Corporate Development

A humorous yet practical five-step guide to ridding ourselves - and our companies - of the bureaucratic bottlenecks and red tape that plagues every office. How often in your life do you spend time following a rule or a procedure that makes no sense, offers little or no advantage and slows you down in the process? In a world of work governed by a system of well-intentioned rules, that's something that happens all too often.

Millions of people around the world suffer from the debilitating effects of codependency. It is more common than our society realizes, temporarily rearing its ugly head at some point in peoples' lives and completely encapsulating the lives of others. Codependency transcends cultures; it tears up otherwise perfectly healthy relationships; it can drag you into a vicious cycle; it can trap you in a snare of misery. Codependency encourages and inspires us to change.

The process of raising money is not for the fainthearted. This audiobook dives deep into all the attributes that investors typically cite as reasons they pass on potential investments. They will tell you, "You are not ready, stay in touch" instead of the real reasons. By understanding the process and using these tools, you can quickly reach a successful conclusion to a term sheet.

Explore the dark depths of the human psyche—discover the secrets of influence, manipulation, and control that will forever change the way you see the world. Have you ever found yourself wondering why some people seem to effortlessly sway decisions in their favor, making you doubt your own choices? Do you sometimes feel that your emotions and thoughts are under the influence of an unseen force? In the ever-complicated world of human interactions, this shadow area often goes unnoticed—the dark depths of the human psyche.

Just because Freemasonry isn't inherently a business doesn’t mean the organization can’t benefit from industry-proven best organizational practices. It's Business Time lays out these modern concepts and their relevance to Freemasonry in an easy-to-understand guide. The work explores and adapts each concept for use across the organization, regardless of leadership level. If utilized appropriately, these concepts can be a powerful force multiplier in enabling Lodges to succeed in the modern era.

Being an entrepreneur is scary. From late payments to bank crisis, often the future of your business rides on one crucial decision - one you have to make all on your own. But it doesn't have to be that way. Others have faced the same problems, and for the first time have gathered to share their advice.

Delve deep into the dynamic world of venture capital with this comprehensive audiobook bundle. "Venture Capital and the Finance of Innovation" demystifies the complex relationship between venture capital and groundbreaking innovations. In "The Business of Venture Capital," gain expert insights into the fundamental principles and practical approaches that shape the venture capital industry. Together, these audiobooks provide a holistic view of venture capital, covering both the strategic and operational aspects of funding innovative businesses.

Have you been thinking about undertaking a property development project but don't know how or where to begin? Do you work in a part of the property development industry but don't understand the entire process? As a building and property development consultant, coach, mentor and trainer, Steve Chandler has much to offer in this book written to assist people consider, plan and execute their initial property development projects. With over thirty years of experience in the building and property development industry, Steve provides a beginners guide to the property development process ...

Paul Falcone, author of 101 Difficult Conversations to Have with Employees and renowned HR and leadership expert, gives you powerful scripts and templates you can apply immediately to your employee reviews and development conversations. This handy quick-guide turns a task many managers dread—giving performance reviews—into a positive opportunity to hone your leadership skills and guide your employees to the path for success.

Economist and award-winning author Sylvia Ann Hewlett blends vivid stories with powerful new data in assessing the impact of the #MeToo movement in corporate America and provides concrete action to help executives and companies create more inclusive and safe work environments for women, people of color, and LGBTQ employees. While the #MeToo movement has exposed the enormous harm done by sexual misconduct in the workplace, the movement’s full promise has not been fulfilled, Sylvia Ann Hewlett argues.

How to Develop a Dynamic Vision for Your Organization contains the steps you need to create bigger thinking within your company. It will create the focus, energy and attitude your team needs to reach its fullest potential.

The New Employee Manual is not your dad's or mom's employee manual. It's the new playbook for corporate survival, fitting today's realities and the challenges facing employees who join or work in large, seemingly successful companies. Those companies already issued very specific and detailed employee manuals covering everything under the sun except how to compete well in our brave new world.

Learn how to leverage dark psychology and emotional manipulation techniques to get what you want out of people. Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Dark Psychology and Manipulation, and learn about psychology and the mind.

ransform Chaos into Opportunity: Master the Art of Evolutionary Leadership In a business world defined by disruption, yesterday's leadership playbook no longer works. What if you could turn uncertainty into your greatest competitive advantage? "Evolutionary Leadership Applied" offers a groundbreaking framework that transforms how you navigate complexity and change. Drawing from nature's most successful adaptation strategies, this practical guide equips you with actionable tools to thrive amid turbulence, not just survive it. As a leader facing relentless pressure to deliver results while ...

Corporate Sustainability & Responsibility (CSR) - incorporating corporate (social) responsibility, sustainable development, business ethics, corporate citizenship, business & society and corporate governance - has become a widely taught subject in business schools and practiced in companies around the world. For the first time, there is a comprehensive e-textbook that introduces students and practitioners to CSR theory and practice, looking at the past, present and future. The text begins with definitions and drivers of CSR, including the all-important "business case", then traces the ...

Is poverty inevitable? No, says author Paul Godfrey. More than Money shows how organizations can win the fight against poverty and create prosperity for people at the base of the pyramid in the developing and developed world.

Digital marketer and entrepreneur Joshua Littlejohn provides entrepreneurs and small business owners with a proven road to establish their company's image, without breaking the bank. From branding to client relations, Joshua borrows from his own story of starting his small business using a $500 savings withdrawal and structuring it to seem larger than it was. Through that, Joshua worked with top clients, including Fortune 500 companies, established an impressive professional network and earned a solid stream of income, all while still in college.

Punit Dhillon was nine when he almost drowned in a swimming pool. Twenty years later, he became a competitive swimmer and completed his first of several Ironman Triathlons. Punit lives by the philosophy of using adversity as fuel to exceed all expectations. In Catapult, he gives you an insider’s look at the lessons we learn by turning obstacles into opportunities. Taking you through his years of global business experience, Punit shares ten principles for a purpose-driven life and career, linking together the athletic strengths that will help you succeed in the business world.

For women, a glass ceiling at work is not the only barrier to success - it's also the emotional labour at home. Women have become accustomed to delegating, advocating and negotiating for themselves at the office, but when it comes to managing households, they still bear the brunt on their own shoulders. A simple solution is staring them in the face: negotiate with the men in their personal lives.

BENEFITS TO READING THIS BOOK • Understanding your business role and responsibilities • Managing expectations for yourself and your team • Setting short-term and long-term goals and reaching them • Creating a blueprint for taking any size company or entity to the NEXT LEVEL • Building accountability and discipline in any and all improvement processes • Engaging with a plethora of stories and exercises to build your self-esteem • Adding a wide scope of “lessons learned” to your skill set going forward • Developing a TOOL BOX to handle any leadership or management issue ...