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Book SynopsisAre you time-poor but want to be money-rich?Business strategist, entrepreneur, #1 podcaster and global speaker Lisa Johnson is here to guide you through the world of passive income. No complicated plans or tech troubles; just a simple step-by-step approach using Lisa''s simple system to earning money either as a side hustle or as your main business, without ever trading time for money.Covering EVERYTHING you need to know from how to think of an initial idea, develop it, grow an engaged audience, get into a productive groove, launch your product, generate sales and maintain a consistent income from your product, Lisa takes you through it all, with lots of guaranteed laughs along the way! This will be a book you turn to time and again for motivation, inspiration and practical business advice.Trade ReviewA lighthearted and simple look at making money online. It's warm and inviting nature makes you feel like you can do this too and after reading each chapter I was itching to action what I'd learnt. Lisa's approach is the perfect antidote to 'bro marketing'. -- Holly Matthews - No nonsense self development coach and Founder of The Happy Me ProjectLisa has created an actionable, fluff-free, step-by-step guide to the complex and often-murky world of passive income and making money online. -- Elizabeth Goddard - Multi-offer Online Business StrategistMake Money Online is an in depth, thoughtful and thought provoking book not only on 'making money online' but life in the modern day. Lisa has beautifully used stories and real life examples from her life to support the readers understanding and integration of what is truly required to succeed and feel fulfilled in life. Definitely a book to keep close on your shelf along your success journey. -- James Williams - The Growth EdgeActionable, strategic and so inspirational, you will pull a muscle trying to crush your dreams after you read it -- Bushra Azhar - founder of The Persuasion Revolution

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Book Synopsis'Thoughtful, very readable ... We have been lucky, lucky, lucky to have him' - The Times'Pithy and amusing' - Sunday Times David Dimbleby has interviewed prime ministers and presidents, made award-winning documentaries, chaired Question Time for 25 years, and anchored the BBC's live coverage of historic national and world events. KEEP TALKING is David's wry look at his own extraordinary career, and the people, events and controversies he has encountered along the way. As a broadcaster for the BBC, David had an obligation to appear a neutral observer. Now finally 'off the leash' he writes without inhibition but with his characteristic wit, clarity and insight, about monarchy, politics, and the state of Britain. His book is enlivened with honest accounts of broadcasting from the inside - from commentating on Diana's funeral to anchoring te

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Book Synopsis''Such a charming read'' CURTIS SITTENFELD ''Smart, fresh and romantic . . . I loved this book with my whole heart'' BETH O''LEARY ''Absolutely irresistible - funny, addictive and deliciously romantic'' ROSIE WALSH *****Nora''s life is about to get a rewrite . . .Nora Hamilton knows the formula for love better than anyone. As a romance channel screenwriter, it''s her job. But when her husband leaves her and their two kids, Nora turns the collapse of her marriage into the best script of her life. When it''s picked up for the big screen and set to film on location at her picturesque Hudson Valley home, Nora''s life will never be the same - especially after world-famous Hollywood actor and former ''Sexiest Man Alive'' Leo Vance is cast as her ex-husband.The morning after the crew leaves, Nora finds Leo on her porch with a half-empty bottle of tequila and a proposition. He''ll pay Trade ReviewI loved this book with my whole heart. It's smart, fresh and romantic, full of humour and warmth. I didn't want to put it down * Beth O'Leary *Such a charming read * Curtis Sittenfeld *Absolutely irresistible - funny, addictive and deliciously romantic, this is exactly the sort of book we all need right now * Rosie Walsh *Wildly addictive and perfectly escapist, I have recommended this book to everyone! * Paige Toon *I love Nora. I love her voice. I love the romance. I love the pacing. I love that she's a mum. I love it all . . . It's got the vibes of Beach Read by Emily Henry, with the escapist glamour of Hollywood. Absolutely nails the comedy, the romance, and the sparkle. My favourite read of this year, and soon to be yours! * Lizzy Dent *I absolutely loved this book. It is the perfect combination of heart, drama and humour. Totally delicious, and perfect for summer * Holly McCulloch *Magical . . . As much a beautiful story of female agency and empowerment, as it is a tantalising love story. The kind of book you want to savour, yet can't help whizzing through. It's a dream read * Heat *Nora and Leo are both believable, engaging protagonists who I rooted for from the start * Daily Mail *This sparkling rom-com is fresh, funny and will make your heart soar with the romance of it! * My Weekly *I really liked this book, with Annabel Monaghan managing to bring that feature film feeling to the page . . . the perfect book for those looking for a second chance at love and even those who just love to get swept up in a story * MyLondon *So refreshing and different, I was reading late into the night. I defy you not to fall in love with Nora's story * Dani Atkins *Funny and good-hearted - a romance for romantics, a blending of the real and the deliciously unreal * Linda Holmes *This perfectly-scripted love story left me feeling the way all the best romances do: filled with hope and the feeling that true love always wins * Jill Santopolo *Such a freaking delight . . . Charming, funny, uplifting and completely captivating, I devoured it in three days * Elin Hilderbrand *Dreamy * The Handbook Magazine * Perfectly captures the apprehension and excitement of infatuation blended with life's complications * Washington Post *Irresistible . . . With pitch-perfect characters full of foibles and flaws, the work taps into genuine feelings as the characters fall in love. This is a winner * Publishers Weekly *A witty and poignant roller coaster that springs a delightful surprise * People *The perfect escape from reality * USA Today *Wryly observed escapism - romantic but never mawkish * Mail on Sunday *For fans of Book Lovers by Emily Henry . . . highlights single motherhood and the ways in which children can both complicate new romance and make it even more heartwarming. It's the feel-good book you didn't realize you needed * Reader's Digest *I urge you to read the brilliantly scripted (pun intended), smart, off-beat romance Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan. I adored it * Book(ish) *

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Book SynopsisAre you looking to supercharge your business and grow your online community? The key to a booming business is your community. Founder of social media consultancy The Selfhood, Daisy Morris, is here with the ultimate guide for all the side-hustlers, creators, business owners and freelancers looking to build a genuine community on social media. This book drops the jargon - Daisy will teach you how to take your community on a journey. From brand awareness through to conversion, you will have the confidence to expand your reach while nurturing your existing fans, followers, subscribers and customers to turn them in to loyal and repeat customers. You will learn how to create meaningful connections with your audience, through real-life case studies, simple exercises and top-notch business advice. A must-read for any business owner.

