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Hardback. Condizione: New. Are you looking to enhance your mentorship skills and make a lasting impact on the entrepreneurial world? Renowned entrepreneur and investor Brad Feld shares his decades of experience and expertise in developing and refining the art of mentorship through the philosophy of GiveFirst.The GiveFirst philosophy encourages individuals to give their time, resources, and expertise to others without expectation of immediate return. It goes beyond the "Pay it Forward" mentality, showing you how to adopt a continuous, optimistic, and empathetic mindset in your professional life. It reinforces positive feedback loops that impact not only individuals but also entire communities. In this book you'll discover how GiveFirst can help you create a vibrant startup community by breaking free from a transactional mindset and becoming an extraordinary mentor.Whether you are just starting your professional journey or well into it, GiveFirst is a must-read for anyone looking to develop their mentorship skills and build meaningful connections. With practical tips, real-life examples, and insightful reflections, this book will guide you through the journey of becoming an extraordinary mentor who can inspire, challenge, and empower. Get ready to transform yourself and those around you.

Paperback. Condizione: New. INT. "Required reading for anyone who wants to do more than merely manage people. Good Authority is a modern classic, and it will redefine what it means to be the boss." - Seth Godin, Author, LinchpinImagine a world where personal and professional growth are one thing, where improving your relationships and owning your strengths at work translate directly into the rest of your life.Creating a company culture like that is not a dream. Through personal stories and real-life conversations, Jonathan takes you into the room with managers and employees where real culture change happens, and shows you a new kind of employee mentoring where each person gets the real-time feedback, support, and clear boundaries we all need to get beyond the patterns that hold us back.In this provocative and timely new book, Jonathan brings together what he has learned over a twenty-year journey as an executive, entrepreneur, team leader and leadership trainer.Combining his experience as the CEO and CBO of EMyth where he led the transformation of a global coaching brand with the lessons learned along his own personal growth journey, Jonathan walks us through a step-by-step approach that integrates the leading edges of both. You'll discover a way to lead your team that is both profoundly human and results-oriented at the same time.Whether you re a CEO or business owner, executive, team leader, consultant, or coach, Good Authority will give you new ideas and inspiration you can put into practice. Most importantly, it will give you permission to be more of who you are at work than you ever thought possible.

