Corporate Power

In today’s fast-changing world of nonprofit and public service funding, just keeping up can feel like falling behind. Deadlines are tighter, expectations are higher, and funding streams are shifting beneath your feet. Whether you’re a new grant writer, a seasoned professional, or somewhere in between, Power Up Your Grant-Seeking Skills offers the clarity, momentum, and tools you need to not only keep up—but get ahead. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Jumpstart your momentum with the 3 Steps to Building Momentum Master the A.R.T. of Matching to find the right funders, faster Tips for ...

In 1998, Tony Blair expressed how Technology has revolutionized how we work and how it is set to transform global education. In his words, “Children cannot be effective in tomorrow’s world if they are trained in yesterday’s skills.” True to what he said, technology has been and continues to be a significant force creating massive changes in the way students learn. According to Rod Paige, the U.S. Secretary of Education in 2002, “A click of a mouse button provides any student anywhere with unprecedented opportunities to learn.” Indeed, the possibilities are substantially much ...

Late one evening investigative journalist Bastian Obermayer receives an anonymous message offering him access to secret data. Through encrypted channels he then receives documents showing a mysterious bank transfer for $500 million in gold. This is just the beginning. Obermayer and fellow Süddeutsche Zeitung journalist Frederik Obermaier find themselves immersed in a secret world where complex networks of shell companies help to hide people who don't want to be found.

When a band of backwoods hunters crash a corporate retreat in the wilderness, executives find themselves held hostage by men who will do anything to get the largest ransom in history. The corporate big shots hadn't wanted junior exec Jake Landry there. But now he's the only one who can save them.

In Leaders of Influence: Balancing Power, Peacemaking, and Purpose; leadership authors and consultants, Bill Riggs and Matthew Casassa, explore the nuanced world of leadership by comparing some of the most impactful leaders across history with today’s most influential figures. This book examines how core values such as authority, compassion, innovation, and vision have shaped leaders throughout time—whether in religious, political, or corporate settings—and how these principles can be applied to today’s dynamic leadership challenges. With insight gained from figures as diverse as ...

Are you struggling to balance your work and personal life while working remotely? Do you feel burnt out and disconnected from your friends and family? In "Remote Working Without Burning Out," you'll learn practical strategies for maintaining a healthy work-life balance while working from home. Through a combination of expert advice and real-life examples, this book teaches you how to set boundaries, prioritize self-care, and stay connected to your loved ones while working remotely. You'll learn how to create a healthy home office setup, establish routines that work for you, and stay ...

Women of color comprise one of the fastest-growing segments in the corporate workforce, yet often we are underrepresented—among the first, few, or only ones in a department or company. For too long, corporate structures, social zeitgeist, and cultural conditioning have left us feeling exhausted and downtrodden, believing that in order to “fit in” and be successful, we must hide or change who we are.

WHY IMPLEMENT CORE VALUES IN YOUR BUSINESS 1. Improved Decision-Making 2. Cohesive Company Culture 3. Meaningful Employee Satisfaction and Engagement 4. Maintain Strong Business Ethic 5. Build Customer Credibility and Loyalty 6. Create Competitive Advantage 7. Strategic Alignment with Mission and Vision 8. Encourage Innovation and Creativity 9. Effective and Consistent Leadership 10. Positive Reputation RESULT: a more purpose-driven, ethical, and successful organization.

"In my household I have nominated this book as my Book of the Year. I read over 30 books a year in the course of my work, so it is in a good field.” - Professor Guy Standing, author of The Precariat Tiananmen, the Arab Spring, Occupy. Great ideals—yet none built anything lasting. Changing the world needs more than inspired troubleshooting: it needs architecture. "A formidable effort, very learned and extremely wide-ranging. It has certain family resemblances to The Dawn of Everything by David Graeber and David Wengrow, Yuval Noah Harari's three volumes, and books by Steven Pinker and ...