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Book Synopsis''A treasure trove of advice to help you earn more cash!'' - ALISON HAMMOND''Dan is a money-making genius'' - RYLANThis Morning expert, Dan Hatfield , has made it his mission to inspire the nation with his practical, positive money-making wisdom.Structured through key life areas where we can generate cash, Dan will help you unlock your money-making skills, from uncovering the hidden jackpots in your home and becoming a ''bubble entrepreneur'' to mastering the second-hand market with ease. Money Maker is full of the essential advice you need - it''s a transformative resource that will ensure you can do more of the things you love and start seeing financial opportunity at every turn.FUN and EMPOWERING, LET''S GET MONEY-MAKING!ABOUT THE AUTHORS:Third-generation pawnbroker, Dan Hatfield, has made it his mission to inspire the nation with his practical, positive money-making wisdom. He was the star of C

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Book Synopsis'Imagine what life would be like if you had total clarity on what you wanted to do and how to achieve it. You wake up every morning energised and excited by life and its challenges - with a deep understanding of yourself, your strengths and how they make you unique.'

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Book SynopsisEconomics drives the modern world and shapes our lives, but few of us feel we have time to engage with the breadth of ideas in the subject. 50 Economics Classics is the smart person''s guide to two centuries of discussion of finance, capitalism and the global economy. From Adam Smith''s Wealth of Nations to Thomas Piketty''s bestseller Capital in the Twenty-First Century, here are the great reads, seminal ideas and famous texts, clarified and illuminated for all.The revised edition will: include 5-6 new titles addressing some more up to date areas of the subject such as The Bitcoin Standard, The Age of Surveillance Capitalism and Discrimination and Disparities have a revised introduction to reflect on the current turbulence and challenges facing the global economy over the next decade have some of the less relevant titles removed''Something of a modern classic in its own right.

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Book SynopsisA call for a radical re-examination of the way we think about health, ageing and the future.

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Book SynopsisDespite extensive and costly diversity initiatives, little progress has been made in recent years in ending workplace gender inequality. Beyond Bias presents a compelling explanation of the reasons for this failure. Current diversity initiatives focus primarily on teaching people to be less biased and more inclusive. But this is the wrong focus. As Beyond Bias make clear, workplace gender inequality is a systemic problem caused largely by the (unintended) discriminatory operation of personnel systems, policies, and practices. Beyond Bias presents the four-prong PATH program for directly attacking this structural discrimination-and with it, individuals'' discriminatory conduct: Prioritize Elimination of Exclusionary Behavior Adopt Bias-free Methods of Decision-Making Treat Inequality in the Home as a Workplace Problem Halt Unequal Performance Evaluations and Leadership Development OpportunitiesTrade ReviewBeyond Bias offers a curated introduction to the literature on workplace gender bias, and many concrete steps organizations can take to interrupt bias by providing more structure in their business systems. -- Joan C. Williams, Author of Bias Interrupted: Creating Inclusion for Real and for Good, Harvard Business Review Press, 2021Beyond Bias's actionable best practices equip leaders with the tools to create an equitable and more productive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. The "must read" for every leader who is serious about positioning their organization for success in the 21st century! -- David G. Smith, PhD, Johns Hopkins University & W. Brad Johnson, PhD, U.S. Naval Academy, authors of Good Guys and Athena RisingFinally, a book that tackles workplace gender inequality at the root of the problem. Grounded in solid research, this book is a must for leaders determined to improve business results by fostering deeper engagement from both men and women. -- Carol Frohlinger, President, Negotiating Women, Inc.Beyond Bias is a timely, powerful, and compelling book. In it, Kramer and Harris provide a clear and do-able PATH to create a business climate where people feel trusted and appreciated; one where DE&I is more than hope-it becomes a reality. -- Andi Simon, Ph.D. Corporate Anthropologist and CEO Simon Associates Management ConsultantsHere it is! We've long been in pursuit of creating a bias-free workplace-what is needed to unlock so much potential and profit for our businesses. Yet so many companies have put in place huge efforts that have failed. Through their PATH program, Andie and Al show us how big goals are met through small wins. Focus on the seemingly small practices they outline that compound over time, and you and your organization will reach the goal we all seek. -- Lee Caraher, CEO, Double Forte, Author of Millennials & Management and The Boomerang Principle, and host of Everything Speaks

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Book SynopsisHow do you do justice to your business idea? It''s a question that entrepreneurs are always asking, aware that 70% of new businesses fail. Starting a business is scary, especially for first-timers, but there is a safe, LAUNCH IN 5 way to do it.If you are launching a new business, this book will improve your chance for success in the most economic, efficient, and painless way possible, before you put large amounts of time and money on the line. It provides a comprehensive guide on how to rapidly turn an idea into a money-making machine - whether it is a side gig or a headfirst dive into the world of entrepreneurship.Because most new businesses are conducted online, it will place an emphasis on how to launch and build a business on the internet, and because most new entrepreneurs are operating within a small budget and timeframe, these concepts are inexpensive, fast, low-risk, and proven.Based on the author''s insider strategies, LAUNCH IN 5 will guide the read

