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Book SynopsisMake your career what you want it to be.Women regularly face unfair challenges in the workplace--from being passed over for promotion to being ignored in conversation. Unconscious bias and negative assumptions are working against them. As a woman, how can you break through these barriers and get what you want from your career?The HBR Guide for Women at Work will help you identify and overcome the factors that are holding you back. It provides practical tips and advice so you can face gender stereotypes head-on, make yourself visible when opportunities arise, and demonstrate your leadership skills.You'll learn to: Speak up in meetings in a way that ensures your ideas will be heard Wield influence by building the right relationships Advocate for yourself--and for what you want Align yourself with mentors and sponsors to support your growth Show passion without being perceived as "too emotional" Create your unique vision as a leader

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Book SynopsisSheelah Kolhatkar is a former hedge fund analyst and staff writer at The New Yorker, where she writes about Wall Street, Silicon Valley, and politics, among other things. She has appeared as a speaker and commentator on business and economics issues at conferences and on broadcast outlets including CNBC, Bloomberg Television, Charlie Rose, PBS NewsHour, WNYC and NPR. Her writing has also appeared in Bloomberg Businessweek, New York, The Atlantic, The New York Times and other publications.Trade ReviewA prodigious feat of reporting * Malcolm Gladwell *Fast-paced and filled with twists, Black Edge has the grip of a thriller. It is also an essential exposé of our times—a work that reveals the deep rot in our financial system. Everyone should read this book. -- David Grann, New York Times bestselling author of THE LOST CITY OF ZA tour de force of groundbreaking reporting and brilliant storytelling, a revealing inside account of how the Feds track a high-profile target—and, just as important, an unsettling portrayal of how Wall Street works today -- Jeffrey Toobin, New York Times bestselling author of AMERICAN HEIRESSBlack Edge is a real-life thriller about the government’s attempt to get the legendary trader Steve Cohen on insider trading charges—and the lengths to which he goes to elude them. Using deep reporting and top-notch storytelling, Sheelah Kolhatkar is able to shed new light on one of the least known and most fascinating characters on Wall Street. -- Bethany McLean, co-author of THE SMARTEST GUYS IN THE ROOMBlack Edge is not just a work of major importance, it is also addictively readable—and horrifyingly compelling. Sheelah Kolhatkar pulls back the curtain on the cheating, corruption, and skulduggery that underlie large swaths of the hedge fund industry and some of Wall Street’s most fabled fortunes. This book is as hard to put down as it is to stomach. -- Jane Mayer, New York Times bestselling author of DARK MONEYIf you liked James B. Stewart’s Den of Thieves, Sheelah Kolhatkar’s thrilling Black Edge should be next on your reading list. * The Wall Street Journal *A richly reported, entertaining tale about the cat-and-mouse game between the government and Cohen. -- Andrew Ross Sorkin * The New York Times Book Review *A lot of people do not trust Wall Street. They regard it as a moneymaking machine for those who work there, which has little interest in practice in its stated aim of channelling capital into businesses and helping them to grow for the broader benefit of society. For such sceptics, Steven Cohen is Exhibit A. -- John Gapper * Financial Times *A modern version of Moby-Dick, with wiretaps rather than harpoons. -- Jennifer Senior * The New York Times *Excellent * The Economist *

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Book Synopsis"Lead Yourself First makes a compelling argument for the integral relationship between solitude and leadership." --The Wall Street JournalThroughout history, leaders have used solitude as a matter of course. Martin Luther King found moral courage while sitting alone at his kitchen table one night during the Montgomery bus boycott. Jane Goodall used her intuition in the jungles of central Africa while learning how to approach chimps. Solitude is a state of mind, a space where you can focus on your own thoughts without distraction, with a power to bring mind and soul together in clear-eyed conviction. But these days, handheld devices and other media leave us awash with the thoughts of others. We are losing solitude without even realizing it.To find solitude today, a leader must make a conscious effort. This book explains why the effort is worthwhile and how to make it. Through gripping historical accounts and firsthand interviews with a wide range of contemporary leaders, Raymond Kethledge (a federal court of appeals judge) and Michael Erwin (a West Pointer and three-tour combat veteran) show how solitude can enhance clarity, spur creativity, sustain emotional balance, and generate the moral courage necessary to overcome adversity and criticism. Anyone who leads anyone--including oneself--can benefit from solitude. With a foreword by Jim Collins (author of the bestseller Good to Great), Lead Yourself First is a rallying cry to reclaim solitude--and all the benefits, both practical and sublime, that come with it.

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Book Synopsis'I could not recommend this more. If you're looking for a sense of optimism, a sense of political possibility, this book is very important' Owen JonesWhat would a fair and equal society actually look like?Imagine a world with no banks. No stock market. No tech giants. No billionaires.In Another Now world-famous economist, Yanis Varoufakis, shows us what such a world would look like. Far from being a fantasy, he describes how it could have come about - and might yet. But would we really want it?Varoufakis's boundary-breaking new book confounds expectations of what the good society would look like and confronts us with the greatest question: are we able to build a better society, despite our flaws.'A vision of a new society with new ways of thinking is possibly the most important thing an artist can offer at the moment' Brian EnoTrade ReviewCombining a provocative thought-experiment with a deeply original sci-fi narrative, this book is both visionary in its search for new possibilities and realistic in its embrace of the complexities of our human nature -- Alfonso Cuarón, Oscar-winning Director of Roma and GravityA landmark work ... A vision of a new society with new ways of thinking is possibly the most important thing an artist can offer at the moment -- Brian EnoI am enjoying Yanis Varoufakis's Another Now. The way we live is not inevitable -- Jeanette WintersonI could not recommend this more. If you're looking for a sense of optimism, a sense of political possibility, this book is very important -- Owen JonesFrom @yanisvaroufakis' sf novel ANOTHER NOW, the absolute best description of the scam of #InvestmentBanking I've ever read * Cory Doctorow on Twitter *There is something exciting, even invigorating, about envisioning this world alongside Varoufakis ... one finishes Another Now buzzing with a sense of possibility * The Monthly *Another Now is structurally, ideologically and linguistically an extraordinary work -- Zoe WilliamsI've absolutely loved reading [Another Now] ... the second I started reading it, it surprised and intrigued me -- Matthew Taylor, RSAAnother Now is not only a marvellously good read - it is a notable addition to the literature of social change * The Wire *The reason Varoufakis seems to have captured the imaginations of so many is that his words about the European crisis speak universal truths about democracy, capitalism and social policy * Guardian *One of my few heroes -- Slavoj ZizekThe most interesting man in the world * Business Insider *

