It's human nature to focus more on our weaknesses because we are programmed to be alert to risks in our environment. We end up focusing on what isn't working, often overshadowing all the positives. Bu
"Maintaining performance today is no longer simply about having an annual appraisal and telling employees \"you must try harder.\" Research demonstrates that regular discussions about p
The Wanda Way is the definitive account of one of China's most remarkable organizations, the Dalian Wanda Group. The Group's founder and Chairman, Wang Jianlin, turned a loan of $120,000 into a $40-bi
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
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
This is an authoritative and practical guide to collecting, analysing and managing data, to enable managers and companies to develop successful business strategies. Data has become a dominant factor i
This is an authoritative and practical guide to analysing business data, to enable managers and companies to develop successful business strategies. Data has become a dominant factor in today’s busine
On December 22nd 1972, the world discovered that sixteen of the forty-five passengers of the Uruguayan Air Force plane that had crashed in the Andes seventy days earlier, were still alive. Nobody coul
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
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
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
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
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
Whether we are exploring a new idea, new career or new endeavor, we encounter risks, self-doubt and fear. Drawing on behavioral science and selfleadership principles, the strategies and exercises in t
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
Welcome to The Inspiratorium – a place where ideas come to meet, grow, evolve and flourish. Crammed full of thinkers, thoughts and their distilled wisdom, this is a book that will develop and accelera
Many lessons in sales (and in life) can only really be understood with the benefit of hindsight – for with hindsight comes a broad and deep perspective along with a greater understanding and acceptanc
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 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
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
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 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
Research has told us that to be successful in our personal and professional lives we need emotional intelligence; mindfulness is one practice to harness this ability and build your emotional capital.
Business is becoming increasingly project-based and our ability to manage projects has become one of the key skills for success as managers and businesspeople. This compact guide, written by a leading
Silk is not just a simple natural fiber—it represents something meaningful, universal, and perennial. This book tells the story of how the silk textile conquered the luxury world, and remained prestig
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
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
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
We live in a world of constant change and disruption caused mainly by new technology. Yet, in business, there is widespread apathy, paralysis and confusion in many established companies in face of the
Valued at $25 billion following its IPO in 2014, JD.com (Jingdong) is China's second largest e-commerce company (behind its rival Alibaba) and leads the way in sales of consumer electronics and books.
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
We can all be better in every aspect of our lives. Kevin Duncan (author of the bestselling The Diagrams Book and The Ideas Book) draws together 50 ingenious thoughts and inspirations to improve your a
Today, we live in a world where society gathers knowledge faster than it gathers wisdom. It is a world of permanent revolution and change. Those who manage to find, structure and exploit the power of
