In Provoke: How Leaders Shape the Future by Overcoming Fatal Human Flaws, renowned strategy consultants and best-selling authors Geoff Tuff and Steven Goldbach deliver an insightful exploration of how people tend to act tentatively in the face of uncertainty and provide the tools we need to do things differently. Tuff and Goldbach offer up a compelling argument for the proposition that taking a "wait and see" approach is the exact opposite of what helps visionary leaders change the world. Drawing on principles from business and behavioral economics, the book shows readers from all walks of life how to provoke action as a mechanism to advance. In this book you'll discover: An overview of the assortment of cognitive biases which tend to restrain and distort leadership decision making in the face of uncertainty How to recognize the 'phase change' that occurs when an uncertainty resolves from being a question of "if" to being a matter of "when" Five different models of provocation which can be used alone or in combination to anticipate, drive through and exit that phase change in a way that creates the future you desire How true "provocateurs" shake the foundations of their industries, firms, sectors, and governments by overcoming their need for certainty before action Perfect for leaders or aspiring leaders in all walks of life where uncertainty abounds - which is to say, almost everywhere - Provoke will become your go-to guide to overcoming those natural human instincts that keep us frozen in place and prevent us from seizing our opportunities.
Wiley; 1st edition
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9781119764472
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Hardcover
Broke, Not Broken
By Beck, Anna Jo
A compassionate, friendly, and even fun book about personal finance for the overwhelmed. In a world with fewer and fewer economic guarantees, every bit of knowledge is powerful, so we can build the life we dream of, meet our basic needs, and develop a healthy relationship with money. For many of us, salaried work and even hourly wages aren't part of our financial picture; this book is for the self-employed, the entrepreneur, the creative, and the gig worker whose relationship with money isn't well covered by other books. Anna Jo Beck is your calm, friendly, and knowledgable guide through the obstacle course of getting your funds, savings, spending, and debt in order. Hand-illustrated charts and worksheets mean you can start tackling your financial demons, building your safety net, and gaining confidence in your money and value right now.
Microcosm Pub
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9781621066842
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Paperback
Going Infinite
By Lewis, Michael
From the #1 best-selling author of The Big Short and Flash Boys, the story of FTX’s spectacular collapse and the enigmatic founder at its center.
When Michael Lewis first met him, Sam Bankman-Fried was the world’s youngest billionaire and crypto’s Gatsby. CEOs, celebrities, and leaders of small countries all vied for his time and cash after he catapulted, practically overnight, onto the Forbes billionaire list. Who was this rumpled guy in cargo shorts and limp white socks, whose eyes twitched across Zoom meetings as he played video games on the side?
In Going Infinite Lewis sets out to answer this question, taking readers into the mind of Bankman-Fried, whose rise and fall offers an education in high-frequency trading, cryptocurrencies, philanthropy, bankruptcy, and the justice system. Both psychological portrait and financial roller-coaster ride, Going Infinite is Michael Lewis at the top of his game, tracing the mind-bending trajectory of a character who never liked the rules and was allowed to live by his own―until it all came undone.
W. W. Norton & Company
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9781324074335
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Book
Blowing My Way to the Top
By Atkin, Jen
From entrepreneur and celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin comes a smart and spirited guide to finding your voice and creating the life and career you deserve - along with a behind-the-scenes look into Jen's own wild and wonderful road to success.Hailed by the New York Times as "the most influential hair stylist in the world," Jen Atkin is a celebrated businesswoman, influencer, and stylist and friend to A-list celebrities like the Kardashian-Jenners and Chrissy Teigen. But Jen's success didn't arrive overnight. Her glamorous, jet-setting lifestyle came from years of hard work, humility, and hustle. In Blowing My Way to the Top, Jen shatters the illusion of effortless, instant success that permeates social media to reveal the sweat, dedication, and drive it really takes to make it.
Harper Wave
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9780062940551
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Hardcover
What Went Wrong with Capitalism
By Sharma, Ruchir
A century of expanding government has distorted financial markets, stoked massive inequality, and soaked America in debt.. Capitalism didn't fail, it was ruined... What went wrong with capitalism? Ruchir Sharma's account is not like any you will have heard before. He says progressives are right, in part, when they mock modern capitalism as "socialism for the rich." For a century, governments have expanded in just about every measurable dimension, from spending to regulation and the scale of financial rescues when the economy wobbles. The result is expensive state guarantees for everyone - bailouts for the rich, entitlements for the middle class, welfare for the poor. Taking you back to the 19th century, Sharma shows how completely the reflexes of government have changed: from hands-off to hands-on, from doing too little to help anyone in hard times to today trying to prevent anyone suffering any economic pain, ever.