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Book SynopsisBuilding on the success of the first volume of Teaching Entrepreneurship, this second volume features new teaching exercises that are adaptable and can be used to teach online, face to face or in a hybrid environment. In addition, it expands on the five practices of entrepreneurship education: the practice of play, the practice of empathy, the practice of creation, the practice of experimentation, and the practice of reflection.This portfolio of practices leads to a holistic teaching approach designed to help students think and act more entrepreneurially under various degrees of uncertainty and across contexts. Here in Volume Two the editors and contributors demonstrate how the five practices are a framework for course development to help students make progress toward a more entrepreneurial way of thinking and develop the ability to find and create new opportunities with the courage to act on them.Educators trying to build entrepreneurship into their curriculum, from within and outside the business school, will find Teaching Entrepreneurship, Volume Two invaluable in developing experiential learning experiences.Table of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction to Teaching Entrepreneurship, Volume Two 1 Heidi M. Neck, Candida G. Brush and Patricia G. Greene 2 Are you teaching entrepreneurially? A self-assessment 17 Heidi M. Neck, Candida G. Brush and Patricia G. Greene 3 Exercises to practice play 21 Collaborative art 22 The Babson Airplane Company 28 Puzzles and stories 35 Seated bucket ball 47 Words with frenemies 53 The bake-off playwriting activity 73 Overcoming your fears through art 79 The geometric challenge 85 4 Exercises to practice empathy 91 A day in the life 92 Idea generation – a family affair 98 Successful pitching styles 108 Customer journey mapping 114 AEIOU observation 123 What if I were my own customer? 128 Fumbling in the dark 134 Sylvia Waterston interactive case 141 Investor negotiation 155 Target market buyer personas 170 5 Exercises to practice creation 176 Exploring growth options 177 Creating the future through the UN Sustainable Development Goals 184 Give–get for resource acquisition 189 Pitching with the 4H Framework 196 Idea board 204 Tell me about . . . an interview role-play for need identification 210 What should public policy be for entrepreneurs? 218 Hot seat 223 6 Exercises to practice experimentation 231 Building gender acumen as an inclusive entrepreneurial leadership competence 232 Idea testing using the business model canvas 245 Mindshifts 253 Supply chain innovation to reduce ecological impact 257 The relevance and value of pivoting – which company would you invest in? 266 Testing small in order to grow big 271 Opportunity evaluation checklist 280 Sweating the small stuff 288 Ideas in motion 300 7 Exercises to practice reflection 306 Envisioning the future 307 Why should I invest in you? 316 Uncertainty and corporate entrepreneurship – the TMRO (Tomorrow) Framework 321 Looking in – founder identity in new venture creation 332 Babson activity analysis 338 Designing the authentic brand called you 348 The organizational culture design game 359 Five strangers 366 Appendix: exercises categorized by topic 373 Index 377

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Book SynopsisOn 25 September 2015, countries adopted a set of 17 goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new sustainable development agenda to be achieved by 2030. For the goals to be reached, everyone needs to do their part: governments, the private sector, civil society and people like you. Elyx, the United Nations' digital ambassador, uses various expressions and actions to help demonstrate the meaning of each goal. Created by French artist YAK, Elyx has no race, sex or nationality and is a universal character promoting the importance of the United Nations' work.

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Book SynopsisWith a new introduction from the author, discover the secrets to a perfect TED Talk and learn how to deliver an exceptional presentation with Carmine Gallo’s Talk Like TED.‘A smart, practical book that will teach you how to give a kick-butt presentation’ - Daniel H. Pink, No. 1 bestselling author of DriveTED Talks have redefined the elements of a successful presentation and become the gold standard for public speaking around the world. And yet the techniques that top TED speakers use are the same ones that will make any presentation more dynamic, fire up any team, and give anyone the confidence to overcome their fear of public speaking.Communications coach and bestselling author of The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs, Carmine Gallo has broken down the top TED Talks and interviewed the most popular TED presenters to uncover the nine secrets of all successful TED presentations. From ‘Unleashing the Master Within’ and ‘Delivering Jaw Dropping Moments’ to ‘Sticking to the eighteen-minute Rule’, Gallo provides a step-by-step method that makes it possible for anyone to create, design, and deliver a TED-style presentation that is engaging, persuasive, and memorable.Ideas are the true currency of the twenty-first century, and Talk Like TED gives readers a way to create presentations around the ideas that matter most to them, presentations that will energize their audiences to spread those ideas, launch new initiatives, and reach their highest goals.Trade ReviewTalk Like TED is a smart, practical book that will teach you how to give a kick-butt presentation -- Daniel H. Pink, No. 1 New York Times Bestselling Author of To Sell Is Human and DriveLively and appealing . . . the book draws on current brain science to explain what wins over, and fires up, an audience – and what doesn't * Fortune *A dynamic work focused on storytelling, filled with examples from TED Talks . . . The book is sure to be a hit with anyone who wants to be a more successful communicator * Publishers Weekly *I found his book compelling and educational, and I'm now ready to shorten and reformat my speeches * Inc. Magazine *Gallo’s book is crammed with valuable insights as well as practical dos and don’ts. Read it and you, too, can stand and deliver a compelling, convincing and memorable talk, speech or presentation * SUCCESS *The premise of this book, that TED talks provide great examples and lessons, is a magnificent insight. Then Carmine's execution of this premise is even better. This book will make you a much better speaker -- Guy Kawasaki, former chief evangelist of Apple and author of APE: Author, Publisher, EntrepreneurThis book offers anyone trying to get better at spoken communications a comprehensive description of the elements that make for greatness. It is deeply researched and draws on some of the best examples of current public speaking * Management Today *Read this book to understand the secrets to delivering presentations that sell yourself and your cause by adopting techniques from some of the most notable speakers on the planet -- Dan Schawbel, New York Times bestselling author of Promote Yourself and Me 2.0Inspire, motivate and persuade any audience! That's what Carmine Gallo helped me do and now he can help you, too, in Talk Like TED. -- Darren Hardy, publisher and founding editor of SUCCESS magazineIn this book, Gallo performs magic: he shows us exactly what makes the world's greatest talks so great [...] Gallo gives us secrets we can apply to our own presentations so that people actually want to hear us talk -- Dan Roam, author of The Back of the Napkin and Show and TellTable of ContentsAcknowledgements - i: Acknowledgments Introduction - ii: Introduction: Ideas Are the Currency of the Twenty-first Century Unit - 1: PART I: Emotional Chapter - 1: Unleash the Master Within Chapter - 2: Master the Art of Storytelling Chapter - 3: Have a Conversation Unit - 2: PART II: Novel Chapter - 4: Teach Me Something New Chapter - 5: Deliver Jaw-Dropping Moments Chapter - 6: Lighten Up Unit - 3: PART III: Memorable Chapter - 7: Stick to the 18-Minute Rule Chapter - 8: Paint a Mental Picture with Multisensory Experiences Chapter - 9: Stay in Your Lane Section - iii: Author’s Note Section - iv: Notes Index - v: Index