Paperback. Condizione: New. "In the undeniably vast crowd of books about public speaking, this one stands out for its intelligent, direct approach . An indispensable manual on all aspects of public speaking and a boon to those who may be anxious about it." -KIRKUS STARRED REVIEWA timely guide to effectively presenting virtually by Fortune 500 presentation skills coach and former Yale Drama School lecturer Jacqueline Farrington.The ability to shine online has suddenly become one of the most important skills for us personally and professionally. Whether you're presenting to a team of 7 on Zoom or 7,000 on WebEx, the practical and proven insights in this book will build confidence, skills and positive outcomes.Read this book to learn:Why you must rehearse over and over, so it looks like you've never done it beforeThe science of why connecting and engaging online is harder-and exactly what to do about itWhy you must understand the difference between authentic presence and strategic presenceWhy congruency matters and how to use it in your favorWhat happens to our voices in virtual realms-and how to effectively compensateHow to produce like a pro-and become a pro in every aspect of your deliveryAnd much moreThis Non-Obvious Guide is to become the most comprehensive, readable and actionable collection of principles for performing at your best online. Written by a globally known presentation skills coach who delivers her results-driven process for shining online (and on stage), this guide also features plenty of humor and fun references to relevant lines from our favorite flicks to keep you engaged-and help you learn more in less time.Read this book to learn how to apply actionable principles from stage and screen to your virtual presentations.  The future of presentations, workshops, and meetings is virtual and acting, producing, directing skills are required, no matter who's in your audience, and no matter what your topic.Based on the science of how our brains encode virtual experiences, this pithy, entertaining guide details how to create your most authentic and strategic presence; make the most of your voice, body language and stories; format options; visual considerations; equipment set up; tapping the backchannel and more.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Let's face it. Most events are boring. But they don't have to be. This highly actionable, fast-reading guide is chock-full of unconventional, un-borifying tools, ideas and strategies to help you design more captivating and unmissable events for less money and in less time.Whether a veteran, newbie or "accidental" event planner, you'll learn fresh strategies to smartly select speakers, manage logistics, set a content road map, as well as plan and execute rave-worthy events of all types. Inspired by decades of delivering everything from large-scale corporate events to multiple TEDx gatherings, this fun, practical book will transform how you plan your next event-no matter how large or small."Any event can become irresistibly engaging. This book will show you how."-SALLY HOGSHEAD, New York Times bestselling author and CEO of How to Fascinate®".Fun, creative and pragmatic insights on the why and how of strategic event design."-LORIE THOMAS, Certified Meeting Professional, Certified Meeting Manager, Executive at SHWorldwide Events in Seattle, WA"The tips and tools in this guide will make any event more impactful and engaging."-BRIGETTE GROSS, Corporate Events ManagerA sampling of what you'll learn in this guide.Why are some events memorable while others are forgotten immediately?How can you conquer distraction and truly engage participants?What does it really take to uncover the most inspiring speakers, negotiate their participation and create a memorable event?What do TED Talks teach us about events?How can your events be more innovative?How can you handle logistics like a pro-and manage unrealistic timelines, implausible goals and results-hungry stakeholders?What if attendees remember nothing? It's highly probable unless you do something different.How can you "think outside the slide"?BONUS: This guide also gives readers quick and easy access to robust online resources, including a reusable Content Map, videos and planning templates that streamline and simplify event planning.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Are you looking to enhance your mentorship skills and make a lasting impact on the entrepreneurial world? Renowned entrepreneur and investor Brad Feld shares his decades of experience and expertise in developing and refining the art of mentorship through the philosophy of GiveFirst.The GiveFirst philosophy encourages individuals to give their time, resources, and expertise to others without expectation of immediate return. It goes beyond the "Pay it Forward" mentality, showing you how to adopt a continuous, optimistic, and empathetic mindset in your professional life. It reinforces positive feedback loops that impact not only individuals but also entire communities. In this book you'll discover how GiveFirst can help you create a vibrant startup community by breaking free from a transactional mindset and becoming an extraordinary mentor.Whether you are just starting your professional journey or well into it, GiveFirst is a must-read for anyone looking to develop their mentorship skills and build meaningful connections. With practical tips, real-life examples, and insightful reflections, this book will guide you through the journey of becoming an extraordinary mentor who can inspire, challenge, and empower. Get ready to transform yourself and those around you.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Wall Street Journal Bestseller"A useful, forcefully written, and wide-ranging study of inequities-and how to fix them." -Kirkus ReviewsWhat if we could go beyond the conversation about diversity and take real action?In early 2021, more than two hundred widely respected experts gathered virtually for the world's most ambitious conversation about diversity. Our aim was to do more than spotlight injustice. We challenged ourselves to imagine how to fix it. The dialogue brought together casting directors, bookstore owners, disabled leaders, healthcare professionals, students, VCs, standup comedians, chief diversity officers, pro gamers, archaeologists, government insiders, startup founders, and even a master puppeteer.Now for the first time, these solutions are compiled into one groundbreaking volume organized into twelve powerful themes including: storytelling, technology, identity, retail, education and more. Each chapter paints a revealing picture of the world, how it is, how it could be and what needs to happen for us to get there. For newcomers to the topic of diversity, and DEI experts alike, this book offers a much-needed actionable blueprint for creating a more inclusive world for us all.

Hardback. Condizione: New. INSPIRED BY THE #1 WSJ BESTSELLING NON-OBVIOUS SERIES!"Breakthrough!" ?Tony Robbins, #1 NY Times Bestselling Author"Must read!" ?Sal Khan, Founder and CEO of Khan Academy"Eye-opening!" ?Dorie Clark, Bestselling author of The Long Game"Delightful." ?Adam Grant, #1 NY Times Bestselling AuthorEvergreen Winner, Living Now Book Awards 2025 (How-To/DIY)Winner, American Legacy Book Awards 2025 (Entrepreneurship and Small Business)Winner, International Book Awards 2025 (Marketing and Advertising)Distinguished Favorite, Independent Press Awards 2025 (Sales and Marketing)Shift Your Perspective. Be More Non-Obvious.In Non-Obvious Thinking, bestselling futurist Rohit Bhargava and pioneering venture capitalist Ben duPont come together to offer a concise four-step method to think bigger.From the termite mounds of Zimbabwe to an undiscovered Australian island that seemingly disappeared overnight, this book blends fascinating stories with highly actionable daily lessons. This is not an intimidating theory-filled business book. It's a digestible roadmap to being more observant and unlocking the potential of your best ideas.Learn how to:. Create space for new ideas and thinking. Uncover insights by training your powers of observation. Hone your focus to isolate the details that matter most. Define a twist to make your thinking original and unique.These are the four components of the SIFT framework - a groundbreaking method designed to unlock your creative potential in four simple steps. Whether you're dreaming of entrepreneurial success, seeking creative inspiration, or simply aiming to break free from conventional thought, Non-Obvious Thinking will help you learn to see what others miss.The world needs more non-obvious thinkers. This book is your guide to becoming one yourself.