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Book SynopsisWorkstyle is the freedom to choose when and where you work. It is only now, after centuries of formal and inflexible working hours, that such an opportunity is on the horizon. It is an opportunity that will have far reaching and profoundly positive implications, levelling the playing field and helping to create true inclusivity and accessibility in our society.This inspiring book will explain the history of work, where the 9-5 came from, and why the time is right for change. You''ll learn how workstyle differs from flexible, hybrid, or remote working, and why it matters. Most importantly, you''ll explore and design your own workstyle, by reflecting on the things that matter to you, acting to change your life and inspiring others to do the same, all underpinned by research that proves that this is a better way to work for us all.This book is for everyone who has had to take a day off work to receive a delivery or go to a doctor''s appointment. It is for anyone who hasTrade ReviewWorkstyle is a brilliant book that we've never been in more need of. Lizzie and Alex are the experts on autonomous working and make it easy and exciting for us all to understand and apply. -- Helen Tupper, co-author of You Coach You and The Squiggly CareerThis book is terrific. It provides inspiration that one word can change the course of history. Lizzie and Alex are longtime leaders of the conversation on autonomous working, and this is an eye-opening perspective on the future of work -- Sophie Devonshire - CEO, The Marketing Society and author of LoveWork and Superfast - Lead at SpeedLizzie and Alex are reinventing the way the world works. Read this vivid and inspiring story of how each and every individual can (and should!) be able to craft their ideal 'workstyle'. -- Pim de Morree - Co-founder of Corporate RebelsLizzie and Alex have spearheaded the conversation around autonomous and asynchronous working for over a decade. Leading the 'workstyle revolution' and bringing innovative ways of working to thousands of individuals and many organisations to change the world of work. -- Caroline Arora - VP People and Culture, BlinkistWorkstyle is a handbook for the next revolution at work. It will inspire business leaders to trust in people to choose when and where to work for themselves so they can deliver their best work, and in turn deliver great business success. -- Holger Seim, Co-founder & CEO, BlinkistLizzie and Alex have turned an idea, a principle, into a global movement and a successful business. Workstyle provides a privileged insight into their real-world experience and offers a framework for anyone thinking about what "organisation" means in contemporary business. An accessible, inspiring, and timely contribution to any leader's library. -- Matt Meyer, CEO, Taylor VintersHoxby co-founders Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst have built a highly successful business by adopting a freelancer-first mentality, and giving freelance colleagues the tools and incentives to manage their business, contribute to the community overall and success of others, and make room for life and family. Ask any one of their members how it works and they will tell you that workstyle, the cultural philosophy and practical use of autonomous work, has been key to their collective success. It is for this reason that 'Workstyle' is an important and relevant book that should not be missed, especially in the post-Covid era. -- Jon Younger, Investor, Teacher and Forbes ContributorWritten in a hugely engaging way, this book explains how the Workstyle approach can have a positive impact not just on the person, their health and wellbeing, but on our businesses, enabling us to generate superior results, and also on wider society. One day we will look back and wonder how we ever worked any other way! -- Jon Marlow, Managing Director, Divine ChocolateTrust Lizzie and Alex to write this cracker of a book that redefines how we work and how older workers can take their rightful places on intergenerational teams. Love it! -- Susan Flory, creator of The Big Middle podcastIf you care about creating a future of work in which everyone can belong then Workstyle is a must read. Lizzie and Alex have been pioneers of new ways of working long prior to the pandemic. In order to hold on to what we have gained in a pandemic which personally and professionally cost us so much, this book is vital, urgent reading. -- Nicola Kemp, Editorial Director, CreativebriefWorkstyle beautifully explains what the future of work is all about - focusing less on where and when work is produced, and instead capitalizing on the diversity of each professional's unique methods, skills, and lifestyles to produce more robust results. -- Laurel Farrer, Founder and CEO, Distribute Consulting

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Book SynopsisThe industrial age routine of a 9-5 fits-all working system might finally be being dismantled, but what will replace it, and will it work for you? This thoughtful and practical book sketches out new approaches to individualized working styles which prioritize wellbeing, productivity and fairness. The authors, Lizzie and Alex, are at the forefront of business thinking in this area, having worked with companies such as Unilever, Amazon, and AIA and been featured in the FT, Times, Telegraph, Stylist, Marie Claire, Metro and The Guardian, among others.If you are an ambitious Gen Z millennial at the start of a career, looking for a job which works with your ethical framework, an experienced professional moving into a leadership role, or a business owner, CEO, manager or HR professional, this book provides a vital contemporary overview of what will work best in a business world which is newly flexible, imaginative, neurodiverse and accountable. It will help you create a way of wo

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Book SynopsisA powerful and valuable book to live a life of greater freedom and impact, Robin Sharma, #1 worldwide bestselling author of The 5AM Club and The Everyday Hero ManifestoReimagine your future, adjust your efforts, jump into action and work for just ten more years before doing what the hell you want!Building a business can be confusing. Entrepreneurs aren''t sure whether to keep control or delegate and automate, say yes or say no, work all hours or prioritise work-life balance. They take advice from all directions and wind up feeling overwhelmed and overworked without a finish line in sight.The TEN YEAR CAREER turns that premise upside down and argues that it doesn''t have to be that way. If you have intention, focus, a willingness to question received truths and the vision to think big, you can emulate the world''s most successful entrepreneurs and retire in ten years, no matter where you are in your career today.You''ll leaTrade ReviewTen Year Career has the same 'shake-up' potential as The 4-Hour Work Week did, shifting our thinking to, 'Oh, I could get this done faster and better if I worked in these ways.' Entrepreneurs often fall in the gap between the promise of freedom (I'll make money in my sleep) and the reality (I'm scrapping to keep my business alive). In Ten Year Career, Jodie moves us smartly and quickly toward the reality of freedom by reminding us what tools, tactics and habits really matter. -- Ben Keene, Rebel Book ClubEvery future millionaire needs this wise perspective. -- Derek Sivers, entrepreneur, author

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Book Synopsis'A powerful and valuable book to live a life of greater freedom and impact', Robin Sharma, #1 worldwide bestselling author of The 5AM Club and The Everyday Hero Manifesto Reimagine your future, adjust your efforts, jump into action and work for just ten more years before doing what the hell you want! Building a business can be confusing. Entrepreneurs aren't sure whether to keep control or delegate and automate, say yes or say no, work all hours or prioritize work-life balance. They take advice from all directions and wind up feeling overwhelmed and overworked without a finish line in sight. The TEN YEAR CAREER turns that premise upside down and argues that it doesn't have to be that way. If you have intention, focus, a willingness to question received truths and the vision to think big, you can emulate the world's most successful entrepreneurs and retire in ten years, nTrade ReviewTen Year Career has the same 'shake-up' potential as The 4-Hour Work Week did, shifting our thinking to, 'Oh, I could get this done faster and better if I worked in these ways.' Entrepreneurs often fall in the gap between the promise of freedom (I'll make money in my sleep) and the reality (I'm scrapping to keep my business alive). In Ten Year Career, Jodie moves us smartly and quickly toward the reality of freedom by reminding us what tools, tactics and habits really matter. -- Ben Keene, Rebel Book ClubEvery future millionaire needs this wise perspective. -- Derek Sivers, entrepreneur, author