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Book SynopsisDevelop and manage a private equity compliance program Compliance has become one of the fastest-growing areas in the private equity (PE) space. Mirroring trends from the hedge fund industry, recent surveys indicate that PE managers rank compliance as the single most challenging aspect of their business. Reports also indicate that PE compliance spending has rapidly outpaced other PE operating costs with recent estimates indicating that individual PE funds on average spend at least 15 - 20% of their operating budgets on this area. General Partners (GPs) have also significantly ramped up the hiring of private equity compliance related roles. Private Equity Compliance provides current and practical guidance on key private equity (PE) compliance challenges and trends. Packed with detailed, practical guidance on developing and managing a private equity compliance program, it offers up-to-date case studies and an analysis of critical regulatory enforcement actioTable of ContentsPreface ix CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Private Equity Compliance 1 CHAPTER 2 Compliance Obligations of General Partners 15 CHAPTER 3 Limited Partner Advisory Committees and Other Boards 25 CHAPTER 4 Valuation Compliance 41 CHAPTER 5 Conflicts of Interest 53 CHAPTER 6 Fees and Expenses – Compliance Considerations 73 CHAPTER 7 Private Equity Compliance Technology, Business Continuity, and Cybersecurity 107 CHAPTER 8 Understanding Private Equity Compliance Documentation 121 CHAPTER 9 Compliance Training, Surveillance, and Testing for Private Equity Firms 137 CHAPTER 10 Limited Partner Analysis of Private Equity Compliance Functions 151 CHAPTER 11 Interviews with Private Equity Compliance Professionals 167 CHAPTER 12 Compliance Trends and Future Developments 193 About the Author 205 Index 207

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Book SynopsisThis introduction to one of the key areas of behavioural economics – social preferences – explains in clear, nontechnical language how particular groups of experiments have been used by behavioural economists to shed light on the processes of economic decision making. These include bargaining games, trust games and public good games. The significance of determinants such as punishment, sanctioning, emotion, cooperation, reciprocity, leadership, framing and cross-cultural differences are demonstrated and explained, and students are provided with the understanding and resources needed to replicate the experiments themselves.Trade ReviewTimely, engaging, and accessible... An ideal resource for students (undergraduate to PhD), and an informed audience, who want to learn more about the experimental evidence around social preferences, as well as to gain an appreciation of how to conduct their own experiments in this area. A very welcome addition to the economics library. -- Journal of Behavioural and Experimental EconomicsA very accessible and valuable introduction into behavioural and experimental economic research with a focus on social preferences; nicely written, the book is ideally suited to form the basis for a course. -- Michael Kosfeld, Director, Frankfurt Laboratory for Experimental Economic Research, Goethe University FrankfurtIf you are looking for an easily accessible and clearly written introduction into the experimental economics literature on social preferences, you will enjoy reading this book. The well-picked selection of seminal contributions in this multifaceted field provides an ideal starting point for anyone interested in embarking on research on social preferences and is a valuable source also for experts in the field. The combination of an insightful overview with the detailed exposition of selected research and with methodological and practical guidance makes this book novel and precious. -- Bettina Rockenbach, Professor of Economics, University of CologneA very exciting book on the mysteries of social preferences and human sociality. The book allows students to view the inside of what makes economic experiments on social interactions so inspiring and thought-provoking. -- Marie Claire Villeval, Research Professor in Economics, Centre national de la recherche scientifique, ParisResearch on social preferences has been a flourishing area of investigation and a major contributor to the success of behavioural economics. Michalis Drouvelis’ marvellous book provides the reader with a fantastic and eminently readable introduction into this fascinating research to which he has also made many important contributions himself. Highly recommended for anyone interested in human social behaviour. -- Simon Gächter, Professor of Psychology of Economic Decision Making, University of NottinghamA true tour de force treatment of lab experiments that measure social preferences. This convivial tome is a must for any student, researcher, and policy-maker interested in other regarding preferences. -- John List, Kenneth C. Griffin Distinguished Service Professor of Economics, University of ChicagoAs economists, we have a hard time understanding and modeling social behavior. In this book, Drouvelis does an outstanding job at presenting the empirical evidence in a clear and comprehensive way. I enjoyed reading his take on the literature, and believe this will be an important book for everyone who wants to understand the way economists think about social preferences. -- Uri Gneezy, Epstein/Atkinson Endowed Chair in Behavioral Economics, University of California San DiegoIf you are interested in social preferences and how to study them with the tools from experimental economics, this is a must read! Covering the main economic games on this, Michalis Drouvelis has written a very inspiring and informative textbook that will help not only economists but all researchers interested in these questions. -- Anna Dreber, Professor of Economics, Stockholm School of EconomicsHighly recommendable... it is exactly the textbook that has been missing... Very accessible - the presentation is non-technical and non-experts will be interested to dig into the topic. -- Theory and DecisionTable of Contents1. Introduction1.1 Homo economicus1.2 Behavioural and experimental economics1.3 Deception and monetary incentives 2. Bargaining games2.1 Introduction2.2 Dictator games2.3 Competition from proposers’ and responders’ side2.4 Psychological factors2.5 Financial factors 3. Trust and gift exchange games3.1 Introduction3.2 Disentangling motives in the trust game3.3 Behavioural determinants of trust3.4 Gift exchange games 4. Public Good Games I4.1 Introduction4.2 Do people cooperate?4.3 Why do people cooperate?4.4 Conditional cooperation 5. Public Good Games II5.1 Introduction5.2 Can pre-play communication promote pro-social outcomes?5.3 Income inequality and pubic good provision5.4 Social identity and discrimination in public good experiments 6. Leadership6.1 Introduction6.2 Sequential vs simultaneous public good games6.3 Leader appointment6.4 Who leads more effectively? 7. Public good games with sanctioning I7.1 Introduction7.2 The role of emotions7.3 Sanctioning mechanisms7.4 Does the presence of monetary sanctions always promote cooperation? 8. Public good games with sanctioning II8.1 Introduction8.2 Voting on public good institutions with punishment and rewards8.3 Voting on formal sanctions8.4 Third-party punishment games8.5 Factors determining the assignment of third-party sanctions 9. Cross-cultural experiments9.1 Introduction9.2 Fairness and bargaining behaviour9.3 Trust games9.4 Cooperative behaviour9.5 Negative reciprocity Appendix A Experimental instructionsAppendix B Glossary

