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Book SynopsisOne of the start-up world’s most in-demand executive coaches—hailed as the “CEO Whisperer” (Gimlet Media)—reveals why radical self-inquiry is critical to professional success and healthy relationships in all realms of life.Jerry Colonna helps start-up CEOs make peace with their demons, the psychological habits and behavioral patterns that have helped them to succeed—molding them into highly accomplished individuals—yet have been detrimental to their relationships and ultimate well-being. Now, this venture capitalist turned executive coach shares his unusual yet highly effective blend of Buddhism, Jungian therapy, and entrepreneurial straight talk to help leaders overcome their own psychological traumas. Reboot is a journey of radical self-inquiry, helping you to reset your life by sorting through the emotional baggage that is holding you back professionally, and even more important, in your relationships.Jerry has taught CEOs and their top teams to realize their potential by using the raw material of their lives to find meaning, to build healthy interpersonal bonds, and to become more compassionate and bold leaders. In Reboot, he inspires everyone to hold themselves responsible for their choices and for the possibility of truly achieving their dreams.Work does not have to destroy us. Work can be the way in which we achieve our fullest self, Jerry firmly believes. What we need, sometimes, is a chance to reset our goals and to reconnect with our deepest selves and with each other. Reboot moves and empowers us to begin this journey.Trade Review“An unusually raw and revealing exploration of how our leadership journeys are shaped by the defining moments of our childhood...” — Adam Grant “If you want to be a better leader, or a better person, or both, read this book. A beautifully written, achingly honest account of why you can’t grow a business without growing yourself.” — Angela Duckworth “This book is filled with honesty, vulnerability, and insight. This book teaches us to be brave and pursue radical self-inquiry in an effort to get to know ourselves, to be truthful with ourselves, and to love ourselves. In this pursuit Jerry shines a light on a path that defines a healthier sense of what it means to be a leader. There are countless books offering various ways to become a better leader in the business world. But this is the only book with the insight and wisdom to offer a unique perspective: to be a better leader requires us to be a better human.” — Bijan Sabet “Reboot is a tour de force – brilliant, brave and deeply emotionally resonant. It will inspire those who may sorely need, but don’t seek help, to act. Reboot is powerful, penetrating and psychologically masterful. It’s a gift.” — Dr. Rory Rothman

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Book SynopsisAcclaim for previous edition:'Benjamin J. Cohen's Advanced Introduction to International Political Economy evaluates the fragmented intellectual landscape of international political economy and suggests points of convergence, if not integration, among its varied elements. His analysis is wide-ranging and balanced, geographically and in its examination of a variety of standpoints; it is engaging in its combination of sympathy and criticism. All advanced students of the field will benefit from reading it.'- Robert O. Keohane, Princeton University, US Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. Now in its second edition, Benjamin J. Cohen's introduction provides a comprehensive and up-to-date global survey of the field of international political economy. With detailed discussions regarding the divergent paths of different schools of thought in the field, this unique guide explores the links between contending factions. This Advanced Introduction gives students access to the multiple analytical styles and traditions of all perspectives in this rich field of study. Key features of the second edition: ? Concise introduction to the field in an accessible, non-technical form updated with the most recent discussions in IPE? Further in depth analysis of the most established American and British schools of IPE? Extended discussion of other key regions contributing to IPE, including Continental Europe, Latin America, Australia, Canada and China. Written in a concise and dynamic style, this Advanced Introduction serves as a thoughtful entry point text for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, as well as being an excellent go-to resource for scholars specializing in international political economy.Trade ReviewAcclaim for previous edition:'There is no better guide through the terrain of international political economy. Jerry Cohen has been a major contributor since the contemporary field emerged in the late 1960s at the intersection of international relations and international economics. He remains a superbly clear writer with first-hand knowledge of the key developments in what is now a truly global discipline. I recommend this book enthusiastically for introductory courses at the undergraduate or graduate levels.' --Louis W. Pauly, University of Toronto, Canada'A concise, readable and deeply informed survey of different approaches to international political economy. Essential reading for students in the field. Even advanced professionals will appreciate the diversity of perspectives examined. Cohen aims to create a more open field of IPE that appreciates and learns from difference. This book is a major contribution towards that goal.' --David A. Lake, University of California, San Diego, US'Jerry Cohen occupies that rare position from which, when he defines a field, other people sit up and take notice. Here, his experience, insight and vision are brought to bear on how best to define international political economy (IPE) for students who are already familiar with its basic subject matter. Written with his usual panache and in his usual engaging prose, this is a must-read book for both advanced students of IPE and the people who teach them.' --Matthew Watson, University of Warwick, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction 2. The American school 3. America’s “Left-Out” 4. The British school 5. Britain’s “Far-Out” 6. Continental Europe 7. Latin America 8. China 9. The geography of IPE 10. What have we learned? Index

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Book SynopsisConspiracy theories are legion. Conspiracies are rare. And of the few that do exist, fewer are ever discovered, let alone explained. This story is the exception. In 2016, media giant Gawker was forced to declare bankruptcy after a $140 million dollar judgment in court over an illegally recorded sex tape of Hulk Hogan. The case was no accident: it was the result of a nearly decade-long plot masterminded by Facebook and Paypal billionaire Peter Thiel. With exclusive access to all the key players, Ryan Holiday takes us behind the scenes of this extraordinary and at times surreal story, and transforms the events into both a dissection of that controversial methodology - conspiracy - and an eye-opening cautionary tale on the use, abuse and consequences of power and secrecy in the modern age.Trade ReviewThis book is the Art of War for any 21st century conspirator... a brilliant meditation on strategy, with numerous lessons -- Robert Greene, author * The 48 Laws of Power *This is a fantastic read about two thoroughly dislikeable men. * Sunday Times *Gripping narrative - Holiday has written one helluva page-turner. -- William D Cohan * New York Times *Riveting...an astonishing modern media conspiracy...that is a fantastic read. Holiday is a fine writer. He brilliantly elucidates... [with] a reporter's eye for detail. * The Sunday Times *Brilliant and terrifying -- Rich Cohen, author of The Fish that Ate the Whale and contributing editor of Vanity FairAn artful examination of how true power really works and how it affects all of us. -- Michael Lombardi, host of GM Street on The Ringer and former CLeveland Browns general managerEvery one of Ryan Holiday's books is appointment reading for me. If he writes it, I make the time to read it. -- Brian Koppelman, producer and creator * Billions *Praise for Ryan Holiday: 'Holiday is part Machiavelli, part Ogilvy, and all results -- Tim Ferriss * The 4-Hour Workweek *Holiday is one of his generation's finest thinkers -- Steven Pressfield, author * The War of Art *When playing for high stakes, Ryan Holiday is my secret weapon. His unique stealth manner makes him essential for winning. -- Aaron Ray, partner of the management company The CollectiveI don't have many rules in life, but one I never break is: If Ryan Holiday writes a book, I read it as soon as I can get my hands on it. -- Brian Koppelman, screenwriter and director, Rounders, Ocean’s Thirteen and Billions

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Book SynopsisThis beautiful hardback edition contains three classic texts from China and Japan, The Art of War, The Book of Five Rings and The Way of the Samurai.Together, these texts set out strategies and techniques for warfare and conflict that span more than 2500 years. In The Art of War, Chinese general Sun Tzu promotes strategic flexibility, quick thinking on the battlefield, and understanding the enemy''s intentions.The Book of Five Rings covers swordsmanship and the martial arts, emphasizing the need to perfect technique to improve control and discipline. In The Way of the Samurai, Inazo Nitobe explores the moral code of the Japanese warrior class, ideals that still resonate in modern Japanese society and the wider world.Each a best-selling title in its own right, these three classic Far Eastern texts are about much more than war and being a warrior, including ideas of leadership, virtue and disciple which remain re

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Book SynopsisPeople face a bewildering choice of new organizational design options. New organizational forms are sweeping across business, now that information technology enables better communication, both internally and across boundaries. This book helps managers to navigate the new landscape, by providing a concise and practical overview of forms like holacracy, the Spotify-model, platform organizations, multidimensional organizing and ecosystems. It discusses these forms and provides a user guide, showing when they are effective and when to avoid them. Short insightful excursions explain how the organizational revolution affects issues like human resource management, the changing role of middle management, planning and control and self-organization. Finally, the book guides you through the question how to design new forms and how to implement them. Practical examples and enlightening case studies show the struggles and successes you face in working in this new environment. Self-organized, dynamic and externally oriented structures replace hierarchical, predictable and internally oriented structures. The business unit and the matrix that dominated the twentieth century are making way for new forms of organizing. This book is the first complete overview of new organizational forms in the information economy. It is an indispensable guide to profit from the opportunities new organizational forms present.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction xiii Chapter One: Where Buffett and Silicon Valley Billionaires Agree 1 Chapter Two: Dividing Up the Turf 21 Chapter Three: What Monopolies and King Kong Have in Common 35 Chapter Four: Squeezing the Worker 63 Chapter Five: Silicon Valley Throws Some Shade 87 Chapter Six: Toll Roads and Robber Barons 111 Chapter Seven: What Trusts and Nazis Had in Common 137 Chapter Eight: Regulation and Chemotherapy 167 Chapter Nine: Morganizing America 195 Chapter Ten: The Missing Piece of the Puzzle 211 Conclusion: Economic and Political Freedom 233 Notes 249 Acknowledgments 283 About the Authors 285 Index 287

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Book SynopsisLeadership Best Seller with #1 for Business Coaching and Team Skills on Amazon LEAD is here to help you lead yourself and others - through life's unpredictable challenges towards your aspirations. If you are looking for fresh insights, tools and inspiration you won't be disappointed. LEAD focuses on the top 3 priorities of a leader. To Map. To Navigate. To Grow. It enables you to: ? MAP the journeys that you want to make in work and life ? NAVIGATE through life's twists and turns to success ? GROW yourself and others as leaders Its style is like that of the best coach whose sole aim is to help you find your purpose and to thrive. With the strapline 50 models for success in work & life the authors have thoughtfully blended 30 classic leadership models with 20 of their own proven tools which they have developed through working with business leaders and teams across the globe. Let LEAD be your constant companion, always within reach to coach, challenge and cheer you on.Table of ContentsDashboard 1 Part One Map 3 Focus 1 Map Your Journey 9 Part Two Navigate 21 Focus 2 See the Big Picture 27 Focus 3 Choose the Right Direction 47 Focus 4 Do the Right Things 69 Focus 5 Check Progress 95 Focus 6 Be Inspired 119 Part Three Grow 141 Focus 7 You 143 Focus 8 Your Team 167 Focus 9 Your Life 189 LEAD Self-assessment 211 What Next? 215 Thanks 217 About the Authors 219 Index 221

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Book SynopsisContains Nearly 100 Pages of New MaterialThe recent financial crisis has shown that credit risk in particular and finance in general remain important fields for the application of mathematical concepts to real-life situations. While continuing to focus on common mathematical approaches to model credit portfolios, Introduction to Credit Risk Modeling, Second Edition presents updates on model developments that have occurred since the publication of the best-selling first edition.New to the Second Edition An expanded section on techniques for the generation of loss distributions Introductory sections on new topics, such as spectral risk measures, an axiomatic approach to capital allocation, and nonhomogeneous Markov chains Updated sections on the probability of default, exposure-at-default, loss-given-default, and regulatory capital A new section on multi-period models Recent devel

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Book SynopsisA global security expert draws on psychological insights to help you master the art of social engineering—human hacking.

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Book Synopsis100 of the greatest cars from 1886 to the present day. For all classic car enthusiasts and everyone who loves the nostalgia and romance of these beautiful machines. Discover all you need to know about 100 iconic vehicles in this highly-giftable hardback filled with stunning photography of world-famous cars.

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Book SynopsisNavigate power dynamics, build effective relationships with higher-ups, and earn more authority, freedom and confidence at work. 'Outstanding. A better way to get ahead at work' Greg McKeown'Turn potential conflicts into opportunities for growth' Daniel H. PinkDo you feel vulnerable to the whims of your boss, peers or internal politics, pushing through each day with an undercurrent of anxiety? Maybe you're micromanaged, interrupted in meetings, saddled with busy work or overlooked for career opportunities. But what if you could subtly teach those above you to value your ideas and treat you with respect - without ever changing your job title?Human behaviour professor and award-winning career coach Melody Wilding has helped thousands of clients advocate for their needs at work while navigating office politics. In this clear, tactical guide, she shares time-tested strategies, detailed scripts, and transformative insights to help you operate from a position of power, even if you lack formal authority. No matter your level, reclaim control of your career by building the emotional intelligence, relational capital and negotiation savvy to succeed in a turbulent working world.

