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Paper Belt on Fire is the unlikely account of how two outsiders with no experience in finance—a charter school principal and defrocked philosopher—start a venture capital fund to short the higher education bubble. Against the contempt of the education establishment, they discover, mentor, and back the leading lights in the next generation of dropout innovators and in the end make their investors millions. Can such a madcap strategy help renew American creativity? This story is the behind-the-scenes romp of one team that threw educational authorities into a panic.

In 1950 Gerald Frank, a determined Black man, arrived in Seattle at the age of eighteen. Fleeing the violence of Detroit and the suffocating grip of Jim Crow Laws, Gerald carried nothing but dreams and drumsticks in his heart. His unwavering belief that he could carve out a better life set the stage for an incredible journey. Today, over seventy years later, the real estate empire forged by Gerald and his wife, Theresa, continues to flourish under the guidance of the third generation of the Frank family. But theirs was not a journey paved with silver spoons.

You cannot ask your most successful competitors and peers their secrets of rainmaking. That would be awkward, impractical, and sometimes illegal. But it pays to compare yourself to your successful peers. So, we did it for you. We went behind closed doors and asked the tough questions. We asked more than 100 successful rainmakers what they are investing more in, what they are cutting back on, and what are their go-to strategies. In other words, how are they investing their time, treasure, and talent. Think of us as your rainmaking R&D department.

In 1962, Stephanie 'Steve' Shirley created a software company when the concept of software barely existed. Freelance Programmers employed women to work on complex projects such as Concorde's black box recorder from the comfort of their own homes. Shirley empowered a generation of women in technology, giving them unheard of freedom to choose their own hours and manage their own workloads. The business thrived, and Shirley gradually transferred ownership to her staff, creating 70 millionaires in the process.

Mastering Management: Essential Strategies for Success This book is a comprehensive guide that delves into the core principles of effective leadership and successful management in the modern workplace. This book offers practical tips, proven strategies, and actionable advice for aspiring managers looking to enhance their skills and drive organizational success. From team building and performance management to employee empowerment and career advancement, this book covers key topics essential for professional growth. Whether you are a seasoned manager or a budding leader, this book will equip...

Our dreams which is simply inspirations for our young minds is a deliberate attempt to inspire our younger generations towards creativity and greatness in careers and life . Our youths minds needed to be nurtured and guided towards usefulness and to be come relevant. This book is therefore a must read by all growing children and youths for a greener and better future and progressive society. Thus, the best you can offer to any child today is a copy of this book. Yes our DREAMS is a product for all future leaders. So read and recommend it to others.

For the larger-than-life personalities now staking their fortunes on the development of rocket ships, the new race to explore space could be a dead end, a lucrative opportunity - or the key to humanity's salvation. Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos take center stage in this fast-paced narrative as they attempt to disrupt the space economy, feed their own egos, and maybe even save the world.

Being a healthcare professional can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also come with long hours and burnout. If you love helping patients, yet feel overwhelmed and unhappy, then clinic ownership could be the answer.

The Bet: An Entrepreneur’s All-In Strategy to Win in Business is a one-of-a-kind road map for an entrepreneur's business, filled with inspiring and sometimes funny anecdotes from Jay's own life that show how entrepreneurial endeavors require a certain spirit, drive, and intelligence to make it in the competitive world that is business. True entrepreneurs like Jay will only become motivated by his life, his lessons, and his passion to help others grow.

From Job Search to Job Success! is a comprehensive guide to the job search process. It covers everything from effective job searching strategies, to resume writing and interviewing tips, to negotiating the best salary. This book also provides practical advice on how to make the most of your dream job once you get it, such as setting goals and making meaningful connections. This is an invaluable resource for those looking to take their job search to the next level.

Soft Power: Essential Skills for Women Thriving in STEM is an empowering guide designed to help women in science, technology, engineering, and maths unlock their full potential. Drawing on real-world insights, expert advice, and actionable strategies, this book equips women with the essential soft skills—like communication, networking, resilience, and leadership—that often make the difference between simply surviving and truly thriving in male-dominated fields. With a focus on authenticity and confidence, Soft Power helps women build the influence and presence they need to navigate ...

Praised by the Independent Review of Books as "a motivating guidebook aimed at every career experience or trajectory," this book empowers readers to thrive in the future of work and navigate rapidly evolving industries. This insightful resource explores cutting-edge fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Big Data, Health Information Technology, and more, offering readers a vivid understanding of the industries transforming the world. Featuring real-life stories of trailblazers and industry leaders, "Tomorrow's Jobs Today" goes beyond job descriptions to provide practical advice...

In Fully Alive, Tyler Gage shares his spiritual adventures and the business savvy that helped him create RUNA, a tea and energy drink company that collaborates with the indigenous people of Ecuador to harvest the "master plant" guayusa, revealing a centuries-old guiding philosophy for building a sacred way of living that he discovered through Amazonian shamanism. Following these teachings, what began as a humble start-up has now grown into a thriving multimillion-dollar company.

This audiobook follows the saga of more than 100 influential men and women who together wove the story of early Western frontier America. The engaging account of their lives forms a unique tapestry of human experience.

The question looms large in a world that's forever changed by the COVID-19 pandemic: How can you lead effectively amid uncertainty? "Lead the Right Way" is not just a leadership growth book; it's an urgent call to action for leaders at all levels to adapt and thrive in adversity. With organizational landscapes more volatile than ever, the necessity for leaders to embody empathy, agility, and resilience has intensified. Drawing from cutting-edge research and riveting narratives, Agarwal masterfully charts the path for navigating post-pandemic challenges, focusing on these three pivotal ...

Supermaker is a guide to business and career development by Jaime Schmidt: acclaimed entrepreneur, founder of Schmidt's Naturals, and icon of the Maker Movement. In Supermaker, she shares how you too can start or grow your own business with advice on branding, product development, social media marketing, scaling, PR, and customer engagement, all based on her own hard-won mastery.

In the ever-evolving world of business, decisions often require a blend of experience, innovation, and a sharp eye for detail. How to Succeed in Business While Trying Really Hard offers readers an unparalleled window into the mindsets of three unique thinkers. Drawing from the depths of wisdom accumulated from a lifetime in corporate America and entrepreneurship, two seasoned professionals share their insights on a gamut of questions posed weekly by a freshly minted graduate, working in technology sales after majoring in journalism. Each week's query dives into essential topics, unraveling ...

Throughout her illustrious career, Charlotte Beers has been a CEO, a chairman, an undersecretary of state, and the first woman to appear on the cover of Fortune magazine. But none of those titles compare to what Charlotte is called today: a teacher, educating women across the United States and Europe on how to break the glass ceiling in what she calls “the era of forging ahead for women.” Now, Charlotte shares her extensive knowledge and experience in I’d Rather Be in Charge, detailing concrete solutions to the most serious issue facing working women today....

Imagine if you could be a fly on the wall as a family enterprise becomes one of the most successful companies in the world. The Target Story will help you understand and adopt the competitive strategies, workplace culture, and daily business practices that enabled the big box store to become the retail giant it is today.

The ongoing challenges of creating the magical bond between team members in small and big endeavors can be elusive. What more, in the last few decades it has become increasingly challenging, since we have been moving from emphasis on social skills and communities to technical and managerial skills, as a result the lore concerning the magic of teams has been lost. Leadership: Building Highly Effective Teams, provides you with the much needed practical advice on how to create an effective collaborative team environment.