Simon & Schuster
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9781668008263
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Hardcover
Financial Security For Dummies
By Dummies, Consumer
Bestselling author Eric Tyson will arm readers with the tried and true advice and historic perspective so that they are prepared to anticipate, deal with and navigate a wide range of personal financial challenges. Additionally, emotionally position themselves to stay calm when an unexpected crisis occurs, benefit from lower prices on investments like stocks, real estate and small business at such times and entrepreneurial opportunities with unexpected changes, and make the most of their money and to make informed decisions. Lastly, develop their own financial plan to ensure that they are on track to reach their goals and not put themselves at undue financial risk if the unexpected occurs. they are prepared to anticipate, deal with and navigate a wide range of personal financial challenges.
For Dummies; 1st edition
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9781119780786
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1st Edition
You're Invited
By Levy, Jon
Regardless of what you want to accomplish, from growing your business, creating a great company culture, championing a social cause, or affecting your habits, you can't do it alone. The people around you define your success (whatever that means for you) and they have the potential to change the course of your life.That's what You're Invited is about: The most universal strategy for success is creating meaningful connections with those who can impact you, your life, and the things you care about. But how do you make those connections and build trust quickly? What do you do if you're introverted or hate networking? Behavioral scientist Jon Levy had no money, reputation or status, but was able to convince groups of Nobel Laureates, Olympians, celebrities, Fortune 500 executives, and even an occasional princess to not only give him advice, but cook him dinner, wash his dishes, sweep his floors, and then thank him for the experience.
Harper Business
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9780063030978
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Hardcover
Million Dollar Weekend
By Kagan, Noah
The founder and CEO of AppSumo.com, Noah Kagan, knows how to launch a seven-figure business in a single weekend - and he's done it seven times. Million Dollar Weekend will show you how.. Now is the best time in history for entrepreneurship. More than ever, the world needs new businesses and it's cheaper than ever to create them.. And, let's be frank: most day jobs suck. People spend too much time doing too much work for too little money - and they know it. They want out.. But, if the barriers to starting a business are getting lower and lower, why is it SO HARD TO DO for SO MANY PEOPLE? Why are there so many wantrepreneurs playing at business on social media and so few entrepreneurs actually running them? . Ask yourself: . Do you want to work for yourself, or start a side-hustle, but it all feels too risky and unpredictable? Have you spent time or money on things like websites and logos, but still have no customers? Are you brainstorming endlessly and waiting for the perfect idea to strike? All those Frequent Excuses are solvable.
Portfolio
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9780593539774
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Hardcover
The Tao of Self-Confidence
By Chan, Sheena Yap
A guide for Asian women to tap into their confidence, joy, and shine as leaders in today's worldIn 2021, women represented 54.3% of the US workforce but only held 35% of senior leadership positions. Of that percentage, only 2.7% of Asian women were seen in management roles. While there have been great leaps for women in the workplace in the last decade, women of color still fall behind. The Tao of Self-Confidence book sets a foundation to help Asian Women start being seen as leaders in work and life rather than by our stereotypes. In this book, you'll read about:Getting to the root causes of what's holding you back and stepping into your greatnessCultural and historical issues that affect our leadership potentialFinding and gaining more confidence as your authentic self With an honest and vulnerable approach, Yap Chan discusses and explores the specific challenges our community faces, historically and now in the midst of the pandemic, intergenerational and historical trauma, false stories we tell ourselves, and how we can rise above stereotypes.
Wiley
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9781394166572
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1st Edition
The Secret Lives of Customers
By Duncan, David S.
Mogul William Goldman's zinger about the movie business - "nobody knows nothing" - can easily be said today about companies and their customers. Despite big data and a mind-boggling array of analytical tools, companies still grasp at straws when trying to understand who their customers are; why they buy their products and services - or don't; why they lose them; and how to regain them. In an entertaining detective story, David Scott Duncan tells the tale of Tazza, a fictional regional chain of Boston-based cafes trying to go big time. The only problem: sales are declining at several key stores and they can't figure out why. The cast of characters include Cate Forrest, Tazza's CEO, Alex Baker, a "market detective," Jordan Sims, a young computer whiz at Tazza, and Ed Amato, the "Mayor" of Tazza-their most loyal customer-who has stopped visiting their stores.
