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Twenty-five years ago, John Maxwell published the book that forever transformed how we think about leadership. Developing the Leader Within You revolutionized the way leaders are made and in the process sold more than one million copies. Now John Maxwell returns to his classic text to include the leadership insights and practices he's learned in the decades since the book first appeared. Thoroughly revised and with two completely new chapters, this...
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People are often skeptical that there is anything they can do to raise society's ethical level. Mark Pastin begs to differ. We can make a difference, and we don't need ethics "experts" to tell us what to do. He argues that we all have an innate ethical sense-what he calls an "ethics eye." He offers tools for sharpening the ethics eye so we can see and do the right thing ourselves, particularly in the workplace, where our decisions can affect not just...
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The Responsible Company, by Yvon Chouinard, founder and owner of Patagonia, and Vincent Stanley, co-editor of its Footprint Chronicles, draw on the their 40 years' experience at Patagonia – and knowledge of current efforts by other companies – to articulate the elements of responsible business for our time.
Patagonia, named by Fortune in 2007 as the coolest company on the planet, has earned a reputation as much for its ground-breaking...
Patagonia, named by Fortune in 2007 as the coolest company on the planet, has earned a reputation as much for its ground-breaking...
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The business world as we knew it will never be the same again. And in this time of crisis, leaders are looking for the best guidance and direction they can find.
Leadership in a Time of Crisis offers a wide range of thought on the present COVID-19 pandemic from some of the world's most effective consultants in all areas of employee and customer growth and engagement_x2014_considering the ramifications on people, on the healthcare system, on local,...
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They say iron sharpens iron, and that conscientious reflection-after-action has the possibility to turn experiences and memories into wisdom. When we become more self-aware and seek to continually improve the self, we can use these to help make the changes needed to enhance the self and help others. “The Leadership Arboretum” is a compilation of these aspects intended to guide and aid new and would-be leaders, regardless of their level in an organization....
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A lo largo de la historia, todas las organizaciones que han superado sus crisis lo han hecho gracias a contar con un líder. Sin embargo, muchas instituciones docentes y programas de formación se centran, no en el desarrollo de líderes, sino en la formación de directivos eficaces. Este libro intenta cambiar este paradigma y explica por qué hay que crear una nueva generación de hombres y mujeres que entiendan que el éxito o el fracaso de una...
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What is it to be truly human at work? Why do so many people today ache to be more human at work? In this book, Lloyd E. Sandelands unites the metaphysics of Aristotle and Aquinas and the social teachings of the Catholic Church to describe how business leaders can help people in their organizations become more truly and fully human. Being at Work is a much-needed marriage of metaphysical philosophy and managerial common sense.
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"Wharton School professor G. Richard Shell lays out a systematic, values-to-action process that employees at all levels can use to manage conflicts, maintain their integrity, and achieve success in their lives and careers. Driven by dramatic, real-world stories from the front lines of today's workplace and based on the latest research, [this book] shows how to create value-based workplaces where everyone can thrive." -- Back cover.
10) Philosophy for Business Leaders: Asking Questions, Navigating Uncertainty, and the Quest for Meaning
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Expertise has almost become synonymous with certainty, knowledge, and definitive answers. We live in a world where everyone is expected to know what they're talking about, make the right decisions, and be effective in their pursuits.
A direct consequence of this is the discouragement of asking questions, sometimes leading to an increasing sense of impostor syndrome, while at other times, resulting in a lack of self-awareness and an acute sense...
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"The Dream Builders of Daveyton" is an inspiring tale of unity, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit that follows the journey of 20 extraordinary businessmen from the township of Daveyton. Bound by a shared vision to uplift their community, these diverse entrepreneurs come together to transform their dreams into reality. From humble beginnings as owners of hair salons, taxi services, spaza shops, and more, they embark on a remarkable project to...
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Have you ever felt like giving up?
Even though your business has gone from success to success, you can feel that something is missing. Have you discovered that success is not enough?
That something is compassion. It is so simple that you will ask, "Why did no one tell me this?"
Compassionate Prosperity is your guidebook to discovering the highest purpose of your business so that you can become an authentic influence with a legacy worth...
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Revised for a new audience in a new era, Inspiring Leadership in Uncertain Times by Karlin Sloan shows you how to break through the fear to survive the long haul and create a fuller, richer, more sustainable organization. Packed with techniques and case studies, you' will learn: Why businesses must shift gears to social responsibility and collective right action.
How corporate giants and small businesses alike bounced back from change and adversity.
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A guide to leading with your best self, which in turn drives others to be their best.
Just as the Wright Brothers combined science and practice to finally realize the dream of flight, Ryan and Robert Quinn combine research and personal experience to demonstrate how to reach a psychological state that lifts us and those around us to greater heights of achievement, integrity, openness, and empathy. The updated edition of this award-winning book-honored...
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Drawing on his experience as a leader in some of the nation's largest corporations, Baum issues a convincing call for honest, ethical, "transparent" dealing throughout the business world. Baum outlines the management techniques he uses within and without the company to get outstanding results without skirting the rules or bending the truth. Baum maintains that by fostering trust, integrity and accountability at all levels within the corporation, managers...
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For too long, business has operated on a model based on fear, greed and corruption. But, what if there's another way? What if the purpose of business is to create a generous culture of caring, sharing and prosperity for all? It's time to value people and release then to be all they were created to be. Do this, and the bottom line will take care of itself.
You will come away from this book with a fresh perspective and practical steps that you can put...
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Relevant to all sizes of organisation, this book addresses the social, legal, financial, organisational and ethical issues faced by IT professionals, in alignment with the BCS HEQ 'Diploma in IT' core module: Professional Issues in Information Systems Practice. This new edition takes into account the social and legal implications of the changes to legislation and technology over recent years, including the GDPR and Data Protection Act, with comprehensive...
18) #Time4Humanity
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Calling those with the curiosity, compassion and courage to lead us into a new way of being human. This is your handbook, your guide for the adventure ahead. In these pages, Samie Al-Achrafi offers a clarion call to people who want something else, something different and greater for and from their time on this planet. He blends the story of his own awakening with practical insights, spiritual wisdom and high intentions for humanity, asking the big...
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Tesla, SpaceX, PayPal, Neuralink ou le robot humanoïde Optimus sont quelques-uns des projets fous d'un génie autodidacte qui ambitionne de transformer le monde et nos modes de vie. Qu'on le veuille ou non, les innovations d'Elon Musk réinventent déjà les domaines de l'énergie, de la télécommunication, de la mobilité ou encore de l'industrie spatiale. Entre prises de risques vertigineuses et soif insatiable de nouveauté, Elon Musk poursuit...
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Energy, innovation, and money get a business started. Values keep the business alive and healthy.
The Luigi Way: Benedictine Values Proven Effective in Leadership is a case study in the traits necessary to keep a business running, highlighting how the author's family restaurant thrived even in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. This book explores the intersection between Benedictine values and critical leadership skills, how the two are interrelated,...
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