We are all the CEOs of our own companies. This book offers stiff advice on how to face an angry interview panel and unveils preparation techniques thatto give the reader a real reason to be confident.
This is an engaging collection of aphorisms and stories about the things that can get better with age. It offers an insightful and at times humorous look through the looking glass of aging. Because pe
We all depend on banks. They help us save and they help us spend. Yet for many they represent everything that's wrong with the world of finance. Poor service, high fees, creaking IT infrastructure, an
In 1998, Ma Huateng co-founded Tencent Inc, starting with the company’s QQ instant messaging tool that became a huge hit in China. Under Ma’s leadership, Tencent has moved into web portals, social net
The General Chart of Accounts, which went into effect in 2008, together with new accounting regulations that have been publishing since then, have imposed new guidelines for the development of account
According to most studies, public speaking is the number one fear among professionals. Most suffer from stage fright, lack of basic vocal training, and/or lack of delivery technique. Such individuals
This groundbreaking and highly visual book presents a framework on how to relate to these times of technological uncertainties. The author, a serial entrepreneur, technology investor and futurist, arg
The advertising industry has reached a critical and dangerous point in its development – agencies destroy themselves by doing increased work for declining fees. So what are the logical consequences of
This book provides a practical, three-step plan for women who want to create a life where running your own business and having a family do not exclude one another. The author – a ‘business mum’ hersel
Apple, Starbucks, Amazon, Zara, McDonald’s – these are some of the brands and companies that are at the forefront of today’s global economy. They are embedded in virtually every city and town. But whe
Successful brands are alive. They are able to activate the very forces of life because they embed our fundamental human motives, the evolutionarily preserved mechanisms that have helped us survive and
These days, most companies find themselves having to tender or bid for new contracts and clients. It’s now part of the business landscape - companies simply have to be good at tendering and pitching i
The deconstruction of the traditional workplace hierarchy, the abandonment of performance appraisal, the impact of millennials/generations Y and Z, all point to a substantial revival of teams and team
What is your purpose? This is probably the single most important question you can ask yourself and the answer will shape your future. However, it’s not always straightforward. We are led to believe th
Given today's increasing pace of change and the constant, excessive busyness that results, it's not a surprise that so many people are struggling, feeling stretched beyond their limits, overwhelmed, a
The change in technology in the last century has driven a massive development in organisations and in society. The so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution demands new approaches to leaders and to leade
This book is built around the idea that PR as a communications discipline has no boundaries. It is the PR professional's manual for creating that specific type of mindset and building the necessary sk
This book provides extraordinay insight into Huawei's research, development, and innovation. It contains the stories of the individuals who made the breakthroughs that enabled Huawei to ultimatley bec
This book gets to the heart of the pioneers within Huawei – the individuals who blazed a trail through unexplored and undeveloped territories, that enabled Huawei to expand globally in such impressive
From small beginnings as an unknown soldier, Wang Jianlin ventured into business and led a residential development company that was in imminent danger of going bankrupt. He managed to turn the busines
In this groundbreaking book, Rene Carayol, leading business guru and executive coach, shares the magic and simplicity of his SPIKE (Strengths Positively Identified Kick-start Excellence) philosophy. I
Today, Jack Ma (Ma Yun) is one of the giants of the Internet world. His company, Alibaba, has become the world’s largest e-commerce platform. The rise of Jack Ma and Alibaba is integral to the rise of
A cross between a business book and a storybook, How Coca-Cola Took Over the World is a collection of 101 accessible, enjoyable and informative tales of some of the world’s greatest brands, including
Information overload, a full mailbox, too many balls in the air, on the bounce, heavy workload. There are many ways to describe the chaotic life some of us live in and work. But if we get a better str
In today's business world, change of many kinds technological, economic, social, and environmental is outpacing the ability of organizations to predict it and manage it. As a result, the single most i
There is a huge appetite among the thinking professionals for ways to extend their quality and quantity of life through work. We are living longer and want to ensure we build our cognitive fitness thr
The future of business will be all about \"business as unusual.\" The rising wave of new technology in particular will mean companies and individuals will experience change at a rate and sca
Secrets, lessons and insights from the frontline of world-class branding and marketing. This book exposes the marketing secrets and lessons learnt from one of the world's most exciting global brands-C
In this counter-intuitive book for managers, the author argues that no one is perfect and that success as a leader is not about being perfect and always doing the right thing; it is about accepting yo
Human creativity has been one of the fundamental drivers of civilization and progress-solving immense problems, creating opportunities and overcoming enemies like no other force. Often it has baffled
In today's business world, business organizations experience unprecedented levels of disruption and can only expect the unexpected! While they must perform in a VUCA world (one characterized by volati
This book explores and demonstrates the transformative learning experiences that organizations and their leaders can derive from the arts. It is through the arts that we have always explored our human
“That’s one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind,” were the words spoken by Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong as he stepped off the footpad of the Lunar Module Eagle. This was the first
What makes a great salesperson? What beliefs, attitudes and behaviors are linked to being a top performing salesperson? What impact does culture, industry and sales context have? And does a formal sal
There is no way back. Change is everywhere – in society, politics, business – and it is turbulent. Existing structures are being dismantled and new ways of competing (and collaborating) are being form
You may well be reading this at work. Look around you—I am sure you will agree your workplace could be significantly better. Do you tolerate a mediocre, uninspiring and dysfunctional environment
The best way to secure yourself against being ‘let go’ in the modern economy is to rise to a level within the corporation where you are making the strategic decisions, not bearing the brunt of their c
How engaged are your employees, really? Companies talk about employee engagement and they accept its importance, yet strangely, they adopt outdated methods when analyzing and measuring engagement. Lea
In a quest to maintain market position and improve profits in today's fast-paced, competitive market place, organizations need to become more and more customer driven. A customer-driven organization m
