Economics and Business

Somewhere between self-help and self-promotion lies self-awareness and advancement. YOUR ULTIMATE SUCCESS PLAN is a book that provides surprisingly easy-to-apply business strategies in an approachable, actionable, authentic way and encourages you to find your voice and realise your potential. The characters you will meet in each chapter of this book are easy to relate to - professional women and m

A New York Times Critics' Best Book of 2018. An Economist Best Book of 2018. A Spectator Best Book of 2018.

An unprecedented history of the personality test conceived a century ago by a mother and her daughter--fiction writers with no formal training in psychology--and how it insinuated itself into our boardrooms, classrooms, and beyond.

 

How do we learn? And how can we learn better?   In this groundbreaking look at the science of learning, Sanjay Sarma, head of Open Learning at MIT, shows how we can harness this knowledge to discover our true potential. Drawing from his own experience as an educator as well as the work of researchers and innovators at MIT and beyond, in Grasp, Sarma explores the history of modern educatio

Antifragile is a standalone book in Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s landmark Incerto series, an investigation of opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decision-making in a world we don’t understand. The other books in the series are Fooled by Randomness, The Black Swan, Skin in the Game, and The Bed of Procrustes.

Leadership lessons from Captain Sandy Yawn, a renowned superyacht captain with over 30 years of international maritime experience, and star of the reality show Below Deck Mediterranean. Everyone experiences a moment in life when they need to lead. Sometimes it's a team, sometimes it's a company, a classroom, a patient ward, a family, or simply your own individual self. Based on the leadership l

WALL STREET JOURNAL AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER • From the star of the Netflix reality series My Unorthodox Life, a riveting, inspiring memoir of one woman´s escape from an extremist religious sect and an extraordinary rise from housewife to shoe designer, to CEO and co-owner of the modeling agency Elite World Group “An irresistible read . . . Written with great intensity and rare candor,

NEW YORK TIMES BESTESLLER • From the author of The Power of Habit, a fascinating exploration of what makes conversations work—and how we can all learn to be supercommunicators at work and in life “A winning combination of stories, studies, and guidance that might well transform the worst communicators you know into some of the best.”—Adam Grant, author of Think Again and Hidden P

The must-read national bestseller that's redefining hospitality and inspiring readers in every industry.  - JP Morgan NextList Pick - Featured in FX's The Bear and Showtime's Billions Will Guidara was twenty-six when he took the helm of Eleven Madison Park, a struggling two-star brasserie that had never quite lived up to its majestic room. Eleven years later, EMP was named the best restaur

Through powerful self-assessment exercises with intriguing titles such as "Power Inside vs. Power Outside," "Developing Creative Continuity," and "Finding Your Truth," readers learn to release their creative spirit at work and tap reserves of energy, vision, and passion. The Artists' Way at Work will help you excel in your job, launch the business of your dreams, or find the career you love.

NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2018 BY THE FINANCIAL TIMES A groundbreaking take on how complexity causes failure in all kinds of modern systems--from social media to air travel--this practical and entertaining book reveals how we can prevent meltdowns in business and life "Endlessly fascinating, brimming with insight, and more fun than a book about failure has any right to be, Meltdown will transform how

This fascinating, detailed book provides a sweeping survey of the hats produced by the company whose name is synonymous with cowboys and the Wild West. Surprisingly, though, the John B. Stetson Company was based in Philadelphia and produced all manner of headwear. Over 500 illustrations display never-before-worn Stetson hats (men's and women's alike), hat boxes, miniature boxes, and a surprisingly

Think and Grow Rich has sold millions of copies since Its initial publication and is still one of the bestselling books on the market. With 365 quotations from Napoleon Hill's most important works on success and abundance, this daily guide serves as a companion for everyone who wants to experience more prosperity in their lives.Using Hill's idea that each day matters and that every day offers new

Internet growth has surpassed all projections and continues to expand every day. Those who are adapting to the online medium will reap the rewards for years to come and have the potential to grow their businesses and build their brands exponentially.Peggy McColl tells her story of discovering the power of online marketing to break through the clutter, capture a global customer base and build her b

Hundreds of thousands of small business owners are tossing and turning at night, trying to figure out how to attract more customers. They need to know how to sell, both individually and through their organisations. HOW TO SELL ANYTHING TO ANYONE ANYTIME was written primarily for them.HOW TO SELL ANYTHING TO ANYONE ANYTIME distills the fundamental sales process into simple, easy-to-understand and e

How people work, communicate, collaborate and manage responsibilities has changed. Knowing how to build influence and lead others without title or authority, no matter what your role, is now a workplace necessity. No one needs to appoint you, promote you or nominate you. You decide. It's not rank that will get you results; it's the actions. In THE TITLELESS LEADER, you will discover uncommon behav

Take a random sampling of managers and executives and you will inevitably encounter the good, the bad and the inept. But there are those rare souls who are excellent bosses, who achieve great results while retaining their staff 's loyalty, affection and exemplary performance. Who are these elite performers - these Superstar leaders? And how can you become one? SUPERSTAR LEADERSHIP identifies key h

In a global, complex and competitive world, developing a plan without testing it against market reaction is like walking blind into a minefield. War gaming is a company's metal detector. Yet war games run by the large consulting firms are kept secret and cost millions. For the first time, this book makes them accessible to every product and brand manager, every project leader, every marketing prof

This is a difficult time to be a leader. The majority of employees are disengaged, their discretionary efforts tamed, passions for work fleeting and ideas tethered. None of this needs to stop you. You can create a workplace where engagement, passion and great work thrives. If you're someone's boss, whatever your level or role, you can use these trust essentials to:· Create your own Trust, Inc, a t

There are four major pitfalls that business owners experience that inevitably lead to failure. START ME UP! provides strategies to avoid those pitfalls and gives you the powerful ideas you need to build your thriving business. This is the perfect time to start a small business using your existing skills. Although far too many small businesses fail in their first year, many such failures are absolu

After years of sharing her small-business tips and marketing tricks with readers of her popular blog, ChunkOfChange.com, and column in the Long Beach Post, Olga Mizrahi has taken her message to the streets, urging business owners to focus in while reaching out. You'll be excited and motivated to clearly state your difference to the world and your neighbourhood - while confidently selling yourself