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Book SynopsisYou want to build your own business. A business that is profitable and works to propel progress in the world. An impossible dream? Not for Alexandre Mars. Part of a new generation of philanthropists, he is one of the world''s most respected entrepreneurs. After founding and selling a string of successful tech starts ups, today he runs a global mission-driven foundation. He works for profit and purpose. Now you can achieve this too.Packed with ideas, tips and practical examples, Mission Possible gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to become an entrepreneur with a purpose. This is your guide to create, launch and grow your own business. You will discover that it is possible to make money and have a bigger mission too. Get to work and take your lead from insider interviews with many of the world''s changemaker entrepreneurs such as the founder of Pinterest and the Buddhist Trade ReviewMars demystifies what it takes to launch a successful business by sharing his journey and synthesising dozens of conversations with great entrepreneurs into a handful of critical insights for any current or aspiring entrepreneur. * Edward Roussel, Head of Digital, The Times and The Sunday Times *Cuts to the core of the entrepreneurial adventure. Truly remarkable. * Alex Chung, Co-founder, Giphy *An invaluable read for anyone wanting to build a successful, sustainable, and socially impactful business. * Andy Puddicombe, Co-founder, Headspace *Alexandre allows you to start your journey, define your mission, and contribute to changing the world. Look no further! * Lucie Basch, Co-founder, Too Good To Go *Alexandre's extensive business experience, along with the advice from his contemporaries, makes for a unique and valuable contribution to the world of business. * Frank Boulben, Chief Revenue Officer, Verizon Consumer *A roadmap to help you navigate through the twists and turns of entrepreneurship. * Tony Fadell, iPod inventor, Founder, Nest and bestselling author of Build *If you are passionate about changing the world through real business ideas and solutions, this book expertly lays out ideas from Alexandre and his unparalleled network of changemakers. * Kimbal Musk, chef, entrepreneur and philanthropist *

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Book SynopsisThe New Brand You is the field guide to standing out and succeeding in the new professional landscape transformed by the pandemic. In the new world of virtual, remote and flexible working, everyone needs to consider carefully their personal brand and power, and many will need to hit the ''reset'' button. We are all on camera now - we all need to be producers of our own brand narrative. Like it or not, in a digitally driven, more competitive, more global world of employment, the reality is that you need to consider your personal brand. You have no choice, if you don''t brand yourself, other people will. And not in the way you want to be seen. That, or you will simply become invisible, and that''s almost never good.The New Brand You uses ten tried and tested strategies from the commercial world of branding and applies them to individual brand creation. Strategies such as defining your positioning, researching your target audience and taking steps to ensurTrade ReviewEverybody talks about personal branding. But Catherine Kaputa shows what to do about it. Her framework for establishing your own brand, at once personally revealing and professionally enhancing, makes this book an important read for the new world of work. * Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret *Kaputa is brilliant: Fix yourself before fixing the world. * Al Ries, Marketing Hall of Fame inductee and author of Positioning *It's critical to stand out as someone of value in today's new world of work. Leveraging insights from the world of advertising, Catherine Kaputa's new book shows you how to succeed in today's increasingly virtual and hybrid workplace. Insightful, empowering and fun to read. * Dorie Clark, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game and executive education faculty, Duke University Fuqua School of Business *

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Book SynopsisA FINANCIAL TIMES BEST ECONOMICS BOOK OF THE YEARA THE ECONOMIST BOOK OF THE YEAR''Brilliantly conceived and enlightening at every turn'' Lawrence WrightWe have long been suspicious of corporations recklessly pursuing profit and amassing wealth and power. But the story of the corporation didn''t have to be like this. For most of history, they were not amoral entities, but public institutions designed to promote the societies that granted them charter. Magnuson reveals how the corporation has evolved since its beginnings in the ancient world. What happens in this next chapter of the global economy depends on whether we can return to their public-minded spirit, or whether we have sunk irrevocably into the swamp of high profit at all costs. Epic and compelling in scope, For Profit illuminates the roles corporations played, for good and evil, in the making of the modern world.Trade ReviewBrilliantly conceived and enlightening at every turn, For Profit is a thrilling history of an institution that has shaped all our lives - for better and for worse -- Lawrence Wright, author of 'The Plague Year'In this lively and informativehistory of the corporation, William Magnuson shows that corporations were born to serve the public interest-only to be used and abused time and again to maximize profits for shareholders and executives. A must-read for any student of the world's most influential form of economic organization -- Adam Winkler, author of 'We the Corporations'A magnificent history of corporations . . . Private enterprises have produced some of humankind's greatest achievements. But often the most dazzling overstep the mark, leaving a trail of debris and distrust behind them -- The EconomistI can pay Magnuson no higher compliment than to say that For Profit is a book I would be proud to have written -- Martin Vander Weyer, The SpectatorA historical tour de force -- Bloomberg OpinionCorporations have a lengthy and valuable history as social institutions . . . The book makes a useful contribution to a fundamental debate -- Financial Times

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Book SynopsisA FINANCIAL TIMES BEST ECONOMICS BOOK OF THE YEARA THE ECONOMIST BOOK OF THE YEAR''Brilliantly conceived and enlightening at every turn'' Lawrence WrightWe have long been suspicious of corporations recklessly pursuing profit and amassing wealth and power.But the story of the corporation didn''t have to be like this. For most of history, they were not amoral entities, but public institutions designed to promote the societies that granted them charter. Magnuson reveals how the corporation has evolved since its beginnings in the ancient world. What happens in this next chapter of the global economy depends on whether we can return to their public-minded spirit, or whether we have sunk irrevocably into the swamp of high profit at all costs.Epic and compelling in scope, For Profit illuminates the roles corporations played, for good and evil, in the making of the modern world.Trade ReviewBrilliantly conceived and enlightening at every turn, For Profit is a thrilling history of an institution that has shaped all our lives - for better and for worse -- Lawrence Wright, author of 'The Plague Year'In this lively and informativehistory of the corporation, William Magnuson shows that corporations were born to serve the public interest-only to be used and abused time and again to maximize profits for shareholders and executives. A must-read for any student of the world's most influential form of economic organization -- Adam Winkler, author of 'We the Corporations'A magnificent history of corporations . . . Private enterprises have produced some of humankind's greatest achievements. But often the most dazzling overstep the mark, leaving a trail of debris and distrust behind them -- The EconomistI can pay Magnuson no higher compliment than to say that For Profit is a book I would be proud to have written -- Martin Vander Weyer, The SpectatorA historical tour de force -- Bloomberg OpinionCorporations have a lengthy and valuable history as social institutions . . . The book makes a useful contribution to a fundamental debate -- Financial Times