Unleashing Firepower, Masters of Business Excellence has brought together experts from various corners of the world, spanning diverse disciplines, to breathe life into this book. How can a former Navy SEAL extract lessons from their experiences and apply them to thrive as a successful entrepreneur? Moreover, how can a former 3-Star General shed light on the crucial prerequisite of establishing the right team mindset before embarking on significant AI integration in today's business landscape? The term "Business Excellence" widely signifies the elevation of standards in the business realm. ...

Unpack web copywriting secretsYou know deep down that a great website can be the key to higher sales and more leads and customers. So how are you supposed to create effective content if you don’t have any idea what’s involved? That’s where this book steps in and holds your hand on the pathway to a better business with an outstanding website. Your website is your bread-and-butter so why take chances? Unpack the secrets to providing persuasive copy across your entire site that’s powerful enough to knock someone off their chair. Plus, you’ll get the lowdown on SEO advice, writing for...

Polished executive Elise Marwood steps into a secluded mountain lodge, chasing a high-stakes deal, only to be ensnared by CEO Damien Roth’s seductive cruelty. His charming facade hides a ruthless hunger, unraveling her with forbidden lust and raw, commanding dominance. Each steamy, taboo encounter—charged with dark desire—draws her deeper into a gothic maze of suspense and betrayal. As secrets fracture and a shocking twist reveals the true predator, Elise battles to reclaim her body and soul.

Mark Devlin is a long-standing DJ and music journalist. Musical Truth is the culmination of his five years of research into the true nature of the industry and its objectives - from dark occult rituals, to mind-controlled artists, and all points in between. The book shows how these agendas fit into the much wider picture of what’s really going on in the world, and - crucially - how the power lies with us to bring it to an end."

From Empress Mills to the Iron and Steel Plant, from the establishment of IISc to the building of the Taj Mahal Hotel, Jamsetji's vision made India stand tall. In this carefully researched account, R. Gopalakrishnan and Harish Bhat provide insights into the entrepreneurial principles of Jamsetji that helped created such a successful and enduring enterprise.

The independence of the Federal Reserve is considered a cornerstone of its identity, crucial for keeping monetary policy decisions free of electoral politics. But do we really understand what is meant by "Federal Reserve independence"? Using scores of examples from the Fed's rich history, The Power and Independence of the Federal Reserve shows that much common wisdom about the nation's central bank is inaccurate.

Jerry is slowly getting to know his new coworkers and how things work at the Temple, the most powerful organization in the country. He quickly finds out that he will need to face a world full of intrigues, strange politics and corporate games. Jerry is aiming for the highest positions in the Temple. Question is, how to achieve that in an environment, where sexual harassment, lies, and deceit are part of the day-to-day business? This boook explores the modern corporate world where games and intrigues are part of daily business. To become someone, a newcomer needs to adapt to this and find ...

Over the past two generations, U.S. leaders deregulated big business on the faith that it would yield a better economy and a freer society. But the opposite happened. Americans lost stable, well-paying jobs, Wall Street dominated industry to the detriment of the middle class and local communities, and corporations began to subject us to total surveillance, even dictating what we are, and aren’t, allowed to think. The corporate titans and mega-donors who aligned themselves with this vision knew exactly what they were getting: perfect conditions for what Sohrab Ahmari calls “private tyranny”.

The Business Case for Kindness introduces a new business model - grounded in kindness, respect, and trust (KRT). This new model has the ability to transform a business, a leader, and a team. It also has the ability to make our world a better place. In this book, you will be presented with data, history, and case studies to help you implement the KRT model. You will learn the must have leadership skills in order to thrive in today’s workplace and in the workplace of the future.

He didn’t just offer her salvation. He wrote her obedience into every clause. Camille I was one of the top litigators in Manhattan—until someone framed me and my license vanished overnight. Enter Damien Voss: billionaire CEO, predator in a custom suit, and the man who holds the keys to my redemption. But his offer isn’t a job. It’s a contract. A leash. A collar. A command.Obey, or lose everything. I swore I’d fight him. Then he made me strip. Made me kneel. And my body responded before my brain could scream. Damien She was always mine. She just didn’t know it yet. Camille Blake ...

A lady brings her car to the garage. She needs a simple oil change, and an apparently not as simple tire rotation. Interesting and true anecdote. Quite the read.