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Book Synopsis3rd edition with new foreword by Ian Cassel Wouldn''t life be better if you were free of the daily grind - the conventional job and boss - and instead succeeded or failed purely on the merits of your own investment choices? Free Capital is a window into this world.Based on a series of interviews, it outlines the investing strategies, wisdom and lifestyles of 12 highly successful private investors. Each of them has accumulated $1 million or more - in most cases considerably more - mainly from stock market investment.Some have several academic degrees or backgrounds in professional finance; others left school with few qualifications and are entirely self-taught as investors. Some invest most of their money in very few shares and hold them for years at a time; others make dozens of trades every day, and hold them for at most a few hours. Some are inveterate networkers, who spend their day talking to managers at companies in which they invest; for others a share is just a symbol on a screen, and a price chart shows most of what they need to know to make their trading decisions.Free capital - money surplus to immediate living expenses - is the raw material with which these investors work. It can also be thought of as their psychological habitat, free from the petty tribulations of office politics. Lastly, free capital describes the footloose nature of their assets, which can be quickly redirected towards any type of investment anywhere in the world, without the constraints which institutional investors often face.Although it presents many advanced insights and valuable investment hints, this is not an overly technical book. It offers practical ideas and inspiration, with revealing detail and minimal jargon, making it an indispensable read for novice and experienced investors alike.*** This third edition of Free Capital follows the text of the second edition, published in 2013, with the addition of a new foreword by Ian Cassel. ***

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Book SynopsisWhat if being lucky wasn''t just chance but a skill you could master? Learn to identify and act on serendipity to lead a more joyful, purposeful, and successful life! ''A wise, exciting and life-changing book'' Arianna Huffington, author of Thrive ___________________________________________Modern life is full of chance encounters, changing plans, delayed journeys, human errors and other mishaps. This is the hidden force that rules our universe: serendipity. But what if we could use such unpredictability to our advantage?Dr Christian Busch has spent a decade exploring how, if acted upon, unexpected encounters can enhance our worldview, expand our social circles and create new professional opportunities. From couples who met during chance encounters to businesspeople who invented world-changing ideas after a misfire, Dr Busch has studied hundreds of subjects who improved their lives by learning to see opportunities in the unexpecTrade ReviewTo fully leverage the discoverability and connectivity that today's mobile networked world enables, you must hone your ability to connect the dots of chance encounters and seemingly random information in creative and productive ways. This book can help you do that - highly recommended! * Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and co-author of 'Blitzscaling' *Christian Busch shows us that understanding how serendipity works can change the way we work and live. Drawing from both cutting-edge science and real-world examples, Connect the Dots is a wise, exciting and life-changing book * Arianna Huffington, author of 'Thrive' *More than just a way to create exciting opportunities, it's the foundation for a more optimistic and meaningful life. An important book for a complicated world * Cal Newport, author of 'A World Without Email' *Christian Busch reveals that luck isn't always dumb. People who can see what others don't - who are awake to the high probability of the improbable - can achieve and contribute in ways their more blinkered colleagues cannot. A bracing and hopeful antidote to a world addicted to efficiency and control * Daniel H. Pink, author of When and Drive *How to create the opportunities for a successful and fulfilling life? Christian Busch shows convincingly that it's more than blind luck in Connect the Dots, which offers excellent practical guidance for all * Paul Polman, former CEO of Unilever and co-founder of IMAGINE *The book has changed my life for the better. During idle moments in which I might previously have second-guessed myself, I am now determined to say something kind, to thank someone, to make a connection -- Mr Porter

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Book SynopsisThe updated sixth edition of International Human Resource Management is an authoritative resource that focuses on international human resource management (IHRM) within multinational enterprises (MNEs). The book includes fifteen chapters with rich pedagogy students have come to expect and is organized into four sections: Strategic Context National and Cultural Context Global Talent Management Role and the Future of IHRM Each chapter has been designed to lead readers through key topics in a highly engaging and approachable way with learning goals, relevant data, exhibits, figures, vignettes, end-of-chapter case studies, discussion questions, up-to-date content, and numerous references. The sixth edition includes discussions on evolving IHRM topics such as international experiences and adult third culture kids, expanded analyses on health and safety statistics and global workforce analytics, as well as updated and revised illustratiTrade Review"The sixth edition of International Human Resource Management, written by world class scholars, continues to set the standard for texts in the area. It is comprehensive in its coverage and critically examines the complexities of managing people across borders. The book deepens and extends our knowledge of the field providing new insights, up-to-date cases from across the globe and a valuable update on emerging issues in the field reflecting recent changes in the global business environment. I highly recommend the book which will continue to enlighten academics, students and practictioners across the globe for years to come." Hugh Scullion, Hull University Business School, University of Hull, UK"Organizations that ‘go international’, face a number of strategic choices, many of which involve people. HR strategy in all its dimensions must therefore complement and support the broader business strategy. That is a key theme in this sixth edition of International Human Resource Management, and the authors use theory, research, and lots of practical examples to show how to do that at HQ as well as at local levels. If you are looking for current theory and practice in IHRM, consider this book a 'go-to' resource." Wayne Cascio, University of Colorado, USA"This provides the perfect compendium of knowledge for today’s practitioner working in international context. The editions have charted IHRM for nearly 30 years. Now we in the post-pandemic era of globalization there is no place to hide. Global business is changing shape. This book lays out the new strategic, national, and cultural context and brings together what we know about each of the key HR processes under the banner of global talent management." Paul Sparrow, Lancaster University Management School, UK"Written by three of the leading scholars in the area, the volume is distinguished by its combination of insights from academic research and rich insights into IHRM in practice. It is comprehensive, accessible, and authoritative, and should be required reading for any student or reflective practitioner of IHRM." David Collings, Dublin City University, IrelandTable of ContentsSection 1: Strategic Context 1. The Internationalization of Human Resource Management 2. Strategic International Human Resource Management 3. Design and Structure of the Multinational Enterprise 4. International Mergers and Acquisitions, International Joint Ventures, and Alliances Section 2: National and Cultural Context 5. Country and Company Culture and International Human Resource Management 6. International Employment Law, Labor Standards, and Ethics 7. International Employee Relations Section 3: Global Talent Management 8. International Workforce Planning and Staffing 9. International Recruitment, International Selection, and Repatriation 10. International Training and Management Development 11. International Compensation, Benefits, and Taxes 12. International Employee Performance Management 13. Well-being of the International Workforce and International HRIS 14. Comparative IHRM: Operating in Other Regions and Countries Section 4: Role and Future of IHRM 15. The IHRM Department, Global Workforce Analytics, Professionalism, and Future Trends

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Book SynopsisKelly Kordes Anton has written and edited dozens of books and training resources on publishing technologies and InDesign, including nine previous editions of Adobe InDesign Classroom in a Book. She is a freelance writer based in Littleton, Colorado, and she also writes about ergonomics and lean manufacturing. Tina DeJarld has worked on the front lines of taking designs from the computer screen to real-world production since before InDesign 1.0. She is highly accomplished in both prepress and graphic design production and passionate about building files that will work correctly. Tina has handled thousands of large and complex projects, becoming an expert on InDesign best practices and techniques. Tina is currently a senior production artist at thePub, a production studio in Chicago.

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Book SynopsisMake your professional growth a daily habit.With a packed schedule, personal and professional goals, and demands on your time and attention from every direction, it can be hard to set aside quiet time for reflection. Time to learn. Time to find inspiration. HBR Daily Leader makes it easy to regularly put your own development on your agenda. Curated from the Harvard Business Review archives, this collection provides leadership insights to spark your thinking, quotations to inspire you, and questions to encourage deep reflection. With this book as your touchstone, you''ll elevate your performance as a leader.

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Book SynopsisSUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERIf you think the UK isn''t corrupt, you haven''t looked hard enough This terrifying book follows a global current of dirty money, and the murders and kidnappings required to sustain it' GEORGE MONBIOT, GUARDIANAN ECONOMIST AND WASHINGTON POST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020When you pick this book up, you won't be able to put it down' MISHA GLENNY, author of MCMAFIAGripping, disturbing and deeply reported' BEN RHODES, bestselling author of THE WORLD AS IT ISIn this real-life thriller packed with jaw-dropping revelations, award-winning investigative journalist Tom Burgis reveals a terrifying global web of kleptocracy and corruption.Kleptopia follows the dirty money that is flooding the global economy, emboldening dictators, enriching oligarchs and poisoning democracies. From the Kremlin to Beijing, Harare to Riyadh, London to the Trump White House, it shows how the thieves are uniting and the terrible human cost.A body in a burned-out Audi. Workers riddled with bullets in the Kazakh desert. A rigged election in Zimbabwe. A British banker silenced and humiliated for trying to expose the truth about the City of London the world's piggy bank for blood money.Riveting, horrifying and written like fiction, this book shows that while we are looking the other way, all that we hold most dear is being stolen.Trade Review‘A ghastly and very important story’Guardian ‘A meticulously reported piece of investigative journalism written in the style of a fast-paced thriller … Gripping … Kleptopia is not a far away republic in central Asia; it is all around us’The Times ‘I don’t do book reviews. But I am reading Kleptopia very slowly as I have to keep picking my jaw up off the floor … Fascinating. Terrifying’Paul Lewis ‘I might not have read, or even heard of Tom Burgis if ENRC hadn’t sued. Now I’m in. #Kleptopia’ Hugh Laurie ‘A must-read… A magisterial account of the money and violence behind the world’s most powerful dictatorships … Meticulously reported’Washington Post ‘The architects of our national security would do well to bring to their meetings a well-thumbed copy … It unpicks the filthy flipside of globalisation … Incendiary’Edward Lucas, The Times ‘Does the job brilliantly … with a hero straight out of a John le Carré novel … Wonderfully if grimly entertaining’Economist ‘His landmark book he lays bare what we need to know, and act upon … Burgis provides us with the terrifying evidence. Read it and act’Jon Snow ‘Read Kleptopia now. There is no time to lose … Tom Burgis demonstrates that money does indeed stink — and shows how to follow its scent’Roberto Saviano ‘A powerful, appalling, and stunningly reported exposé … It reads like fiction, but unfortunately is all too true: Burgis names names, and follows the money, right into the Trump White House … Shows how dark money has grown from a national problem into an international scourge’Jane Mayer ‘Reveals exactly why in the last thirty years organised crime and financial capitalism have fused to create a force of such power that no government or leader is free from the pressure it is able to apply … When you pick this book up, you won't be able to put it down’Misha Glenny

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Book SynopsisThe world of investing normally sees experts telling us the ''right'' way to manage our money. How often do these experts pull back the curtain and tell us how they invest their own money? Never.How I Invest My Money changes that.In this unprecedented collection, 25 financial experts share how they navigate markets with their own capital. In this honest rendering of how they invest, save, spend, give, and borrow, this group of portfolio managers, financial advisors, venture capitalists and other experts detail the ''how'' and the ''why'' of their investments. They share stories about their childhood, their families, the struggles they face and the aspirations they hold. Sometimes raw, always revealing, these stories detail the indelible relationship between our money and our values.Taken as a whole, these essays powerfully demonstrate that there is no single ''right'' way to save, spend, and invest. We see a kaleidoscope of perspectives on stocks, bonds, real assets, funds, charity, and other means of achieving the life one desires. With engaging illustrations throughout by Carl Richards, How I Invest My Money inspires readers to think creatively about their financial decisions and how money figures in the broader quest for a contented life.With contributions from:Morgan Housel, Christine Benz, Brian Portnoy, Joshua Brown, Bob Seawright, Carolyn McClanahan, Tyrone Ross, Dasarte Yarnway, Nina O''Neal, Debbie Freeman, Shirl Penney, Ted Seides, Ashby Daniels, Blair duQuesnay, Leighann Miko, Perth Tolle, Josh Rogers, Jenny Harrington, Mike Underhill, Dan Egan, Howard Lindzon, Ryan Krueger, Lazetta Rainey Braxton, Rita Cheng, Alex Chalekian