Paperback. Condizione: New. "Business guru Peters' book combines his thoughts-and the words of many others he quotes throughout the volume-with the design work of Nancye Green to create a motivational objet d'art that is both aesthetically pleasing and thought provoking . A gift book approach to leadership lessons that delivers highlights elegantly." -KIRKUS REVIEWSTom Peters' Compact Guide to Excellence (IdeaPress Publishing) is full of inspiration for anyone aged 20 to 80, from cashiers to CEOs. Legendary best-selling business author Tom Peters partnered with the iconic designer Nancye Green of Donovan/Green to create this guidebook for leaders in the workplace. Peters and Green have packed this strikingly designed little book with exhilarating quotes that will urge you to recognize what truly matters at work. Over the decades, Peters has gathered these gems of wisdom from those who have been down in the trenches creating extraordinary places to work. Green has wrought the most accessible and captivating way to absorb that wisdom.Tom Peters' Compact Guide to Excellence argues that business leaders must start putting people really first and start helping them prepare for a rocky future. As we come to terms with the debilitating pandemic, confront extreme wealth inequality, and wrestle with destabilizing technological revolutions still in their infancy, it is clear that "Extreme Humanism"-treating one another humanely-is the best path forward.The insights you'll find in Tom Peters' Compact Guide to Excellence will move you to action, to vigorously and passionately support our communities, provide products and services that stun our clientele with their excellence and verve, and serve our ailing planet. It's not just the best path forward, it's the path that can engender purpose and pride in all of us who perform the work. Take this guidebook to work, on your travels, wherever you need to be reminded of excellence. Better yet, share this book-an exquisite gift-with anyone who needs a jolt of genius.

Paperback. Condizione: New. "In the undeniably vast crowd of books about public speaking, this one stands out for its intelligent, direct approach . An indispensable manual on all aspects of public speaking and a boon to those who may be anxious about it." -KIRKUS STARRED REVIEWA timely guide to effectively presenting virtually by Fortune 500 presentation skills coach and former Yale Drama School lecturer Jacqueline Farrington.The ability to shine online has suddenly become one of the most important skills for us personally and professionally. Whether you're presenting to a team of 7 on Zoom or 7,000 on WebEx, the practical and proven insights in this book will build confidence, skills and positive outcomes.Read this book to learn:Why you must rehearse over and over, so it looks like you've never done it beforeThe science of why connecting and engaging online is harder-and exactly what to do about itWhy you must understand the difference between authentic presence and strategic presenceWhy congruency matters and how to use it in your favorWhat happens to our voices in virtual realms-and how to effectively compensateHow to produce like a pro-and become a pro in every aspect of your deliveryAnd much moreThis Non-Obvious Guide is to become the most comprehensive, readable and actionable collection of principles for performing at your best online. Written by a globally known presentation skills coach who delivers her results-driven process for shining online (and on stage), this guide also features plenty of humor and fun references to relevant lines from our favorite flicks to keep you engaged-and help you learn more in less time.Read this book to learn how to apply actionable principles from stage and screen to your virtual presentations.  The future of presentations, workshops, and meetings is virtual and acting, producing, directing skills are required, no matter who's in your audience, and no matter what your topic.Based on the science of how our brains encode virtual experiences, this pithy, entertaining guide details how to create your most authentic and strategic presence; make the most of your voice, body language and stories; format options; visual considerations; equipment set up; tapping the backchannel and more.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Higher education has a long history of transferring knowledge-facts and theories-into students' minds. However, it has less of a history of providing students with direct experiences, such as internships, that lead to felt knowledge of the field and relevant skills. It is this combination of academic and felt knowledge that fosters the growth students need, which we refer to as "professional wisdom."This growth state is supported by basic neuroscience. Humans possess a crowning achievement of evolution in the neocortex, allowing us to perform amazing feats of cognitive symbolic logic, such as language and planning. Beneath the neocortex lies an older part of the brain that regulates emotional computation-the limbic system. This system provides a perspective of value, helping us determine whether a plan or activity is beneficial. Interestingly, neuroscience shows that the limbic system reacts most strongly to actual experiences, and it requires reflection to process these experiences into the higher cognitive regions of the brain.When applied to higher education, this insight suggests that combining academic study with hands-on experiences-such as cooperative learning and internships-can lead to a lifelong career where students remain passionate and engaged. A major paired with an enjoyable, real-world experience in college helps students connect knowledge with purpose, fostering long-term satisfaction and success.While some individuals, especially in academic administration, refer to this as "educating the whole student," we describe it as cognitive-emotional integration, the foundation of professional wisdom. In this book, we explore the current experiences in higher education that foster this development, from cooperative learning to internships and beyond. We also offer two neuroscientists' perspectives on how cognitive-emotional integration aligns with the brain's natural processes.With this understanding, we believe colleges and universities have an obligation to their students: to cultivate environments that challenge them both inside and outside the classroom. Without this, we risk graduating learners unprepared for the demands of the modern workforce.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Higher education has a long history of transferring knowledge-facts and theories-into students' minds. However, it has less of a history of providing students with direct experiences, such as internships, that lead to felt knowledge of the field and relevant skills. It is this combination of academic and felt knowledge that fosters the growth students need, which we refer to as "professional wisdom."This growth state is supported by basic neuroscience. Humans possess a crowning achievement of evolution in the neocortex, allowing us to perform amazing feats of cognitive symbolic logic, such as language and planning. Beneath the neocortex lies an older part of the brain that regulates emotional computation-the limbic system. This system provides a perspective of value, helping us determine whether a plan or activity is beneficial. Interestingly, neuroscience shows that the limbic system reacts most strongly to actual experiences, and it requires reflection to process these experiences into the higher cognitive regions of the brain.When applied to higher education, this insight suggests that combining academic study with hands-on experiences-such as cooperative learning and internships-can lead to a lifelong career where students remain passionate and engaged. A major paired with an enjoyable, real-world experience in college helps students connect knowledge with purpose, fostering long-term satisfaction and success.While some individuals, especially in academic administration, refer to this as "educating the whole student," we describe it as cognitive-emotional integration, the foundation of professional wisdom. In this book, we explore the current experiences in higher education that foster this development, from cooperative learning to internships and beyond. We also offer two neuroscientists' perspectives on how cognitive-emotional integration aligns with the brain's natural processes.With this understanding, we believe colleges and universities have an obligation to their students: to cultivate environments that challenge them both inside and outside the classroom. Without this, we risk graduating learners unprepared for the demands of the modern workforce.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Amazon's trillion-dollar success is the envy of everyone, but achievable by anyone. What has propelled their record streak of growth? Their management system, and it can do the same for you no matter what business you are in or what level. Learning it is as simple as six building blocks distilled by New York Times bestselling author and global CEO advisor Ram Charan and Julia Yang in The Amazon Management System. The Ultimate Digital Engine that Powered Amazon's Unprecedented Growth and Shareholder Value Creation:Building Block 1: Customer-Obsessed Business Model Building Block 2: Continuous Bar-Raising Talent Pool Building Block 3: AI-Powered Data and Metrics System Building Block 4: Ground-Breaking Invention Machine Building Block 5: High-Velocity and High-Quality Decision-Making Building Block 6: A forever Day 1 culture. From their high-velocity decision-making to their top talent hiring practices, the insider secrets behind Amazon's success are now within anyone's grasp, block by block. Whether you are an established CEO or a recent college grad, this concise and actionable book will help your business win in a new digital era that demands nonstop innovation.

