Business Politics

From inside the walls of Enron, a lone whistleblower attempted to avert the course of events leading to the largest bankruptcy in American history. On August 16, 2001, Sherron Watkins wrote an anonymous letter to Enron's Chairman, Ken Lay, laying out problems with Enron's use of partnerships to hide debt. She warned of a possible scandal that could topple the company if investors and the news media learned of the operations. Then, she revealed her identity and confronted Lay directly.

We cannot NOT lead and influence others. As a leader in business, government, education or non-profit, embark on a transformative journey with The Good Politics of Interdependent Leadership, a groundbreaking book that redefines the very essence of great leadership. Amid a world that glorifies independence and is riddled with polarization, The Good Politics of Interdependent Leadership stands as a powerful testament to the value of interdependence. This inspiring and transformative book reveals the profound impact of interconnectedness in our lives and the world around us.

Drawing on insights from across the social, behavioral, and natural sciences, Michelle Baddeley explores contexts in which behavior is driven by the herd. She analyzes the rational vs nonrational and cognitive vs emotional forces involved, and she investigates why herding only sometimes works out well. With new perspectives on followers, leaders, and the pros and cons of herd behavior, Baddeley shines vivid light on human behavior in the context of our ever-more-connected world.

Resultado de mais de três anos de apuração, O Negócio do Jair: A história proibida do clã Bolsonaro desvenda o passado secreto da família que hoje comanda o Brasil. A jornalista Juliana Dal Piva parte do escândalo das rachadinhas exposto pelo caso Queiroz, a partir de dezembro de 2018, para contar uma história que remonta à entrada de Jair Bolsonaro na política na década de 1990.

If you are a business executive or manager, U.S. litigation is a part of your life. Whether your company is involved in litigation already, trying to avoid it, or trying to make decisions in the context of existing litigation trends, having a basic understanding of how the litigation process works is a must in today’s world. In Business Litigation Demystified, award-winning Quinn Emanuel trial lawyer Diane Cafferata walks U.S. and foreign corporate personnel through the U.S. litigation process.

L'epoca che viviamo si distingue per una continua e inesauribile corsa al debito che cresce, inesorabile, ovunque: negli stati, nelle aziende e nelle famiglie, in occidente come nei paesi emergenti. La causa e, al contempo, il principale strumento di espansione del debito è il capitalismo finanziario che nasconde, dietro un indebitamento sempre maggiore, i problemi reali che esso stesso causa. Questo sistema utilizza la globalizzazione finanziaria come veicolo per espandersi e continuare ad alimentare un pericoloso circolo vizioso.

Digitalisierung ist der Megatrend, aber auch das Schreckgespenst in allen Unternehmen. Äußerlich wird fleißig genickt, wenn es um die Wichtigkeit der Digitalisierung fürs eigene Business geht, aber innerlich ruft der Begriff Unruhe hervor: Wie geht Digitalisierung? Was heißt das für mich persönlich? Müssen wir unser komplettes Geschäftsmodell neu erfinden? Sollen wir etwa Google werden? Natürlich nicht, lautet die Antwort von Bettina Volkens und Kai Anderson.

What if, instead of trying to predict the future, we could just pick the one we want - and then invent it? Well, we can. Think of the wealth of technological resources already available to us. The computing power in that smartphone in your pocket could have guided 120 million Apollo-era spacecraft to the Moon and back. A gigabyte of memory cost $300,000 in the 1980s - today, it costs a fraction of a penny. Now, try to imagine 2050, when your computing devices will be a million times more powerful or available at one-millionth of today's prices.

Wir sind inmitten einer historischen Zeitenwende - weltweit! Wirtschaft, Politik, Gesellschaft. Nichts wird so bleiben, wie es war. Wir stehen vor großen Verwerfungen und dem größten Vermögenstransfer in der Geschichte der Menschheit. Krisen sind aber auch Chancen: Jetzt werden Vermögen auf Generationen gemacht oder vernichtet. Der fünffache Spiegel-Bestsellerautor Marc Friedrich zeigt mit seinem Hörbuch, wie jeder für sich und wir als Menschheit die Krise als einmalige Chance nutzen können.