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Book SynopsisThe name Andre Chapelon will be known to everyone with an interest in the development of the steam locomotive. Put simply he was a genius, head and shoulders above all others in the field of steam locomotive design. This is not to belittle the skills and capabilities of men like Churchward, Stanier, Gresley and Bulleid. Indeed the latter acknowledged the influence of Chapelon on his work.In his native France, Chapelon transformed the steam locomotives of various French railways from often mediocre machines into high performers surpassing the capabilities of similar machines used in other European countries at the time. He was responsible for both rebuilds as well as new designs. His work was disrupted by World War II, but his importance was reasserted in 1946 with his superb 4-8-4 No 242 A 1 capable of producing a continuous output of 5,500hp, a remarkable achievement.Colonel Roger''s book on Andre Chapelon, originally published in 1972, has been difficult to obtain for many years. It remains the best and most detailed biography of the man and his work. It is both a readable and accessible guide to the life and achievements of a man whom few would disagree was the foremost steam locomotive engineer the world has ever seen.Related TitlesThe Somerset & Dorset from the Footplate9781909328921 9.95The LMS Turbomotive9781909328525 27.95Gresley''s Legacy9780711034617 25.00

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Book SynopsisA Wall Street Journal BestsellerNamed a Financial Times top titleHow to unleash "human magic" and achieve improbable results.Hubert Joly, former CEO of Best Buy and orchestrator of the retailer's spectacular turnaround, unveils his personal playbook for achieving extraordinary outcomes by putting people and purpose at the heart of business.Back in 2012, "Everyone thought we were going to die," says Joly. Eight years later, Best Buy was transformed as Joly and his team rebuilt the company into one of the nation's favorite employers, vastly increased customer satisfaction, and dramatically grew Best Buy's stock price. Joly and his team also succeeded in making Best Buy a leader in sustainability and innovation.In The Heart of Business, Joly shares the philosophy behind the resurgence of Best Buy: pursue a noble purpose, put people at the center of the business, create an environment where every employee can blossom, and treat profit as an outcome, not the goal.This approach is easy to understand, but putting it into practice is not so easy. It requires radically rethinking how we view work, how we define companies, how we motivate, and how we lead. In this book Joly shares memorable stories, lessons, and practical advice, all drawn from his own personal transformation from a hard-charging McKinsey consultant to a leader who believes in human magic.The Heart of Business is a timely guide for leaders ready to abandon old paradigms and lead with purpose and humanity. It shows how we can reinvent capitalism so that it contributes to a sustainable future.Trade ReviewNamed one of the Best Books of the Year by Bloomberg"This is one of those candid books about life at the top that you will want to read for its own magic." — The Institute of Leadership and Management Edge magazine"Hubert Joly is one of my business heroes. ...A new age of business requires a new approach to leadership…To understand the new model, read this book." — Alan Murray, FORTUNE"Joly, former CEO of Best Buy, debuts with a striking call to action for managers of companies large and small to 'make business and the world better places.'" — Publisher's WeeklyAdvance Praise for The Heart of Business:"The Heart of Business will be the defining business book of this decade. Hubert Joly shares his highly successful, simple, profound insights that reprioritize purpose, people, and profit. His proven philosophies are a brilliant guide for all leaders and companies preparing to rapidly pivot toward serving all stakeholders in this new age of inclusive capitalism." — Angela Ahrendts, former Senior Vice President, Apple Retail; former CEO, Burberry"Best Buy's turnaround under Hubert Joly's leadership was remarkable—a case study that should and will be taught in business schools around the world. Bold and thoughtful—he has a lot to teach." — Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO, Amazon"Leaders often focus on the technology and business transformations underway. In The Heart of Business, Hubert Joly shows us what true and effective leadership is really about: articulating a noble purpose, putting people at the center, embracing all stakeholders, and treating profit as an outcome." — Aicha Evans, CEO, Zoox"Hubert Joly is a refreshing voice on organizational transformation, and with The Heart of Business he now shares an equally visionary perspective on the next potential phase of stakeholder capitalism. This is must-read material for anyone looking to understand modern business as a force for global good, the changing nature of leadership, and why deep purpose needs to be at the heart of everything we do." — Alex Gorsky, Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson"In his inspiring and transformative book, The Heart of Business, Hubert Joly uses his years of experience at Best Buy to clearly show the importance of purposeful and human leadership and how to implement it. This playbook for 'unleashing human magic' will change hearts and minds not only on how companies are run but how business and capitalism are taught in business schools. This is a must- read and a defining book of our time." — Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO, Thrive Global"The philosophy of Hubert Joly's The Heart of Business is from his heart and one he has shared personally as a director of our company for over a decade. His belief that the journey to success is led by pursuing a noble purpose and putting people first is part of what he calls 'human magic.' The resurgence of Best Buy under his former leadership is just one example of the transformative power of those heartfelt principles. Over these many years it has been my privilege to be inspired by Hubert's honest sharing of these experiences firsthand. The Heart of Business is a unique and very human guide to true leadership and ways to work together, especially during these challenging times." — Ralph Lauren, Executive Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, Ralph Lauren Corporation"Through great storytelling and lessons from his own experience, Hubert invites us to think deeply about a company's purpose—to contribute to the common good and serve all its stakeholders in a harmonious fashion by unleashing human magic—and offers a set of principles and practical advice on how to make this vision a reality." — Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft"Hubert Joly is a revered leader who has unequivocally proven the business case for stakeholder capitalism. This book captures his passion for purpose and people above profits and, just when humanity is at its most vulnerable, showcases with unique insight and practical examples how to make business an unstoppable force for good." — Paul Polman, cofounder and Chair, IMAGINE; former CEO, Unilever"Long before stakeholder capitalism and the idea of purpose in business were being talked about, Hubert Joly was already embracing both with impressive success. One of the very best business leaders now lifts the veil on why leading with purpose and humanity makes sense, along with how to make it work in the real world. Thoughtful, well researched, very practical, and eminently readable, The Heart of Business offers a joyful and inspiring vision of how to reinvent business and capitalism from the heart." — Darren Walker, President, Ford Foundation"The Heart of Business makes it clear that Hubert Joly knows what it takes to create an environment in which every unique individual is valued for who they are and what they bring to the table. He knows that diversity is not an afterthought but a fundamental business imperative. He knows how to lead with purpose and humanity. And by reading The Heart of Business, so will you." — Crystal E. Ashby, Interim President and CEO, The Executive Leadership Council (ELC)"This book, written by one of the most compelling and compassionate CEOs in a generation, will serve as a guide for all who aspire to lead with purpose and live a professional life filled with meaning. I witnessed this firsthand as Hubert led a once-in-a-lifetime retail turnaround that was grounded, first and foremost, on the principle that purpose is as important as profit and that the work itself, while hard, can be joyful and filled with heart." — Corie Barry, CEO, Best Buy"Putting purpose and people first is the most powerful driver of performance and long-term value: this is Hubert Joly's core message. His approach, his vision of companies as a community of their stakeholders, and his call for agility and empowerment resonate deeply with my own experience heading a company that has people at its heart. This is a must-read and an inspiration for any leader wanting to make a positive economic, social, and environmental impact." — Sophie Bellon, Chairwoman, Sodexo"The quest for meaning, and with it, questions about leadership and purpose in business, may very well be capitalism's most pressing issue today. Drawing on his inspiring journey as Chair and CEO of Best Buy, Hubert Joly describes how placing people and their aspirations at the core of companies is the key to aligning personal fulfilment, business success, and a positive impact on the world. The Heart of Business does much more than provide useful management principles and advice, though: it also nudges us to think about the meaning of life itself. With experience and wisdom, Hubert Joly makes a crucial contribution to the future of capitalism." — Thomas Buberl, CEO, AXA"Hubert Joly's The Heart of Business is both timely and timeless. A perfect leadership book for our era, it will help leaders across the world and at every level tap into the enduring truths about how to inspire people. Hubert's own transformation from a highly analytical, hard-charging McKinsey consultant into a purpose-led leader, brought to life in the book with memorable stories and true humility, shows readers why pursuing a noble purpose and putting people at the center is an extraordinary leadership formula open to everyone." — James M. Citrin, Leader, CEO Practice, Spencer Stuart; author, You're in Charge—Now What?"This book is a must-have for current or aspiring leaders. Having seen Hubert 'in action' as a fellow CEO, I am even more inspired reading about the principles that have guided him. The Heart of Business underscores the critical importance of human-centric management to foster growth and to ensure business is a genuine force of good— something our world desperately needs." — Mary Dillon, CEO, Ulta Beauty"Hubert Joly is a leader I deeply respect and admire. This compelling book captures his gift of using purpose and inspiring human connections with employees, customers, suppliers, investors, and communities. A must-read if you want to learn how to do this effectively." — John Donahoe, President and CEO, Nike"Hubert Joly's outstanding The Heart of Business will do for you what meeting and learning from him have done for me: it will truly and fully transform your approach to work, leadership, and life." — Rodolphe Durand professor and Joly Family Purposeful Leadership Chair, HEC Paris"After reviving multiple companies, Hubert Joly now takes on his biggest challenge: turning around capitalism itself. The Heart of Business is more than a management treatise or memoir. It is an exploration of how business can help people find meaning and purpose—and how companies themselves can identify their own noble purpose to guide them forward. Joly makes a compelling, business-oriented case for why the future of capitalism depends on helping people flourish at work." — Roger W. Ferguson, President and CEO, TIAA"Hubert Joly is one of the most gifted leaders of our time, with an extraordinary ability to navigate unimaginable business challenges while simultaneously lifting others around him to fulfill a higher purpose. The Heart of Business provides a practical and aspirational road map for all leaders to elevate their impact by focusing first on what matters most—the power of human connection. There is no better teacher than Hubert to inspire all of us to lead with vulnerability, empathy, and courage." — Michelle Gass, CEO, Kohl's"The amazing saga of Best Buy, led by Hubert Joly and his team, is one of the most inspiring and instructional stories of this century. The Heart of Business is a must-read book for leaders at all levels, in any organization! It is a road map for anyone who wants to become a leader of the future." — Marshall Goldsmith, number one New York Times–bestselling author, Triggers and What Got You Here Won't Get You There"The Heart of Business is a clarion call to rethink why and how we do business. Hubert Joly's leadership and humanity shine on every page, and his philosophy, shared through stories of the experiences and people who shaped it, has produced spectacular success. This book is as inspiring, authentic, and approachable as the author himself." — Cindy Kent, Executive Vice President and President, Senior Living, Brookdale"Hubert Joly turns traditional business concepts on their heads to prove that leading with purpose and heart to serve all stakeholders, not just shareholders, builds the most long-term value for any organization. The Heart of Business reveals why transformation starts with people and how it results in financial success. This practical and actionable guide is a must-read for any leader striving for inspiration and extraordinary results." — Linda Kozlowski, President and CEO, Blue Apron"In business, certain principles are musts for any CEO to be successful. Hubert Joly, fresh from his incredible success in Best Buy's turnaround, clearly enunciates these principles: pursue a noble purpose, make your employees feel important in the mission, include all stakeholders, and—if carried out correctly—the outcome will be substantial profits. This book is a road map for success in running any business, large or small." — Henry Kravis, cofounder, KKR"Fairy tale in business? No! A great, true story of effectiveness and great results. The Heart of Business is a must-read: Hubert Joly shares how he changed Best Buy by doing good and making employees happier and more passionate about their brand, the products, the customers, and the stores." — Maurice Levy, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Publicis Groupe"The Heart of Business is a modern business guide that demonstrates the power of purpose and people to unlock value for all stakeholders. It delivers invaluable firsthand insight from Hubert Joly's transformative journey at Best Buy and elsewhere and reminds us that strategy is nothing more than words on paper until it is activated by 'human magic.' Hubert's thoughtful message is an inspiring and highly compelling call to action for any leader." — Patrice Louvet, President and CEO, Ralph Lauren"For more than a decade, I have watched with great admiration as Hubert Joly put his unique vision of how to lead into practice. In this book, he captures the core principles and experiences that made him so successful as a leader. By combining reflections with pragmatic examples that focus on the importance of purpose and people, Hubert has created the ultimate guide for the twenty-first-century leader." — Bill McNabb, former Chairman and CEO, Vanguard"In The Heart of Business, Hubert Joly distills a lifetime of lessons about business, leadership, and life. This is a relevant, compelling, and timely book from a courageous leader!" — Alan Mulally, former CEO, Ford Motor Company and Boeing Commercial Airplanes"Bravo, Hubert Joly! At last, here is a CEO who demonstrates how a business with employees aligned behind an inspiring purpose can enjoy unexpected, transformational success. Hubert Joly breaks the mold by boldly asserting—and proving—that heart, humanity, and even magic are essential to stakeholders' engagement and to sustained performance. If broadly practiced, this fresh and enlightened approach will make business a force for good and may even save capitalism." — Marilyn Carlson Nelson, former Chair and CEO, Carlson"I've had the good fortune of knowing Hubert for over a decade. The Heart of Business is a thought-provoking read on the notion that noble purpose is an essential driver of business success today. He reinforces this thesis with compelling anecdotes from his illustrious career and provides a practical guide to putting it into action. It is a timely and meaningful book that reminds us of the vital role companies can play in moving the world forward." — Shantanu Narayen, CEO, Adobe Systems"In The Heart of Business, Hubert Joly shares his principles about business and leadership, how he came to shape them, and how he has been putting them to work over the years. Whether you are fresh out of business school or a seasoned CEO, this is a wonderful book to include in your reading list." — Indra Nooyi, former Chairman and CEO, PepsiCo"As leaders and organizations look to create and nurture meaning for themselves, their employees, their customers, and the world, the lessons from Hubert Joly's The Heart of Business are more powerful than ever. Drawing on stories from a life well lived—and organizations well led—Joly's treatise inspires both new and seasoned leaders to consider why we work and how we can do so with power, heart, and purpose. Joly reminds us that reconnecting with what matters is what truly makes work work." — Eric Pliner, CEO, YSC Consulting"Hubert Joly proves that businesses don't need to choose between profit and purpose. But more than that, he shows us how it's done, with practical advice and clear examples. It's hard not to feel optimistic about the future of capitalism after reading this book." — Ginni Rometty, former CEO, IBM; Cochair, OneTen"People first! This book will bring back hope to those who doubt the sustainability of capitalism. Brilliantly illustrated by numerous heartfelt examples from his own professional life, Hubert Joly explains how a purposeful human organization, based on caring and trust, can turn the most desperate company into an industry leader. No surprise that Hubert Joly is one of the most respected business leaders today. He convincingly lays the path forward for business, and his advice should be followed." — Jean-Dominique Senard, Chairman, Renault"Business should be a force for good. Hubert Joly has shown that putting purpose and people at The Heart of Business is the best kind of executive leadership." — Kevin Sneader, Global Managing Partner, McKinsey & Company"The Heart of Business unveils a new paradigm of leadership for the twenty-first century, at odds with traditional thinking. It emphasizes purpose and its necessary alignment with people and culture. A new leadership approach is needed, focusing on long-term and sustainable performance and giving strong meaning to the contribution of everyone. Hubert's book describes a positive path for business, based on the diverse experience of his rich career and a profound conviction of the difference people make in our companies." — Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chairman and CEO, Schneider Electric

