How companies navigate the technology world to achieve competitive advantage is the defining business challenge of our time. It's not a simple journey. As one CEO said, "We can find digital everywhere in our company but the bottom line." For digital and AI to deliver on its potential, executives need to be ready and willing to undertake the organizational "surgery" required to become a digitally capable enterprise. The answer is in rewiring your business so hundreds, if not thousands, of teams can harness technology to continuously create great customer experiences, lower unit costs, and generate value. Rewiring a business is a journey--one that executives will be on for the rest of their careers. This book is your how-to guide through the most important changes: how to align your team on transforming your core business, reskill your talent bench, implement a new operating model, build a distributed technology and data environment to power teams, and scale the value. Written by the digital and AI leaders at McKinsey & Company, Rewired takes the lessons learned working with more than 200 large-scale B2C and B2B companies and translates them into step-by-step actions that have been proven to work. Tested, iterated, reworked, and tested again over the years, Rewired is the detailed playbook McKinsey's own consultants use. It contains diagnostic assessments, operating model designs, technology and data architecture diagrams, how-to checklists, best practices, and detailed implementation methods, all exemplified with case studies and illustrated with 100 exhibits. Rewired is a practitioner's guide for leaders who are ready to do the hard work needed to outcompete in the age of digital and AI.
The classic book on acting, in an attractive updated editionSince its original publication in 1973, Uta Hagen's Respect for Acting has remained a durable classic and a must-read for all students of acting. As an acting instructor at the Herbert Berghof Studio, Hagen helped to develop the talents of world-class actors like Robert DeNiro, Matthew Broderick, Gene Wilder, Amanda Peet, Austin Pendleton, Whoopi Goldberg, and more. In this book, Hagen offers an indispensable account of the techniques that professionals use to elevate their acting to an art form. This updated edition illuminates Hagen's original text with a new foreword written by Katie Finneran, retaining the David Hyde Pierce foreword, along with added background on HB Studio--one of the original New York performing arts training and practice spaces--and an excerpt from Hagen's autobiography SOURCES.In working through this book, actors will learn physical, verbal, and emotional practice that empower them to connect their own self-concept to the characters they play. Specific, detailed exercises help actors learn to address a range of problems actors face, like maintaining immediacy and relevance, and developing the dimensions of a role over a long performance run. Respect for Acting is a book for actors and audiences who understand the need for truth in the creative process.* Discover the acting book that has shaped professional theater performances for decades* Learn the history and background of Herbert Berghof Studio, one of New York's foremost acting schools* Practice the craft of acting with concrete exercises and instruction on technique* Delve into the deep questions that arise when actors truly inhabit the lives of their charactersActors at all levels of their craft will love this stunning updated version of the essential Respect for Acting.
If you're woke, you're left. If you're left, you're woke. We blur the terms, assuming that if you're one you must be the other. That, Susan Neiman argues, is a dangerous mistake.The intellectual roots and resources of wokeism conflict with ideas that have guided the left for more than 200 years: a commitment to universalism, a firm distinction between justice and power, and a belief in the possibility of progress. Without these ideas, Neiman argues, they will continue to undermine their own goals and drift, inexorably and unintentionally, towards the right. In the long run, they risk becoming what they despise.One of the world's leading philosophical voices, Neiman makes this case by tracing the malign influence of two titans of twentieth-century thought, Michel Foucault and Carl Schmitt, whose work undermined ideas of justice and progress and portrayed social life as an eternal struggle of us against them. A generation schooled with these voices in their heads, raised in a broader culture shaped by the ruthless ideas of neoliberalism and evolutionary psychology, has set about changing the world. It's time they thought again.