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Book SynopsisWhat does it take to lead effectively today? The world of work has undergone a sea change, presenting a new matrix of concerns and questions for leaders and potential leaders. How can you be successful amidst the present-day pressures and threats?In this much needed book, Carla Harris, TED speaker and one of the world''s most senior women in finance, examines the journey from individual contributor to intentional leader. She explores the essential skills necessary to succeed, such as the importance of taking risks, creating a vision, and leveraging assets like relationships and partnerships.Based on ten attributes of leadership that you must be intentional about every day, as well as exploring the key traits of executing as a transformational leader, Lead to Win is timely and inspiring. Filled with Harris'' trademark practical advice, it is the guide you need to become powerful, impactful and influential when leading others in any environment.<Trade ReviewOur world has changed - and so must the way we lead. Thank goodness, then, for Carla Harris. In this powerful book, she draws on the wisdom accumulated during her own astonishing career to illuminate how leaders can become more intentional, effective, and transformative. - Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE POWER OF REGRET, DRIVE, and TO SELL IS HUMAN * Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE POWER OF REGRET, DRIVE, and TO SELL IS HUMAN *Carla Harris knows what it takes to smash glass ceilings and blaze new trails. This powerful, practical book is filled with pearls of leadership wisdom from her exemplary career. * Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THINK AGAIN *Based on Carla's personal experience in dynamic, competitive operational environments, her insights and tactics will be very valuable contributions to evolving leaders. - Dr. James Cash, Professor Emeritus, Harvard Business SchoolBattle-tested pearls of wisdom for powerful leadership in the pandemic-impacted 21st Century. This book offers a recipe for leadership success if you are already sitting in the C-suite, a founder of an early stage company, or someone aspiring to lead others in any venue. - Robin L. Washington, Board Director, Salesforce, Honeywell, and Alphabet, former CFO, Gilead SciencesA foundational playbook for executives who are on the development path to transformative leadership. This is a 'must-read' for all organizational leaders who understand the importance of moving beyond execution to empowerment. - Gaby Sulzberger, Chairman ESG, TeneoThe kind of candor, foresight, and unflinching reflection these uncertain and challenging times call for. - Caroline Clarke, author, Take a Lesson: Black Achievers on How They Made It and What They Learned Along the Way, co-founder, Black Enterprise Women of Power The rules for impactful leadership have changed and at this time, leaders will have to listen, be engaged and prone to action like never before. In Lead To Win, Carla Harris gives you the playbook to steer through this transformative time in the workplace so that you can lead and win! - Shellye Archambeau, Fortune 500 board director and Author of Unapologetically AmbitiousA powerful guide for executives seeking to develop leaders who are able to make a significant impact at their company. - Mike Hyter, President and CEO, The Executive Leadership CouncilA blueprint of how to lead in the times that we are in. - Hope Knight, Senior Corporate and Government Executive

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Book SynopsisCarla Harris is one of the world''s most senior Black women in global finance. Highly successful and respected, in her first book Expect to Win she shares advice, tips, and strategies for surviving in any workplace environment. While climbing the corporate ladder, Harris had her own missteps and celebrated numerous victories. She vowed that when she reached senior management, and people came to her for advice, she would provide them with the tools and strategies honed by her experience. Carla''s Pearls have become the centerpiece for her many speeches and television appearances. Now, Carla shares these valuable lessons, including: Authenticity: The Power is You The Ninety-Day Rule Perception is the Copilot to Reality The Mentor, the Sponsor, the Adviser: Having Them All Leverage Your Voice Balance is a Necessity: Use Your Passions to Achieve It Expect to Win: Show Up with Your Best Self Every Day Expect to Win is an inspiTrade ReviewAdvice books are like oysters: rarely do they contain precious pearls. Expect to Win is one of those exceptional finds. A book born of deep experience, hard-won insight and abiding faith, this is a guide for the purpose-driven and perplexed alike. In tumultuous, challenging times like these, I can't think of a book better suited to helping chart a sure path to success. Whether you're seeking professional instruction of personal inspiration, take my advice: put this book at the top of your reading list. * Richard D. Parson, former chairman of Citigroup, former chairman and CEO of Time Warner *Carla's practical, up-front, realistic perspective on becoming victorious in an ultra-competitive world is the 'key' to so many locks. Her insights are personable, powerful, and valuable. She's a treasure! * Terrie M. Williams, author of The Personal Touch: What You Really Need to Succeed in Today's Fast-Paced Business World *Finally, Carla has answered the pleas of her many devotees! Carla's public speaking always ends with people rushing the stage seeking just a few more words of wisdom or asking Carla to repeat some highlights. Now, all of those queries are addressed in her book and they are presented in a way that makes them easy to understand and quite actionable. And, as always, Carla does it in a way that only she can!! Expect to win-Carla did! * Sharon Hall, Managing Partner of Spencer Stuart Executive Search Firm *Penned by an exceptionally bright woman whose ideas will enlighten you; brighten and brilliantly ignite vision in all who read it. Out of the matrix of her wisdom emerges a book that will revolutionize your life and may very well alter your thinking as we go into a new era. A must-read! * Bishop T.D. Jakes, New York Times bestselling author of Reposition Yourself: Living Life Without Limits *