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Book SynopsisGuided by famed marketing consultant and best-selling author Perry Marshall, sales and marketing professionals save 80 percent of their time and money by zeroing in on the right 20 percent of their market -- then apply 80/202 and 80/203 to gain 10X, even 100X the success. With a powerful 80/20 software tool (online, included with the book), sellers and marketers uncover how to slash time-wasters; advertise to hyper-responsive buyers and avoid tire-kickers; gain coveted positions on search engines; differentiate themselves from competitors and gain esteem in their marketplace. With the included tools they'll see exactly how much money they're leaving on the table, and how to put it back in their pockets. Sellers will identify untapped markets, high-profit opportunities and incremental improvements, gaining time and greater profit potential. Supported by online tools from Marshall, including The 80/20 Power Curve, a tool that helps you see invisible money, and a Marketing DNA Test, a personal assessment that zeroes in on one's natural selling assets, this timeless guide promises to change the game for seasoned and novice marketers and sellers.Trade ReviewPerry Marshall is a sales and marketing ninja. Read this book, apply the lessons, and slice your way to victory. -Chris Guillebeau, New York Times bestselling Author, The $100 Startup Perry Marshall is the Gene Schwartz of the 21st century. Schwartz's book, Breakthrough Advertising, is every bit as current as the first day it rolled off the press in 1966. Perry's work is like that. Perry has consulted with the best marketers on the planet for over a decade. He combines the attributes of the most calculated engineer with the artistry of a poet. He delivers the deepest dive into the "80/20 Principle" you've ever taken, as it applies to copywriting, buying traffic, scaling traffic, dominating markets, and sales conversion. 80/20 is not a rule of thumb; it's a law of nature and a way of life. If you are not following Perry's formula, you are leaving millions on the table. -Brian Kurtz, Executive Vice President, Boardroom Inc. Perry has been THE go-to wizard for using Google Adwords as the mega-valuable tool for entrepreneurs it was meant to be, and I recommend his materials without hesitation. Without his insights and advice on pay-per-click, I can't even imagine where many successful online business owners (in literally hundreds of industries) would be right now. Deservedly, Perry's now stepped into the mainstream and is no longer the best-kept secret of niche entrepreneurs. The unique tools in this book are game-changers for anyone looking to take their business to the next level. -John Carlton, Legendary Copywriter and President, Marketing Rebel Inc. Perry Marshall's teaching on 80/20 was so riveting I cancelled my appointments for the afternoon and read the entire manuscript. It is a gold mine in insight and depth. I am still processing it! -Lance Wallnau, President, Lance Learning Group Very often, the most powerful ideas in the world are laying around in plain sight unappreciated, poorly understood, and unused. One such idea was Google's AdWords system. It may be hard to believe now, but for many long months after it was released, this ingenious new approach to advertising --which now amounts to about about 90% of Google's prodigious income --was dismissed by the pay-per-click advertising experts of the time. The Pareto Principle is another idea that contains incredible, but largely untapped power. Many have heard of it, usually as the 80/20 Rule, but until recent years it was one of those 'so what?' factoids that most people fail to appreciate let alone do anything with. Amazingly, the same guy who first sorted out how to use Google AdWord's profitably, is the very same guy who has breathed fresh life into this most productive of mathematical insights. If you are a marketer or business owner, or anyone who wants to be more successful in this world, wrapping your head about the 80/20 Rule as it is explained by Perry Marshall will be the single most effective thing you can do all year, any year. -Ken McCarthy, CEO, Amacord, and Founder,The System Seminar for Internet Marketing Every once in a while, a book arrives that seems to speak the right message at the perfect time. 80/20 Sales and Marketing is one of those books, and one that will prove to be a milestone in the marketing canon. I hadn't finished the first few pages before I knew beyond doubt that I was reading something that would be extremely significant for my business, and my life. I barely blinked before I was halfway through! Perry Marshall has delivered a work of simple genius. He reveals a pattern that is so woven into natural law that, when you open your eyes to it, you'll see it all around you. Leaving no stone unturned, he then takes you by the hand through a complete business master class, covering marketing, personal effectiveness, time management, advertising, cash flow, hiring, firing, loving the work you do, and making a real difference. I can safely guarantee that 20% of this book will take your success to the next level, and within that just a few gems will skyrocket you to another place completely. -Ben Hunt, Author, Convert!: Designing Web Sites to Increase Traffic and Conversion Perry's 80/20 course was of those pesky life-changing experiences. Now I'm heading off to go do it. -Randall Ingermanson, Author, Writing Fiction for Dummies You will be stunned how scary accurate the Marketing DNA Test is. - Brad Richdale, Legendary Writer, Director, Producer, and Direct Marketer We have started using the DNA test on all candidates we interview, and it seems to be remarkably accurate and insightful. I say this with some qualification, having taken assessments by DIVINE and a DISC profile not too long ago. MarketingDNA stands with the big boys! -Hans Riemer, President, Market Vantage, LLC When I was a kid, my favorite board game was Chutes and Ladders. I loved it when I landed at the foot of a ladder and could take a short cut to victory. Reading 80/20 Sales and Marketing gives me the same feeling. Though Perry and the rest of us look at the same world, he sees the hidden order of things--the ladders to success that almost nobody recognizes. He's taken the 80/20 Principle farther than it's ever been taken before, and shares tools so powerful that I challenge anyone to implement these insights and not quintuple their business within two years. -Howard Jacobson, Author, Google AdWords for Dummies There are a lot of smart marketing gurus out there. At one time or another, I've been on most of their email lists and spent five figures on their products. But, if I had to choose just one to listen to, it'd be Perry. If you only pay attention to Perry Marshall when it comes to AdWords, you are missing the boat. From copywriting to conversions to email auto responders and much more, Perry has proven himself to be one of the most astute direct marketers and business strategists, online or offline, around today. -Adam Kreitman, Words That Click, CrazyEgg.com The fact that I have my own TV show in Poland is directly connected with Perry Marshall's 80/20 Productivity Express. -Gregory Mogilevsky, TV Host, "Biznes w Sieci" ("Business in the Net") on TVN CNBC in Poland, Warszawa, Poland I took Perry's 80/20 course last year and had the most productive year of my life. No exaggeration. -Michael Arnold, President,The Natural Fertility Experts Ltd, London, UK As of today for 2013, my client base is down 23%; revenue is up 43%. It's like I was in second gear for a year, and now I'm in fourth. More speed, less RPM. -Adam Libman, Libman Tax Strategy I bought the Perry Marshall marketing system quite a few years back, his book, Ultimate Guide to Google AdWords, white papers course, and a few other very useful courses and seminars and implemented them. I went from working all the time and killing myself to all of a sudden making more money, starting a second and third business and having a huge amount of time off when I wanted to! I still do a lot of work, but on my terms now. -Jade Sullivan, Access Trading I'm a productivity junkie, and I've done just about every book, training, or system, from Stephen Covey to David Allen. Perry's course has been some of the best teaching on this subject I've ever experienced. In the first session, I reclaimed an extra hour per day; by the third session, I totally revolutionized how I run my business. I was too busy to take it. Ha ha--I took it anyway. Cut my average workweek by about 20 hours and more than doubled, almost tripled, my income. Brought on two major, six-figure clients. Have two more knocking at my door right now. Literally booked solid. Fully on track to clear $1 million in revenue for this year. Made room for me to become a major contributor in my church, but not the way you think. Yes, we give money, but what I'm speaking about is the fact that I've been free to lead financial peace classes and be available in other ways, for my church. Stopped doing things that I was good at, but that were not the highest use of my time-- a major leverage point. -Ray Edwards, Founder & CEO, Ray Edwards International, Inc.

