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Wiser: Getting Beyond Groupthink to Make Groups Smarter

Cass R. Sunstein · Harvard Business Review Press
Format: Hardcover

Why are group decisions so hard? Since the beginning of human history, people have made decisions in groupsfirst in families and villages, and now as part of companies, governments, school boards, religious organizations, or any one of countless other groups. And having more than one person...
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Chess Not Checkers: Elevate Your Leadership Game

Mark Miller · Berrett-Koehler Publishers; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

As organizations grow in volume and complexity, the demands on leadership change. The same old moves wont cut it any more. In Chess Not Checkers, Mark Miller tells the story of Blake Brown, newly appointed CEO of a company troubled by poor performance and low morale. Nothing Blake learned...
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The 5 Secrets of a Phenomenal Business

Howard Partridge · Sound Wisdom,
Pages: 261
Format: Print book

In this book, you'll learn...
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Twitter is Not a Strategy: Rediscovering the Art of Brand Marketing

Tom Doctoroff · Palgrave Macmillan Trade
Format: Hardcover

In a cultural climate saturated by technology, marketing professionals have focused their energies on creating newer and more digital methods of advertising their brands, with the fear that if they dont embrace Big Data, they will fade into obscurity. But Tom Doctoroff, Asia CEO for J. Walter...
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Flex: The New Playbook for Managing Across Differences

Jane Hyun · Harper Business
Pages: 303
Format: Hardcover

Renowned executive coaches and global leadership strategists Jane Hyun and Audrey S. Lee offer lessons on the vital skill of "Flexing" - the art of switching leadership styles to more effectively lead people who are different from you, allowing managers to successfully manage...
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Agile Selling: Get Up to Speed Quickly in Today's Ever-Changing Sales World

Jill Konrath · Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Pages: 250
Format: Hardcover

Sales expert Jill Konrath offers powerful strategies for sales proficiency in ever-changing situations When sales people are promoted, change jobs, or face new business environments, they inevitably need to learn new skills quickly. This rapid change is often overwhelming, and sellers...
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How You Can Trade Like a Pro: Breaking into Options, Futures, Stocks, and ETFs

Sarah Potter · McGraw-Hill; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

DO YOU WANT TO TAKE YOUR TRADING TO THE NEXT LEVEL? To earn a living as a trader, even part time, takes consistency. Most first-time investors find today's turbulent markets are anything but consistent. To keep from throwing your money away following obsolete trading strategies,...
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Wildcat Currency: How the Virtual Money Revolution Is Transforming the Economy

Edward Castronova · Yale University Press
Format: Hardcover

Private currencies have always existed, from notes printed by individual banks to the S&H Green Stamps to Bitcoin. Today’s economy has seen an explosion of new forms of monetary exchange not created by the federal government. Credit card companies offer points that can be traded in for a variety...
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Creating Business Plans

Harvard Business Review · Harvard Business Review Press

A well-crafted business plan generates enthusiasm for your idea and boosts your odds of success—whether you’re proposing a new initiative within your organization or starting an entirely new company. Creating Business Plans quickly walks you through the basics. You’ll learn...
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