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Hardback. Condizione: New. Sweating Together: How Peloton Built a Billion Dollar Venture and Created Community in a Digital World by David J. Miller, PhD (#ChicagoBorn)The ultimate front row look at the meteoric rise of Peloton, one of the hottest consumer and fitness brands in the world. In Sweating Together Miller brings readers directly into the center of the sweat soaked, adrenaline fueled, NYC phenomena that is Peloton and provides a first-hand account of the rise of one of the most important ventures of tomorrow's economy. In 2012 John Foley and a group of co-founders launched Peloton, an interactive fitness and media company.  In less than 10 years the company would be worth billions, disrupt the fitness industry and create a rabid, life changing community of members using sweat to span the digital and physical worlds.Join Peloton fanatic and George Mason University entrepreneurship professor David J. Miller (#ChicagoBorn on the Peloton platform) as he dives deep into the people, business models and stories behind the ascent of Peloton.  From well-being, social media and gamification to the role of physical space in a digital world, talent retention and community building, there is no better venture for understanding our ever-expanding innovation fueled, well-being economy than Peloton.Miller unwittingly became a Peloton addict and spent thousands of hours sweating and growing relationships with Peloton members; he interviewed founders John Foley and Tom Cortese as well as other senior Peloton leaders, and Peloton celebrity instructors Robin Arzon, Matt Wilpers, Jenn Sherman and Jess King. Join Miller and race into the future with Peloton.

