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The Energy Bus

Fuel your life with positive energy with this bestselling fableIt's Monday morning and George walks out of the front door to his car and a flat tire. This is the least of his problems. His home life is in shambles and his team at work is in disarray. With a big product launch coming in two weeks, he has to find a way to get it together or risk losing his marriage and job. Forced to take the bus to work, George meets a unique bus driver and an interesting cast of characters who, over the course of two weeks, share the ten rules for the ride of his life. In the process, they help him turn around his work and life, saving his job and marriage from destruction.The Energy Bus, an international bestseller, takes readers on an enlightening and inspiring ride that reveals ten secrets for approaching life and work with the kind of positive, forward thinking that leads to true accomplishment—at work and at home. Build positive energy with vision, trust, optimism, enthusiasm, purpose, and spirit Learn how to turn negative energy into positive achievement Overcome obstacles and bring out the best in yourself and your team For managers and team leaders or anyone looking to turn negative situations into positive outcomes, The Energy Bus provides a powerful plan for overcoming common life and work obstacles and bringing out the best in yourself and your team. When you get on The Energy Bus, you'll enjoy the ride of your life.

Tänka, snabbt och långsamt

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Psykologen Daniel Kahneman, som belönats med Ekonomipriset till Alfred Nobels minne för sin banbrytande forskning, anses vara en av vår tids viktigaste tänkare. Hans forskning har haft stort inflytande inom en rad olika områden från ekonomi och psykologi till medicin och politik. Men det är först nu, i Tänka, snabbt och långsamt, som hans idéer blir tillgängliga för en bredare publik. "Den här boken är ett samhällsvetenskapligt landmärke, i klass med Adam Smiths Wealth of Nations och Sigmund Freuds Drömtydning."- Nassim Taleb, författare till Den svarta svanen

The State and Economic Development

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This book explores the role of national governments during the process of industrialisation in East Asia and examines the relationship between the State and business, clearing up many Western misconceptions. The similarities and differences which exist between nations in this region and the influence of Japan as a role model are also investigated. Government-industry linkages and an overview of economic rationale also studied in this volume are following the establishment of market orientated economies in many Far Eastern countries. This book brings new insight into the business-politics relationship which gives the reader a complete understanding of the East Asian economic 'miracle'.

Los 7 hábitos de la gente altamente efectiva (30.º aniversario)

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Casi todo el mundo intuye que podría mejorar su comportamiento, tanto en el trabajo como en la vida privada, pero pocos saben cómo conseguirlo.Stephen R. Covey, el llamado Sócrates americano, ni da consejos paternalistas ni se dedica a sermonearnos. Su método es claro, certero y eficiente: siete etapas que el lector deberá asimilar y poner en práctica por su cuenta, adaptándolas a su personalidad y aplicándolas en todos los ámbitos de su vida.El autor se sirve de anécdotas penetrantes y significativas destinadas a hacernos reflexionar sobre cada uno de nuestros actos y sobre el modo de acceder al cambio, a la verdadera efectividad: desde la visión personal hasta la renovación equilibrada, pasando por el liderazgo y la administración personales, el liderazgo interpersonal, la comunicación empática y la cooperación creativa.Gracias a esto y a través del desarrollo de conceptos clave, el lector podrá comprender que todo lo que hacemos debe concordar con lo que verdaderamente captamos de la realidad que nos rodea. Por tanto, si queremos modificar una situación, deberemos cambiarnos a nosotros mismos y para ello es necesario que cambiemos también nuestras percepciones. Así lograremos desarrollar nuestra autoconfianza, nuestro carácter, nuestra integridad, nuestra honestidad y nuestra dignidad para transformar nuestro universo laboral en algo auténtico e intransferible.Con los originales consejos de Sean Covey sobre cómo aplicar los hábitos en nuestra era moderna, la sabiduría de Los 7 hábitos de la gente altamente efectiva se actualiza para dar vida a una nueva generación de líderes.

Golden Rules for Making Money

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"Golden Rules for Making Money: The Art of Money Getting" by P. T. Barnum is a timeless guide to financial success. Drawing from his own rise from humble beginnings to becoming a renowned showman, Barnum imparts practical wisdom on money management, entrepreneurship, and interpersonal skills. Through his "golden rules," he shares insights on seizing opportunities, cultivating a strong work ethic, and maintaining integrity in business. With anecdotes and advice, the book remains a beacon for anyone aspiring to navigate the complexities of wealth acquisition and personal achievement.