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Book SynopsisGreat leaders embrace a higher purpose to win. The Net Promoter System shines as their guiding star.Few management ideas have spread so far and wide as the Net Promoter System (NPS). Since its conception almost two decades ago by customer loyalty guru Fred Reichheld, thousands of companies around the world have adopted it—from industrial titans such as Mercedes-Benz and Cummins to tech giants like Apple and Amazon to digital innovators such as Warby Parker and Peloton.Now, Reichheld has raised the bar yet again. In Winning on Purpose, he demonstrates that the primary purpose of a business should be to enrich the lives of its customers. Why? Because when customers feel this love, they come back for more and bring their friends—generating good profits. This is NPS 3.0 and it puts a new take on the age-old Golden Rule—treat customers the way you would want a loved one treated—at the heart of enduring business success. As the compelling examples in this book illustrate, companies with superior NPS consistently deliver higher returns to shareholders across a wide array of industries.But winning on purpose isn't easy. Reichheld also explains why many NPS practitioners achieve just a small fraction of the system's full potential, and he presents the newest thinking and best practices for doing NPS right. He unveils the Earned Growth Rate (EGR): the first reliable, complementary accounting measure that can truly leverage the power of NPS.With keen insight and moving personal stories, Reichheld advances the thinking and practice of NPS. Winning on Purpose is your indispensable guide for inspiring customer love within your own teams and using Net Promoter to achieve both personal and business success.Trade Review"…a clear and passionate argument for companies focusing singularly on making the lives of their customers better—a thought-provoking thesis as more businesses shift from a primary focus on serving shareholders to embracing the values of stakeholder capitalism." — CharterAdvance Praise for Winning on Purpose:"[Reichheld's] most important work to date. It proves that the primary purpose guiding all great organizations is to enrich the lives of customers." — John Donahoe, CEO, Nike (from the Foreword)"Reichheld is a true pioneer in his field . . . his practical ideas earn a high Net Promoter Score." — Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author, Think Again; host, TED WorkLife podcast"Reichheld has again delivered a compelling and remarkable piece on winning through customer loyalty . . . 'Do the right thing' and read the book!" — Andrew C. Taylor, Executive Chairman, Enterprise Holdings"This book is fantastic! Net Promoter is more relevant than ever in the digital world." — Brad Olson, Chief Business Officer, Peloton"[Reichheld's] thinking has influenced our organization for decades, and he has raised the bar once again." — Tim Buckley, Chairman and CEO, Vanguard"This book shows how NPS provides companies with both a moral compass and a powerful tool for success." — Zeynep Ton, professor, MIT Sloan School of Management; author, The Good Jobs Strategy"Winning on Purpose confirms [Reichheld] as the unquestioned leader in his field. It's a must-read for any businessperson pursuing sustainable success." — Walt Bettinger, President and CEO, Charles Schwab"Reichheld has changed the business community forever, first with Net Promoter and now with Earned Growth. Every entrepreneur should read this book." — Dave Gilboa, cofounder and co-CEO, Warby Parker

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Book SynopsisWrite well. Live well.The practice of creative writing - being expressive, exploring ideas, crafting words, shaping stories - can deepen your appreciation of life and enhance your wellbeing.With 100 inspiring prompts, insights and exercises specially devised by an award-winning author and creative writing teacher, discover how to write well - and thrive. This comprehensive guide to visual merchandising covers both window dressing and in-store design, as well as all the other elements, real or virtual, used to enhance the contemporary retail experience. Featuring a range of shops, from fashion emporia such as Selfridges, Printemps, and Bergdorf Goodman to small outlets, the book offers practical advice, supported by tips from the most inspiring visual merchandisers and creative directors across the world.It reveals the secrets of their profession and all there is to know about the latest technology, mannequins, props etc. It also examines the psychology and ever-changing trends behind consumer behaviour.Visual merchandising is presented through lavish color photographs, diagrams of floor layouts and store case studies, and includes invaluable information such as a glossary of terms used in the industry.

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Book SynopsisThe hands-on playbook for transforming your business with todayâs most radically effective leadership thinking In The Phoenix Encounter Method, a dream team of INSEAD professors together with the legendary Ram Charan and provided a radical new game plan for transforming any organization. Itâs about figuratively âœburning your business to the ground,â turning the upheaval to your advantage, and rising from the ashes stronger than ever. Their method isnât conventional, and it can be dauntingâbut it works. Now, the authors provide the play-by-play manual you need to implement their strategic thinking approach for maximum impact. Written in full alignment with the original book, The Phoenix Encounter Method Implementation Guide walks you through the three phases to create a future-ready organization:Phoenix Seeking: confront old mindsets, identify new threats and opportunities, prepare for the Encounter battl

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Book SynopsisBased on Brown University's highest-rated course - The Entrepreneurial Process - Professor Danny Warshay's See, Solve, Scale is a proven and paradigm-shifting method for unleashing your inner entrepreneur.