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Book SynopsisEveryone knows that the best way to create customer loyalty is with service so good, so over the top, that it surprises and delights. But what if everyone is wrong?  In their acclaimed bestseller The Challenger Sale, Matthew Dixon and his colleagues at CEB busted many longstanding myths about sales. Now they’ve turned their research and analysis to a new vital business subject—customer loyalty—with a new book that turns the conventional wisdom on its head.  The idea that companies must delight customers by exceeding service expectations is so entrenched that managers rarely even question it. They devote untold time, energy, and resources to trying to dazzle people and inspire their undying loyalty. Yet CEB’s careful research over five years and tens of thousands of respondents proves that the “dazzle factor” is wildly overrated—it simply doesn’t predict repeat sales, share of wallet, or positive wordof-mouth. The reality:  Loyalty is driven by how well a company delivers on its basic promises and solves day-to-day problems, not on how spectacular its service experience might be. Most customers don’t want to be “wowed”; they want an effortless experience. And they are far more likely to punish you for bad service than to reward you for good service. If you put on your customer hat rather than your manager or marketer hat, this makes a lot of sense. What do you really want from your cable company, a free month of HBO when it screws up or a fast, painless restoration of your connection? What about your bank—do you want free cookies and a cheerful smile, even a personal relationship with your teller? Or just a quick in-and-out transaction and an easy way to get a refund when it accidentally overcharges on fees? The Effortless Experience takes readers on a fascinating journey deep inside the customer experience to reveal what really makes customers loyal—and disloyal. The authors lay out the four key pillars of a low-effort customer experience, along the way delivering robust data, shocking insights and profiles of companies that are already using the principles revealed by CEB’s research, with great results. And they include many tools and templates you can start applying right away to improve service, reduce costs, decrease customer churn, and ultimately generate the elusive loyalty that the “dazzle factor” fails to deliver.  The rewards are there for the taking, and the pathway to achieving them is now clearly marked.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"The most important investment decision is not 'what' but 'how much.' If you ever hear a professional investor talk about a trade that taught them a lot, prick up your ears. Usually, this is code for 'a time I lost an absolutely colossal amount of money,' and you are in for one of the better stories about how finance works at the coalface. On this front, Victor Haghani is a man to whom it is worth listening. Now, along with his present-day colleague James White, he has written a book that aims to spare other investors his mistakes . . . The Missing Billionaires . . . examines what its authors argue is a much more important—and neglected—question than picking the right investments to buy or sell: not 'what' but 'how much.'"—The Economist's Buttonwood column "Size Matters," September 21, 2023 "A compelling book dealing with an important and neglected question in finance: not what to buy or sell, but how much. Even sophisticated professionals tend to answer this question badly, leading to lost fortunes. But financial theory provides the answer. Mathematical but not excessively so, this will appeal to anyone with an interest in markets."—The Economist Best Books of 2023, December 9-15, 2023Table of ContentsForeword xiii Preface xvii About the Authors xxi Acknowledgments xxiii Chapter 1: Introduction: The Puzzle of the Missing Billionaires 1 Section I: Investment Sizing 13 Chapter 2: Befuddled Betting on a Biased Coin 15 Chapter 3: Size Matters When It’s for Real 27 Chapter 4: A Taste of the Merton Share 41 Chapter 5: How Much to Invest in the Stock Market? 49 Chapter 6: The Mechanics of Choice 67 Chapter 7: Criticisms of Expected Utility Decision- making 103 Chapter 8: Reminiscences of a Hedge Fund Operator 117 Section II: Lifetime Spending and Investing 127 Chapter 9: Spending and Investing in Retirement 129 Chapter 10: Spending Like You’ll Live Forever 149 Chapter 11: Spending Like You Won’t Live Forever 165 Section III: Where the Rubber Meets the Road 173 Chapter 12: Measuring the Fabric of Felicity 175 Chapter 13: Human Capital 193 Chapter 14: Into the Weeds: Characteristics of Major Asset Classes 201 Chapter 15: No Place to Hide: Investing in a World with No Safe Asset 235 Chapter 16: What About Options? 245 Chapter 17: Tax Matters 265 Chapter 18: Risk Versus Uncertainty 275 Section IV: Puzzles 285 Chapter 19: How Can a Great Lottery Be a Bad Bet? 287 Chapter 20: The Equity Risk Premium Puzzle 291 Chapter 21: The Perpetuity Paradox and Negative Interest Rates 297 Chapter 22: When Less Is More 303 Chapter 23: The Costanza Trade 309 Chapter 24: Conclusion: U and Your Wealth 319 Bonus Chapter: Liar’s Poker and Learning to Bet Smart 327 Cheat Sheet 335 A Few Rules of Thumb 340 Endnotes 343 Suggested Reading 357 References 359 Index 373

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Book SynopsisGet Your Balls, Bats, and Sticks on Route 66! Immortalized in countless books, songs, and movies, Route 66 is a timeless icon of American culture. Until now, however, no guide to this historic byway has focused on another beloved part of American culture: sports. That all changes with RoadTrip America A Sports Fan's Guide to Route 66. In this groundbreaking new book, sports writer and lifelong sports fan Ron Clements goes beyond nostalgic buildings and classic cars to highlight historic sports venues, storied sports professionals, and current sports events along the Mother Road. Rolling west from Chicago to Santa Monica, the author shares inside information about the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB teams based in the cites and towns along Route 66. In addition, enjoy anecdotes gathered from auto and horse racing tracks, rodeo arenas, golf links, and the magnificent lineup of high school and collegiate sports programs to check out along the way. The book has more than 300 photos and maps showing the various attractions in each of the eight states covered: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. And because no book about the Mother Road would be complete without it, there's plenty of info about the iconic roadside attractions that have entertained and enthralled travelers for the past century.Trade Review"A Sports Fan’s Guide to Route 66 is a joyful who’s who of where’s where; a guidebook to seeing all the sports landmarks you’d never thought to see. It’s pure fun.”—Jeff Pearlman, New York Times, best-selling author of nine books including Boys Will Be Boys, The Sweetness, The Gunslinger, Love Me, Hate Me and The Bad Guys Won. "Best New Books of 2021: A delightful tribute to America’s most prized byway. Color illustrations take you on one heck of a trip to sports venues, restaurants, and historic landmarks”—Men’s Journal "The book is something to keep in the car for reference — a personalized handbook that can deliver more than what you could find with even the best of Google searches.”—Nickolaus Hines,Matador Network "The ultimate Road Trip book for sports."—Russ Cohen, Sportsology.com "A thoughtful look at how sports unites communities, spotlighting those communities — big and small — that knit together the people and places of Route 66. I love this book!” —Jessica Dunham, author of Moon Route 66 Road Trip and The Open Road: 50 Best Road Trips in the USA "Exhaustive in scope and brimming with passion and detail, A Sports Fan’s Guide to Route 66 is a home run, touchdown, goal, slam dunk”––Chris Epting, best-selling author of 30 travel/history books, including Roadside Baseball and Hello, It’s Me. "The stories spin a rich fabric of American culture and one-of-a-kind personalities woven together by Route 66. This is a perfect book for the beach or your vacation.”––Dave Nershi, Vino-sphere.com "The Mother Road’s purview to include not just its dinosaur statues and burger stands, but also its Mickey Mantle Museums and high school gyms incubating greatness." –Mike Wilkins, co-author, Roadside America, and co-owner, Pittsburgh Steelers. "This book is full of interesting, informative and enjoyable stories of the players, teams and fans that are associated with Route 66." –James Conkle, publisher, Route 66 Pulse "A great resource, not only for sports fans, but anyone checking out The Mother Road!” –Gary Herron, New Mexico Route 66 Association "This unique perspective on America’s favorite highway has something for everyone. I love this book!”--—Shellee Graham, author of Tales from the Coral Court and Secret Route 66. "I was inspired to add a few new stops to our next Route 66 odyssey” –Jim Hinckley, Route 66 historian and best-selling author of Travel Route 66: A Guide to the History, Sights, and Destinations Along the Main Street of America "Details on everything from sports venues and historic landmarks to must-stop eateries along the Mother Road. This colorful collection of facts, figures, and photos is the ultimate travel guide for fellow fans, nostalgia buffs, and foodies!” –Kirk Richardson, author of Craft Beer Country: In Search of the Best Breweries from the South Pacific to the Pacific Coast “Loaded with fascinating trivia, roadside attractions, and eye-popping photographs, this book is a grand-slam!”—Jim Ross, author of Oklahoma Route 66 and Route 66 Crossings.

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Book SynopsisIntercultural Communication in Contexts examines communication in multicultural relationships and provides the tools for effective communication amid cultural, ethnic, and religious differences in domestic and global contexts. Students are introduced to the primary approaches for studying intercultural communication along with a theoretical and practical framework for applying the approaches in their own lives.Table of ContentsPart I: Foundations of Intercultural CommunicationChapter 1: Why Study Intercultural Communication?Chapter 2: The Study of Intercultural CommunicationChapter 3: Culture, Communication, Context, and PowerChapter 4: History and Intercultural CommunicationPart II: Intercultural Communication ProcessesChapter 5: Identity and Intercultural CommunicationChapter 6: Language and Intercultural CommunicationChapter 7: Nonverbal Codes and Cultural SpacePart III: Intercultural Communication ApplicationsChapter 8: Understanding Intercultural TransitionsChapter 9: Popular Culture and Intercultural CommunicationChapter 10: Culture, Communication, and Intercultural RelationshipsChapter 11: Culture, Communication, and ConflictChapter 12: Striving for Engaged and Effective Intercultural Communication