Over 700 pages of insight into all things cybersecurityCybersecurity All-in-One For Dummies covers a lot of ground in the world of keeping computer systems safe from those who want to break in. This book offers a one-stop resource on cybersecurity basics, personal security, business security, cloud security, security testing, and security awareness. Filled with content to help with both personal and business cybersecurity needs, this book shows you how to lock down your computers, devices, and systems--and explains why doing so is more important now than ever. Dig in for info on what kind of risks are out there, how to protect a variety of devices, strategies for testing your security, securing cloud data, and steps for creating an awareness program in an organization.* Explore the basics of cybersecurity at home and in business* Learn how to secure your devices, data, and cloud-based assets* Test your security to find holes and vulnerabilities before hackers do* Create a culture of cybersecurity throughout an entire organizationThis For Dummies All-in-One is a stellar reference for business owners and IT support pros who need a guide to making smart security choices. Any tech user with concerns about privacy and protection will also love this comprehensive guide.
As US-Russian relations scrape the depths of cold-war antagonism, the promise of partnership that beguiled American administrations during the first post-Soviet decades increasingly appears to have been false from the start. Why did American leaders persist in pursuing it? Was there another path that would have produced more constructive relations or better prepared Washington to face the challenge Russia poses today?With a practitioner's eye honed during decades of work on Russian affairs, Thomas Graham deftly traces the evolution of opposing ideas of national purpose that created an inherent tension in relations. Getting Russia Right identifies the blind spots that prevented Washington from seeing Russia as it really is and crafting a policy to advance American interests without provoking an aggressive Russian response. Distilling the Putin factor to reveal the contours of the Russia challenge facing the United States whenever he departs the scene, Graham lays out a compelling way to deal with it so that the United States can continue to advance its interests in a rapidly changing world.
In The Power of Value Selling: The Gold Standard to Drive Revenue and Create Customers for Life, accomplished sales leader and trainer Julie Thomas delivers a fresh and engaging perspective on how salespeople can adopt a customer-centric approach when selling to contemporary buyers. In the book, you'll discover a process that turns you into the trusted business advisor that buyers crave in unpredictable business environments. It's an actionable guide to better business conversations--the kind that build trust, forge human-to-human connections, and enable sellers to compete on value instead of price. The author explains the concept of value in modern sales, helping you to create winnable opportunities that result in premium pricing. You'll learn to make it easy for buyers to buy, sell to the C-suite, negotiate on value, close more business, expand your footprint, generate renewal sales year after year, and uncover additional buyer needs that will unlock new opportunities for more sales. The Power of Value Selling explains why how you sell is just as important as what you sell. You'll discover how to build credibility and rapport with your buyers, how to earn valuable time on their calendars, how to uncover business problems worth solving, and strategies to eliminate chances for buyers to delay or defer decisions. The Power of Value Selling is a comprehensive guide to a simple and powerful framework that accelerates sales, regardless of your product, service, or industry. It's an essential resource for both sales veterans and early-career sellers who want to keep things simple while driving real results in intensely competitive and challenging markets. For more, visit valueselling.com today.
Landmark text focusing on the development of brain and behavior during infancy, childhood, and adolescenceDevelopmental Cognitive Neuroscience provides an accessible introduction to the main methods, theories, and empirical findings of developmental cognitive neuroscience. The focus is on human development from in utero to early adulthood, but key comparative work is also included. This new edition covers research in clinical/medical populations, educational applications and major advancements in methods and analysis, in particular with increasing longitudinal research focusing on understanding the mechanisms of cognitive development. It also contains a new chapter on global and cross-cultural perspectives outlining how developmental cognitive neuroscience has been applied in different settings and how techniques can be successfully adapted.The text features a variety of student-friendly features such as chapter-end discussion, applications of basic research, and introductions to key experimental methods. An accompanying related resource website for students and educators that includes a test bank of multiple choice questions is also provided.Other sample topics covered in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience include:* Biology of change, methods, and populations, from gene to brain, building a brain, and vision, orienting, and attention* Perceiving and acting in a world of objects, learning, and long-term memory, language, and prefrontal cortex, working memory, and decision-making* Perceiving and acting in the social world, educational neuroscience, interactive specialization, and integrating development cognitive neuroscience* Mid-childhood and adolescent development, social cognition and neuroimaging, and broader cognitive neuroscience approaches and theoryWith expansive yet accessible coverage of the subject, Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience is an ideal resourcefor upper level undergraduate and early postgraduate readers. The text will further appeal to professionals in fields that have adopted developmental cognitive neuroscience approaches, such as education, clinical psychology, pediatric medicine and global health.