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Book SynopsisWhat happened to MH370? How did Amelia Earhart disappear? When have quick-thinking pilots averted catastrophe and kept hundreds of people alive? And what, if any, are the lessons we have learned from these accidents? Aviation journalist and air safety investigator Christine Negroni uses science, performance psychology, extensive interviews with pilots, and the accounts of crash survivors to answer these questions, and more. Alternately terrifying and inspiring - Negroni might just cure your fear of flying, and will definitely make you a more informed passenger.Trade ReviewA lively dissection of history-making accidents * The Times *Fascinating . . . For all the horror stories in The Crash Detectives, the reasonable reader will leave the book more sanguine about modern commercial airline travel than before. * Wall Street Journal *Negroni is an experienced, well-respected US journalist who has spent most of her career following the airline industry; her knowledge and enthusiasm are evident throughout. * Mail on Sunday *Christine Negroni is a talented aviation journalist who clearly understands the critically important part the human factor plays in aviation safety. She "gets it". * Captain 'Sully', The Miracle on the Hudson *The evolution of air safety is rooted in catastrophe. Christine Negroni pulls back the curtain on the people, the places, and the tragedies that have shaped this process over the decades - an unflinching look at a system that most of us take for granted. -- Patrick Smith, bestselling author of COCKPIT CONFIDENTIALMysteries are always fascinating; aviation mysteries are especially so because they involve ordinary people. In The Crash Detectives, Christine Negroni combines her investigative reporting skills with an understanding of the complexities of air accident investigations to bring to life some of history's most intriguing and heartbreaking cases, reminding us that even in the 21st century, aviation still holds elements of the unknown. * Bob Woodruff, ABC News *

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Book SynopsisPaul Milgrom describes how auctions can be used to discover prices and guide efficient resource allocations. Milgrom roots his new theories in real-world examples (including the ambitious U.S. incentive auction of radio frequencies, whose design he led) and provides economists with crucial new tools for solving complex resource allocation problems.Trade ReviewIn Discovering Prices, Paul Milgrom shows how innovative systems of price discovery can help solve vexing problems of reallocation, long thought to be intractable and made particularly challenging by the complexity and interconnectedness of new technologies. Milgrom's revolutionary advance in price theory is a most fitting tribute to Kenneth Arrow, who laid the foundation for understanding the traditional price system. A brilliant, fascinating book. -- Bengt Holmstrom, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Nobel Laureate in EconomicsWith deep theoretical insights and broad practical experience, Milgrom presents a systematic analysis of the challenges of pricing in complex resource-allocation problems, and in doing so he helps us to better understand the foundations of price theory in economics. -- Roger Myerson, University of Chicago, Nobel Laureate in EconomicsThe elegant theory and mathematics in Milgrom’s Discovering Prices are at the foundation of the FCC’s Broadcast Incentive Auction. I can confirm the successful real-world application of the same, with Milgrom’s active participation during every step of the design and implementation of an auction that will repurpose 84 MHz worth of prime spectrum and generate almost $20 billion in proceeds. -- Gary M. Epstein, Chair of the FCC's Incentive Auction Task ForceThis groundbreaking book of practical economic theory by Milgrom, the world’s most accomplished designer of complex auctions, describes the design of the most complex auction yet: the FCC incentive auction for electromagnetic spectrum. The book also illuminates why the magic of the market doesn’t happen by magic, but sometimes needs to be designed. Every economist, and indeed anyone interested in how markets work, will find these wide-ranging reflections rewarding to read and ponder. -- Alvin E. Roth, Stanford University, Nobel Laureate in EconomicsNo one has greater knowledge or, perhaps more importantly, more reliable instincts when it comes to incentive auction design. Milgrom's excellent monograph should be made available to economists as soon as possible. -- Leslie Marx, Duke UniversityTable of ContentsPreface1. Introduction2. (Near-)Substitutes, Prices, and Stability3. Vickrey Auctions and Substitution4. Deferred-Acceptance Auctions and Near-Substitutes5. ConclusionNotesReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisDISCOVER THE SHOCKING TRUTH BEHIND THE BUSINESS AND LIFESTYLE OF SIR PHILIP GREEN In this jaw-dropping expose, Oliver Shah uncovers the truth behind one of Britain''s biggest business scandals, following Sir Philip Green''s journey to the big time, the wild excesses of his heyday and his dramatic demise.Stunning praise for the book:''A detailed and entertaining dismantling of the ''king of the high street'''' Guardian''Superb'' Evening Standard''From the glitzy parties to the threatening phone calls, the larger-than-life characters to the speedy downfall, this real-life tale of hubris has all the elements of a Greek tragedy'' City AM''Entertaining stuff, pacily written. Filled with colourful characters - and expletives'' The Times''Shah has written a hard-hitting, often funny, ultimately sobering tale of how fortunes were made and lost in late 20th and early 21st century Britain'' FiTrade ReviewFrom the glitzy parties to the threatening phone calls, the larger-than-life characters to the speedy downfall, this real-life tale of hubris has all the elements of a Greek tragedy. Either that or a James Graham box office hit -- Alys Key * City A.M. *Superb. It manages to be both forensic and pacey. It's penetrating, but it's not unfair. If there is a benefit of doubt to be given, Shah gives it. * Simon English, Evening Standard *A sweeping, detailed colourful account of the rise and fall of the king of the UK's High Street, complete with a Dickensian cast of grifters, charlatans, flunkies, the odd dogged hero, and an irresistibly obnoxious protagonist. Shah has written a hard-hitting, often funny, ultimately sobering tale of how fortunes were made and lost in late 20th and early 21st century Britain. * Andrew Hill, Financial Times *Meticulously researched... it's entertaining stuff, pacily written. Filled with colourful characters - and expletives. * Ian King, The Times *Brilliantly researched and sensational. The book reads as though it is on speed: there are moments when Shah's narrative runs like a frantic James Bond script interspersed with moments of Shakespearean farce. There are times you have to prick yourself to remember that Green's wheeling and dealing is not fiction but what actually took place behind the closed doors of the High Street * Maggie Pagano, Reaction *A detailed and entertaining dismantling of the 'king of the high street' * Tim Adams, Guardian *A merciless, profanity-strewn dissection of the tumultuous career of UK retail tycoon Philip Green -- Andrew Hill * FT & McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award *