The Elements of Style

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The Elements of Style is an American English writing style guide. It is one of the most influential and best-known prescriptive treatments of English grammar and usage in the United States. It originally detailed eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of composition, and "a few matters of form" as well as a list of commonly misused words and expressions. Updated editions of the paperback book are often required reading for American high school and college composition classes.

Empathy

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Empathy is the basis of social awareness and relationship management. It is the ability to sense the emotions and understand the perspective of others. In leadership, empathy is the ability to relate to different types of people, listen attentively, and communicate effectively. In Empathy: A Primer, Daniel Goleman and colleagues introduce the Empathy Competency, describe why it is important for quality leadership, and give some practical insights for developing this learnable skill. This is the sixth in a series of Primers that explores each of the 12 Emotional and Social Intelligence Leadership Competencies. Each includes an overview of the Competency Model. The other Primers currently available are: Emotional Self-Awareness Emotional Self-Control Adaptability Achievement Orientation Positive Outlook Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, Richard J. Davidson, Vanessa Druskat, and George Kohlrieser explain what it takes to develop empathy from the perspectives of research, psychology, neuroscience, team dynamics, and leadership development. Here’s what is included: • Overview of the Emotional and Social Intelligence Leadership Competency Model • Introduction to Empathy • The Brain Science Behind Empathy • Teams and Empathy • Empathy in Action • How to Develop Empathy • Bonding for Effective Leadership Whether you are an individual looking to elevate your personal performance, a consultant or coach in need of research-based resources, or a head of leadership development in your organization seeking a brief, yet informative, resource to share with your team, this Primer is for you.

Barling Financial: Sexual Harassment (C)

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The assistant supervisor of a large asset management company is trying to figure out why the senior vice-president has criticized her handling of the recent sexual harassment situation. She thought she had resolved the issue satisfactorily following company policy. She questioned how she was managing her team and whether the situation could have been prevented. This supplements the case Barling Financial: Sexual Harassment (A) and (B), products 9B01C014 and 9B01C015. Another supplement, 9B01C017, is also available.

Success Principles Of Elon Musk

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Unlock the secrets to success with Success Principles of Elon Musk by Abhishek Kumar. Immerse yourself in the insightful exploration of the principles that have propelled Elon Musk to the forefront of innovation and entrepreneurship. As Kumar delves into Musk's journey, discover the principles and strategies that underpin his remarkable success. Gain valuable insights into Musk's mindset, work ethic, and the unconventional approaches that have defined his groundbreaking ventures. But here's a thought-provoking question: What if Musk's success principles aren't just applicable to his endeavors but serve as a blueprint for achieving excellence and pushing boundaries in any field? Could understanding Musk's principles be the key to unlocking your own potential for success? Navigate through the pages of this enlightening guide, where each chapter unveils a facet of Musk's principles. Kumar's analysis and commentary provide readers with actionable takeaways, encouraging the application of these principles in their own lives and careers. Are you ready to absorb the success principles that have driven Elon Musk to extraordinary heights and apply them to your own aspirations? Engage with the concise and impactful paragraphs that distill Musk's principles into actionable insights. Kumar's guide goes beyond admiration, offering a practical roadmap for readers to incorporate Musk's success principles into their daily lives. This isn't just a book; it's a manual for achieving success. Will you take the initiative to embrace the Success Principles of Elon Musk by Abhishek Kumar and let Elon Musk's strategies guide you on your own path to success? Seize the opportunity to glean wisdom from one of the most successful entrepreneurs of our time. Purchase your copy now and let Abhishek Kumar's insights be your guide in implementing Elon Musk's success principles in your personal and professional journey. Elon Reeve Musk FRS born June 28, 1971) is an engineer, industrial designer, technology entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the founder, CEO, CTO and chief designer of SpaceX; early investor, CEO and product architect of Tesla, Inc.; founder of The Boring Company; co-founder of Neuralink; and co-founder and initial co-chairman of Open AI. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) in 2018. In 2018, he was ranked 25th on the Forbes list of The World's Most Powerful People, and was ranked joint-first on the Forbes list of the Most Innovative Leaders of 2019. As of August 27, 2020, his net worth was estimated by Bloomberg's Billionaires Index at US$101 billion, making him the world's 4th centi-billionaire. He is the longest tenured CEO of any automotive manufacturer globally. Musk was born to a Canadian mother and South African father and raised in Pretoria, South Africa. He briefly attended the University of Pretoria before moving to Canada when he was 17 to attend Queen's University. He transferred to the University of Pennsylvania two years later, where he received a bachelor's degree in economics from the Wharton School and a bachelor's degree in physics from the College of Arts and Sciences.