Comprehend the mysteries--and the amazing potential--of quantum computingQuantum computing has the promise to be the next huge thing in technology. How do we know that? Look at how much the big players in tech are investing in the technology. Quantum Computing For Dummies preps you for the amazing changes that are coming with the world of computing built on the phenomena of quantum mechanics. Need to know what is it and how does it work? This easy-to-understand book breaks it down and answers your most pressing questions. Get a better understanding of how quantum computing is revolutionizing networking, data management, cryptography, and artificial intelligence in ways that would have previously been unthinkable. With a Dummies guide by your side, you'll get a primer on the inner workings and practical applications of quantum computers.* Learn the difference binary and quantum computers* Discover which industries will be most influenced by quantum computing* See how quantum improves encryption and enables business* Take a look at how quantum is applied in big data and AIFor technologists and IT pros interested in getting on board the quantum train--plus anyone who's quantum-curious--this Dummies guide is a must-have.
Quickly and efficiently prepare for the Google Associate Cloud Engineer certification with the proven Sybex methodIn the newly updated Second Edition of Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer Study Guide, expert engineer and tech educator Dan Sullivan delivers an essential handbook for anyone preparing for the challenging Associate Cloud Engineer exam offered by Google and for those seeking to upgrade their Google Cloud engineering skillset.The book provides readers with coverage of every domain and competency tested by the Associate Cloud Engineer exam, including how to select the right Google compute service from the wide variety of choices, how to choose the best storage option for your services, and how to implement appropriate security controls and network functionality.This guide also offers:* A strong emphasis on transforming readers into competent, job-ready applicants, with a focus on building skills in high demand by contemporary employers* Concrete test-taking strategies, techniques, and tips to help readers conquer exam anxiety* Complimentary access to a comprehensive online learning environment, complete with practice testsA must-have resource for practicing and aspiring Google Cloud engineers, Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer Study Guide allows you to prepare for this challenging certification efficiently and completely.
PRAISE FORFINANCIAL MANAGEMENT "The finance profession is at a crossroads and Jack Alexander is standing at the signposts, pointing toward a path where they can transform themselves to a value-adding partner. With the right support, technology, and mindset--the humble finance team can emerge as a powerful catalyst for performance improvements and value creation. A book that is worth its weight in gold." --DANIELE TEDESCO, CEO, Apliqo "I have witnessed firsthand Alexander's partnership-driven approach and framework-driven concepts enhance firm profitability, and ultimately value. This comprehensive book is a must-read, and reference for finance executives and FP&A teams." -- WILLIAM W. BENTON, CFA, Investment Analyst, Partner, William Blair Investment Management, LLC "An excellent resource for the finance professional aiming to add value to the business as a trusted advisor. In addition to providing the right level of depth on both core fundamentals and advanced topics, the book's emphasis on the intangibles required to effectively serve the business in the ever-changing environment of the 21st century makes this a timely and worthwhile read." --MICHAEL ROSSI, MBA, CFO, Healthcare/Life Science "Jack Alexander's latest insight leads us beyond the traditional drivers of business performance to an evolving 21st century environment, requiring new approaches to succeed as an effective business partner. This book delineates the potential partnership with business leaders to help achieve organizational goals, drive performance and maximize shareholder value. A must-read for financial and business leaders."--JOE HARTNETT, CEO, Single Digits Inc. "Financial Management is a go-to guide for CFOs to drive performance and create shareholder value. These techniques can elevate a CFO from gatekeeper to strategic partner to the CEO. The tools are based on decades of experience and sound financial principles." -- JENNIFER BETHEL, PHD, Professor Emeritus, Past Chair of the Finance Department, Babson College "Financial Management is an exceptional reference for all finance professionals, providing a comprehensive guide and invaluable insights from a successful career CFO and executive advisor. The companion website really sets this text apart, offering practical tools to drive growth, profitability and value and elevates finance professionals to the level of trusted business partners." --LAURA J. GOEDKEN, CFO, SaaS and Services