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Book SynopsisAt this critical junction in the history of humankind, leaders that are proficient in magical thinking aren’t going to solve our problems. Creating alternative realities is not the answer. We need a very different kind of leadership—leaders who can resist the calls of regression and whose outlook is firmly based in reality. We need leaders who analyze and draw conclusions from, or use their own experiences as a development tool, face their strengths and weaknesses, and critique their own experiences in order to build new understandings. In this very personal and entertaining book, Manfred Kets de Vries, one of the “gurus” in the field of leadership studies offers his thoughts on leadership and life, reflections written for executives and the people who deal with them. As a psychoanalyst and leadership professor let loose in the world of renowned global organizations—as a passionate educator and scholar, or just a human being at the receiving end of heart-rending emails—he examines the pitfalls of leadership and the challenges for the professionals who work with senior executives in today’s AI-focused world. He points out why leaders can derail, and what steps they can take to prevent this from happening. Ultimately, this book encourages you to “Know yourself,” but makes no bones about the challenge it represents. Understanding our “inner theatre” will always be an uphill struggle. Kets de Vries points out why deep dives into our inner world are always fraught with many anxieties. Included in the many subjects covered by the author are the loneliness of command, the management of disappointment, the destructive role of greed, the impact of stubbornness, the role of storytelling, the importance of wellness, and the role of corporate culture. In addition, the book addresses the important topic of how to create great teams and best places to work. Furthermore, the book touches on endings– the ending of our career and the growing realization of the inevitable ending of our life. As time grows short, Kets de Vries emphasizes that we have no time to lose in dealing with our anxieties, regrets, and the things we spend much of our life determined not to see. Taking a deep dive into self-knowledge requires courage and support, and he is here to guide you through it. Table of Contents​1 The Rot at the Top2 A Leadership Laboratory3 The Clinical Paradigm4 An Existential Dive5 The Self-Actualizing Equation6 The Power of Storytelling7 “Rewriting” Stories8 Our Inner Theater9 Caveat Emptor10 The “Freudian” Trajectory11 The Rollercoaster Ride of Change12 The Whisperer’s Dance13 Creating “Aha!” Experiences14 Are You a Prisoner of Optical Illusions?15 The Loneliness of Command16 The Icarus Syndrome17 How Greedy Are You?18 Don’t Regret Regrets19 Managing Disappointment20 A-Players or B-Players?21 How Close-Minded Are You?22 Whatever It Is, I’m Against It23 Living in the “I” world24 Are You Attracted to a Cult?25 Do You Have a Corporate Culture—or a Corporate Cult?26 Creating Best Places to Work27 Can Organizations Provide Wellness?28 Old Age Is Not for Sissies

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Book SynopsisEvery VC wants to find the next billion dollar company to invest in, and every startup wants to become one. Ali Tamaseb set out to find patterns in the backgrounds, methods, and trajectories of these companies, gathering and analyzing 40,000 data points about the 200+ billion dollar companies and the people who founded them. And you'll be surprised by what he discovered:* Half of unicorn founders are over 35;* Most founders don't have any directly relevant work experience in the industry they're disrupting;* There's no disadvantage to being a solo founder;* Sixty percent of billion dollar companies are started by repeat entrepreneurs, many of whom already have at least one $50M+ exit under their belt; and* Over half of these companies were competing with multiple incumbents at the time of their founding.Super Founders gives readers an unprecedented look at what the data tells us about the world's most successful startups and the people who create them. A blend of data, analysis, stories based on exclusive interviews, this book is a paradigm-shifting guide for entrepreneurs and the investment community. You may look more like a Super Founder than you think!

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Book SynopsisTata is one of the world’s most diversified companies, selling everything from salt to software. Mircea Raianu charts Tata’s 150-year trajectory, through the eras of imperial free trade, protectionist nationalism, and market liberalization and asks what the future has in store for India’s leading brand and for capitalism writ large.Trade ReviewRaianu’s book, the first by an academic historian mining the company’s archives, attempts to explain its rise and longevity without resorting to its own mythmaking…The account of how one conglomerate came to dominate India’s economy for much of the past 150 years makes timely reading for those reflecting on whether capitalism and corporate power in India is entering a new era. -- Benjamin Parkin * Financial Times *Raianu’s book, as he makes clear, is not an exposé or a denunciation of the Tata myth; rather, it is a close analysis of the company’s historical development, particularly the way it was able to weather a series of major political and economic changes, including Indian independence and the rise of state planning. A work of scrupulous historical scholarship…Shed[s] light on the history of capitalism in India—and globally. -- Thomas Crowley * Jacobin *[A] meticulously researched biography of the Tata empire…The influence the conglomerate has on Indian life is all-pervasive and overwhelming…Raianu’s book relies primarily on the company’s archives, and is, as such, unique, for as an outsider he is able to take a step back and see the group from a broader, global context. -- Salil Tripathi * Mint Lounge *Mircea Raianu’s study of the Tatas is an exciting intervention into the business history of India. Using a host of new archival materials, Tata will prove valuable to anyone interested in India’s largest corporation and the history of global capitalism. -- Douglas Haynes, author of Small Town Capitalism in Western IndiaA highly readable work of meticulous scholarship, Raianu’s is the first study of the Tatas by a professional historian. This will be an indispensable book for all who are interested in the rise of Indian capitalism. -- Medha Kudaisya, author of The Life and Times of G.D. BirlaMircea Raianu’s impeccably researched and rigorously argued Tata is the definitive study of the pioneering global corporation without which neither the Indian economy nor the Indian consumer will likely survive. It is also an exemplary model for a new kind of business history that skillfully weaves together reflections on capitalist economics, nationalist politics, corporate culture, and the ethics of entrepreneurship. -- Sumathi Ramaswamy, author of Terrestrial Lessons: The Conquest of the World as GlobeWhat role did India’s storied business house play in the formation of the modern nation state? Mircea Raianu retrieves from the company archives a story that has not yet been told about Tata’s image as the quintessentially Indian entity that is also a thoroughly global company. This superbly researched business history offers a nuanced explanation of the link between the company’s fabled philanthropic legacy and its corporate interests worldwide. -- Tarun Khanna, author of Trust: Creating the Foundation for Entrepreneurship in Developing CountriesWell-researched…the Tata corporation is unique in the history of corporations because it survived through a long history of political economic changes…Raianu navigates both the self-making and the making of India’s leading corporation exploring how Tata achieved this unique outcome…At an important level, this book is a searching exploration of this boundary between corporate and sovereign functions. -- Sheetal Chhabria * International Journal of Asian Studies *

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Book SynopsisConvey the essence of leadership with every communication. Everything you communicate has the power to secure or sabotage your impression. But while you may be an empathic, visionary, responsive, inspiring, authentic, supportive, and humble leader, the lasting impact of those qualities hinges on your ability to communicate them effectively in words and expressions. Drawing on his decades of experience as a presentation coach, executive speechwriter, and national champion public speaker,  Joel Schwartzberg offers unique mindsets, actionable tactics, and diverse examples to help you leverage the most powerful leadership tool you have: your voice. Whether you’re giving speeches, telling stories, sending emails, posting messages, recording videos, or running Zoom meetings, these are essential practices for establishing authority and engaging your audience. The Language of Leadership will show you how to inspire, not merely inform, communicate with purpose and power, and sell—not just share—your most important ideas.   