The Elements of Style

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Trump: The Way to the Top

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The host of the hit reality show The Apprentice presents an invaluable collection of grounded, hard-hitting advice on business success, from people who have made it to the boss’s chair at some of America’s most thriving companies. How can you find the way to the top? Ask people who are already there.Because you can’t know it all. No matter how smart you are, no matter how comprehensive your education, no matter how wide-ranging your business experience, there’s simply no way to acquire all the wisdom you need to make your business flourish. You need to learn from those who have blazed a trail before you. Donald Trump has asked many of the brightest, most successful businesspeople he knows—and some he doesn't know—to answer this question: What's the best business advice you ever received? The result is a compelling resource of wisdom and wit that reveals how some of the most accomplished people conduct their personal and business affairs, giving an inside look into the secrets of corporate success. But the advice doesn’t only come from the upper echelons of the Fortune 500. Thoughts poured in from executives at thriving companies large and small, ranging from well-known icons such as Staples, American Airlines, Lillian Vernon, and Boeing to family-run operations like Orleans Homebuilders and Carlson Companies.The Way to the Top brings together the core ideas that have guided more than 150 of today’s top businesspeople, offering a range of inspiring and practical advice on making good decisions, conducting yourself appropriately, developing your career, communicating with others, leading a team effectively, and much more. Some of the entries are simple entreaties, some portray intriguing vignettes, and others outline lists of guiding principles; all are illuminating, instructive, and insightful.A telling to-do list for the aspiring professional, The Way to the Top belongs on every business bookshelf.

高效能人士的七个习惯(快读版)

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《高效能人士的七个习惯(快读版)》精编柯维博士“七个习惯”的最核心思想和方法,用最简洁的文字内容帮助读者准确把握思想精髓,为忙碌人士带来超价值的自我提升体验。用最少的时间,参透高效能人士的持续成功之路。不仅是企业、组织机构,更是个人获得自我提升的人生必备教材。书中的七个习惯是一个整体,它们相辅相成,既讲到了个人要全力以赴确立目标,进行个人修炼,并由依赖转向独立,从而实现“个人成功”,也讲到了要通过建立共赢,换位沟通,集思广益等,促进团队沟通与合作。而不断更新更是涵盖了前六个习惯,督促我们从身心开始完善。史蒂芬·柯维博士被《时代周刊》评为“美国25个最具影响力人物”之一,《经济学人》杂志推举其为“最具前瞻性的管理思想家”。普京、吉姆·柯林斯、汤姆·彼得斯、肯·布兰佳、世界领导力大师沃伦·本尼斯、诺贝尔和平奖得主默罕默德·尤努斯、《纽约时报》、《财富》、《商业周刊》、《哈佛商业评论》鼎力推荐阅读。

Why "A" Students Work for "C" Students and Why "B" Students Work for the Government

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Kiyosaki expands on his belief that the school system was created to churn out 'Es' / Employees... those "A Students" who read well, memorize well and test well... and not the creative thinkers, visionaries and dreamers –entrepreneurs-in-the-making... those "C Students who grow up to be the innovators and creators of new ideas, businesses, applications and products.The book urges parents not to be obsessed with their kids' "letter grades" ("good grades" might only mean they or the student themselves were successful in jamming a square peg into a round hole...) and focus, instead, on concepts, ideas, and helping their child find their true genius, their special gift. The path they can pursue with a love and true passion.Robert showcases success stories of "C Students" who grew up to be phenomenal successes – and HIRED those "A Students"(attorneys, accountants, and other school-smart specialists) to work in their businesses... while the more average students, "B Students," often find themselves in government-type jobs...Not surprisingly, Kiyosaki will coin his own definitions of what "A," "B," and "C" stand for as he gives parents and their children bits of wisdom as well as insights and tools for navigating an ever-changing world... an Information Age world where the ability to change and adapt, understand relationships, and anticipate the future will shape their lives.