Hachette Book Group and Blackstone Publishing; Unabridged edition
Provoke
By Tuff, Geoff
In Provoke: How Leaders Shape the Future by Overcoming Fatal Human Flaws, renowned strategy consultants and best-selling authors Geoff Tuff and Steven Goldbach deliver an insightful exploration of how people tend to act tentatively in the face of uncertainty and provide the tools we need to do things differently. Tuff and Goldbach offer up a compelling argument for the proposition that taking a "wait and see" approach is the exact opposite of what helps visionary leaders change the world. Drawing on principles from business and behavioral economics, the book shows readers from all walks of life how to provoke action as a mechanism to advance. In this book you'll discover: An overview of the assortment of cognitive biases which tend to restrain and distort leadership decision making in the face of uncertainty How to recognize the 'phase change' that occurs when an uncertainty resolves from being a question of "if" to being a matter of "when" Five different models of provocation which can be used alone or in combination to anticipate, drive through and exit that phase change in a way that creates the future you desire How true "provocateurs" shake the foundations of their industries, firms, sectors, and governments by overcoming their need for certainty before action Perfect for leaders or aspiring leaders in all walks of life where uncertainty abounds - which is to say, almost everywhere - Provoke will become your go-to guide to overcoming those natural human instincts that keep us frozen in place and prevent us from seizing our opportunities.
Broke, Not Broken
By Beck, Anna Jo
A compassionate, friendly, and even fun book about personal finance for the overwhelmed. In a world with fewer and fewer economic guarantees, every bit of knowledge is powerful, so we can build the life we dream of, meet our basic needs, and develop a healthy relationship with money. For many of us, salaried work and even hourly wages aren't part of our financial picture; this book is for the self-employed, the entrepreneur, the creative, and the gig worker whose relationship with money isn't well covered by other books. Anna Jo Beck is your calm, friendly, and knowledgable guide through the obstacle course of getting your funds, savings, spending, and debt in order. Hand-illustrated charts and worksheets mean you can start tackling your financial demons, building your safety net, and gaining confidence in your money and value right now.
Going Infinite
By Lewis, Michael
From the #1 best-selling author of The Big Short and Flash Boys, the story of FTX’s spectacular collapse and the enigmatic founder at its center.
When Michael Lewis first met him, Sam Bankman-Fried was the world’s youngest billionaire and crypto’s Gatsby. CEOs, celebrities, and leaders of small countries all vied for his time and cash after he catapulted, practically overnight, onto the Forbes billionaire list. Who was this rumpled guy in cargo shorts and limp white socks, whose eyes twitched across Zoom meetings as he played video games on the side?
In Going Infinite Lewis sets out to answer this question, taking readers into the mind of Bankman-Fried, whose rise and fall offers an education in high-frequency trading, cryptocurrencies, philanthropy, bankruptcy, and the justice system. Both psychological portrait and financial roller-coaster ride, Going Infinite is Michael Lewis at the top of his game, tracing the mind-bending trajectory of a character who never liked the rules and was allowed to live by his own―until it all came undone.
Blowing My Way to the Top
By Atkin, Jen
From entrepreneur and celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin comes a smart and spirited guide to finding your voice and creating the life and career you deserve - along with a behind-the-scenes look into Jen's own wild and wonderful road to success.Hailed by the New York Times as "the most influential hair stylist in the world," Jen Atkin is a celebrated businesswoman, influencer, and stylist and friend to A-list celebrities like the Kardashian-Jenners and Chrissy Teigen. But Jen's success didn't arrive overnight. Her glamorous, jet-setting lifestyle came from years of hard work, humility, and hustle. In Blowing My Way to the Top, Jen shatters the illusion of effortless, instant success that permeates social media to reveal the sweat, dedication, and drive it really takes to make it.
What Went Wrong with Capitalism
By Sharma, Ruchir
A century of expanding government has distorted financial markets, stoked massive inequality, and soaked America in debt.. Capitalism didn't fail, it was ruined... What went wrong with capitalism? Ruchir Sharma's account is not like any you will have heard before. He says progressives are right, in part, when they mock modern capitalism as "socialism for the rich." For a century, governments have expanded in just about every measurable dimension, from spending to regulation and the scale of financial rescues when the economy wobbles. The result is expensive state guarantees for everyone - bailouts for the rich, entitlements for the middle class, welfare for the poor. Taking you back to the 19th century, Sharma shows how completely the reflexes of government have changed: from hands-off to hands-on, from doing too little to help anyone in hard times to today trying to prevent anyone suffering any economic pain, ever.