Hardback. Condizione: New. What if we've been trying to get rid of the very thing that brings us the opportunity for our greatest level of performance, meaning and purpose?It's exhausting reading the constant headlines about reducing and getting rid of stress and anxiety to better our collective health. We're all aware of the anxiety and mental health crisis most of us face, but the solutions that we've been offered are not only out of date, but they are also often counterproductive!Stress isn't going anywhere. But that can be a good thing.When we recognize that stress is only energy, we can begin to wield it in a way that can help us rather than hinder our progress toward our goals. More stress, more anxiety, can actually just mean more power. Afterall, Olympic athletes don't break world records at practice. They break them at the height of stress and pressure. With the right framework, stress can become our greatest competitive advantage.Backed by decades of research and told in a compelling narrative, Springboard provides a detailed roadmap for profoundly changing our professional and personal lives through the Fear(less) Stress Framework. With surprising truths gleaned from proprietary research, as well as case studies, interviews, and validated tests readers can use to deeper their own personal understanding of their cumulative stress, Springboard will impart fresh, actionable tools that anyone can use to channel their peak performance even under the most challenging circumstances.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Silicon Valley is not the glossy utopia our promising youth has been sold; it's a modern-day Colosseum where overclocked misfits battle for their shot at unicorn status and glory. Forget the embroidered zip hoodies and free kombucha fantasies-in Tech Confidential, two renegade insiders cut through the buzzwords and bullsh*t. They show that your dreams of changing the world are possible, but success has a high price and the person you were before may not like the person you become. This book dishes out hard-earned strategies to help you not just survive but thrive in a world that chews people up and spits them out in the name of "innovation."Inside these pages, you'll meet brilliant oddballs racing to launch the next big product, engineers treating the next line of code as their personal Everest, and leaders juggling corporate politics while one breath away from the company's last gasp. Along the way, the authors deliver sharp, painfully relatable anecdotes and practical strategies that show you how to:Tame your ego to navigate corporate politics like a proEmbrace the misfits and survive toxic colleaguesMoneyball the market to build products people wantGet money or get outPacked with insights, humor, and hard-won hope, this essential guide is for anyone daring to dream big in the tech world-and still wanting a life left to enjoy.

Hardback. Condizione: New. What if we've been trying to get rid of the very thing that brings us the opportunity for our greatest level of performance, meaning and purpose?It's exhausting reading the constant headlines about reducing and getting rid of stress and anxiety to better our collective health. We're all aware of the anxiety and mental health crisis most of us face, but the solutions that we've been offered are not only out of date, but they are also often counterproductive!Stress isn't going anywhere. But that can be a good thing.When we recognize that stress is only energy, we can begin to wield it in a way that can help us rather than hinder our progress toward our goals. More stress, more anxiety, can actually just mean more power. Afterall, Olympic athletes don't break world records at practice. They break them at the height of stress and pressure. With the right framework, stress can become our greatest competitive advantage.Backed by decades of research and told in a compelling narrative, Springboard provides a detailed roadmap for profoundly changing our professional and personal lives through the Fear(less) Stress Framework. With surprising truths gleaned from proprietary research, as well as case studies, interviews, and validated tests readers can use to deeper their own personal understanding of their cumulative stress, Springboard will impart fresh, actionable tools that anyone can use to channel their peak performance even under the most challenging circumstances.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Acclaimed YUM! Brands CEO and author of the New York Times best-selling leadership book, Taking People With You, David Novak, teams up with Jason Goldsmith, the coach to some of the world's best PGA golf stars, to bring you groundbreaking lessons on personal growth and professional development.TAKE CHARGE OF YOU teaches you the secrets to self-coaching. Everyone could use a good coach to help them reach their full potential. Unfortunately, there just aren't enough good ones to go around, and the ones that exist are often too expensive or sought-after for most of us to even consider hiring them.But that doesn't mean you should go without! Your life is too important to leave your personal growth and professional development up to chance. Take Charge of You helps you define for yourself what you want out of life and give yourself what you need to succeed.Written by two highly successful coaches from the worlds of business and professional sports, this book provides a straightforward process that will guide you on your self-coached journey to success, including:Getting into a coaching mindsetUsing all 5 senses to spark your brainVisualizing successThe practice of neutralityThe action of belief, and moreChock full of stories, exercises, tips, and questions to ask yourself to spark insight, it's designed to provide not just the knowledge you need, but tools you can use to create real, lasting change so you can lead a more fulfilling and successful life-now and well into the future.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Acclaimed YUM! Brands CEO and author of the New York Times best-selling leadership book, Taking People With You, David Novak, teams up with Jason Goldsmith, the coach to some of the world's best PGA golf stars, to bring you groundbreaking lessons on personal growth and professional development.TAKE CHARGE OF YOU teaches you the secrets to self-coaching. Everyone could use a good coach to help them reach their full potential. Unfortunately, there just aren't enough good ones to go around, and the ones that exist are often too expensive or sought-after for most of us to even consider hiring them.But that doesn't mean you should go without! Your life is too important to leave your personal growth and professional development up to chance. Take Charge of You helps you define for yourself what you want out of life and give yourself what you need to succeed.Written by two highly successful coaches from the worlds of business and professional sports, this book provides a straightforward process that will guide you on your self-coached journey to success, including:Getting into a coaching mindsetUsing all 5 senses to spark your brainVisualizing successThe practice of neutralityThe action of belief, and moreChock full of stories, exercises, tips, and questions to ask yourself to spark insight, it's designed to provide not just the knowledge you need, but tools you can use to create real, lasting change so you can lead a more fulfilling and successful life-now and well into the future.