Praise for THE TWO BUT RULE "In a world of boring business books, The Two But Rule is a surprising page-turner that delivers a refreshing way to embrace contrary viewpoints and break the cycle of inertia that plagues our national discourse. It's an approach that both journalists and decision-makers alike might use to better explore problems and solve them." -- Jack Speer, NPR News Anchor "The Two But Rule is based on an idea that I reacted to by thinking, 'But this is ridiculous.' Then, once I started reading it, I couldn't stop because, well, I kept finding myself thinking, 'But he does such a good job of convincing me that he's right.' BOOM! John Wolpert snagged me with that magical second but. I am a huge fan of this book--it's useful, timeless, and just plain fun to read." -- Robert I. Sutton, New York Times bestselling author of The No Asshole Rule and (with Huggy Rao) The Friction Project "No buts about it--The Two But Rule brings the art of critical thinking into the 21st century. Not only will you have fun reading this, you really will improve your problem-solving skills." -- Geoffrey Moore, Author, Speaker, Advisor "Wolpert creates a memorable way to embrace Momentum Thinking in your innovation process. This technique opens up new possibilities for organizations of all sizes, harnessing the energy of critics and nay-sayers to catapult teams in new and better directions." -- Henry Chesbrough, Professor at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, and author of Open Innovation
A lifestyle free of animal products awaits Veganism is no longer the niche dietary choice it once was. Living Vegan For Dummies shows you why so many people are switching to a life free of meat, dairy, and other animal-derived products. Learn how to shop, cook, eat, and live vegan--it's easier than you think. With dozens of recipes, shopping tips, and ideas, this guide simplifies your life and satisfies your belly. You'll also get a rundown on the ethics of veganism, how to navigate social situations, and other vegan-related topics you've been wondering about. Who knew eating a plant-based diet could be so delicious? Inside... Vegan nutrition basics Meals in 20 minutes or less Eating vegan on a budget Where to find vegan options Navigating the holidays Healthy vegan pregnancies Raising thriving vegan kids Handling pushback from others
Learn skills that will last a lifetime with Manga for Success!The Manga for Success series combines highly visual Manga stories with simple, clear explanations of the most important business and self-help concepts every young career professional needs to know to step up, stand out, and succeed. Titles include:* The Psychology of Personal Growth and Better Relationships* Business Problem-Solving and Strategy* Marketing* Leading Teams and Meetings* Managing Change* Resilience, Confidence, and Positive ThinkingApplicable in both business and personal life, these books have the potential to change your life for the better--and you'll have fun reading it. Find out why the Manga For Success series--now available in English for the first time--is so popular in Japan, Korea, and beyond.
Master the four disciplines of strategic fitness essential to executive performanceIn Strategic, New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Rich Horwath delivers an incisive roadmap to help leaders at all levels think, plan, and act strategically to navigate every business challenge they face. The book offers business leaders a proven framework--the Strategic Fitness System--containing dozens of tools, techniques, and checklists to confidently master every area of the business, from designing market-winning strategies to shaping the organization's culture.The practical content will help executives in any industry improve what research has shown to be the most important leadership factor to an organization's future success--strategic competence--and use this skill to transform complexity to clarity in charting their strategic direction. The book features:* A common language for strategy and business planning* Practical tools for developing the four dimensions of executive fitness key to advancing the company's growth: strategy, leadership, organization, and communication* Techniques for designing enduring competitive advantage and frameworks for creating innovative new value for customers* Methods for evolving the business model to transform the trajectory of the business* The Strategic Quotient (SQ)--a validated assessment of an executive's strategic thinking, planning, and executionWith practical tools and dozens of real-world examples, readers of Strategic will immediately be able to set direction, create advantage, and achieve executive excellence. Be more than tactical--be Strategic.