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Book SynopsisAn informative introduction to the world of money, covering everything from bank accounts, earning and borrowing to government spending, taxes and inflation. With bright, infographic pictures, a detailed glossary and links to specially selected websites where you can visit a virtual bank, see money from around the world and more.Table of ContentsWhat is money?How money movesMoney around the worldMoney customsChapter 1: How money worksWhat makes cash, banknotes and anything else count as money? And why do we all trust it?Chapter 2: The story of moneyMoney has existed long before the first coins were made, and over the centuries it has taken on many unusual forms. How did it all come about?Chapter 3: In the bankAlmost every adult has a bank account - but why? What do banks actually do? Are there any alternatives? And was it really the banks' fault that the world suffered a financial meltdown in 2008?Chapter 4: Earning and borrowingDon't have any money? No problem! Almost anyone can get hold of some money, by working for it, or borrowing from someone who has it. Chapter 5: Spending, growing and givingSome people spend everything they have very quickly. Others prefer to save up. If you have some money to spare, you should give it away to charity - shouldn't you?Chapter 6: Governments and moneyTaxes, deficits, inflation, deflation, quantitative easing - what does it all mean, and who's in charge?Chapter 7: Big questionsHow to be a billionaire, how to buy happiness, how to make the world a fairer place - and other important questions that nobody knows the answers to - yet.What next?GlossaryIndexAcknowledgements

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: The Demon of Procrastination Chapter 2: The Demon of the Blank Page Chapter 3: The Demon of Doubt Chapter 4: The Demon of Convention Chapter 5: The Demon of Constraints Chapter 6: The Demon of Criticism Chapter 7: The Demon of Theft Chapter 8: The Demon of Accidents Chapter 9: The Demon of Failure Chapter 10: The Demon of Disappointment Epilogue Notes Further Reading Acknowledgments

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWill twenty-first-century social media technologies finally liberate organizations from stifling bureaucratic hierarchies? After spending ten months closely observing a software firm, Catherine J. Turco, one of sociology's brightest young stars, surprises with fascinating and nuanced answers. Brimming with vivid examples, The Conversational Firm will not only shape scholarly debate but also engage general readers interested in corporate life. -- Viviana A. Zelizer, author of Economic LivesThe Conversational Firm opens a new chapter in the study of workplace democracy by analyzing how social media enable a new balance between workers' autonomy and productivity in high-tech corporate settings. With a particularly keen ethnographic eye, the author reveals a brave new world in which some of the bars of the bureaucratic iron cage are pried open while others remain in place for the pursuit of corporate goals. While millennials gain a more personalized and empowering work environment in the bargain, business leaders gain fuller access to their inner thoughts and creativity. This book will have a lasting impact on the study of corporate cultures and new organizational forms. -- Michèle Lamont, author of The Dignity of Working MenWith The Conversational Firm, Turco uses the role of social media to challenge our fundamental assumptions about how modern organizations function. In this masterful work, she uncovers a new way of organizing where openness and hierarchy complement, rather than contradict one another. I'm putting this book next to my copies of Weber, Barnard, and Chandler. -- Damon Phillips, Columbia Business SchoolIn The Conversational Firm, Turco argues that organizations can transcend bureaucracy, but still they are held in check by certain workplace demands for reproduction and stability. These checks seem to prevent the organization from becoming complete anarchy. Yet perhaps just as important, The Conversational Firm is a rich and delightful organizational ethnography of how work is being transformed in the era of social media. -- Brayden King, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern UniversityWith a book that is as readable as it is wise, Turco makes a powerful case for the depth of insight that can only come from the best ethnographies—and is unavailable from the 'big data' analyses currently in vogue. Practitioners and scholars alike will come away with their understanding of firm hierarchy, culture, and communication transformed and enriched. -- Ezra Zuckerman Sivan, MIT Sloan School of Management[A] well-written, insightful ethnographic study. -- Theodore Kinni * strategy+business *The right book just at the right time in the right place. . . . An excellent ethnographic account of organizational life. * Organization Studies *Turco does an excellent job....In part, this is the result of the method she chose: ethnographic research of a company that is at the forefront of the social media revolution. In part, it is the result of her accessible writing style; last but not least, it is the result of her deep knowledge of organizational theories. * American Journal of Sociology *A rare and wonderful empirical example of life in a digital startup. * Contemporary Sociology *This book is an excellent addition to the field of publications. . . . Turco accompanies this emotional analysis with rigorous academic context, but this does not impede accessibility. * Isreal Book Review *[Turco's] efforts greatly contribute to shaping the academy's understanding of millennial impact on corporate culture. . . . Highly recommended. * Choice *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction1. The Social Revolution2. Open Communication3. Open Control4. Openness Controls5. Open Culture6. A Conversation About Bureaucracy7. Conversational Spaces8. The Conversational Firm: Implications for Theory9. The Future of the Conversational FirmMethodological Appendix Acknowledgments Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisIn Superyacht Captain, a professional at the zenith of the world''s most lavish and exclusive industry gives a rare insight into a career that is entertaining, instructive and at times daunting in its scale.The tale of an ordinary boy whose career takes him on a most extraordinary journey, this book begins with Brendan messing about in boats in a sleepy coastal Australian town, and ends with him becoming one of the most successful and respected superyacht captains in the World the consummate ''Billionaire''s Captain''. Spanning two decades and circling the globe, his story intimately draws readers into the real world of superyachts, their crew and their owners. It is Brendan's love letter to an industry he respects and holds so dear to his heart.It''s the story of stepping out and embracing uncertainty - failing, learning and repeating - weaving in in the lessons he's learned as he's progressed from deck hand to captain, Brendan''s insights are valuable for anyone leadTrade ReviewSuperyacht Captain is the Kitchen Confidential of yachting. -- Evan Osnos, Winner of the American Book Award, and author of Age of AmbitionA realistic view that gets beyond both the glamour and horror stories...a rewarding read for any any Nautilus member considerign a shift into the superyacht industry. * Nautilus Telegraph *the writing is vivid, the experiences fascinating, and the insights of interest even to skippers of more modest vessels. * Yachting Monthly *Table of ContentsPrologue PART 1: My journey: before the captain was the boy You can have the shoes What’s ‘porn’ in Russian? There is no second place To lead to excel The tuck and tape How much for the flag? Greed is good PART 2: Best of the best Learning the ‘why’ It’s not about the boat Wind of change Master under God Run, Forrest, run Advancing my journey Will it be rough tonight? Making better decisions A defining moment A personal board of directors Is that the Prince? I thought he was taller Parties and paparazzi Everything has a purpose Fantasy staff game Waitlessness The illusion of normalcy Saint-Tropez sunset Bubbles and troubles Driving Miss Daisy Ego is the enemy Is that Santa? The helicopter view When perfect is not good enough Time to say goodbye Endnote

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Book SynopsisBlackRock's Russ Koesterich provides a practical, step-by-step approach to building a portfolio consistent with the investor's investment goals.