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Book SynopsisIntroducing first year PhD students to standard graduate econometrics material, this work covers the standard material necessary for understanding the principal techniques of econometrics from ordinary least squares through cointegration. It is useful for those who intend to write a thesis on applied topics and also for the theoretically inclined.Trade Review"Students of econometrics and their teachers will find this book to be the best introduction to the subject at the graduate and advanced undergraduate level. Starting with least squares regression, Hayashi provides an elegant exposition of all the standard topics of econometrics, including a detailed discussion of stationary and non-stationary time series. The particular strength of the book is the excellent balance between econometric theory and its applications, using GMM as an organizing principle throughout. Each chapter includes a detailed empirical example taken from classic and current applications of econometrics."—Dale Jorgensen, Harvard University"Econometrics will be a very useful book for intermediate and advanced graduate courses. It covers the topics with an easy to understand approach while at the same time offering a rigorous analysis. The computer programming tips and problems should also be useful to students. I highly recommend this book for an up-to-date coverage and thoughtful discussion of topics in the methodology and application of econometrics."—Jerry A. Hausman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology"Econometrics covers both modern and classic topics without shifting gears. The coverage is quite advanced yet the presentation is simple. Hayashi brings students to the frontier of applied econometric practice through a careful and efficient discussion of modern economic theory. The empirical exercises are very useful. . . . The projects are carefully crafted and have been thoroughly debugged."—Mark W. Watson, Princeton University"Econometrics strikes a good balance between technical rigor and clear exposition. . . . The use of empirical examples is well done throughout. I very much like the use of old 'classic' examples. It gives students a sense of history—and shows that great empirical econometrics is a matter of having important ideas and good data, not just fancy new methods. . . . The style is just great, informal and engaging."—James H. Stock, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard UniversityTable of ContentsList of Figures xvii Preface xix 1 Finite-Sample Properties of OLS 3 1.1 The Classical Linear Regression Model 3 The Linearity Assumption 4 Matrix Notation 6 The Strict Exogeneity Assumption 7 Implications of Strict Exogeneity 8 Strict Exogeneity in Time-Series Models 9 Other Assumptions of the Model 10 The Classical Regression Model for Random Samples 12 "Fixed" Regressors 13 1.2 The Algebra of Least Squares 15 OLS Minimizes the Sum of Squared Residuals 15 Normal Equations 16 Two Expressions for the OLS Estimator 18 More Concepts and Algebra 18 Influential Analysis (optional) 21 A Note on the Computation of OLS Estimates 23 1.3 Finite-Sample Properties of OLS 27 Finite-Sample Distribution of b 27 Finite-Sample Properties of s2 30 Estimate of Var(b | X) 31 1.4 Hypothesis Testing under Normality 33 Normally Distributed Error Terms 33 Testing Hypotheses about Individual Regression Coefficients 35 Decision Rule for the t-Test 37 Confidence Interval 38 p-Value 38 Linear Hypotheses 39 The F-Test 40 A More Convenient Expression for F 42 t versus F 43 An Example of a Test Statistic Whose Distribution Depends on X 45 1.5 Relation to Maximum Likelihood 47 The Maximum Likelihood Principle 47 Conditional versus Unconditional Likelihood 47 The Log Likelihood for the Regression Model 48 ML via Concentrated Likelihood 48 Cramer-Rao Bound for the Classical Regression Model 49 The F-Test as a Likelihood Ratio Test 52 Quasi-Maximum Likelihood 53 1.6 Generalized Least Squares (GLS) 54 Consequence of Relaxing Assumption 1.4 55 Efficient Estimation with Known V 55 A Special Case: Weighted Least Squares (WLS) 58 Limiting Nature of GLS 58 1.7 Application: Returns to Scale in Electricity Supply 60 The Electricity Supply Industry 60 The Data 60 Why Do We Need Econometrics? 61 The Cobb-Douglas Technology 62 How Do We Know Things Are Cobb-Douglas? 63 Are the OLS Assumptions Satisfied? 64 Restricted Least Squares 65 Testing the Homogeneity of the Cost Function 65 Detour: A Cautionary Note on R2 67 Testing Constant Returns to Scale 67 Importance of Plotting Residuals 68 Subsequent Developments 68 Problem Set 71 Answers to Selected Questions 84 2 Large-Sample Theory 88 2.1 Review of Limit Theorems for Sequences of Random Variables 88 Various Modes of Convergence 89 Three Useful Results 92 Viewing Estimators as Sequences of Random Variables 94 Laws of Large Numbers and Central Limit Theorems 95 2.2 Fundamental Concepts in Time-Series Analysis 97 Need for Ergodic Stationarity 97 Various Classes of Stochastic Processes 98 Different Formulation of Lack of Serial Dependence 106 The CLT for Ergodic Stationary Martingale Differences Sequences 106 2.3 Large-Sample Distribution of the OLS Estimator 109 The Model 109 Asymptotic Distribution of the OLS Estimator 113 s2 Is Consistent 115 2.4 Hypothesis Testing 117 Testing Linear Hypotheses 117 The Test Is Consistent 119 Asymptotic Power 120 Testing Nonlinear Hypotheses 121 2.5 Estimating E([not displayable]) Consistently 123 Using Residuals for the Errors 123 Data Matrix Representation of S 125 Finite-Sample Considerations 125 2.6 Implications of Conditional Homoskedasticity 126 Conditional versus Unconditional Homoskedasticity 126 Reduction to Finite-Sample Formulas 127 Large-Sample Distribution of t and F Statistics 128 Variations of Asymptotic Tests under Conditional Homoskedasticity 129 2.7 Testing Conditional Homoskedasticity 131 2.8 Estimation with Parameterized Conditional Heteroskedasticity (optional) 133 The Functional Form 133 WLS with Known [alpha] 134 Regression of e2i on zi Provides a Consistent Estimate of [alpha] 135 WLS with Estimated [alpha] 136 OLS versus WLS 137 2.9 Least Squares Projection 137 Optimally Predicting the Value of the Dependent Variable 138 Best Linear Predictor 139 OLS Consistently Estimates the Projection Coefficients 140 2.10 Testing for Serial Correlation 141 Box-Pierce and Ljung-Box 142 Sample Autocorrelations Calculated from Residuals 144 Testing with Predetermined, but Not Strictly Exogenous, Regressors 146 An Auxiliary Regression-Based Test 147 2.11 Application: Rational Expectations Econometrics 150 The Efficient Market Hypotheses 150 Testable Implications 152 Testing for Serial Correlation 153 Is the Nominal Interest Rate the Optimal Predictor? 156 Rt Is Not Strictly Exogenous 158 Subsequent Developments 159 2.12 Time Regressions 160 The Asymptotic Distribution of the OLS Estimates 161 Hypothesis Testing for Time Regressions 163 2.A Asymptotics with Fixed Regressors 164 2.B Proof of Proposition 2.10 165 Problem Set 168 Answers to Selected Questions 183 3 Single-Equation GMM 186 3.1 Endogeneity Bias: Working's Example 187 A Simultaneous Equations Model of Market Equilibrium 187 Endogeneity Bias 188 Observable Supply Shifters 189 3.2 More Examples 193 A Simple Macroeconometric Model 193 Errors-in-Variables 194 Production Function 196 3.3 The General Formulation 198 Regressors and Instruments 198 Identification 200 Order Condition for Identification 202 The Assumption for Asymptotic Normality 202 3.4 Generalized Method of Moments Defined 204 Method of Moments 205 Generalized Method of Moments 206 Sampling Error 207 3.5 Large-Sample Properties of GMM 208 Asymptotic Distribution of the GMM Estimator 209 Estimation of Error Variance 210 Hypothesis Testing 211 Estimation of S 212 Efficient GMM Estimator 212 Asymptotic Power 214 Small-Sample Properties 215 3.6 Testing Overidentifying Restrictions 217 Testing Subsets of Orthogonality Conditions 218 3.7 Hypothesis Testing by the Likelihood-Ratio Principle 222 The LR Statistic for the Regression Model 223 Variable Addition Test (optional) 224 3.8 Implications of Conditional Homoskedasticity 225 Efficient GMM Becomes 2SLS 226 J Becomes Sargan's Statistic 227 Small-Sample Properties of 2SLS 229 Alternative Derivations of 2SLS 229 When Regressors Are Predetermined 231 Testing a Subset of Orthogonality Conditions 232 Testing Conditional Homoskedasticity 234 Testing for Serial Correlation 234 3.9 Application: Returns from Schooling 236 The NLS-Y Data 236 The Semi-Log Wage Equation 237 Omitted Variable Bias 238 IQ as the Measure of Ability 239 Errors-in-Variables 239 2SLS to Correct for the Bias 242 Subsequent Developments 243 Problem Set 244 Answers to Selected Questions 254 4 Multiple-Equation GMM 258 4.1 The Multiple-Equation Model 259 Linearity 259 Stationarity and Ergodicity 260 Orthogonality Conditions 261 Identification 262 The Assumption for Asymptotic Normality 264 Connection to the "Complete" System of Simultaneous Equations 265 4.2 Multiple-Equation GMM Defined 265 4.3 Large-Sample Theory 268 4.4 Single-Equation versus Multiple-Equation Estimation 271 When Are They "Equivalent"? 272 Joint Estimation Can Be Hazardous 273 4.5 Special Cases of Multiple-Equation GMM: FIVE, 3SLS, and SUR 274 Conditional Homoskedasticity 274 Full-Information Instrumental Variables Efficient (FIVE) 275 Three-Stage Least Squares (3SLS) 276 Seemingly Unrelated Regressions (SUR) 279 SUR versus OLS 281 4.6 Common Coefficients 286 The Model with Common Coefficients 286 The GMM Estimator 287 Imposing Conditional Homoskedasticity 288 Pooled OLS 290 Beautifying the Formulas 292 The Restriction That Isn't 293 4.7 Application: Interrelated Factor Demands 296 The Translog Cost Function 296 Factor Shares 297 Substitution Elasticities 298 Properties of Cost Functions 299 Stochastic Specifications 300 The Nature of Restrictions 301 Multivariate Regression Subject to Cross-Equation Restrictions 302 Which Equation to Delete? 304 Results 305 Problem Set 308 Answers to Selected Questions 320 5 Panel Data 323 5.1 The Error-Components Model 324 Error Components 324 Group Means 327 A Reparameterization 327 5.2 The Fixed-Effects Estimator 330 The Formula 330 Large-Sample Properties 331 Digression: When [eta]i Is Spherical 333 Random Effects versus Fixed Effects 334 Relaxing Conditional Homoskedasticity 335 5.3 Unbalanced Panels (optional) 337 "Zeroing Out" Missing Observations 338 Zeroing Out versus Compression 339 No Selectivity Bias 340 5.4 Application: International Differences in Growth Rates 342 Derivation of the Estimation Equation 342 Appending the Error Term 343 Treatment of [alpha]i 344 Consistent Estimation of Speed of Convergence 345 Appendix 5.A: Distribution of Hausman Statistic 346 Problem Set 349 Answers to Selected Questions 363 6 Serial Correlation 365 6.1 Modeling Serial Correlation: Linear Processes 365 MA(q) 366 MA([infinity]) as a Mean Square Limit 366 Filters 369 Inverting Lag Polynomials 372 6.2 ARMA Processes 375 AR(1) and Its MA([infinity]) Representation 376 Autocovariances of AR(1) 378 AR(p) and Its MA([infinity]) Representation 378 ARMA(p,q) 380 ARMA(p) with Common Roots 382 Invertibility 383 Autocovariance-Generating Function and the Spectrum 383 6.3 Vector Processes 387 6.4 Estimating Autoregressions 392 Estimation of AR(1) 392 Estimation of AR(p) 393 Choice of Lag Length 394 Estimation of VARs 397 Estimation of ARMA(p,q) 398 6.5 Asymptotics for Sample Means of Serially Correlated Processes 400 LLN for Covariance-Stationary Processes 401 Two Central Limit Theorems 402 Multivariate Extension 404 6.6 Incorporating Serial Correlation in GMM 406 The Model and Asymptotic Results 406 Estimating S When Autocovariances Vanish after Finite Lags 407 Using Kernels to Estimate S 408 VARHAC 410 6.7 Estimation under Conditional Homoskedasticity (Optional) 413 Kernel-Based Estimation of S under Conditional Homoskedasticity 413 Data Matrix Representation of Estimated Long-Run Variance 414 Relation to GLS 415 6.8 Application: Forward Exchange Rates as Optimal Predictors 418 The Market Efficiency Hypothesis 419 Testing Whether the Unconditional Mean Is Zero 420 Regression Tests 423 Problem Set 428 Answers to Selected Questions 441 7 Extremum Estimators 445 7.1 Extremum Estimators 446 "Measurability" of [theta] 446 Two Classes of Extremum Estimators 447 Maximum Likelihood (ML) 448 Conditional Maximum Likelihood 450 Invariance of ML 452 Nonlinear Least Squares (NLS) 453 Linear and Nonlinear GMM 454 7.2 Consistency 456 Two Consistency Theorems for Extremum Estimators 456 Consistency of M-Estimators 458 Concavity after Reparameterization 461 Identification in NLS and ML 462 Consistency of GMM 467 7.3 Asymptotic Normality 469 Asymptotic Normality of M-Estimators 470 Consistent Asymptotic Variance Estimation 473 Asymptotic Normality of Conditional ML 474 Two Examples 476 Asymptotic Normality of GMM 478 GMM versus ML 481 Expressing the Sampling Error in a Common Format 483 7.4 Hypothesis Testing 487 The Null Hypothesis 487 The Working Assumptions 489 The Wald Statistic 489 The Lagrange Multiplier (LM) Statistic 491 The Likelihood Ratio (LR) Statistic 493 Summary of the Trinity 494 7.5 Numerical Optimization 497 Newton-Raphson 497 Gauss-Newton 498 Writing Newton-Raphson and Gauss-Newton in a Common Format 498 Equations Nonlinear in Parameters Only 499 Problem Set 501 Answers to Selected Questions 505 8 Examples of Maximum Likelihood 507 8.1 Qualitative Response (QR) Models 507 Score and Hessian for Observation t 508 Consistency 509 Asymptotic Normality 510 8.2 Truncated Regression Models 511 The Model 511 Truncated Distributions 512 The Likelihood Function 513 Reparameterizing the Likelihood Function 514 Verifying Consistency and Asymptotic Normality 515 Recovering Original Parameters 517 8.3 Censored Regression (Tobit) Models 518 Tobit Likelihood Function 518 Reparameterization 519 8.4 Multivariate Regressions 521 The Multivariate Regression Model Restated 522 The Likelihood Function 523 Maximizing the Likelihood Function 524 Consistency and Asymptotic Normality 525 8.5 FIML 526 The Multiple-Equation Model with Common Instruments Restated 526 The Complete System of Simultaneous Equations 529 Relationship between ([Gamma]0, [Beta]0) and [delta]0 530 The FIML Likelihood Function 531 The FIML Concentrated Likelihood Function 532 Testing Overidentifying Restrictions 533 Properties of the FIML Estimator 533 ML Estimation of the SUR Model 535 8.6 LIML 538 LIML Defined 538 Computation of LIML 540 LIML versus 2SLS 542 8.7 Serially Correlated Observations 543 Two Questions 543 Unconditional ML for Dependent Observations 545 ML Estimation of AR.1/ Processes 546 Conditional ML Estimation of AR(1) Processes 547 Conditional ML Estimation of AR(p) and VAR(p) Processes 549 Problem Set 551 9 Unit-Root Econometrics 557 9.1 Modeling Trends 557 Integrated Processes 558 Why Is It Important to Know if the Process Is I(1)? 560 Which Should Be Taken as the Null, I(0) or I(1)? 562 Other Approaches to Modeling Trends 563 9.2 Tools for Unit-Root Econometrics 563 Linear I(0) Processes 563 Approximating I(1) by a Random Walk 564 Relation to ARMA Models 566 The Wiener Process 567 A Useful Lemma 570 9.3 Dickey-Fuller Tests 573 The AR(1) Model 573 Deriving the Limiting Distribution under the I(1) Null 574 Incorporating the Intercept 577 Incorporating Time Trend 581 9.4 Augmented Dickey-Fuller Tests 585 The Augmented Autoregression 585 Limiting Distribution of the OLS Estimator 586 Deriving Test Statistics 590 Testing Hypotheses about [zeta] 591 What to Do When p Is Unknown? 592 A Suggestion for the Choice of pmax(T) 594 Including the Intercept in the Regression 595 Incorporating Time Trend 597 Summary of the DF and ADF Tests and Other Unit-Root Tests 599 9.5 Which Unit-Root Test to Use? 601 Local-to-Unity Asymptotics 602 Small-Sample Properties 602 9.6 Application: Purchasing Power Parity 603 The Embarrassing Resiliency of the Random Walk Model? 604 Problem Set 605 Answers to Selected Questions 619 10 Cointegration 623 10.1 Cointegrated Systems 624 Linear Vector I(0) and I(1) Processes 624 The Beveridge-Nelson Decomposition 627 Cointegration Defined 629 10.2 Alternative Representations of Cointegrated Systems 633 Phillips's Triangular Representation 633 VAR and Cointegration 636 The Vector Error-Correction Model (VECM) 638 Johansen's ML Procedure 640 10.3 Testing the Null of No Cointegration 643 Spurious Regressions 643 The Residual-Based Test for Cointegration 644 Testing the Null of Cointegration 649 10.4 Inference on Cointegrating Vectors 650 The SOLS Estimator 650 The Bivariate Example 652 Continuing with the Bivariate Example 653 Allowing for Serial Correlation 654 General Case 657 Other Estimators and Finite-Sample Properties 658 10.5 Application: the Demand for Money in the United States 659 The Data 660 (m - p, y, R) as a Cointegrated System 660 DOLS 662 Unstable Money Demand? 663 Problem Set 665 Appendix. Partitioned Matrices and Kronecker Products 670 Addition and Multiplication of Partitioned Matrices 671 Inverting Partitioned Matrices 672

