In What Happened to Goldman Sachs, Columbia Business School professor and former Sachs executive Steven Mandis charts the evolution of Goldman Sachs from an ethical standard to a legal one and uncovers the forces behind what he calls...
Management
- Author:Mandis, Steven G.Summary:
- Author:Magretta, JoanSummary:
Michael Porter's contributions to the business world redefined how managers see competition and strategy, but his legendary frameworks are often misunderstood. Here Joan Magretta, Porter's former editor at Harvard Business Review,...
- Author:Marquet, L. DavidSummary:
Imagine a workplace where everyone is totally engaged and contributing their full intellectual capacity, where people are healthier and happier because they have more control over their work. That's what David Marquet achieved as...
- Author:Trump, DonaldSummary:
Trump personally relates his greatest challenges and biggest setbacks--and how he learned from his mistakes while turning adversity into Trump triumph.
- Author:Bielman, RobinSummary:
Have you ever wished for the perfect job? Me too. So when I land a temporary gig with a worthwhile and exemplary startup, I'm determined to make it permanent. That my boss is the gorgeous, clever Elliot Sax is nothing I can't handle. We...
- Author:Sonnier, LauronSummary:
Do you find marketing to be confusing, difficult, or overwhelming? Are you not sure where to begin? Do you have a plan, but don’t know how to make it happen? To act and succeed like a marketer, you must first think like one. When you do...
- Author:Strauss, Steven D.Summary:
Whether you're a novice entrepreneur or a seasoned pro, The Small Business Bible is a comprehensive, easy-to-read, A-to-Z library of everything you might need to know. Not only does it teach new entrepreneurs what works and what doesn't...
- Author:Koch, Charles G.Summary:
This groundbreaking audiobook outlines strategies used by leaders and employees of Koch companies to apply Market-Based Management (MBM) to get results. The MBM approach to management integrates theory and practice, and provides a...
- Author:Carr-Ruffino, NormaSummary:
The Promotable Woman concentrates on guiding women to becoming leaders by focusing on two key areas: a woman's own image of what her role and behaviour should be and the stereotypes others have about woman.
- Author:Dugstad Sanders, Andreas R., Sandvik, Pål R., Storli, EspenSummary:
Industrialist John Paul Getty famously quipped, "The meek shall inherit the earth, but not its mineral rights." Throughout history, natural resources have been sources of wealth and power and catalysts for war and peace. The...
- Author:Blanchard, Kenneth H.Summary:
- Author:Willard, Bob.Summary:
Smart sustainability strategies and how they can benefit the bottom line.
- Author:Manz, Charles C., Sims, Henry P.Summary:
The truly effective leader today must be one who leads others to lead themselves. The rapid pace of change demands fast and flexible responses throughout the organization-there's no time to wait for directives from the top. And the...
- Author:Mitchell, BarbaraSummary:
"Congratulations, you're a manager! Of course you have expertise in the field you're managing, but what about everything else' There's so much more to know! Whether you're a new or seasoned manager, your...
- Author:Rowe, SharonSummary:
Tiny isn't a size--it's a state of mind. Too many of us feel trapped by work that keeps us from living our purpose. We fantasize about starting our own business, yet we're warned against falling into debt, working eighty...
- Author:Kouzes, James M., Posner, Barry Z.Summary:
Drawing on a wealth of new data, the book offers up-to-the minute insights into the organizational challenges inherent in our climate of dizzying change. Helps people to turn challenges into leadership and provides an excellent approach...
- Author:Hamel, GarySummary:
Hamel provides forward-thinking companies with a disciplined process for radical management innovation, in other words, a formula for success.
- Author:Watkins, MichaelSummary:
If you've just begun a new career in management, or if you'd like a new, refreshing approach to your job, Watkins gives practical advice for anyone looking to climb the business ladder. Through Watkins' four-fold study of the problems...
- Author:Sember, Brette McWhorter, Sember, Terrence J.Summary:
The key to a good business is good employees. The key to good employees? A great supervisor. The Essential Supervisor's Handbook provides a guide for both new and experienced supervisors featuring expert explanations, advice, and...
- Author:Drucker, Peter F.Summary:
Father of modern management, social commentator, and preeminent business philosopher, Peter F. Drucker analyzed economics and society for more than sixty years. This book is an invaluable compilation of essential materials from the...