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Book SynopsisA bold new manifesto for digital technology after capitalismTrade Review'A ground-breaking, ambitious and rigorous account of how and why we must take control over contemporary digital technologies’ -- Nick Srnicek, Lecturer in Digital Economy at King's College London and author of 'Platform Capitalism''A clarion call for hope amid twenty-first century doom. With analytical flair, he shows that platforms are not invincible and that their infrastructure may be the key to a better world' -- Phil Jones, author of 'Work Without the Worker: Labour in the Age of Platform Capitalism''A compelling account of the political struggles that will be needed to challenge capital's control over digital platforms, and an essential read for anyone who believes in technology's emancipatory potential.’ -- Wendy Liu, author of 'Abolish Silicon Valley: How to Liberate Technology from Capitalism''A punchy analysis of the platform economy that offers more than a critique of big tech's vision of our collective future. Muldoon sketches the contours of a democratic socialist alternative' -- Aaron Benanav, Researcher at Humboldt University of Berlin and author of 'Automation and the Future of Work''Encourages us to open our minds fully to the possibility of an alternative future, in which technology is put to work for the many, not the few' -- Lizzie O'Shea, lawyer and author of 'Future Histories'Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 1. All the World’s a Platform 2. Monetising Community 3. Community-Washing Big Tech 4. Private Power and Public Infrastructure 5. Guild Socialism for the Digital Economy 6. Building Civic Platforms 7. Global Digital Services 8. Recoding Our Digital Future 9. Postscript: 2042 Notes Index

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Book SynopsisIt’s a game you’re already playing, whether you like it or not. You can choose to ignore it and remain at the mercy of what others say about you, or you can take the time to learn how it works. For those who do the potential benefits are unlimited. Through pioneering research and interviews with a host of major figures ranging from Jay-Z and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman to Bernie Madoff and Man Booker prize-winning Hilary Mantel, Waller and Younger reveal the key mechanisms that make and remake our reputations, providing the essential guide to the most important game in business and in life.Trade Review‘Trust is the foundation of friendship, society, business, and brand. A must-read for those who intend to build a reputation of authenticity and enduring value.’ -- Biz Stone, Co-founder, Twitter‘From the soft power of nation states to the brand popularity of commercial products, reputation is supremely important. This interesting book places the issue in its rigorously argued context – an important matter for every senior executive in the public and private sectors.’ -- Lord Patten, Chancellor, University of Oxford‘The insights in The Reputation Game are a masterclass of pattern recognition. This book shows us that no matter who you are, your industry or hustle, reputational capital is at the centre of success or failure. Waller and Younger use as examples the rise and fall of great companies, countries, gangsters, and pop-culture icons to show us the moments and choices that are truly the “art of changing how people see us all”.’ -- Steve Stoute, CEO of Translation LLC‘An insightful and really rather fascinating study of what one might argue is the issue of our age: the creation and management of a reputation. The authors have clearly managed to get great access to a huge number of people and the results make for very compelling reading. It’s well-written, too. In fact, it’s required reading for anyone who truly wants to understand the modern media age.’ -- Tom Bradby, Presenter, ITV News at Ten‘In life and in business a good reputation is probably our most prized possession, hard won and easily lost. This book provides insight into the sources of reputation, illustrates by case study the impact of loss and charts the route to recovery. It is a valuable contribution to this increasingly important topic.’ -- Sir Roger Carr, chairman of BAE Systems‘You’ll learn why reputations are more valuable than money; you’ll learn how they’re built and tended and enriched; and how, if neglected, they can catastrophically implode. It might have been called, “How to ensure that everybody knows just how good you know you are really.”’ -- Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO of WPP

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Book Synopsis''By far the best book I''ve ever read on the how and why of scaling. If you care about changing the world, or just want to make better decisions in your own life, The Voltage Effect is for you.'' Angela Duckworth, CEO of Character Lab and New York Times bestselling author of Grit ________________ Why do some ideas make it big while others fail to take off? According to award-winning behavioural economist John List, the answer comes down to a single question: Can the idea scale? Countless enterprises fall apart the moment they scale; their positive results fizzle, they lose valuable time and money, and the great electric charge of potential that drove them early on disappears. In short, they suffer a voltage drop. Yet success and failure are not about luck - in fact, there is a rhyme and reason as to why some ideas fail and why some make it big. Certain ideas are predictably scalable, while others are predictably dTrade ReviewBrilliant, practical, and grounded in the very latest research, this is by far the best book I've ever read on the how and why of scaling. If you care about changing the world, or just want to make better decisions in your own life, The Voltage Effect is for you. * Angela Duckworth, Founder and CEO of Character Lab and New York Times bestselling author of Grit *How many books are funny and wise, practical and profound? John List is a scientist, but he's also a magician, and he's changing the world. The Voltage Effect shows how. This is one of the best economics books I have ever read - and an instant classic in behavioral economics. * Cass R. Sunstein, Robert Walmsley University Professor, Harvard University, and New York Times bestselling coauthor of Nudge *The Voltage Effect is the toolkit for the ambitious. Packed with proven principles and pro tips made real through inside stories ranging from Silicon Valley to African NGOs to university fund-raising, List fills the gap between startup books and management books to show how any idea can achieve its full potential. * Scott Cook, co-founder of Intuit *Ideas from the ivory tower or Davos fail often and fail badly because they do not recognize the deeply political and historical nature of the problems they are trying to deal with and the social realities in which these problems are embedded. This thought-provoking and engaging book proposes an original framework for thinking about how good policy proposals can be applied at a scale large enough to do social good, and for avoiding predictable mistakes that prevent such scaling. A must-read. * Daron Acemoglu, Institute Professor at MIT and co-author of Why Nations Fail and The Narrow Corridor *

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