Future Business

Acclaimed futurist, author, and digital strategist Bernard Marr delivers a compelling and engaging discussion of the technologies driving the impending—and ongoing—transformation of the internet, including blockchain, augmented reality (AR), and more. In the book, you'll explore the risks and opportunities presented by these game-changing techs and how they might impact you, your organization, and community.

In her newest book, Be Bad First, Erika explores how we can become masters of mastery; proficient in the kind of high-payoff learning that's needed today. She encourages listeners to embrace being bad on the way to being great - to be novices over and over again as we seek to learn and acquire the new skills that will allow us to thrive in this fast-changing world.

“The topics and techniques covered in Mykola’s book are extensive, making it an invaluable, practical resource for propelling your journey toward true success,”—Allan Pease, #1 NY Times Bestselling Author. Imagine how your life could change for the better… …If you were to leave behind all your self-destructive habits, sabotaging behaviors, and limiting beliefs. Picture a life where your mindset and decision-making process evolve into ones that constantly advance you. How much could your life change if you started eating right, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep? What...

The metaverse isn’t just hype—it’s your next platform for business growth. Metaverse Explained breaks down what the metaverse is, how it works, and how entrepreneurs and creators can build early authority inside it. Whether you’re a total beginner or curious innovator, this guide gives you the knowledge you need to prepare for Web3. What the metaverse is (and isn’t)—and why it matters for small business How AR/VR, blockchain, and AI connect in the new digital economy Practical applications for retail, real estate, coaching, and education Best platforms (Decentraland, Meta ...

Edited by Jason Schenker, Chairman of The Futurist Institute Welcome to the Future. What if you could go back in time and read a book that predicted how automation, robotics, AI, and future tech would begin transforming industries and daily life? This is that book—for the year 2018. The Robot and Automation Almanac – 2018 captures a unique moment in the evolution of technology, offering rare insight into the pivotal year when the age of automation began to emerge from science fiction into everyday reality. In this visionary collection, top experts, CEOs, engineers, and futurists explore...

Me 2.0 shows job seekers and established professionals alike how to leverage the power of online media for personal empowerment and career success. There is no job security anymore, which means that the way we manage our careers has forever changed. Now everyone in the world is your competition, and the single greatest differentiator you have is your personal brand. With social media tools, blogs, and mobile applications, there are endless opportunities to become known and connect with other people.

Miko Marsh's Stop Surviving and Live! is helping people to transform their lives. Journey with the author as she walks you through the process she used to transition from poverty to provision, mentally, emotionally, and financially. Use her process to consider how you can empower and revitalize yourself. Discover a simple but life-changing method known to many minimalists and organizers, as well as why it is important to be thorough in the chapter on scaling down.

MASTER IT, BEFORE IT MASTERS YOU! You're feeling the pain. The sting of the digital age is spreading across every industry, and the realm of accountancy is not immune. The spreadsheets, the tax laws, the endless balance sheets - it's all evolving rapidly. And with AI and ChatGPT disrupting the landscape, you can't help but feel overwhelmed. That pain of staying relevant, the agitation of continually playing catch up, it's all-consuming. Your clients demand swift, precise results, and the tools you've relied on for years are becoming increasingly obsolete. The third pain is in the ...

Do you want to boost your success and well-being, while finding greater fulfillment and purpose in your life and work? Do you want to increase your influence and connection with people, and enjoy a more meaningful life? You can achieve this, and so much more, through the power of Lift. In Lift Your Impact, Richard Newman shares the groundbreaking communication techniques that can help you gain the results and respect you deserve.

Seventy-seven percent of the US population is active on social media. Over three billion social media users worldwide. Social media is exponentially more effective and accurate and has much better ROI than traditional advertising and media. Social media marketing is not an option anymore. Your customers - no matter who they are - expect you to reach them the way they communicate. The vast majority of companies have inadequate social media marketing strategies. Most companies are playing catch-up with current digital marketing trends, and their strategies will be outdated by the time the company has mastered them.