Conversational Intelligence

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3 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Start a Conversation, How to Talk to People and How to Influence People!Book 1)How to Start a Conversation: The Right Way - The Only 7 Steps You Need to Master First Impressions, Talking to Strangers and Small Talk TodayBook 2)How to Talk to People: The Right Way - The Only 7 Steps You Need to Master Conversation Skills, Effective Communication and Conversation Tactics TodayBook 3)How to Influence People: The Right Way - The Only 7 Steps You Need to Master Persuasion, Manipulation and Impacting People TodayYou have made an excellent decision by choosing to learn more about conversational intelligence. So, don't delay it any longer.Order "Conversational Intelligence" Now!

Fierce Conversations (Revised and Updated)

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Fully revised and updated—the national bestselling communication skills guide that will help you achieve personal and professional success one conversation at a time.The master teacher of positive change through powerful communication, Susan Scott wants you to succeed. To do that, she explains, you must transform everyday conversations at work and at home with effective ways to get your message across—and get what you want. In this guide, which includes a workbook and The Seven Principles of Fierce Conversations, Scott teaches you how to:• Overcome barriers to meaningful communication• Expand and enrich relationships with colleagues, friends, and family• Increase clarity and improve understanding• Handle strong emotions—on both sides of the table• Connect with colleagues, customers and family at a deep levelIncludes a Foreword by Ken Blanchard, the bestselling co-author of The One Minute Manager

Un Mundo sin e-mail

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***New York Times Bestseller***El autor bestseller del New York Times, Cal Newport, nos ofrece una propuesta audaz para liberar a los trabajadores de la dictadura de la bandeja de entrada y desencadenar una nueva era de productividad.Los profesionales modernos se comunican constantemente. Sus días se definen por un incesante bombardeo de mensajes entrantes y conversaciones digitales de ida y vuelta, un estado de palabrería constante y estresante de la que nadie puede desconectar y, por tanto, no se dispone del ancho de banda cognitivo necesario para realizar un trabajo productivo.Basándose en años de investigación, en Un mundo sin email, Cal Newport, escritor y profesor de ciencias de la computación, sostiene que nuestro enfoque actual del trabajo está equivocado y expone una serie de principios e instrucciones concretas para corregirlo.• El autor aboga por un lugar de trabajo en el que procesos claros definan cómo se identifican, distribuyen y revisan las tareas. Cada persona trabaja en menos tareas y se reduce la creciente carga de tareas administrativas.• Por encima de todo, la comunicación importante se optimiza, y las bandejas de entrada y los canales de chat dejan de ser el elemento central del proceso de ejecución del trabajo.• Un mundo sin e-mail te convencerá de que ha llegado el momento de realizar cambios audaces y te mostrará exactamente cómo llevarlos a cabo.

HBR's 10 Must Reads 2017

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A year’s worth of management wisdom, all in one place.We’ve reviewed the ideas, insights, and best practices from the past year of Harvard Business Review to keep you up-to-date on the most cutting-edge, influential thinking driving business today. With authors from Clayton M. Christensen to Adam Grant and company examples from Intel to Uber, this volume brings the most current and important management conversations to your fingertips.This book will inspire you to:Rethink the way you work in the face of advancing automationTransform your business using a platform strategyApply design thinking to create innovative productsIdentify where too much collaboration may be holding your people backSee the theory of disruptive innovation in a brand new lightRecognize the signs that your cross-cultural negotiation may be falling apartThis collection of articles includes “Collaborative Overload,” by Rob Cross, Reb Rebele, and Adam Grant; “Algorithms Need Managers, Too,” by Michael Luca, Jon Kleinberg, and Sendhil Mullainathan; “Pipelines, Platforms, and the New Rules of Strategy,” by Marshall W. Van Alstyne, Geoffrey G. Parker, and Sangeet Paul Choudary; “What Is Disruptive Innovation?,” by Clayton M. Christensen, Michael Raynor, and Rory McDonald; “How Indra Nooyi Turned Design Thinking into Strategy,” an interview with Indra Nooyi by Adi Ignatius; “Engineering Reverse Innovations,” by Amos Winter and Vijay Govindarajan; “The Employer-Led Health Care Revolution,” by Patricia A. McDonald, Robert S. Mecklenburg, and Lindsay A. Martin; “Getting to Sí, Ja, Oui, Hai, and Da,” by Erin Meyer; “The Limits of Empathy,” by Adam Waytz; “People Before Strategy: A New Role for the CHRO,” by Ram Charan, Dominic Barton, and Dennis Carey; and “Beyond Automation,” by Thomas H. Davenport and Julia Kirby.