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Book SynopsisLearn how to cultivate the most incredible customer experiences on earth through this essential guide by Colin Cowie, distinguished purveyor of unforgettable “wow” events for the world’s most demanding clients.If you’re searching for ways to ensure your customers walk away from your company with a smile on their face and a plan to return, you found it. And any business organization can adapt the tools and techniques in this book.Colin Cowie, one of the world’s most sought-after event planners, shares the hard-won and hard-nosed advice he has learned through entertaining and engaging stories and examples. He gives readers the indisputable blueprint for creating a customer-service culture that anyone can tailor to their own needs, whether you’re a shopkeeper, corporate marketing director, or budding event planner.Upon coming to the United States from South Africa with $400 in his pocket, Colin built his highly sTrade Review'Colin Cowie's events are the gold standard for creating unforgettable experiences. His relentless pursuit of excellence sets him apart in the customer service industry. Following his advice, you will impress your customers and keep them coming back for more.' -- Susan Dell, Philanthropist, MSD Capital * MSD Capital *'Colin's engaging writing style is evident from the first page. His unique references exploring standards of excellence ranging from McDonald's fries in North Dakota to a royal wedding in Doha make this book truly stand out. Frankly, it's the best first-person analysis I've read on the topic of customer service. It's an enjoyable read with unforgettable practical advice you can put into use immediately.' -- Ken Blanchard, The Ken Blanchard Companies, Co-author of Bestsellers, The New One Minute Manager and Raving Fans * The New One Minute Manager *'I truly believe Colin Cowie's The Gold Standard is more timely than ever, as businesses look to engage with the shifting needs of their guests. A copy of this powerful book in the hands of the people who work with you can elevate the experience of everyone involved and undoubtedly increase the size of your audience.' -- Radha Arora, President, Rosewood Hotels and amp; Resorts * Rosewood Hotels & Resorts *'In Colin's enjoyable, fascinating book, he shares his secrets of A+ customer service. Readers can surprise their clients and customers with what their clients and customers didn't know they wanted. That's the ultimate in proactive service.' -- Jackie and David Simon, Chairman and CEO, Simon Property Group * Simon Property Group *'Incredible nuggets of wisdom. Nothing teaches like experience, and the insight that Colin Cowie shares in The Gold Standard is a must-read. Inspirational and energizing for those who aspire to deliver the absolute finest in customer service.' -- Alan Fuerstman, Founder, Chairman and CEO, Montage International * Montage International *'Let's face it, at some level, we're all in the service business, regardless of our profession. If you are looking for a way to get the most positive reaction to whatever you do, get The Gold Standard. Colin's stories and practical advice will help you remove the bumps you don't see now on your road to success.' -- Ryan Seacrest, Emmy Award Winning Television Host and Producer * Emmy Award Winning Television Host and Producer *'What I enjoy most about restaurant life is the sense that I am inviting the world to dinner. There is a rarefied thrill in surpassing our guests' high expectations-- every day, year in and year out! If your goal is consistent excellence, Colin's The Gold Standard offers you far more than you expect. Everyone who works with me is going to have a copy!' -- Eric Ripert, Chef and Owner, Le Bernardin, Bestselling Cookbook Author and Television Personality * Chef and Owner, Le Bernardin *'Colin Cowie is a master at creating unforgettable experiences. His latest book is a must-read for all those seeking new ways to elevate their services, delight their customers, and build lasting relationships.' -- Pauline Brown, Former Chair of LVMH North America and Author of Aesthetic Intelligence * Aesthetic Intelligence *'Colin is the epitome of The Gold Standard. As a hospitalitarian at some of the finest luxury hotels, clubs, and real estate developments globally, I have looked to Colin to help me transform my teams to ensure a memorable guest experience for all! Thank you, Colin, for your fabulous visionary leadership.' -- John Carlton Tolbert, Blackstone Real Estate Hotels and amp; Resorts and Founder, Revelation Consultancy * Revelation Consultancy *'Excellent customer service begins long before the customer walks in the door. It's created, planned, and organized with each step thought through in a way that your customer is sure to enjoy-- a seamless, unsurpassed experience that they'll want to repeat, over and over again. In his book, Colin tells you how you can create your version of The Gold Standard.' -- Jean Georges Vongerichten, Chef, Bestselling Cookbook Author and Television Personality * Bestselling Cookbook Author and Television Personality *'In today's world, service is the only true differentiator, making The Gold Standard a must-read book for anyone interested in improving service in their business. Colin Cowie's mastery of service excellence delivery is unsurpassed and can be applied in virtually any industry. 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Book SynopsisThe original and bestselling leadership book! Sun Tzu's ideas on survival and success have been read across the world for centuries. Today they can still be applied to business, politics and life. The Art of War demonstrates how to win without conflict.Table of ContentsForeword vii An Introduction by Tom Butler-Bowdon xi Part I 1 The Art of War 3 Part II 101 The Sayings of WU TZU 103

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Book SynopsisMost of us worry that we're not very good negotiators - too quick to concede or too abrupt in our approach. But negotiation is present in almost every social interaction - we cannot avoid it. Neale and Lys present a practical new approach that will help you master this crucial everyday skill in every situation. Instead of focusing on reaching agreement at any cost, Neale and Lys reveal how to overcome our psychological biases and assess the hidden value in any negotiation. They explain how to know what a good deal is; when to negotiate and when to walk away; why keeping a straight face can prevent you from getting the best deal; when to make the first offer and when to wait; and why meeting in the middle can result in both sides being worse off. Drawing on three decades of ground-breaking research into behavioural economics, psychology and strategic thinking, Getting (More of) What You Want will revolutionise the way you approach negotiation. Whether you're looking for a better deal on your new car, asking for a pay rise, selling your company or just deciding who does the washing up, this book will help you become a more successful, more efficient negotiator - and get more of exactly what you want.Trade ReviewThe best book I've ever read on negotiation. -- Robert Sutton, Stanford Professor and co-author of * Scaling Up Excellence: Getting to More Without Settling for Less *Weaves together the best research and advice on negotiation so that you can feel more calm and collected when facing your next negotiation at work or as a consumer. And perhaps even with your kids. -- Chip Heath, co-author of * Decisive, Switch, and Made to Stick *This book surpasses the others [on negotiation]. Based on rigorous evidence and stunningly comprehensive in its consideration of the many aspects of negotiation -- Jeffrey Pfeffer, Thomas D. Dee II Professor of Organizational Behavior, Stanford Business SchoolThese two powerhouse professors de-bunk many common myths and lay out a disciplined approach to mastering the strategy and practice of negotiation. -- Sally Blount, Dean, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern UniversityMargaret Neale and Thomas Lys have done something enormously important for the fields of negotiation scholarship and practice. They've combined principles of economics and psychology into a set of often novel and genuinely actionable insights that will serve negotiators of all sorts very well. -- Robert B. Cialdini, author of * Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion *

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Book SynopsisThe outrageous sequel to Don't Tell Mum I Work on the Rigs (She Thinks I'm a Piano Player in a Whorehouse) brings more great stories from the far side of civilization - hilarious, full of humour, colourful characters and dramatic action! Just another glorious day in the oilfield for Paul Carter! He's stuck in the middle of the Russian sea on a rig staffed by a crew from Azerbaijan. The choppers are older than him and can only fly by line of sight, turning back regularly due to the weather which gets particuarly interesting when they are past the point of no return with half there fuel gone and they are committed to finding the rig in a fog that's thicker than a Big Brother housemate. The closest thing to a hotel for miles around is the Asylum, a former soviet mental institution that now houses offshore personnel en-route to the rig, where his room mates are Vodka Bob - who drinks Guinness for breakfast when he's not on the rig - Sick Boy, who snores like a pit bull being hot-waxed and Sealbasher. In his inimitable style Paul Carter regales us with his colourful adventures from the front line of thee oil industry and the far side of civilization!Trade ReviewIf you're looking for a rip-roaring, rollicking roster of drunken antics, tropical diseases and bad behaviour, you won't go far wrong. * Amazon reviews *Get ready for loosely connected, bawdy stories about the author and his outrageous friends. Some tales come from the oil rigs Carter worked on, but most take place in bars, where misogynistic alpha males drown themselves in a sea of liquor. How about the one where a bloke with a glass eye pops it into someone's beer, and the crowd waits until the victim quaffs the last ounce to see it staring at him from the bottom of his glass? Carter narrates the audiobook in his working-class Australian accent, loaded with the national vocabulary of 'mates', 'queuing', 'boiled sweets', and 'rubbing one out' (think gas). His rapid narrative style leaves the listener little time to ponder the novel metaphors, similes, and analogies. * Audiofile Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThe conditioning begins early in our lives. Great achievements will bring lasting happiness and fulfillment; great achievements form the bedrock of stable self-esteem and strong character; great achievements will become the foundation for a successful life. If these well-intentioned promises are true, why does winning never seem to be enough? In The Only Way to Win, Jim Loehr draws upon two decades of work with Fortune 500 executives; world-class athletes such as Monica Seles, Dan Jansen, and Eric Lindros; and other high achievers at the Human Performance Institute (HPI) to reveal surprising insights about achievement motivation. Specifically, Loehr finds that the blind pursuit of external achievement often results in emptiness, addiction, and, ironically, poor performance. It's not really about what you achieve, he argues, it's about who you become as a consequence of the chase. From the bestselling author of On Form, comes a compelling, practical, and hopeful read filled with relatable stories and useful exercises. The Only Way to Win will serve as a powerful wake-up call for business leaders, employees, teachers, and coaches. It will also provide inspiration for readers looking to perform better, achieve more, and change both their own lives and those of the people they influence.Trade ReviewRead this book - it will change your life. -- Matthew Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of The Dream ManagerJim takes the challenge to achieve success to a new level--one where winning with character and values leads to a life of significance and long-term happiness. -- Steve Reinemund, Dean of Wake Forest Schools of Business and Former CEO, PepsiCoJim's latest book, The Only Way to Win, builds on his four decades of work with high achievers in sport and business linking character and purpose in an extraordinary way. -- Chip Bergh, CEO, Levi Strauss & Co.If you read no other book this year, give this gift to yourself, to those you lead, your family, and to anyone for whom you wish to make a positive impact on their lives. -- Phebe Farrow Port, Senior Vice President, Global Management Strategies, The EstEe Lauder CompaniesOver the years of working with Jim, I have learned how to make a deep investment in character and push my employees and colleagues to achieve more. Jim has it exactly right--character trumps everything! -- Charlie Kim, CEO, Next JumpJim Loehr has plumbed the depths of human endeavor and offers us an opportunity to confront our most cherished life goals and come out a winner. -- Rear Admiral Ray Smith, US Navy (Ret), Former Commander, US Navy SEALs

