Short Leadership

L'avventura Amazon è una delle più emblematiche e avvincenti dalla nascita del web. Un modello di impresa che deve molto a Jeff Bezos, il suo geniale fondatore, che ha fatto dell'innovazione costante e della centralità dei clienti e dei loro bisogni un vero e proprio culto.

In this Very Short Introduction, Paul Westhead and Mike Wright weave a pathway through the debates about entrepreneurship, providing a guide to the entrepreneurial process. They look at how the actions of entrepreneurs are shaped by the external environment and availability of resources, consider the types of organizations in which entrepreneurs can be found, and look at the diversity in their backgrounds, experience, and how they think and learn. Lastly, they consider the impact that entrepreneurs have on modern market economies and look at the future of entrepreneurship.

Il suo nome è diventato simbolo dell'eroe straordinario e modello di tutti i grandi strateghi, dei più importanti conquistatori e leader politici della storia. Ma quale fu il segreto che spinse il giovane Alessandro a farsi Magno e dominatore del mondo all’epoca conosciuto? Quale ardente desiderio alimentava il suo agire? Qui cercheremo di rispondere a queste domande e capire come Alessandro raggiunse il potere. Analizzeremo le qualità, le aspirazioni e le strategie di un uomo che volle farsi dio e che visse l'esistenza come una perenne corsa oltre i propri limiti.

We negotiate constantly. In work, and in life. As we try to secure the best deal for ourselves or our clients, it can feel like a tug of war – without the fun. Yet what if the process was more collaborative, and led to a successful long-term partnership? In Do Deal, music lawyers Richard Hoare and Andrew Gummer share their refreshing approach to negotiation. Not only has it led to major record deals and enduring creative relationships, but also a reputation for getting the deal done without leaving both parties bruised and battered.

Through the power of story, you are about to begin to improve yourself personally and professionally. Show Your Ink contains 20 short stories that will grab you emotionally. Get ready to laugh, cry, think, and learn. Each story focuses on a different aspect of success in leadership and life. You will learn about the importance of authenticity, the need to use your mistakes, the vital role of feedback, why values matter, the key to personal change, and much more.

Everyone has dreams, but most people don't know how to achieve them. Goals help people achieve their dreams, but how do you know if you've set the right goals? In this book-length excerpt from the massive Freelancer's Survival Guide, international best-selling author Kristine Kathryn Rusch will help you set the right goals to achieve your dreams. She also has tips for staying positive and remaining patient while you're on the road to success.

Join us on a journey to become DE&I champions! In this book, we'll dive into what Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is all about and why it matters in the workplace. With easy-to-understand definitions, you'll see how DE&I is like peanut butter and jelly, and we'll explore the benefits of creating a workplace that celebrates differences. In this book, you'll find not only an enlightening journey through the world of DE&I, but also practical tools and activities to help you bring those lessons to life in your own workplace.

The purpose of this book is to take you through the stages of learning about project management, expectations and requirements of the job, the qualities of a good project manager, and the basic principles of project management. Some of these principles include time management, cost and budget, incorporating strategies in to the scope of the project, reporting to upper management or the CEO, and working with unmotivated or difficult people.

Fairways, Greens, Lost Balls & Bad Lies is an amusing, entertaining story about real golfers just like you and your golf comrades. You will hear about adventures of friends who share the thrill and torture of playing the game we love. Most importantly, you will laugh. Funny things happen on every golf course, and you will undoubtedly connect with the characters you will meet in this book. Golf stories are remembered long after golf scores are forgotten. Listening to this book will lift your spirit, and you may stumble upon a tip or two that will improve your handicap.

A tutti noi, prima o poi, spetta il ruolo di leader. Che siamo dirigenti di azienda, imprenditori, capiufficio, oppure insegnanti, allenatori, istruttori, genitori, a tutti noi, prima o poi, è richiesto di svolgere il ruolo di guida di qualcuno che a noi si affida e che da noi dipende. Questo è ciò che si intende per leadership in questo audiolibro, un audiolibro che, pertanto, è rivolto a tutti. Qui troverai condensati in dodici principi operativi le regole essenziali per diventare un leader di successo in ogni campo, professionale o familiare che sia.