The Art Of Public Speaking (Unabridged)

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This carefully crafted ebook: "The Art Of Public Speaking (Unabridged)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Dale Carnegie (1888-1955) was an American writer and lecturer and the developer of famous courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. Content: ACQUIRING CONFIDENCE BEFORE AN AUDIENCE THE SIN OF MONOTONY EFFICIENCY THROUGH EMPHASIS AND SUBORDINATION EFFICIENCY THROUGH CHANGE OF PITCH EFFICIENCY THROUGH CHANGE OF PACE PAUSE AND POWER EFFICIENCY THROUGH INFLECTION CONCENTRATION IN DELIVERY FORCE FEELING AND ENTHUSIASM FLUENCY THROUGH PREPARATION THE VOICE VOICE CHARM DISTINCTNESS AND PRECISION OF UTTERANCE THE TRUTH ABOUT GESTURE METHODS OF DELIVERY THOUGHT AND RESERVE POWER SUBJECT AND PREPARATION INFLUENCING BY EXPOSITION INFLUENCING BY DESCRIPTION INFLUENCING BY NARRATION INFLUENCING BY SUGGESTION INFLUENCING BY ARGUMENT INFLUENCING BY PERSUASION INFLUENCING THE CROWD RIDING THE WINGED HORSE GROWING A VOCABULARY MEMORY TRAINING RIGHT THINKING AND PERSONALITY AFTER-DINNER AND OTHER OCCASIONAL SPEAKING MAKING CONVERSATION EFFECTIVE FIFTY QUESTIONS FOR DEBATE THIRTY THEMES FOR SPEECHES SUGGESTIVE SUBJECTS FOR SPEECHES SPEECHES FOR STUDY AND PRACTISE

Enterprise Information Systems

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This books contains the best papers of the 10th International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems, ICEIS 2008, held in Barcelona, Spain, in June 2008.Two invited papers are presented together with 24 papers which were carefully reviewed and selected from 62 full papers accepted for presentation at the conference itself (out of 665 submissions). The topics covered are: databases and information systems integration; artificial intelligence and decision support systems; information systems analysis and specification; software agents and internet computing; and human-computer interaction.

Vergleich von personalisierter Werbung am Beispiel Facebook und Google

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Die zwei größten Internetseiten Facebook und Google haben das Potential von personalisierter Werbung erkannt und wenden diese Form von Online-Werbung seit geraumer Zeit aktiv an. Dabei unterscheidet sich jedoch die Art und Weise, wie personalisierte Werbung generiert wird, grundlegend. Um personalisierte Werbung zu erzeugen, bedarf es eines umfangreichen Wissens über persönliche Interessen, Vorlieben und Nutzerverhalten der jeweiligen Nutzer. Das soziale Netzwerk Facebook verfügt mit über 950 Mio. registrierten Nutzern weltweit (Stand: Juni 2012) über einen enormen Datenbestand an persönlichen Informationen, die von den Nutzern freiwillig bei der Anmeldung und im Rahmen ihrer alltäglichen Nutzung hinterlegt werden. Dem Suchmaschinenbetreiber Google dagegen werden i.d.R. keine persönlichen Informationen aktiv mitgeteilt, stattdessen muss hier das Surfverhalten der jeweiligen Nutzer analysiert werden, um daraus Interessenprofile ableiten zu können. Hierbei kommt die Frage auf, inwiefern sich die personalisierte Werbung der beiden Plattformen unterscheidet und welche Plattform qualitativ bessere und damit relevantere Werbung anzeigt. Im Rahmen dieser Arbeit soll versucht werden, diese Frage mit Hilfe verschiedener empirischer Methoden zu beantworten. Dazu werden zuerst einige Grundlagen zur Online‑Werbung im Allgemeinen erläutert sowie mögliche Methoden zur Erfassung und Auswertung persönlicher Informationen und Interessen dargelegt. In diesem Zusammenhang sollen auch die damit einhergehenden datenschutzrechtlichen Aspekte der Personalisierung von Werbung betrachtet werden. In einem weiteren Kapitel werden die Plattformen Facebook und Google im werberelevanten Kontext vorgestellt und aufgezeigt, wie im Einzelnen Nutzerprofile erstellt und anhand derer personalisierte Werbung generiert wird. Anschließend wird eine empirische Untersuchung durchgeführt, um die obenstehende Fragestellung bezüglich der Qualität von personalisierter Werbung bei Facebook und Google zu beantworten. Zum Schluss werden die Ergebnisse interpretiert und in einem Fazit zusammengefasst.

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