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Book SynopsisStrategic careers advice and proven tools for successful job change, from a powerhouse of Wall StreetTrade ReviewA highly practical guide for people in their early to mid-careers or newly transitioning to a corporate environment. The rich examples make unspoken expectations in corporate environments visible and the step-by-step instructions will be very helpful for people who are struggling to navigate their personal and professional lives in today's corporate environment. * Lakshmi Ramarajan, Assistant Professor, Harvard Business School *Everyone who strives to get ahead wants and needs mentors, but most of us lack them. Strategize to Win is a mentor in book form, giving you direct access to some of the finest career advice you'll ever get from one of the best mentors you could ever have. * Earl G. Graves Jr., President and CEO, Black Enterprise *An indispensable guide to finding the career that's right for you and strategizing your way to the top. Chock full of case studies and practical advice, it's an essential tool for professionals at any stage of their careers. * Dorie Clark, author of Reinventing You *Wouldn't it be great if there was an instruction manual on 'becoming a professional?' Incredibly, Carla Harris has written it. Strategize to Win is packed with wisdom and incisive advice. I highly recommend it to anyone, at any stage in thier career. * Jessica Bacal, author of Mistakes I Made at Work *Carla's advice is as practical as it is precise; it's down to earth and authentic, clearly from the pen of someone who has walked the walk. You'll find something in this book to use every day. * Gloria Feldt, Co-founder and President of Take The Lead and author of No Excuses: 9 Ways Women Can Change How We Think About Power *

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Book SynopsisBased on his highly popular Columbia Business School course Personal Leadership & Success, Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa shares key principles for how to pursue success by letting your true self shine through in everything you do.

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Book SynopsisDisasters are inevitable but you don't have to face them unprepared. This book shows what we can do to futureproof our organisations against the next global crisis.Trade ReviewJames Burstall is a thoughtful, constructive and strategic leader. He has weathered many storms and leaders from every industry will find this an invaluable tool. * Gloria Hunniford OBE, presenter and broadcaster *Cataclysms are unpredictable but surviving them in the future shouldn't be. * Kevin Maguire, Daily Mirror and New Statesman *Unlocks many insights into the acquisition and application of leadership skills - revealing and uplifting. * Dermot Murnaghan, Sky News *The next global disaster is on its way so get your business ready now. That's James Burstall's message and he is a man worth listening to. * Dorothy Byrne, University of Cambridge and former Head of News and Current Affairs, Channel 4, *A critical tool kit for leaders who plan to thrive through these times and seize the opportunities that are inherent within them * Dr Andrew White, University of Oxford *Jam-packed with brilliant ideas on how to cope with a catastrophe, both professionally and personally, this book should be read by everyone running a business today. * Chantal Rickards, former Chair, Bafta *I can't think of anyone better placed to write about leadership. * Lucy Pilkington ? Managing Director, Milk and Honey Productions and Chair of the Royal Television Society’s diversity committee *

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Book SynopsisThe next shock will come Whether you run a business, lead a team or have people who depend on you, in today’s uncertain and increasingly unstable world you want to be ready to respond effectively.   Recent history has proven that an unexpected crisis has the potential to turn our world upside down without warning. Things can get bad, but there is always a way through.  How to survive and thrive   From one of the most widely quoted creative industry leaders, The Flexible Method is a tried and tested approach to preparing for and leading through crisis.   Drawing on hard-won lessons from past crises and offering real-world solutions, this book will help you to build a plan you can lean on in challenging times ahead. With 16 concise lessons on taking care of your team, your finances and yourself, this is a guide to emerging from disasters stronger and fitter.   Act now to look after your people, lead your team and outstrip your industry when crisis hits.    “Jam-packed with brilliant ideas on how to cope with a catastrophe, both professionally and personally.”Chantal Rickards, Former Chair Bafta, Los Angeles    “An easy to use and pragmatic manual for surviving crisis, for team leaders.”Jane Seymour

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Book SynopsisThe haloed CEO role is a rarified position which takes a special combination of the right mindset, skillset and tools to succeed. Many people aspire to the elevated heights of a CEO and crave the experience and versatility of the best in business - yet few have a clear pathway to develop their skills and put themselves in the picture for a big leadership role. Now, in How to be a CEO, the experienced executive coach Ben Renshaw has conducted extensive research with CEOs from small, mid-size and large companies, Executive Committee members who work for CEOs and renowned Professors of Leadership, to distill the vital essence of what it takes to become a great CEO.In recent years the world of work has experienced unprecedented change causing organizations, leaders, teams and individuals to rethink about what work means and what they want. It has given everyone the license to ask questions about how to work in better ways and to expect straight answers from relevant stakehold

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Book SynopsisFINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE MONTH ''Full of powerful, practical lessons on changing how we think and act.''Eric Schmidt, former CEO and Chairman of Google''Many principles mentioned in the book helped us build Zoom, and they will help you as well.''Eric S. Yuan, founder and CEO, ZoomInspired by venture capitalists'' unique way of thinking, The Venture Mindset offers a transformative playbook for delivering results in a rapidly changing world from a top Stanford professor and a technology executive.Venture capitalists are known for their extraordinary ability to spot opportunities. They know how to identify emerging trends, how to bring new industries into being, and when to hold them and when to fold. Their unique way of thinking has made them the force behind world-changing companies such as Amazon, Google, Moderna, SpaceX, and Zoom. Stanford Professor Ilya Strebulaev has devot

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Book SynopsisWe Are At the Edge, Not the End, of HistoryWhy did Russia invade Ukraine? Why have energy costs and inflation been so high? Why is there is there a cost-of-living crisis? Why does the climate crisis keep getting worse? What causes conflict, socio-economic crises, and climate change and what can you do about it, for your family, your business, and your country?Global events, however long their origins, too often seem out of our control and suddenly to transform the world around us. If we want stability, we need to understand the causes, the scale of the challenges, and how we can deliver big enough solutions in time.So many crises are caused by the same problem: competition for coveted resources. The amount of these same resources that we waste is shocking and the impact devastating. Which is why every society, organisation, business, household, and individual must put efficiency first - not just to save money and carbon and improve resilience, but to mitigateTrade ReviewThe statistics in Maxwell's book are stunning. Energy, like food and water, is in increasingly short supply. But for all of these, we waste most of what we are fighting over. -- Edward Lucas, The TimesThe Edge is the only book you need to make sense of the global energy crisis. -- Reader's DigestA very important contribution. One of the huge comparative advantages of this book is the seriousness and knowledge about energy and efficiency. It explains how critical resource efficiency, relating to energy, but also to other scarce resources such as food, water, minerals, and time will be to managing the enormous geopolitical, economic, and environmental challenges in front of all of us today. -- Lord Stern, Chair of the Grantham Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of EconomicsThe Edge is an eloquent roller coaster ride through the unfolding of the modern climate crisis, well informed, up to date and well articulated, a project that keeps one eye on global energy and resource use growth, and one on energy and resource wastage ... an important and urgent book ... -- Dr Andrew Lee, University of Oxford Climate Alumni NetworkFor years we have been told that the most valuable unit of energy is the unit we don't use. But turning that observation into real flows of finance has proven elusive. Jonathan has a clear vision for how to change that - and more than just a vision, he's got the receipts: he's done it, at scale on five continents. -- Michael Liebreich, Founder of Bloomberg NEF and Host of Cleaning Up