Over the past five years, organizations adopted Slack, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams in droves. Think of COVID-19 as pouring gasoline on the fire. The pandemic didn't start a trend, as much as it accelerated an existing one. Unfortunately, far too many of us mistakenly view these applications as Email 2.0. As a result, we are missing out on extraordinary opportunities to create more collaborative work environments, increase organizational transparency, reduce manual work, make our work lives less stressful, simplify core business processes, and much more.

L'incredibile e irresistibile storia di Amadeo Peter Giannini, che nel 1904 in un bar di San Francisco creò quella che sarebbe diventata la più grande banca del mondo. Figlio di due emigranti liguri, Giannini rivoluzionò il mondo del credito prestando denaro a operai ed emigranti. Abbracciò l;idea che fosse possibile una finanza etica, combatté l'usura e il mondo della finanza senza scrupoli. Era solito dire: "Un banchiere dovrebbe considerare se stesso un servo del popolo, un servo della comunità".

You have a plan, but will it thrive in action? We know even the best-laid plans can falter once it’s time to implement them. The same is true for developing master planned communities. Financing strategies often unravel during the entitlement and financing phases due to consultants overlooking crucial details from the planning phase. The Launch Sequence® ensures your plans remain intact throughout the process. In Fields to Fortune, Carter Froelich explained how to leverage the Planning Process to achieve the return metrics for your project.

Character is something intrinsic to us all; it forms and reveals who we are. Unbeknownst to many, character is foundational to our judgment, behavior, and leadership. As we tackle the grand challenges of our time, strength of character guides us to make better decisions, creates greater well-being, and contributes to human flourishing. For those who lead—whether in the public, private, not for profit, or education sectors—a greater understanding of character will challenge your thinking, inspire new ideas, and elevate your personal and professional performance.

You have heard it, "cash is king". I'm going to tell you this is not accurate. Margin is king. There is not a durable source of cash without margin. Unless from an outside source, cash in your business primarily comes from the margin. We can sell assets to generate cash. However, if you sell all your business assets, you likely don't have a business remaining.

With Expand: Stretching the Future By Design, authors Jens Martin Skibsted, a multiple-award-winning designer, entrepreneur, and design philosopher, and Christian Bason, political scientist and CEO of the Danish Design Centre, take listeners beyond "design thinking" to challenge current habits and carve out new space for more sustainable innovation. From transforming the ways we do business and reimagining health care, to creating planet-restoring housing and humanizing our digital lives in an age of AI, Expand explores how expansive thinking across six key areas.

The big idea of this book is to help you write your own book on the future of technology, finance, management, or business in under 30 days to build your profile as a leader and visionary. If you want to be taken seriously as a thought leader and expert, you need to have a book. And I know so many people who talk about “the book” they want to write. But years go by and it never happens. This book is my attempt to help would-be authors everywhere tell their stories and share their visions with the world.

Unlock the Billion-Dollar Potential of Synthetic Biology. Are you ready to ride the next wave of technological innovation and build a thriving business in the revolutionary field of synthetic biology? This book is your essential guide to navigating the complex landscape of synthetic biology startups and capitalizing on the transformative opportunities that lie ahead. Synthetic Biology Startups: Monetize CRISPR, Lab-Grown Organs, and Biohacking by 2030 provides a roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs, investors, and scientists seeking to understand and profit from the rapidly expanding ...

Based on extensive research and interviews, Own Your Future shows how to apply the simple model they use - Act. Learn. Build. Repeat - to reinvent the way you maneuver in an unpredictable job market. Here's how it works. Instead of picturing your perfect career and working backwards, simply begin with the direction you want to go and take a small step. Thinking alone will never change your life - you must act.

This audiobook provides a comprehensive exploration of the circular economy, a sustainable alternative to the traditional linear economic model. Listeners will learn key principles, strategies, and innovations driving circularity across industries. Through case studies, practical applications, and expert insights, learners will gain actionable knowledge on waste reduction, resource recovery, sustainable design, business models, and policy frameworks.