Take charge of the relationship that matters most to your career. Your most important work relationship is with your boss. You need it to go well. But even the best bosses can be hard to read, and some seem downright inscrutable. Your...
Economics
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Author:Kiuchi, Tachi, Shireman, BillSummary:What We Learned in the Rainforest presents a surprising new business principle: by applying strategies and practices gleaned from nature-by emulating what it once sought to conquer-business can adapt rapidly to changing market...
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Author:Stack, LauraSummary:Are you tired of productivity consultants—or worse, your boss—pushing you to do more with less? You’re in luck. Laura Stack knows your to-do list is already packed to capacity, so she shows you how to accomplish more by doing less. Yes...
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Author:Hakim, CliffSummary:This is not a book about starting your own business. Then again, it is. By now there is ample evidence that an "employed" attitude-believing that you work for an employer and acting as though by doing your work your job will...
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Author:Owen, Harrison H.Summary:What began 20 years ago as a journey of exploration into the interplay between chaos, order and the creative process culminates in this capstone work of Harrison Owen’s pioneering career. From the creator of Open Space Technology (OST...
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Author:Cohen, Ben, Warwick, MalSummary:In Values-Driven Business, Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen and Social Venture Network chair Mal Warwick team up to provide you with a way to run your business for profit and personal satisfaction. This practical, down-to-...
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Author:Thompson, Nadine A., Soper, Angela E.Summary:Sales and distribution are the lifeblood of any business. But how can a values-driven, socially responsible business compete with those for whom the bottom line is the only measure of success? The answer: get creative! In this...
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Author:Carney, MarkSummary:A bold and urgent argument by economist and former bank governor Mark Carney on the radical, foundational change that is required if we are to build an economy and society based not on market values but on human values.
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Author:Mohrman, Susan Albers, Lawler, Edward E.Summary:For decades there has been an ongoing, at times heated, debate over how relevant to real-world organizational concerns academic organizational research should be. The contributors to this book argue that in order to keep organizational...
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Author:Volper, RonSummary:These are tough times, and even seasoned sales pros are feeling the pain of an unpredictable economy. Cautious customers are taking longer to make their buying decisions and switching providers at the drop of a hat. Dr. Ron Volper'...
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Author:Ricotti, SoniaSummary:A financial crisis, a painful divorce, losing your job or a loved one, a health scare — we all face painful, life-shattering events at some point in our lives. They can leave us feeling drained at best, and drowning in our own...
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Author:Hartmann, ThomSummary:Unequal taxes, unequal accountability for crime, unequal influence, unequal control of the media, unequal access to natural resources—corporations have gained these privileges and more by exploiting their legal status as persons. How...
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Game theory is the study of strategic decision-making in politics, sports, diplomacy, and a host of other areas, but especially in economics. Understanding Economics: Game Theory introduces you to this fascinating field, which combines...
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Author:Leider, Richard J., Shapiro, David A.Summary:It's the end of work as we know it. Career paths look nothing like they did in the days before phones got smart. We work more hours at more jobs for more years than ever. So it's vital that we know how to find work that allows...
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Author:Nidumolu, RamSummary:The health of business is inextricably linked with the health of humanity and nature. But our current approaches to leadership treat business as entirely separate—and the result has been recurring economic, environmental, and human...
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Author:Russell, Nan S.Summary:This is a difficult time to be a leader. The majority of employees are disengaged, their discretionary efforts tamed, passions for work fleeting, and ideas tethered. None of this needs to stop you. You can create a workplace where...
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Author:Albion, MarkSummary:How do you build the kind of company you've always wanted to work in? One that serves people and the planet while being financially successful, too? What do you do when you believe that business should serve the common good, but...
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Author:George, Bill, Baker, Douglas M.Summary:The challenges we face these days are so great that we cannot rely entirely on ourselves, our communities, or our organizations to support us and help us stay on track. We need a small group of people with whom we can have in-depth...
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Author:Kahane, AdamSummary:People who are trying to solve tough economic, social, and environmental problems often find themselves frustratingly stuck. They can’t solve their problems in their current context, which is too unstable or unfair or unsustainable....
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Author:Krempl, Stephen F., Pace, R. WayneSummary:In this era of rapid globalization, human resource development professionals in every type of organization face the problem of managing training and development across many different, often widely dispersed, sites. Training Across...
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