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Book SynopsisCUT 50% OF YOUR MEETINGS AND IMPROVE THE ONES THAT REMAINMeetings are essential to collaboration and decision making, but they are often irrelevant, time consuming and badly run. People spend an average of 2 days per week in meetings and 50% of it is wasted. This book will help you win back that wasted day a week by cutting out the half of face to face and virtual meetings that do not need to happen and radically improving the ones that remain.The two authors, one an experienced CEO and consultant to major multinationals, the other a millennial line manager working within one of the world''s largest companies, find common ground, and occasional disagreements on creating new ways of meeting both face to face and through technology that are far more engaging and effective for everyone.The book focuses on three main areas: Dealing with the business and corporate cultural challenges in changing the way we meet Cutting out the unnecessary Trade ReviewKevan and Alan Hall are telling it like it is. This kind of refusenik behaviour could change the world. -- Viv Groskop * The Pool *In an increasingly time pressured and resource constrained world this book offers practical tips for freeing up time wasted in meetings and making the ones you have more productive. These no-nonsense ideas and tools are helping our highly collaborative organization make a step change in meeting effectiveness and have given me 10% of my valuable time back! -- Gillian Enevoldsen, Global P&O Vice-President, Mars PetcareBoth thought provoking and actionable. In just a few hours [we] identified opportunities to reduce the number of meetings and the number of people in meetings. Within 24 hours we had reduced complexity, increased efficiency, and lifted engagement. -- Sally Cairns, Chief People Officer, Paddy Power BetfairA systematic approach to cutting out unneccesary meetings. * FM Magazine, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants *

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Book Synopsis180 of the sharpest and stickiest ways to get better results at workFlip the org chart and put the customer on top. Write the press release before you start development. Give someone busy more work to do. In 180 Business Hacks, you''ll find these and 177 other surprising, sharp and inspiring ways to get better results at work. These cheat codes will help you succeed by shifting the way you think about business problems. Conventional thinking gets you conventional results but often the stickiest ideas are small. And like tiny cracks, they eventually turn into in something bigger. The hacks are organized into 9 themed chapters (Innovation, Strategy, Structure, Management, Analysis, Portfolio, Change, Impact and Effectiveness) so you can find them quickly, but for best results just flip through and open at random. You''ll always find something unexpected to add to your daily routine.

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Book SynopsisA lifesaving guide for any new manager! Marshall GoldsmithAs companies reorganize and reengineer, people are finding themselves tossed into management every day with little to no training or preparation. The key to success is managing effectively both up and down the line of the organisation. Literally two books in one, Suddenly in Charge provides all of the tools necessary to be successful. Read it in one direction and you''ll find all the advice and resources you need to manage down, establish credibility with your team, and lead in a way that builds rapport and garners respect. Flip the book over and you''ll find success strategies for managing up, interacting successfully with your bosses and developing strong relationships. This third edition is fully revised and updated for the post-covid world of work, with new chapters on difficult conversations, how to ask for a raise and actually get it, and weaving in advice and stories to guide reade

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Book SynopsisAre you always late, do you miss appointments, lose your keys, forget your phone, miss deadlines at work on projects, have to pay penalties on late returns for paying tax? We can all be impacted by chronic disorganization - whether it be because of long term stress, menopause, diagnoses of ADHD and/or autism (to name just a few of the very many reasons). It has nothing to do with being stupid or lazy.  Some brains are wired differently, and understanding this is the way forward to allow us to delegate, find strategies and systems in place to manage our day to day lives - whether in our personal or professional lives.  Overcoming Chronic Disorganization will help you recognize your behaviours and put systems in place to help day-to-day tasks seem less overwhelming and challenging. It looks at the triggers and symptoms of CD, at the role of ADHD and/or autism, and at their impact on executive function. From this background of better understan

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Book SynopsisFrom Jordan Belfort, author of The Way of the Wolf and subject of the hit movie The Wolf of Wall Street, comes his long-anticipated guide for mastering the stock market. The Wolf of Investing teaches you when to buy, sell, hold, and cash out; how to make smarter (and safer) investments; and how to build significant wealth over both the short- and long-term. Unlike traditional investment books, each page of Jordan''s lessons, colorful stories, and principles entertains you with the charismatic swagger portrayed so famously on the silver screen by Leonardo DiCaprio.When Belfort''s brother-in-law, Fernando, lost nearly $100,000 dollars in investments in under sixty days, Jordan sat him down for some tough love. Using the financial acumen and insider''s knowledge he learned during his time working on Wall Street, Jordan taught Fernando how to turn his portfolio around. Along the way, he explained which decisions were bad and why, as well as how to pivot from

