Cultivate and Keep
Cultivate and Keep anchors the reality that God gave humanity a covenant in the Garden of Eden to "serve" and "protect" Creation a the foundation of all economic activity. It examines our present reality in how we have failed to do so and the consequences it has brought to humanity and outlines a framework from which we can restore that foundation in the coming years.
Front Porch Wisdom
Celebrating the Achievements and Struggles of Women of Color in LeadershipUnlock your potential with Front Porch Wisdom, a powerful guide for women of color navigating the complex landscapes of leadership. Authored by Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew, Front Porch Wisdom fills a crucial gap in leadership books by focusing on faith and workplace journeys unique to women of color. Each chapter is an invitation to explore tools and insights tailored for nonprofit management, corporate environments, and beyond. With wisdom accumulated from a lifetime of leadership and community engagement, Dr. Booker-Drew offers a safe and reflective space for thinking, learning, and growing as a leader.Front Porch Wisdom offers women the opportunity to: Emphasize the importance of faith and personal values in leadership roles.Learn practical tools and strategies for navigating corporate and nonprofit sectors.Read real-life stories and experiences from women of color in leadership.Experience reflective exercises designed to encourage personal and professional growth.Uncover insights into overcoming unique challenges faced by women of color.While reading Front Porch Wisdom you will discover strategies to tackle workplace challenges, enhance your personal capacity, and build meaningful relationships that will fortify both your professional and spiritual journeys. Whether you are stepping into a leadership role or seeking to refine your existing skills, Front Porch Wisdom is your companion in climbing the leadership ladder with confidence and grace.
Getting Over Ourselves
Move beyond empty "life hacks" to connect with your deepest humanity In Getting Over Ourselves: Moving Beyond a Culture of Burnout, Loneliness, and Narcissism, human development specialist and leadership coach Christina Congleton delivers an insightful and urgently needed discussion of how people can break out of the tired cliches of the self-help genre, and move toward new levels of connection, engagement, and capacity in navigating an uncertain world. In the book, you'll explore how modern attitudes of individualism that were once freeing now converge with environmental destruction, inequality, and an alarming uptick in depression, substance abuse, and suicide to significantly damage the potential of people everywhere. You'll also find concrete strategies--rooted in developmental psychology--that show us new ways to approach these challenging times. Getting Over Ourselves offers: Insights into why "life hacks," productivity seminars, and more "adulting" are not the solutions to the issues faced by people today Frameworks that reject the idea that there is a separate, solitary self in need of constant improvement, and connect you with your deepest humanity Effective techniques for fending off burnout and ways to move beyond the unsatisfactory status quo An essential and timely work, Getting Over Ourselves is the antidote to the skin-deep, ineffective "self-help" material that you've been looking for.
The Routledge Companion to the Future of Management Research
Climate Change and Business
Climate change is the greatest market failure in world history and thus the most urgent challenge in the world of business for the foreseeable future. This book brings together experts to shed light on the historical impact of business on climate change and of climate change on business.The book shows how corporate responses to climate change emerged out of earlier environmental concerns, regulatory frameworks, and in many cases already established business strategies. Contributors to the book analyse the evolution of business strategies to navigate environmental challenges even before climate crisis was widely recognized as an urgent concern.The historical insights presented by this book will be essential reading for business historians, as well as students, scholars and reflective practitioners with an interest in the environment, political economy, business strategy, and risk management.
The Book of Persuasion
Whether you're a doctor, lawyer, business executive, manager, salesperson, coach or a parent - we're all required to call on our persuasive powers to get others to do what we'd like them to do. This book helps you to uncover these gifts. It reveals the secrets of persuasion and the skills you need to become a better, more effective influencer."This is an easy read, packed with real case studies and personal experiences and outstanding anecdotes that will inspire you while you learn. Paul's book outlines the psychology and science of persuasion in simple, practical terms, while revealing an abundance of amazing ideas and opportunities for you. Comprehensive, captivating, and riveting, this book will dramatically improve your ability to influence others and is a must-read."- Prof. Allan Pease, Author of 11 #1 bestsellers"Persuasion techniques that are simple to master and will help you to influence in ways that are not immediately obvious"- Tony Leon, former leader of the opposition in the South African parliament
The Whisper Way
Part fable, part game-changing guide, this is the book for women looking to turn their lifestyle businesses into sellable assets, close the exit gap, and ensure they earn as much as their male counterparts--if not more. On average, companies controlled by men still earn twice the amount that female-owned businesses do. Despite growing opportunities for women-owned businesses to thrive, they still deliver consistently less revenue and profit compared to their male-owned counterparts. And when it comes to selling a business, even highly successful women entrepreneurs are settling for less. Carrie Kerpen aims to change that with her simple yet revolutionary process of starting, scaling, and selling for success. The Whisper Way brings her proven method to life. You'll meet business maven Ramona and seven of her protegees as she walks them through her seven-step plan to turn their businesses into saleable assets. Along the way, readers will find: Actionable advice from Carrie's own eight-figure exit Leadership lessons from women who have sold their businesses for substantial profits Effective evaluations to assess your own company Tried-and-true tips and tools for improving your business Implementation guidelines for using Carrie's methodology in your own business Women are fighting to close the wage gap . . . and The Whisper Way provides concrete steps that business owners can take to close the exit gap. Whether you are beginning your business, finally creating capital, or approaching a time where you are considering cashing in, The Whisper Way will open your eyes, entertain you, and provide you with a practical and profitable path from starting to scale, right through success and sale.
Who the F*ck Is Michael?!
This bestseller has sold over 30,000 copies in its Hebrew edition and was the most-read book by Israeli military personnel in 2022. General (Ret.) Elyezer Shkedy was the fifteenth commander of the Israeli Air Force. During his service, Shkedy commanded numerous strategic operations, including the now-famous Operation Orchard airstrike on the Syrian nuclear reactor. After retiring from active duty, Shkedy became the CEO of the Israeli flag carrier airline El Al--the largest airline in the country. Today, he volunteers as chairman and leader of over fifteen educational and social non-governmental organizations, and is the president of I Belong Israel, where he speaks about the importance of tolerance, leadership, and personal values. In his debut bestselling book, Who The F*ck is Michael?!, Shkedy distills over one hundred inspiring life stories and lessons on leadership, success, excellence, and the importance of hard work and personal responsibility, in what quickly became a staple reading material for companies, officers, and countless individuals nationwide. Since its original release in 2022, the book has been nominated for countless prizes and won a Golden Book Award in Israel.
Qualitative Research in Business and Management (Fourth Edition)
This accessible, comprehensive yet remarkably concise textbook is designed to help students and researchers in business and management with their research project.
CHAI TIME - A Darjeeling Tea Planter's Journey from Makaibari to Rimpocha