There should be a way to develop leadership skills -- without sitting in a classroom! That's what this award-winning book is all about. It shares 101 ways to develop leadership skills ... and they are all self-directed! Included is a rich resource of cross-referenced indexes, linking specific skills (helpful as managers complete performance reviews) to the prescriptions. This is an invaluable guide for any current leader to use with self or staff -- and great for anyone with dreams of leadership. Selected as one of the Top 30 Business Books by Soundview Executive Book Summaries.

Rolihlahla "Nelson" Mandela fu un grande leader sudafricano del XX secolo. Come membro della rivoluzione armata, Lancia della Nazione, negli anni Cinquanta e Sessanta, lottò duramente per abolire l'apartheid, quella serie di "leggi" che giustificavano il dominio della minoranza bianca europea sul popolo nativo sudafricano.

In Rules to Break and Laws to Follow, marketing gurus Don Peppers and Martha Rogers challenge you to break the rules and propose a whole new way of thinking about how to create real shareholder value in today's competitive environment, operating with today's technologies.

Set sail for adventure with the bravest bird in the skies! Percy the Pirate Parrot is no ordinary bird! With his bright red feathers, stylish eye patch, and tiny pirate hat, he leads his loyal crew—Squawkbeard, Jolly Beak, and Polly Patch—aboard their magnificent flying ship, The Feathered Fortune. After discovering the legendary treasure of Black Raven on Skullwing Isle, Percy finds a mysterious map hidden inside the pirate king's crown. It leads to something even more valuable than gold—the Mystic Feather, said to grant its owner the power to command the winds themselves! But the ...

In the first collection of stories, celebrated leaders deliver inspiring accounts about how they have overcome deep trauma to serve others. Stories include rediscovering personal passion, healing from abuse, the struggles of motherhood, addiction, sobriety, caring for aging parents, moving on after divorce, and the importance of community. Through their pain, these authors remove the veil that covers mental health awareness to show others what is possible. By looking within and accepting help from external sources, they have transformed into a group of coaches, speakers, and advocates in ...

Legacy in the Making celebrates an active, dynamic form of "modern legacy," seen through the eyes of a select group of extraordinary men and women who are pursuing their enduring ambitions in the age of now. More than caretakers of the past, these modern legacy builders are also the authors of a vital today and tomorrow. Rather than leaving their legacies behind them, they are looking ahead to harness their long-term ambitions and inspire others to help carry them forward. These are not static, traditional legacies. These are legacies in the making.

In a city crumbling under the weight of corruption and greed, one woman rises to lead the charge for justice. Deborah, a brilliant CEO known for her integrity and wisdom, is thrust into a battle against a powerful conglomerate that has a stranglehold on the city's economy and its people. With small businesses collapsing and political leaders turning a blind eye, Deborah takes matters into her own hands. Teaming up with Barak, a hesitant politician unsure of his ability to fight such a formidable foe, Deborah mobilizes a diverse coalition of activists, journalists, and community leaders. ...

The Maverick Leadership Party Flourishes: A Third Parties Short Story blends the accomplishments of third parties with the aspirations of third parties to create a pathway that, God willing, shall enable third parties to succeed, excel, and flourish.

"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - November 2022 Water Under The Bridge: Rusty is beat up by the neighborhood bullies trying to steal his bike, and looks to get revenge. The Stone Piles: A young boy seeks the approval of his father through hunting, but finds he doesn't have the stomach for it. Cycles: An Associate English Professor goes through a series of unsuccessful relationships, and finds out she's pregnant. Waiting For The End: Two boys debate "the Sister's" proclamation about the upcoming end of the world. Notes From The Struggle: Two men discuss baboons over drinks and consider ...

People and organisations can either fail well or fail badly. If an incident is managed well, people and the organisation they are in will fail well. They will learn and adapt as a result of the failure, understand the fault lines in their processes and increase their resilience. Ultimately, they will grow more successful. However, people and organisations too often fail badly.