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Book SynopsisThe magnificent final book from the bestselling author of the Wolf Hall TrilogyTrade ReviewThe essays in this posthumous collection displays Mantel's extraordinary range and depth as well as the eclecticism of her interests . . . Read together they have a quality of timelessness and prescience * New Statesman, Books of the Year *I miss knowing Hilary Mantel is out there somewhere, exhuming Tudor England. Don't you? At least we can still hear her (strange, slightly magical) voice in this selection from her essays and reviews. Here we meet not just Mantel the Cromwell-catcher, but Mantel the quill-sharp critic of contemporary life, despising expat life in 1980s Saudi Arabia ('When you come across an alien culture you must not automatically respect it. You must sometimes pay it the compliment of hating it') or revelling in the wit of When Harry Met Sally * The Times, Books of the Year *Her long essays on female writers show Mantel at her best . . . Indeed she excels at writing about writing generally . . . And it's on being a writer that Mantel is funniest . . . a guide to the mind of one of the great English novelists of the last half-century * Guardian *Today, she reigns supreme as the queen of the historical novel: the achievement of her Wolf Hall trilogy, twice the recipient of Booker Prizes, is universally acknowledged . . . it's a rich and illuminating coda to both Mantel's life and career . . . Now we're the ones stumbling along behind the spectral figure of Mantel herself, eager for her every last word * Daily Telegraph *We must be grateful that she has left us this collection of pieces, thoughtfully compiled by Pearson . . . Revisiting these pieces, with their fierce wit, their dark humour and compassion, is like hearing the voice of an old friend you had not expected to encounter again . . . A Memoir of My Former Self is a fine testament to that remarkable imagination - a reminder of what a voice we have lost, and how fortunate we are that she left us so much * Observer *How did she manage to write on such a wide range of subjects with such interest, such playfulness and such fidelity to the power of interrogation? . . . Most striking here is Mantel's clear-eyed compassion, her insistence on truthfulness . . . deliciously frank . . . Here are fascinatingly various mediations of that secret self. * Times Literary Supplement *Even her biggest fans will find material new to them . . . The overall effect is to make the reader feel that Mantel is with us still, communicating from beyond the grave. This collection - much more than the sum of its parts - allows us to see how her theories of life and art knit together . . . We get a sense of what shaped her . . . She writes with humour, at times droll, at others razor-sharp. Above all, we get to appreciate the poetry and precision of her prose * New Statesman *Hilary Mantel is worth reading on everything . . . Mordant and witty * Literary Review *The range of subjects is magnificent . . . She can create character in a few lines . . . open at any page for treasures and gold * i Paper *Her death at the age of 70 last September still feels like a tragedy. Open the pages of this book and that feeling hardens into certainty. What a talent we lost. Her sentences leap off the page, her range is exceptional . . . You never waste a moment reading Hilary Mantel . . . There wasn't much she couldn't do * Evening Standard *In this dazzling posthumous collection of previously published and original writings . . . Mantel's idiosyncratic and magisterial voice comes through on every page, carrying readers across an astonishing array of subject matter with ease. This is a treasure * Publishers Weekly *A smart, deft, meticulous, thoughtful writer, with such a grasp of the dark and spidery corners of human nature -- Margaret AtwoodOne of the very greatest of our writers; poetic and profound prose with an incomparable feel for the texture of history -- Simon SchamaMantel was a queen of literature . . . her reign was long, varied and uncontested -- Maggie O’FarrellMantel bristled with intelligence, looked at everything, saw everything . . . With the uneasy energy of her early life, Mantel made rigorous and unsettling work about history, the body and the unknowable -- Anne Enright

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Book SynopsisTarek El Moussa - known to millions as the star of Flip or Flop, Flipping 101 with Tarek El Moussa and The Flipping El Moussas - shows how the principles that make him such a successful house flipper can also be applied to improving your personal life.Tarek El Moussa is everywhere. With 1.3 million engaged social media followers and numerous hit HGTV shows, it will surprise fans to learn that it wasn''t an easy road to the top. After seeing a promising baseball career end before it even began with a devastating shoulder injury, a young and aimless Tarek had no clue what he wanted to do with his life. So, he drank. Finally, one night, Tarek decided not to drink, and instead stepped outside to look at the night sky for the first time since he could remember. That was when he decided his life needed to change - a lot. And fast. In Flip Your Life, Tarek uses his story - that of a lost young man trying to find his way in the world - to

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Book SynopsisYou'll never find the work/life balance you crave, because life is never quite that simple. This book will show you how to tango with energy and freedom between the different aspects of your life and show you how to live on purpose.

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Book Synopsis''A compelling case for a new, more holistic form of leadership.'' Andrew Winson, Thinkers50 The leaders of today cannot be the leaders of tomorrow.The Leadership We Need offers a bold, urgent blueprint for a new era of leadership - one that''s tough enough to protect our future, and wise enough to lead with purpose, not ego. Drawing from over a decade of leadership experience and cutting-edge research, Maria Brinck calls out the dominant, masculine monopoly on leadership that has shaped society for millennia - and how it''s failing us in today''s poly-crisis reality.Brinck argues that the hard way is, in fact, the right way: where we collaborate instead of compete, engage people instead of control them, and live alongside nature rather than dominate it.We need leadership that serves people and planet.Through powerful examples of collaborative and service-driven leaders - many of them women - and practical tools including a 10-step roadmap and self-assessments, this book provides a positive path forward for leaders in business, government, and society.The best of humanity is still ahead. Follow this courageous call to action and create a leadership culture that''s inclusive, balanced, and capable of shaping a future we can all thrive in.

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Book SynopsisCOULD YOU BE A LEADER? Leadership is open to anyone willing to step up and take responsibility on the day and deliver what is needed. Secrets of Great Leaders will support you on your journey to leadership success.WHAT ARE THE 50 SECRETS GREAT LEADERS KNOW? Leadership is about relationships. The 50 secrets in this book will help you become the kind of leader who listens, speaks well, makes smart decisions, solves problems and much more. Secrets of Great Leaders reveals the things you need to know to motivate and inspire those around you. Every one of the 50 secrets in this book contains 3 strategies you can put into practice right now to get better results. Some of the ideas will surprise you, all will inspire you. Put these simple strategies together and you have a recipe for professional success, a formula that will unlock your leadership potential.LEADERSHIP MADE EASY Whether you want to motivate your team, master public speaking or establish guiding principles and set priorities, this book provides the tools and techniques you need. With nuggets of wisdom gathered over years of experience, for every type of leadership situation, it gives you everything you need to know to get ahead.ABOUT THE SERIESSecrets books are designed to be easy to incorporate into your daily life. They boil down the essentials of important topics into short, quick lessons giving expert advice on a wide range of challenges that you can apply instantly. Each chapter outlines one of the 50 secrets and gives three strategies for putting the ideas into action. Whether you want to improve your efficiency, clear your desk, or be on top of your work, these books give the answers you're looking for.

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