Hardback. Condizione: New. This book is a compass for anyone who feels the ground shifting beneath them and is asking, "Where do I go from here?" It reveals why knowledge is no longer enough, how to navigate the turbulence of this transition, and how to uncover the wisdom advantage only you can bring to thrive in the Age of AI.The Knowledge Economy is collapsing. For generations, society rewarded us for what we knew. But artificial intelligence already out-thinks, out-remembers, and out-produces us. Degrees and titles no longer guarantee value.Lawrence Ford has guided CEOs and heads of state, and walked with thousands of people through financial decisions, corporate transitions, and deeply personal crises of identity and change. He has helped catalyze movements in partnership with the United Nations, represented commerce as a force for peace at Nobel Peace Prize ceremonies, and has been called "The Shaman of Wall Street" by The Washington Post, "The Finance Guru" by NPR, and "a man of two worlds" by The Economist.That uncommon combination is exactly what makes him one of the clearest guides for this moment-when both the systems we've built and the selves we've become are being tested by AI.History will remember this as the moment everything changed. How you show up will define your future-and this book is your guide.

Hardback. Condizione: New. In this leadership book, renowned industry analyst Josh Bersin introduces a new way to think about organizational design, employee engagement, and employee development. Distilled from decades of research and management theory into seven practical yet profound management principles, Bersin outlines how business leaders can create enduring companies that thrive with improved customer satisfaction, employee retention, and business agility. Irresistible businesses grow faster, they're more profitable, and they innovate and lead their markets. Most importantly, their employees, customers, and stakeholders are drawn to them like magnets. Leaders have an outsized impact on culture, engagement, and productivity. Irresistible helps leaders at all levels understand how to scale a business through a new organization model - the "network of teams."  Bersin's model emphasizes that effective companies operate as networks, not hierarchies. When focused leadership empowers small teams, the result is increased speed, agility, and traction - along with a sense of purpose, mission, and clarity of roles. Leaders of irresistible companies understand that by unleashing the power of the human spirit, their companies can go faster and farther than their competitors by empowering people and creating employee-centric cultures. If you can make your company - large or small -- irresistible, your employees will contribute, innovate, and grow more than you thought possible. Bersin shares eye-opening examples from his consulting work with HR and executive business teams around the world. Each chapter includes tips and discussion questions to bring these organizational behavior lessons to life. Inspiring yet highly pragmatic, this business book is a leader's handbook for today's unpredictable business world, where people and culture are more important than ever. Bersin's human resource management book challenges companies to rethink their current approach to organizational design, leadership development, and human resources strategy. A top business book for organizations large and small, Irresistible belongs on the bookshelf of every executive, supervisor, and entrepreneur.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Quibi was going to put short, premium-quality videos in the hands of millions of content-hungry mobile consumers around the globe. The Apple Newton combined cool with indispensable in a way that was expected to spark a new mobile device market that was much bigger than the personal computing market. The $2,500 Tata Nano automobile was touted as a major gamechanger for India and the millions of aspiring middle-class customers who would surely buy one. The Segway personal transporter was introduced with fanfare as a marvel of technology that was poised to change urban transportation.Each one of these products was to set the world on fire-disrupting markets and changing our lives forever.Until they didn't.In his groundbreaking book, Anticipate Failure, Lak Ananth-CEO of global venture capital firm Next47-describes the most common patterns of failure in innovation. He starts with the premise that building a business based on innovation is a perilous endeavor, and failures big and small are always around the corner. Ananth then dives into instances of failures, guiding the reader to understand root causes. Finally, he provides readers with insights and coaching that will enable them not just to avoid failure, but to anticipate it and then get through it on the way to success. Anticipate Failure contains a riveting mix of stories of high-profile failures in innovation as well as many new stories that will be found nowhere else. In addition, Ananth has interviewed some of today's most successful founders and executives for the book, including Filip Kaliszan, CEO of Verkada; Gokul Rajaram, on the DoorDash executive team, Dr. Roland Busch, CEO of Siemens; James Joaquin, Managing Director of Obvious Ventures, Eran Ben-Shushan, CEO of Bizzabo; Andre Hartung, President of Diagnostic Imaging at Siemens Healthineers; Li Pu, President of Segway Robotics; and many others. Anticipate Failure is not a "do-these-things-and-you-will-succeed" prescriptive kind of business book. Instead, it is a coach and trusted companion that will help any business founder, executive, and manager get through some of the most difficult challenges they will face when they embark on innovation and building a new business. Read it, then put the lessons you learn to work in your own business.