Seize your place in a new era in commerce and industryIn Strategy in The Age of Disruption, a team of dedicated strategists delivers an exciting and practical guide to Industry 4.0, a commercial transformation that's impacting every facet of the market, the environment, and our social lives. You'll learn what Industry 4.0 is, what it means for you and your company, and how you--as a leader, manager, expert, entrepreneur, or investor--can capitalize on it and put it into practice.This is a complete handbook on strategic execution. It's a step-by-step tutorial designed to get you to clearly see your strategic position, the choices available to you, and how to execute on those choices. You'll also find:* Ways to move beyond outdated business models that no longer serve the companies that follow them* Common myths about strategy and how to put them to bed for good* Deep and insightful explanations of the fourth industrial revolution and what it means for your sector and companyHighly visual and endlessly engaging, Strategy in The Age of Disruption will systematically guide you through how to manage the challenges of the present and the promise of the future.
An up-to-date and practical resource for the diagnosis and treatment of exotic companion mammal diseases and conditionsThe revised third edition of Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Small Mammal provides key information on diseases and conditions commonly seen in small exotic mammals in a concise, accessible format. Each identically formatted topic presents essential details for diagnosing and treating these common pets. The Third Edition has been thoroughly updated throughout, and adds hedgehogs and sugar gliders to the existing rabbit, rodent, ferret, chinchilla, and guinea pig coverage.The book is organized alphabetically for easy access by busy practitioners and students. A companion website offers client handouts that can be downloaded and distributed to clients.Readers will find:* Fast access to key information for the treatment of small exotic pets* Concise descriptions of a wide range of diseases and conditions seen in these species* Detailed, up-to-date information on diagnostic and treatment options* Extensive appendices, including common dosages and normal values for a variety of exotic companion mammals* Client education handouts on the companion website, covering topics like chronic, intermittent diarrhea in rabbits and dental malocclusion in guinea pigsDesigned for small animal general veterinary practitioners, exotic animal veterinarians, and laboratory animal veterinarians, Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Small Mammal's consistency and broad coverage benefits anyone involved in providing veterinary care to exotic companion mammals.
Japanese women are an enigma to the world. Demure and exotic, they are often portrayed as sufferers in the chauvinistic culture - for example, married women on average spend as twice as long time on chores compared to their partners. Designated to a second-class citizen status in the working world, they are ultra-minority in the decision-making positions (e.g. half of public companies have all-male boards). It is lamentable when more than thirty years have passed since the Equal Employment Act was enacted in 1987."And where are the women?" asks a perplexed Belgian CEO who freshly assumed his role at a blue-chip Japanese company, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings. This book tries to answer this question through firsthand interviews with successful senior Japanese women who have embarked on a career around 1987, thus approaching retirement. They range from corporate, entrepreneurs to academic. They are a minority compared to their male peers in the cohort, but they present a wide spectrum of how a minority can carve out a long and rewarding career. Diversity of their colorful lives tells a reality of Japanese women not relegated to a monolithic, victimized position in the society. Often their careers take an unexpected turn making them more thrilling rides than straightforward paths of men. The mentors play an important role. The role models are often amiss, but not missed by these trailblazers. It is also about riding the wave - if the employer is routing for women to ascend, why feel ashamed about seizing the opportunity? They are tales of individual struggles and triumphs. The women are funny and forthcoming. Much has changed throughout their career, but there is still a long way to go. Having been there done that, they share their observations for what needs to be done.Prefacing these stories will be the societal context within which the readers should associate each chronicle. Fresh Tracks offers lessons on individual survival and provides a recipe for further societal changes to pave the way for next generation. Each chapter will include a list of recommendations which the public and private sectors can make so Japan can further facilitate the rise of women in the working world.Key takeaways:* How to craft successful careers from an underdog position* What advantages and disadvantages Japanese society offer working women* How to make the working world more gender-equitable
57th edition of the gold standard in US stock market trend, patterns, and cyclesIn Stock Trader's Almanac 2024, veteran trader and market strategist Jeffrey Hirsch delivers the latest edition of the most trusted source used by traders around the world to make sense of the complexities of the US stock market. You'll master key cycles and trends, including the "January Barometer," the "Santa Claus Rally," the "Best Six Months," and the four-year "Presidential Election Cycle" as you learn to trade and invest with confidence.You'll explore strategies for getting a handle on increased market volatility, identifying past periods of exceptional price movement in the market, as well as streaks of positive and negative performance likely to repeat themselves. You'll also find:* Month-by-month strategies that deliver reliably outsized market returns based on cyclical trends* Key explanations and descriptions of seasonal and annual cycles that consistently repeat themselves, year after year* Strategies and techniques that promise--and deliver--a sizeable impact on your investing bottom-lineFor 57 years, the Almanac has offered savvy investors the freshest data and most insightful advice. Stock Trader's Almanac 2024 is the comprehensive roadmap to investing eagerly anticipated by day traders, long-term investors, and portfolio managers alike.