Financial Security For Dummies
By Dummies, Consumer
Bestselling author Eric Tyson will arm readers with the tried and true advice and historic perspective so that they are prepared to anticipate, deal with and navigate a wide range of personal financial challenges. Additionally, emotionally position themselves to stay calm when an unexpected crisis occurs, benefit from lower prices on investments like stocks, real estate and small business at such times and entrepreneurial opportunities with unexpected changes, and make the most of their money and to make informed decisions. Lastly, develop their own financial plan to ensure that they are on track to reach their goals and not put themselves at undue financial risk if the unexpected occurs. they are prepared to anticipate, deal with and navigate a wide range of personal financial challenges.
You're Invited
By Levy, Jon
Regardless of what you want to accomplish, from growing your business, creating a great company culture, championing a social cause, or affecting your habits, you can't do it alone. The people around you define your success (whatever that means for you) and they have the potential to change the course of your life.That's what You're Invited is about: The most universal strategy for success is creating meaningful connections with those who can impact you, your life, and the things you care about. But how do you make those connections and build trust quickly? What do you do if you're introverted or hate networking? Behavioral scientist Jon Levy had no money, reputation or status, but was able to convince groups of Nobel Laureates, Olympians, celebrities, Fortune 500 executives, and even an occasional princess to not only give him advice, but cook him dinner, wash his dishes, sweep his floors, and then thank him for the experience.
Million Dollar Weekend
By Kagan, Noah
The founder and CEO of AppSumo.com, Noah Kagan, knows how to launch a seven-figure business in a single weekend - and he's done it seven times. Million Dollar Weekend will show you how.. Now is the best time in history for entrepreneurship. More than ever, the world needs new businesses and it's cheaper than ever to create them.. And, let's be frank: most day jobs suck. People spend too much time doing too much work for too little money - and they know it. They want out.. But, if the barriers to starting a business are getting lower and lower, why is it SO HARD TO DO for SO MANY PEOPLE? Why are there so many wantrepreneurs playing at business on social media and so few entrepreneurs actually running them? . Ask yourself: . Do you want to work for yourself, or start a side-hustle, but it all feels too risky and unpredictable? Have you spent time or money on things like websites and logos, but still have no customers? Are you brainstorming endlessly and waiting for the perfect idea to strike? All those Frequent Excuses are solvable.
The Tao of Self-Confidence
By Chan, Sheena Yap
A guide for Asian women to tap into their confidence, joy, and shine as leaders in today's worldIn 2021, women represented 54.3% of the US workforce but only held 35% of senior leadership positions. Of that percentage, only 2.7% of Asian women were seen in management roles. While there have been great leaps for women in the workplace in the last decade, women of color still fall behind. The Tao of Self-Confidence book sets a foundation to help Asian Women start being seen as leaders in work and life rather than by our stereotypes. In this book, you'll read about:Getting to the root causes of what's holding you back and stepping into your greatnessCultural and historical issues that affect our leadership potentialFinding and gaining more confidence as your authentic self With an honest and vulnerable approach, Yap Chan discusses and explores the specific challenges our community faces, historically and now in the midst of the pandemic, intergenerational and historical trauma, false stories we tell ourselves, and how we can rise above stereotypes.
The Secret Lives of Customers
By Duncan, David S.
Mogul William Goldman's zinger about the movie business - "nobody knows nothing" - can easily be said today about companies and their customers. Despite big data and a mind-boggling array of analytical tools, companies still grasp at straws when trying to understand who their customers are; why they buy their products and services - or don't; why they lose them; and how to regain them. In an entertaining detective story, David Scott Duncan tells the tale of Tazza, a fictional regional chain of Boston-based cafes trying to go big time. The only problem: sales are declining at several key stores and they can't figure out why. The cast of characters include Cate Forrest, Tazza's CEO, Alex Baker, a "market detective," Jordan Sims, a young computer whiz at Tazza, and Ed Amato, the "Mayor" of Tazza-their most loyal customer-who has stopped visiting their stores.