Hardback. Condizione: New. When big businesses dominate the headlines, leveraging their scale to outpace the competition, small business owners often feel like they're fighting an uphill battle. But what if the very qualities that make your business small could become your greatest strengths?Unconvention shatters the myth that success is about scaling up, cutting costs, or mimicking corporate giants. Drawing on data from tens of thousands of small businesses and years of hands-on experience, this book reveals a powerful, counterintuitive truth: underdog, owner-operated businesses possess unique advantages that can outmaneuver even the largest corporations.Through compelling stories and insights, Unconvention explores how small businesses survived and thrived during challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, even as over 30% of small businesses were forced to close while large enterprises received preferential treatment. These stories illustrate how successful entrepreneurs stayed true to their convictions and leveraged their distinct strengths to win.This book provides a roadmap for entrepreneurs to unlock their full potential using The Underdog's Principles:Positioning: Serve a focused set of customers who value your uniqueness.Proximity: Build deep, personal relationships that create loyalty and understanding.Purpose: Create a meaningful business driven by values beyond just profits.Unconvention celebrates the small business owner who succeeds not by competing on price or scale, but by embracing authenticity, boldness, and a relentless focus on their unique purpose.For entrepreneurs navigating the challenges of corporate competition, this book is both a strategy guide and a source of inspiration. Whether you're a startup founder, small business owner, or aspiring entrepreneur, Unconvention offers practical insights to help you thrive in today's competitive landscape.Stop trying to play by someone else's rules. It's time to rewrite the playbook and unleash the power of your owner-operated business.

Hardback. Condizione: New. USA TODAY BESTSELLER!!Scale your company and prepare it for exit with the Billion Dollar Bullseye formula, inspired by Jonathan "JCron" Cronstedt's remarkable two-billion-dollar valuation journey as the president of Kajabi.As a visionary entrepreneur, JCron shares his invaluable insights and strategies for scaling businesses to unprecedented heights and how to navigate the resulting options intentionally. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or an aspiring business owner dreaming of your own billion-dollar bullseye, this book provides the blueprint for achieving your goals.You'll learn . . .How the seven Billion-Dollar Bullseye Principles empower you to scale as big and as fast as you desire: Purpose, Profit, Product, Prestige, Promotion, Persuasion, and PeopleHow to achieve rapid growth strategically with actionable tactics from real-world experiences and expert insights that guide you through the complexities of scaling and exiting with confidence and successHow to avoid common pitfalls by sidestepping the top mistakes and challenges faced by entrepreneurs (including JCron), ensuring a smoother path to successHow to equip yourself for continued learning, growth, and success with a curated reading list to expand your knowledge and refine your entrepreneurial skillsWith the principles that make up the seven rings of the Billion Dollar Bullseye, it is possible to scale as big as you want, as fast as you want, and exit (if you want) on your terms. Unlock your potential, defy the odds, and make a fortune while reshaping the narrative of entrepreneurship.

Paperback. Condizione: New. #1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER and WINNER OF 20 INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS!The highly anticipated 10th edition of the groundbreaking innovation book Non-Obvious - featuring ten all new trend predictions for winning the future. Introducing a book about what it really takes to predict the future, by getting better at understanding the accelerating present.What can the quirky rules of Icelandic hot tub etiquette and the unexpected celebrity of a Michelin-ranked food stall in Singapore teach you about the future of business and culture?The answer may not be all that obvious, and that's exactly the point.For the past decade, innovation expert and marketing professor Rohit Bhargava and his intrepid team of trend curators have produced one of the most widely read annual trend forecasts in the world: the Non-Obvious Trend Report.Whether you are among one of the more than 1 million readers of a previous edition of this report or not, this completely updated new edition features an unprecedented look behind the scenes at the author's award-winning "Haystack Method" for identifying the ideas and insights others miss by learning to collect ideas the way most people collect frequent flier miles.You don't need to be a futurist or innovation expert in order to learn to think like one. In this book you'll not only learn how to use the Haystack Method yourself, but also read insights about how to leverage the ten forecasted megatrends to grow your own business or propel your career.The key to winning the future lies in better understanding the present. This book is an essential guide to becoming a non-obvious thinker and using the art of trend curation to get better at predicting what will be important tomorrow based on learning to better observe patterns in the world today.List of awards for previous editions:Winner: Eric Hoffer Business Book of the Year Winner: Axiom Award Silver Medal (Business Theory) Winner: INDIE Gold Medal (Business Business Book) Finalist: Leonard L. Berry Marketing Book Award Winner: IPPY Silver Medal (Best Business Book) Finalist: International Book Award (Best Business Book) Official Selection: Gary's Book Club at CES Winner: Non-Fiction Book Award (Gold Medal) Winner: Pinnacle Best Business Book Award.

