Problem Management

The world is changing fast. Political risk - the probability that a political action could significantly impact a company's business - is affecting more businesses in more ways than ever before. A generation ago, political risk mostly involved a handful of industries dealing with governments in a few frontier markets. Today, political risk stems from a widening array of actors, including Twitter users, local officials, activists, terrorists, hackers, and more. In today's globalized world, there are no "safe" bets.

Hailed by INC. magazine as "America's toughest CEO coach", retired Navy SEAL Rob Roy teams with former national security correspondent Chris Lawson to pen this innovative guide on leadership. The Navy SEAL Art of War explores how battle-tested skills employed by SEAL teams can translate to the boardroom, helping leaders of all stripes thrive when the pressure is on.

To edge out the competition in today's disruptive environment, you need to ensure that your company is agile - that it can respond to change instantly and effectively. Because fast and furious change is the only thing you can count on in business today. Network expert Michael Arena helped enable GM's legendary turnaround. In this book, he explains how you can transform your own company through the concept of adaptive space.

Introducing Endure and Overcome, the ultimate guide to developing a survival mindset and conquering any challenge that comes your way. Whether you're facing an emergency situation, a personal crisis, or simply looking to improve your mental toughness, this eBook is your roadmap to success. Each chapter of Endure and Overcome is packed with practical tips and strategies to help you build resilience, increase mental endurance, and overcome fear and stress. You'll learn how to cultivate a positive attitude and mindset, set goals for survival situations, and create a comprehensive survival plan...

Torture in Abu Ghraib prison. Corporate fraud. Falsified records at Veterans Administration hospitals. Teachers pressured to feed test answers to students. These scandals could have been prevented if, early on, people had said no to their higher-ups. In this timely new book, Ira Chaleff goes deeply into when and how to disobey inappropriate orders, reduce unacceptable risk, and find better ways to achieve legitimate goals.The inspiration for the book and its title came from a concept used in guide-dog training.

Rules for the educational trenches and life in general. Quick start your school year in a hundred pages or less. Antonio J. Hopson is an educator, long-serving mentor teacher at a top-notch school, poet and writer who uses inspiration and humor to help educators tackle the challenges they face day-in and day-out. Antonio believes that honey is to the bee what love and empathy are to humans—emotions that have evolved to hold us together through some of the most difficult and joyful times. This is why we are teachers: to pass along the best traits of our humanity. Research tells us that ...

Data. It's the benchmark that informs corporate projections, decision-making, and analysis. But, why do many organizations that see themselves as data-driven fail to thrive? In Leading with AI and Analytics, two renowned experts from the Kellogg School of Management show business leaders how to transform their organization to become evidence-driven, which leads to real, measurable changes that can help propel their companies to the top of their industries.

Mathematics is full of better ways of thinking, and with more than 2,000 years of knowledge to draw on, Oxford mathematician Marcus du Sautoy interrogates his passion for shortcuts in this fresh and fascinating guide. After all, shortcuts have enabled so much of human progress, whether in constructing the first cities around the Euphrates 5,000 years ago, using calculus to determine the scale of the universe or today’s algorithms that help us find a new life partner.

In this audiobook, the cloistered world of the boardroom is demystified, brought into the sunlight and explained, with respect and compassion. Read by the author, this audiobook provides information, history, and context essential to anyone seeking to understand how corporations and their stewards - the board of directors - can and should function.

You want to make better decisions. You want to be right more of the time professionally and personally. However, being more right consistently is a hard problem because the world is such a complex, evolving place. How do you navigate this complexity? Mental models are decision-making tools that guide our perception of the world and our behaviour in it. They help us understand life, make decisions and solve problems. The best models help us make intelligent investments, develop groundbreaking technologies and even travel to outer space.

Drawing on the latest theory and research, this book explains why people procrastinate, and provides practical, evidence-based strategies to help you stop delaying, complete your tasks, and fulfill your potential. At the heart of procrastination are your emotions and ability to regulate your mood. In this book you will learn how to dial down negative emotions, and replace old habits with new ones that can help you stay on track with your tasks and goals.

Scott Page, a leading thinker, writer, and speaker whose ideas and advice are sought after by corporations, nonprofits, universities, and governments around the world, makes a clear and compellingly pragmatic case for diversity and inclusion. He presents overwhelming evidence that teams that include different kinds of thinkers outperform homogenous groups on complex tasks, producing what he calls "diversity bonuses".

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We all face countless decisions throughout our careers. The specific circumstances that call us to lead will be different, but the core dilemmas and ethical challenges are very similar. Faced with these challenges, each of us must decide if we will follow our ego-centered inclinations or lead for the good of everyone whose lives we touch? Will we endanger or impair those around us to satisfy our own self-interest, or will we lead in a manner that is true to our values?

We've decided by consensus that consensus is good. In In Defense of Troublemakers, psychologist Charlan Nemeth argues that this principle is completely wrong: left unchallenged, the majority opinion is often biased, unoriginal, or false. It leads planes and markets to crash, causes juries to convict innocent people, and can quite literally make people think blue is green. In the name of comity, we embrace stupidity. We can make better decisions by embracing dissent. Dissent forces us to question the status quo, consider more information, and engage in creative decision-making.

Most of us are run by our schedules. So let me ask you this: where is your schedule taking you? Is your calendar full of fun, exciting and fulfilling experiences that not only make you happy, but also lead you to a future of even more success and abundance? Or is your calendar just full of errands and chores you feel like you have to do. When you begin to Schedule Your Success, you'll never have to worry about time management or productivity secrets again.

Enjoy figuring out creative solutions to real-world problems that have led to important inventions, discoveries, and innovations throughout history! The problems in this audiobook are related to erudition in fundamental areas - nature, technology, business, science, how things work, or why things are made in a certain way. But, unlike in trivia or jeopardy, you most probably do not know the answer. Instead, logic, out-of-the-box thinking, or intuition leap should be added to your knowledge to puzzle out the correct solution.

This eBook containing 36-chapters, is a compilation of four previously published e-books titles that have been combined into one comprehensive resource. The subjects covered include aspects of Anxiety Disorders, their symptom manifestations, coping methods and treatments. (Please note that each section is also available separately.) CONTENTS: SECTION ONE - “A Complete Look at Anxiety Disorders” CHAPTERS: 1. The True Purpose of Anxiety 2. When is Anxiety Considered a Disorder? 3. Four Common Anxiety Disorders 4. Anxiety Sensitization 5. Catastrophic Thinking 6. Depersonalization and ...

Discover the transformative power of composting in "The Compost Alchemist," your ultimate guide to converting organic waste into black gold for your garden! Unearth a wealth of actionable knowledge as you delve into the arcane world of composting where waste is not an end, but a magical beginning toward a healthier Earth and a flourishing garden. Your adventure begins by demystifying the foundations of composting, unraveling the secrets behind organic matter decomposition and the myriad benefits it presents to both the environment and your beloved garden. Delve into Chapter 2 and be ...

Let’s face it, as an entrepreneur or small business owner, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day of growing your empire. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all guidebook for people who are just starting out to follow. But the truth is, no matter what kind of business you are building if you don’t have a solid foundation in place, the storms that will inevitably come could cause you to lose everything you’ve worked for.