retouched (censored) and blockchain-secured (sensored) luxury watches and outlining implications that emerge for the field of luxury studies and managerial practice.Based on a cross-disciplinary approach, the book integrates theoretical and empirical perspectives to advance the readers' understanding of luxury. With a particular focus on the Swiss luxury watch context, the book thereby draws on qualitative, quantitative, and archival data to shed new light on recent luxury trends, integrating literature on aesthetics of labour, conspicuous consumption, Gestalt theory, ethical theory, functional theories of attitudes, and surveillance studies. Eight chapters take the readers through a range of topical challenges arising with the display and changing moral perceptions of luxury and shifts that the luxury watch sector is facing in light of the digital transformation impacting luxury goods and the luxury management environment.This unique book will be of value for academics, scholars, and upper-level students across management studies with a particular interest in the luxury and fashion industries, luxury management, brand management, business ethics, and digital transformation.With a foreword by Thoma簿 Serdari, Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University.
Statistical Thinking
1.Introduction to Statistical Thinking: -Explain the core principles of statistical thinking and its importance in making data-driven business decisions. Emphasize the role of statistics in understanding variation, improving processes, and enhancing decision-making.2.Data Analysis and Visualization Techniques: -Cover essential methods for analyzing and interpreting business data, including descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and visual representation of data using charts and dashboards. Highlight tools for effective data storytelling.3.Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Quality Improvement: -Discuss SPC techniques and their application in monitoring and improving business processes. Introduce concepts like control charts, process capability analysis, and Six Sigma methodologies.4.Predictive Analytics and Decision Support: -Explore predictive modeling techniques, such as regression analysis and time series forecasting, to anticipate business trends and support strategic planning. Discuss the integration of analytics into decision-making frameworks.5.Applications in Business Operations: -Provide real-world examples of statistical thinking applied to various business functions, such as supply chain management, customer insights, marketing optimization, and financial analysis. Highlight case studies that demonstrate measurable improvements in performance.
Earn your pay!
This book is geared towards helping working age students and young adults learn the basics of succeeding at the workplace. This book gives the high school students and graduates the opportunity to learn and understand some of the positive habits needed at a new job. This book is a quick read and a reminder that good habits can make a positive difference.
Results
The RESULTS GuyTM and his team have meticulously crafted a truly unique, must-have coffee table book that captivates and inspires with every turn of the page. This one-of-a-kind, literary masterpiece is more than just a collectible; it's a stunning trophy designed to grace the most elegant tables and bookshelves. Available for purchase by entrepreneurs, executives, and directors who value personal development and growth and decorators seeking a showpiece for their clients, this book stands as the perfect gift for those who seemingly have everything. And if you have been influenced by Tony's methodology or presentations, or if you've just purchased and read one of his life-changing books over the last three decades, it's an essential addition to your personal collection.