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Hardback. Condizione: New. How do the most innovative and agile companies develop a "winning mindset" that runs throughout the entire organization?Going on Offense is a powerful resource for anyone looking to transform their organization or themselves, exploring the key ingredients that fuel the mindset of companies dedicated to perpetual innovation and relentless experimentation. Based on a comprehensive seven-year study from Stanford University, Going on Offense provides an insider view into the transformative drivers of success displayed in 26 innovative organizations-including industry giants like Apple, Tesla, Amazon, Microsoft, and Starbucks-along with actionable advice on how to replicate this transformation.Explore the challenges of once-innovative tech giants like Facebook and Google and the factors behind their transition to complacent and stagnant organizations. Delve into the reasons behind an organization's decline through in-depth analysis and real-world examples. Going on Offense analyzes these cases and offers practical solutions for companies and individuals looking to transform to a winning mindset.Written by world-renowned expert in transformation, bestselling author, and award-winning teacher, scholar, and global advisor, Behnam Tabrizi, Going on Offense is a must-read for any organization looking to stay innovative and competitive in today's rapidly changing market. Armed with this book, a company will be able to go on offense-continually improving its culture, adapting to new environments, and expanding into new territories.

Hardback. Condizione: New. This book is about climbing toward connection.Through the practice of critical skills that open our minds and connect us with our highest ideals, we can move beyond defending our points of view and strive toward choices that honor our desire to maximize our lives and impact. A conscious connection feels like a deep breath of cool air on top of a snow-capped mountaintop and the touch of a warm hand reaching out to pull you toward the warmth of the fire.  Composed of four interlocking habits, this book will help you build conscious connections, find pockets of personal bliss, and maximize your leadership potential.Our individual capacity to change nations and hearts has been demonstrated throughout history. With the right tools, you can build armies of consciously connected leaders committed to four simple habits that can empower nations.What separates us from Mandela? What divides us from history's change-makers? What made Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mother Teresa so memorable? They were not born powerful. Most leaders, despite struggles, learned to consistently apply value-based habits to every challenge.Based on proven leadership principles, this book provides a methodology more powerful than the thousands of other leadership books available. No matter how much you study relationship building, communication, or countless other singular issues, they all boil down to four habits.In The Power of Conscious Connection, author Talia Fox will guide you down the path to becoming more consciously connected. Among the topics covered:Why we feel so isolated and alone, even though we're surrounded by constant communicationWhat it means to be alive in the worldWhy deep Listening is the key to mental health-and how it can make you the smartest person in the roomHow a simple habit of Observing reveals the interrelated systems all around usWhy your interactions with others feel fake and rehearsedWhat it means to engage with others, even when we don't feel we should have toAnd how to use the entire Conscious Connections system to transform your life for the better-no matter your challenges, desires, or stage in life.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Is your once-thriving organization stuck? Is your team on life support, unable to deliver on its potential? Is your initiative or campaign limping along instead of sprinting ahead?  Wall Street Journal bestselling author and turnaroundmastermind, Lisa Gable offers a clear-headed, straightforward method forgetting you back on track.  For more than 30 years, Lisa Gable has been called to turnaround failing organizations-businesses, teams, nonprofits, political campaigns, and government projects-and solve seemingly intractable problems. From Silicon Valley to Washington DC, she's seen it all. Over time, she's learned the key to course-correct when things go South is applying the discipline of process engineering-carefully reevaluating everything your organization does and how it does it-with diplomacy and humanity, taking care of relationships, and forging strong partnerships. In Turnaround, Gable shares her simple but powerful method for breathing new life into the most troubled ventures: Visualize the future-don't fix what's there; start from scratch.Break down the present-ditch what isn't working; keep what does. Create a path to your future-map out critical decisions and actions needed.Execute with confidence and diplomacy-speed up by partnering well with others. At a time when dizzying innovation cycles, hyper-competition, and a global pandemic have made survival more challenging than ever, Gable's time-tested and industry-proof method will give you the tools to turn your ship around and chart a course to success.

Paperback. Condizione: New. An unusual and irreverent guide to transforming your meetings from time-sucking interruptions to productive moments of collaboration - whether your team is together or virtual.What if meetings could be the high point of collaboration in your day, instead of the usual time-sucking soul-draining experience they often become?In this guide, expert facilitators Douglas Ferguson and John Fitch tackle the myth that the most effective way to get more out of meetings is to just avoid having them or to have less of them. In a well-run organization, meetings should actually be integral to getting sh*t done.Meetings are the secret underappreciated weapon that businesses are using badly. And why do they use them so badly? Because no one has been taught how to make them better. In this guide, you will learn:What if having an agenda has no effect on whether you have a great meeting?What happens when you actually do the work in the meeting?What are the five common elements of every meeting that sucks, and how do you avoid them?Douglas and John show you how to adopt and adapt the non-obvious Meeting Mantras they developed at their company, Voltage Control. Their methods have helped companies and teams transform the perception of meetings from "going to the dentist" (ie - something you have to do but hate) into something you can't wait for - like a rock concert or great dinner.