Der weltbekannte Wissenschaftler Vaclav Smil analysiert das kritische Thema der nachhaltigen Ressourcennutzung, das für Forschung und Politik von großem Interesse istIm Laufe der Zeit ist die moderne Welt von Materialströmen in ungeahntem Ausmaß abhängig geworden. Selbst die effizientesten Produktionsverfahren und ein größtmöglicher Recyclinganteil reichen möglicherweise nicht aus, um die Dematerialisierung so weit voranzutreiben, dass sie die zunehmende Nachfrage nach Materialien ausgleichen könnte, die aus dem anhaltenden Bevölkerungswachstum und steigenden Lebensstandards entsteht.In Materials and Dematerialization werden die wichtigsten Materialien der Geschichte betrachtet, von Holz und Stein über Metalle und Legierungen bis zu Kunststoffen und Silizium, mit einer Beschreibung ihrer Gewinnung bzw. Herstellung und der wichtigsten Anwendungen. In einer detaillierten Analyse werden die steigende Produktivität bei der Gewinnung und Verarbeitung, Synthese, Veredelung und Verteilung von Materialien sowie die Energiekosten und die Umweltauswirkungen des zunehmenden Materialverbrauchs untersucht. Gleichzeitig wird die Beziehung zwischen sozioökonomischer Entwicklung und Ressourcennutzung insbesondere in Bezug auf die wichtigsten Technologien und Innovationen betrachtet. Das Buch endet mit einem Ausblick auf die Zukunft. Erörtert werden dabei die Möglichkeiten der Dematerialisierung, eine mögliche Beschränkung von Materialien und eine aktualisierte Einschätzung des Materialbedarfs sowie die Prognosen für die nächsten Jahrzehnte.Nach dem großen Erfolg seiner Veröffentlichung von 2013 hat Vaclav Smil sein wegweisendes Werk nun gründlich überarbeitet. In der neuen Ausgabe werden die Fortschritte der letzten zehn Jahren herausgestellt, und auch die Statistiken und Literaturhinweise wurden auf den Stand von 2022 gebracht. Zudem enthält die aktualisierte Ausgabe neue Inhalte, die sich ausdrücklich damit befassen, welche Materialien für die globale Energiewende und die Lebensmittelsicherheit einer weiterhin wachsenden Weltbevölkerung erforderlich sind.
The world is changing, and so must our understanding of leadership. Through the stories of trailblazing female leaders, discover what leadership can look like and how you can become a catalyst for change.In Leading Our Way, renowned executive and author Gaia van der Esch shares an inspiring collection of leadership stories from seven iconic women around the world. Stories that explore new leadership models, concepts and tools, to inspire action and solve global challenges.Featuring exclusive interviews with Christiana Figueres, Gitanjali Rao, Becky Sauerbrunn, Diane von Furstenberg, Tawakkol Karman, Comfort Ero and Gloria Steinem, this book examines key trends in leadership, and in how female leaders from across the globe are redefining its meaning, surfacing essential patterns and ideas to re-imagine our present and future. You'll find:* In-depth discussions of how women - still heavily under-represented in leadership positions and debates - are contributing to changing our cultural, economic and political scene* Strategies for overcoming the mounting polarization in our communities, companies, and countries, by re-focusing on the common ground and the common good - for humanity and for our planet* Tools and inspiration to become an effective leader and act as a catalyst for change in your organisation, your community, your country, as we collectively strive to overcome today's global challenges and build a fair and sustainable worldAn inspiring and essential new exploration of leadership, Leading Our Way is a must read for both men and women in leadership positions and those who aspire to them. A stepping-stone to build your purpose, find inspiration, and lead in your own way.