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Book SynopsisIt's rare that a book appears with a fresh perspective on world affairs, but renowned economist Ha-Joon Chang has some startlingly original things to say about the future of globalization. In theory, he argues, the world's wealthiest countries and supra-national institutions like the IMF, World Bank and WTO want to see all nations developing into modern industrial societies. In practice, though, those at the top are 'kicking away the ladder' to wealth that they themselves climbed. Why? Self-interest certainly plays a part. But, more often, rich and powerful governments and institutions are actually being 'Bad Samaritans': their intentions are worthy but their simplistic free-market ideology and poor understanding of history leads them to inflict policy errors on others. Chang demonstrates this by contrasting the route to success of economically vibrant countries with the very different route now being dictated to the world's poorer nations. In the course of this, he shows just how muddled the thinking is in such key areas as trade and foreign investment. He shows that the case for privatisation and against state involvement is far from proven. And he explores the ways in which attitudes to national cultures and political ideologies are obscuring clear thinking and creating bad policy. Finally, he argues the case for new strategies for a more prosperous world that may appall the 'Bad Samaritans'.Trade ReviewA smart, lively and provocative book that offers us compelling new ways to look at globalization -- Joseph E. Stiglitz, Nobel laureate in Economics, 2001Every orthodoxy needs effective critics. Ha-Joon Chang is probably the world's most effective critic of globalization. He does not deny the benefits to developing countries of integration into the world economy. But he draws on the lessons of history to argue that they must be allowed to integrate on their own terms -- Martin Wolf, Financial Times, author of 'Why Globalization Works'This is a marvellous book. Well researched, panoramic in its scope and beautifully written, Bad Samaritans, is the perfect riposte to devotees of a one-size-fits-all model of growth and globalization. I strongly urge you to read it -- Larry Elliott, Economics Editor, GuardianIn this more polemical tract, [Chang] adds the spark of personal reflection ... and some mischievous rhetorical set-pieces. * The Economist *This is an excellent book...deploys the logical discipline of economics and its engagement with quantitative evidence, but does so in jargon-free prose that sparkles with anecdotes and practical observations. * International Affairs *

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Book SynopsisGeoff Ramm has a passion for incredible customer service. In this book, he’s hand-picked THE most original, unique and quirky examples of creative customer experiences that are guaranteed to inspire you and your team to outperform, outmanoeuvre and stand head and shoulders above the competition. This is the book that your competitors wish they had, it’s your ticket to service superstardom and it’s going to reveal to you: The gap in your service that you never knew existed. Smart techniques to help you generate clever experiences of your own. Simple, cost-effective ideas and touches that will mean the world to your customers. Fun, fresh and exciting new perspectives that will inject your entire team with enthusiasm. Fantastic ideas and inspiring stories that will get you spectacular results. Why not join Geoff on this highly enjoyable, eye-opening and rewarding customer service journey around the world? He’ll introduce you to some of the amazing people he’s met who have discovered extraordinary ways to deliver world-class experiences, and he’ll show you how you can use their strategies to make your own brand unforgettable, your business unmissable and your customers coming back for more. So, are you ready to become a true Celebrity Service Superstar? Great! It’s time to get started on getting people talking…about you! “Entertaining and thought-provoking! Geoff Ramm’s knowledge and insight will reshape the way you think about customer service” – Heather McNamee, Area General Manager, Fraser’s Hospitality UKTrade Review“Entertaining and thought-provoking! Geoff Ramm’s knowledge and insight will reshape the way you think about customer service” – Heather McNamee, Area General Manager, Fraser’s Hospitality UK“Talk about WOW! Geoff Ramm ignites a desire to be the most talked about business on earth with positive energy and purpose. He’ll help you see the difference and be the difference.” – Olivia Sarah-Le Lacheur, General Manager, Retail Distribution, Partnership Development AIA Group“I have been living and breathing Geoff’s mantra for many years with significant success, enabling consecutive years of growth.” - Ed Bracken, General Manager, Crowne Plaza, The City, London

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Book SynopsisStop searching for purpose. Build it.We're living through a crisis of purpose. Surveys indicate that people are feeling less connected to the meaning of their work, asking, "How do I find my purpose?"That's the wrong question. You don't find your purpose—you build it. The HBR Guide to Crafting Your Purpose debunks three common myths about purpose: that purpose is found, that you have only one, and that it stays the same over time. Packed with stories, tips, and activities, this book teaches you how to cultivate more meaning in your life and work and endow everything you do with purpose.You'll learn how to: Find the reason behind your work Identify what makes you feel happy and fulfilled Use job crafting to transform your role Build positive, fulfilling relationships Connect your work to service Arm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.

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Book SynopsisLeadership is hard. How can you balance compassion for your people with effectiveness in getting the job done?A global pandemic, economic volatility, natural disasters, civil and political unrest. From New York to Barcelona to Hong Kong, it can feel as if the world as we know it is coming apart. Through it all, our human spirit is being tested. Now more than ever, it's imperative for leaders to demonstrate compassion.But in hard times like these, leaders need to make hard decisions—deliver negative feedback, make difficult choices that disappoint people, and in some cases lay people off. How do you do the hard things that come with the responsibility of leadership while remaining a good human being and bringing out the best in others? Most people think we have to make a binary choice between being a good human being and being a tough, effective leader. But this is a false dichotomy. Being human and doing what needs to be done are not mutually exclusive. In truth, doing hard things and making difficult decisions is often the most compassionate thing to do.As founder and CEO of Potential Project, Rasmus Hougaard and his longtime coauthor, Jacqueline Carter, show in this powerful, practical book, you must always balance caring for your people with leadership wisdom and effectiveness. Using data from thousands of leaders, employees, and companies in nearly a hundred countries, the authors find that when leaders bring the right balance of compassion and wisdom to the job, they foster much higher levels of employee engagement, performance, loyalty, and well-being in their people.With rich examples from Netflix, IKEA, Unilever, and many other global companies, as well as practical tools and advice for leaders and managers at any level, Compassionate Leadership is your indispensable guide to doing the hard work of leadership in a human way.Trade Review"…an accessible, handy reference for those eager to lead with kindness." — Publisher's Weekly"Divided into easy-to-read chapters that can be implemented as practical tools and guidance for leaders and managers at any level, Compassionate Leadership makes doing the hard work of leadership easiest to do in a human way." — School Administrator (AASA, American Association of School Administrators)Advance Praise for Compassionate Leadership:"All business leaders care about business performance. This book uses deep research to demonstrate that compassionate and wise leadership is not an alternative to a performance culture, but is a key accelerator of it." — Alan Jope, CEO, Unilever"Investing deeply in human connection and compassion with candor are the most important leadership traits of our time and essential to creating a truly human organization. This book cracks the code on how to lead with both your heart and your mind." — Ellyn Shook, Chief Leadership & Human Resources Officer, Accenture"As this timely book reveals, compassion strengthens a leader's qualities. It is the antidote to anger and fear. It brings confidence, courage, and the peace of mind to enable a leader to be clear and decisive." — His Holiness Dalai Lama XIV"This remarkable book shines a light on how to create the culture of compassion and empowerment that unlocks creativity, productivity, and happiness in today's organizations. Its intelligent, engaging prose is a delight to read." — Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School; author, The Fearless Organization"Wise leaders know that when you avoid uncomfortable issues, they always come back to haunt you. Reading this book will help you understand how to lead, guided by a deep sense that human values are the primary objective. Those values should be your compass for doing the right thing when the next tough dilemma comes along." — Jesper Brodin, President and CEO, Ingka Group (formerly IKEA Group)

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Book SynopsisOffering leaders and senior managers the answers to critical questions on organizational design and management.Leading Organizations offers an accessible and practical new framework for addressing some of the most common issues facing leaders and senior managers today. The two authors, both consultants with McKinsey, took stock of the most common questions they are asked by their clients in the areas of human capital, organization design, transformational change, and merger management. Containing the latest thinking on the most effective answers to those questions, this book offers leaders and senior managers support of their efforts to harness the full potential of their organizations.Leading Organizations is anchored in a series of essays or short chapters using graphics, bullet points, and examples to illustrate the key messages and ensure a highly visual exploration of organizational design and management.Trade ReviewSenior executives should greet this book with joy and gratitude. Meticulous analysis reveals that the ten most important management topics today are as they have always been. So first you learn what most needs to be done – and then the time-tested ways to make it happen. -- Sir Martin Sorrell * CEO, WPP *No one has time to read long-winded business books or is too impatient to do so. Leading Organizations is different...its content is both practical and refreshing. Simply essential reading for any leader. -- Daniel Vasella * former Chairman and CEO, Novartis *Leading Organizations is like reading ten business books in one. These leadership lessons put into action are a catalyst to sustainable competitive advantage. -- Greg Case * CEO, Aon *The book is an accessible, digestible and valuable contribution to business leadership, built on the bedrock of tried and tested experience in managing challenge and change. -- Sir Roger Carr * Chairman, BAE Systems plc *An A-Z guide for leaders, covering everything from talent and teams, to design and decision-making, to culture and change - mandatory reading for anyone who aspires to be a great leader of organizations. -- Herman Gref * CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board, Sberbank *Leading Organizations contains extraordinary insight, powerful ideas, and practical guidance. It has something for everyone, whether you are just setting out or an experienced leader – a must-read. -- Carolyn Fairbairn * Director-General of the Confederation of British Industry *Keller and Meaney's Leading Organizations: Ten Timeless Truths reveals clear, real-world actions on how to tackle the issues that leaders of every organization face. The topics addressed are truly timeless - making it a vital read for start-ups and mature organizations alike. -- Peter Ma * Chairman, Ping An Insurance Company of China *Leading Organizations is straight to the point and counter-intuitive – and, above all, impact-focused. -- Alain Bejjani * CEO and Director, Majid Al Futtaim Holding LLC *A plain talking primer for CEOs and senior leaders who want to focus their attention on what matters. -- Nancy G. Hesse * President and CEO, Cancer Treatment Centers of America *Leading Organizations is easy to read, very pragmatic, and focused on results. -- Walter Bayly * CEO, Bancode Credito del Peru *Great handbook on how to develop high-performing organizations. A fresh departure from conceptual business books - very practical. -- Suh Kyung-bae * Chairman, AmorePacific Corporation *[Keller and Meaney] zero in on the essentials...digging into the few key lessons that matter most. I find Leading Organizations: Ten Timeless Truths to be a lovely example of profound simplicity. -- Robert I. Sutton * best-selling author, and Professor of Management Science and Engineering, Stanford University *Table of ContentsIntroduction Part One: Talent and teams 1. How do I attract and retain the right talent? 2. How do I develop the talent we need to win? 3. How I manage performance to unlock our full potential? 4. How do I create a high-performing leadership team? Part Two: Decision-making and design 5. How do I improve the quality and speed of decision-making? 6. How do I reorganize to capture maximum value quickly? 7. How do I reduce overhead costs sustainably? Part Three: Culture and change 8. How do I make culture a competitive advantage? 9. How do I lead organization-wide transformational change? 10. How do I successfully transition into a new leadership role?

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Book SynopsisIn 2017, Arif Naqvi and The Abraaj Group were on the brink of changing the world of private equity. Abraaj was a pioneer of a new model of impact investing built on the idea that making money and doing good are not mutually exclusive. It had helped transform communities and companies across the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Latin America by investing in healthcare, education and clean energy, and in 2017 it was on the threshold of closing a new fund that would provide $6 billion worth of investment to these emerging markets. But then it all came crashing down. On 10 April 2019, after landing at London Heathrow, Naqvi was arrested on fraud charges. He is facing extradition to the United States and a potential prison sentence of up to 291 years if he is found guilty. The dominant media narrative has painted Naqvi as a thief and fraudster, the so-called key man in an organised criminal conspiracy. But in this explosive new book, which is based on extensive research and interviews with key players, Brian Brivati discovers that things are not quite what they seem and finds that in this case of alleged fraud there is actually no money missing. Icarus explores how Abraaj found itself caught in the middle of a geopolitical war between the United States and China and when it would not bow to the whims of these global behemoths, economic hitmen tried to wipe it out.Trade Review"If Abraaj had been allowed to sell its shares in K-Electric to Shanghai Electric, Arif Naqvi would be a free man today. There is more here than meets the eye. How and why was this deal blocked? This book sets out to answer those questions." - Shahid Abbasi, former Prime Minister of Pakistan "Doing good and making money should not be incompatible. Arif Naqvi was the leading advocate of how to use private equity to make a difference and his life and achievements deserve a scholarly and balanced assessment to counter the tabloid headlines. Icarus, based on an astonishing depth of research, provides just that." - David Charters, former diplomat turned investment banker and businessman and co-founder of the Beacon Prize for Philanthropy “Brian Brivati is one of the country’s most interesting thinkers on international affairs. He is always challenging and his conclusions never predictable.” Martin Bright, formerly political editor of the New Statesman and the Jewish Chronicle, his 2003 scoop formed the basis for the film Official Secrets

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Book SynopsisWritten by the best-selling author of Python for Finance, Yves Hilpisch, this new book explains financial, mathematical, and Python programming concepts in an integrative manner so that the interdisciplinary concepts reinforce each other.

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