Global Career

This book focuses on what makes a successful CEO and the paths to becoming one in today's global economy. Chapters in the book include insights by 20 top CEOs - one from each G20 country - gathered from an extensive global qualitative research project. Through seven easy-to-digest "master classes" that demystify the role of the 21st-century CEO, the authors present their findings in an accessible, conversational style that serves as a step-by-step guide for those who aspire to become CEOs and develop essential character traits, experience, and skills required of the role.

International author, coach, and consultant Bill Poole is concerned...concerned about the anger, apathy, and polarization that plague our communities, workplaces, and the world. It's become a world where respect gets no respect, and disrespect gets applauded and rewarded. This practical book is for the wise, capable leaders in our communities and organizations who are beyond frustrated with the unhealthy cultures and systems they can’t seem to change. If you are one of those leaders, consider this book your roadmap for transformational change.

The Age of Pluralism is a clarion call for pluralism in an age of increasing tribal and nationalist defensiveness. To drive this multicultural world, David Clive Price offers the leaders of the future a global leadership toolkit - for increasing teamwork and innovation, and for leveraging diversity of generations, backgrounds, and cultures.

Branding Queens is a must-listen for any ambitious businessperson, especially a woman who wants to learn from the success of twenty women entrepreneurs who built iconic brands beloved by millions of customers. These self-made women defied the odds and persevered in a male-dominated business world to create enduring brand dynasties based on exceptional quality and services.

World-renowned marketing guru and bestselling author Philip Kotler delivers a groundbreaking book unveiling the transformative marketing strategies that have propelled Asia to the forefront of the global business arena. In this insightful work, Kotler explores the dynamic competition between Asia and the global West, revealing how it has catalyzed Asia's adoption of incisive and effective marketing practices.

Target your future. Choose your path. Set your terms. Choice Destinations is your definitive guide to transitioning from a high-achieving corporate life to the liberating world of entrepreneurship. Designed specifically for Leading Managers and Top Performing Executives, this book addresses the common hurdles and confusion faced when contemplating entrepreneurial freedom. If the pull towards starting your own venture feels overwhelming, this blueprint provides the clarity and empowerment needed to navigate your journey successfully.

An unforgettable portrait of the emerging world's entrepreneurial dynamos Brilliant, Crazy, Cocky is the story about that top one percent of people who do more to change their worlds through greed and ambition than politicians, NGOs, and nonprofits ever can.

Communication is the foundation on which all human connection is built. According to one recent study, 86 percent of employees and executives listed poor communication skills as being the number one reason for workplace failure. Whether you need to convey your ideas well during a meeting, write a clear, concise email, or deal directly with customers, communication is key in every aspect of the workplace.

Whether you’re a dad or a mom, whether you’re rocking the "parent" part of your life and feel your vision for that radical idea or revolutionary business is on the back burner, or you’re a rock star in the business arena, at the top of your game and you know your relationships pay the price…this book is for you. Cereal Dad Preneur provides a road map and a practical guide to achieve success in all areas of your life.

Michael E. Goldberg, Assistant Professor of Design and Innovation at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, takes listeners on an international adventure. From Cleveland, Ohio, to transitioning economies in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, Goldberg tells the stories of students who took his hugely popular Beyond Silicon Valley massive open online course (MOOC). The students start businesses, mentor entrepreneurs, grow entrepreneurial advocacy organizations, and energize the start-up ecosystems in their communities.

Part of being an executive is leading companies to success. As such, when an executive is experiencing extreme and prolonged stress, anxiety, isolation, and depression - what I’m calling “executive loneliness” - they often do nothing to address it for fear of appearing unsuccessful. Not addressing it exacerbates the negative and difficult feelings to the point where it becomes more and more difficult for them to function. It takes a toll on their whole life.

In today's global business reality, the ability to work across cultures is key to teamwork and productivity. The Culture Solution is the book to provide businesspeople a step-by-step system to manage and recognize for themselves the cultural factors that affect international relationships and global partnerships. Using the new method of cultural analysis created by Deirdre Mendez, international managers can solve problems and create cultural synergies that produce the most productive international teams, projects, and alliances.

For executives leading their organizations through change and growth Mindshifting provides a powerful tool kit. The book guides you through the seven attentional shifts a leader has to make, providing a logical framework for you to move from managing one's self to leading large organizations.

In a series of fascinating tales, Gene Kohn explains how he helped build one of the most successful architecture firms in the world, offering inspiring lessons on business leadership and design innovation that can be applied to many fields.

Forthright and engaging, Kohn examines both award-winning achievements and missteps in his 50-year career in architecture. In the process, he shows how his firm, KPF, has helped change the buildings and cities where we live, work, learn, and play.

Land a lighthouse deal to catapult your startup over the chasm of early adopters and into the land of new opportunities with trillion-dollar companies. Navigate to the Lighthouse explains how to do that, using strategic business development as a competitive advantage. When you approach the chasm and look at lighthouses shining on potential trajectory-changing deals, two questions likely cross your mind: Should I invest the time and resources to pursue what seem like impossible deals? If so, what’s the path to get there—strategically and tactically? Kurt Davis has the answers.

Flipping the Switch is the story of Cole and Guillaume, two guys who left their respective home countries of America and France to move to China and start a business. After a chance meeting, they saw an opportunity to disrupt the lighting market with LED technology. Leveraging their sales, marketing, product development, and manufacturing experience in both Western and Chinese markets, together they bootstrapped an innovative brand. They made every mistake under the sun but somehow failed their way to success. And now they’re teaching others to do the same.

The Odyssey of Self-Discovery will help you discover your own unique growth pattern and find clarity about your own leadership values. With stories and insights from thought leaders, interviews with executives, as well as author Xinjin Zhao’s own experiences of triumph and struggle as a global business executive, it speaks to early- to mid-career aspiring leaders who are looking for ways to take their leadership to the next level. Along with the insights you will gain through the leadership exercises in each chapter, you will learn lessons such as: How to know yourself better How to lead ...

World 3.0 reveals how we're not nearly as globalized as we think we are, and how people around the world can secure their collective prosperity through new approaches to cross-border integration. Provocative and bold, this new audiobook will surprise and move you, no matter where you stand on globalization.

A examination of how a multi-billion dollar industry creates enormous wealth and endless heartache, at a time when climate change, swings in the market, and greed are impacting fishermen’s livelihoods in new and dramatic ways.

Employing a geocentric perspective, Herb Cohen shows you how others often see bargaining as an enriching social exchange akin to an art form. Then, by recounting his own colorful cross-cultural encounters, he takes you through the steps of this delicate dance. Afterwards, he provides a point-by-point analysis—ten tidbits and practical techniques—that you can use in reconciling all differences.