John Seely Brown and Paul Duguid show us how to look beyond mere information to the social context that creates and gives meaning to it. Arguing elegantly for the important role that human sociability plays, even - perhaps especially - in the digital world, The Social Life of Information gives us an optimistic look beyond the simplicities of information and individuals.

Using dozens of vivid examples to show how society overprescribed competition as a solution and when unbridled rivalry hurts consumers, kills entrepreneurship, and increases economic inequality, two free-market thinkers diagnose the sickness caused by competition overdose and provide remedies that will promote sustainable growth and progress for everyone, not just wealthy shareholders and those at the top.

Based on a review of research literature from sociology, organizational psychology, and behavioral economics, this audiobook develops a theory of consent generation and distinguishes three groups of consent-producing mechanisms: socialization, incentive mechanisms, and participation and interest representation.

The Sunday collection in every Catholic church throughout the world is as familiar a part of the Mass as the homily and even Communion. There is no doubt that historically the Catholic Church has been one of the great engines of charity in history. But once a dollar is dropped in that basket, where does it go? How are weekly cash contributions that can amount to tens of thousands of dollars accounted for? Where does the money go when a diocese sells a church property for tens of millions of dollars?

Wer kennt das Gefühl nicht: Egal, ob beim Feierabenddrink mit Kolleginnen, beim Klassentreffen oder beim Abendessen mit den Schwiegereltern – während sich das Gespräch in Richtung niedriger Leitzins oder neueste Entwicklungen im Nahostkonflikt entwickelt, merkt man, dass man zu wenig weiß, um mitreden zu können. Wenn es um vermeintliches Allgemeinwissen aus Politik, Wirtschaft und Weltgeschehen geht, sind wir oft überfordert. Die beiden bekannten Fernsehjournalisten Jennifer Sieglar und Tim Schreder sorgen in diesem Hörbuch dafür, dass wir endlich wieder durchblicken.

Michael Levine shows how to get media exposure without hiring an expensive publicist. In clear, concise, and practical language, he explains the procedures he uses every day to get press for major stars. He tells how his techniques can be adapted to fit a small budget and be effective for any kind of company seeking publicity.

The audiobook shows you how to apply each idea to the challenges of the modern workplace and combine it with what you discover about yourself as you delve into your own strengths and weaknesses. You'll develop your own ability to see The Big Picture, connect with members of your organization, foster a meaningful and productive work environment, and steer your corporate ship through any challenge. Skills and experience might land you a leadership position... but they don't make you a true leader.

Get ready for a fascinating look at the genius of women’s narratives about power. The audiobook maps out a cohesive way to blend male and female power in the workplace, and to redefine success in a way that protects people, profits, and the planet.

Thompson and Ware, nationally known consultants in the fields of management and leadership, offer a practical guide that focuses on the skills G.W. Bush has used throughout his career and in the White House. Each useful chapter highlights one of his leadership lessons. From identifying core values to getting results, this clearly written guide is filled with timeless and time-tested advice.

Um ein Land zukunftsfähig zu machen, braucht es vor allem eines: kreative Köpfe, die über das Morgen hinausdenken. Darum haben die Herausgeberinnen und Herausgeber 80 herausragende Persönlichkeiten zusammengebracht, die unsere Zukunft mit ihren Ideen entscheidend prägen werden. Das Hörbuch ist ein Feuerwerk an Zukunftsvisionen, persönlichen Einschätzungen und Wegweisern für die sechs Kategorien Bildung, Wirtschaft, Arbeit, Gesundheit, Politik und Gesellschaft. Die Autorinnen und Autoren (in alphabetischer Reihenfolge).

In She Is Me, veteran journalist Lori Sokol, PhD, introduces listeners to 35 women hailing from all walks of life who have successfully utilized qualities like compassion, empathy, introspection, and solidarity to create change and transform lives.