Discover the next major revolution in data science and AI and how it applies to your organizationIn Causal Artificial Intelligence: The Next Step in Effective, Efficient, and Practical AI, a team of dedicated tech executives delivers a business-focused approach based on a deep and engaging exploration of the models and data used in causal AI. The book's discussions include both accessible and understandable technical detail and business context and concepts that frame causal AI in familiar business settings.Useful for both data scientists and business-side professionals, the book offers:* Clear and compelling descriptions of the concept of causality and how it can benefit your organization* Detailed use cases and examples that vividly demonstrate the value of causality for solving business problems* Useful strategies for deciding when to use correlation-based approaches and when to use causal inferenceAn enlightening and easy-to-understand treatment of an essential business topic, Causal Artificial Intelligence is a must-read for data scientists, subject matter experts, and business leaders seeking to familiarize themselves with a rapidly growing area of AI application and research.
Why are some leaders so much better than others at getting things done--and how can you become one of them? In The Manager's Handbook: Five Simple Steps to Build a Team, Stay Focused, Make Better Decisions, and Crush Your Competition, veteran entrepreneur, board member, and investor David Dodson delivers a practical and hands-on discussion of the five skills every great leader needs to drive extraordinary results: building teams, managing your time, using advisors, sticking to your priorities, and obsessing over quality. Based on his years of research and practical experience, the author explains how to get better at running virtually any kind of organization. He does so by breaking down each critical skill into digestible, bite-sized sub-skills that you can learn quickly and easily--revealing the secrets to getting things done. Busy leaders don't have time to read one book about hiring, another about delegation, another on time management, and yet another on quality control. As a CEO himself, he understands that there is a powerful need for a one-stop resource with practical advice on the key components of organizational leadership. This is that resource. Along with an illuminating Foreword written by Irv Grousbeck, co-developer of Stanford's Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, the book offers timeless and insightful lessons that align with the most important skills organizational leaders need to run their companies. This is a book that leaders will use--and not just read-- to improve their competencies in key areas that drive firm success. An indispensable handbook for organizational management and leadership, The Manager's Handbook will earn a place in the libraries of executives, managers, directors, founders, entrepreneurs, and other business leaders looking for tested ways to improve their ability to lead others.
INDIANA JONES AND PHILOSOPHYWhat does it mean to choose wisely?Can heroes seek fortune and glory?Why does Indy take a leap of faith?Do Indy's adventures provide him evidence of the supernatural?Should we hide the Ark of the Covenant in a military-controlled warehouse?Why are museums so important to archaeology?If adventure has a name, it must be Indiana Jones! He's both a mild-mannered archaeology professor and an intrepid adventurer traversing the globe in search of lost artifacts. Whether seeking the Ark of the Covenant in Egypt, the Sankara Stones in India, the Holy Grail in Turkey, or a mysterious crystal skull in Peru, Indy's adventures never fail to delight audiences.Indiana Jones and Philosophy takes you on a whirlwind journey to investigate some of the most enduring questions about the human condition. You'll read about how Indy has wronged Marion Ravenwood, how a virtuous person would make amends, the strides Indy makes to repair his relationship with his father, why Indy distinguishes fact from truth when he pursues archaeological treasures, and much more. With trusty guides such as Aristotle, Camus, Kant, and Nietzsche at your side, you'll consider possible answers to these questions and see Indiana Jones in a whole new light!Comprehensive, immersive, and engaging, Indiana Jones and Philosophy offers you an accessible and lively opportunity to dive deeper into the world of Indiana Jones and appreciate the character's greatness anew!
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