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In Only Humans Need Apply, Thomas Hayes Davenport and Julia Kirby reframe the conversation about automation, arguing that the future of increased productivity and business success isn't either human or machine. It's both. The key is augmentation, utilizing technology to help humans work better, smarter, and faster. Instead of viewing these machines as competitive interlopers, we can see them as partners and collaborators in creative problem solving as we move into the next era.

The process by which nations escape poverty and achieve economic and social progress has been the subject of extensive examination for hundreds of years. The notion of development itself has evolved from an original preoccupation with incomes and economic growth to a much broader understanding of development. In this Very Short Introduction, Ian Goldin considers the contributions that education, health, gender, equity, and other dimensions of human well-being make to development.

Do you struggle to form meaningful relationships because you lack communication skills? Do you want to enhance your communication skills, but aren’t sure where to begin? If you’ve answered yes to the questions above, this audiobook is for you!

We’ve all come across a person who could successfully steer and handle any conversation topic, even with no knowledge of it. It makes you wonder, “Where’d they learn that?” Most people revert to the default and assume that others are just born with better communication skills. But they’re wrong. Anyone can master their communication skills with the right materials. Take your personal and work life to the next level by mastering any form of conversation with this book that will make sure you’re a master of the art within seven days.

In Selling Your Business with Confidence: A Practical Playbook for Mid-Market Owners, veteran M&A advisor David McCombie delivers an insider's guide to navigating the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sales process. In plain English, this book covers every essential topic for owners considering the sale of their business. Listeners will fully understand the process, the range of options available, and their implications.

7 Secrets of Persuasion is the first book to take the latest scientific insights about the mind and apply them to the art of persuasion. It directly translates the revolution in neuroscience that has occurred over the last 40 years into practical new techniques for effective persuasion.

Two leaders in transformation and customer success deliver an inspiring and exciting new approach to succeeding in an increasingly decentralized and digital-first world. In the book, you'll learn how to demolish organizational silos once and for all, allowing resources to flow across networks, ecosystems, and communities. The authors explain the seven principles underlying their unique and effective "Boundless" paradigm: connection, integration, decentralization, mobility, continuity, autonomy, and shared success.

Spending the night in juvie wasn't the worst thing to happen to seven-year-old Teresa that summer. When her much-anticipated cross-country vacation turns to abduction, Teresa is forced to care for her mother, sister, and twin brothers. Homeless, abused, and afraid in the slums of San Francisco's Tenderloin District, Teresa finds joy in her adventures while fantasizing of a better life. Keeping this dream alive throughout her childhood is what drives her to end the cycle of abuse and poverty.

If you're like most entrepreneurs, the biggest obstacle to business growth is inside of your own head. The biggest obstacle is fear. Don't Let the Fear Win will help you get out of your own way so that you can build a business that you love. One that supports you, your family, and the people you are here to serve.

“İçindeki Devi Uyandır” hayatta şu ana kadar edinmiş olduğunuz bütün bakış açılarınızın niteliğini geliştirme yönünde adım adım ilerleyen devrimsel bir programdır: kişisel veya ticari, fiziksel ya da duygusal. Bu kitap, hayatlarında bir fark yaratmak isteyen insanlardan oluşan okuyucu kitlesine ulaşmayı hedeflemektedir.

We all know people who jump out of bed every morning, eager to start the day, so fulfilled by their personal and professional lives that they wouldn't change a thing. What's their secret? Passion. We all have it, but we don't all use it to its full potential. In The Passion Plan, Dr. Richard Chang presents seven simple steps to discovering the things we really care about, deciding where we want them to take us, and developing a plan to get us there.

This radical and rigorous rethinking of the traditional MBA program combines solid business principles with a commitment to environmental and social justice.

The market is changing, and more requirements are coming. How do I meet them? What do ESG, TCFD, NZ, CN, ISO mean? How do they help me? How will acting on the climate bring opportunities to my organization? The Planet is facing a climate crisis and the 6th great extinction at the same time. People are facing the biggest transformation since the Internet and smartphones—a Phase Change—in this decade. How can my organization ensure its Profits? This book describes strategies—smart climate moves—to address these challenges.

A collection of articles on various topics related to industries in business. Opinion pieces, business trends, and guidance through business lessons.

What's Wrong with China is the widely anticipated follow-up to Paul Midler's Poorly Made in China, an expose of China manufacturing practices. Applying a wider lens in this account, he reveals many of the deep problems affecting Chinese society as a whole. Once again, Midler delivers the goods by rejecting commonly held notions, breaking down old myths, and providing fresh explanations of lesser-understood cultural phenomena.

Ladies, imagine waking up every day feeling confident, motivated, and ready to tackle anything that comes your way. Imagine having a clear vision for your future and the tools to make it a reality. That's exactly what you'll get with The Alpha Female Bible.

As a former aerospace scientist, Fortune 500 executive, chief innovation officer of two major companies, inventor and software entrepreneur, David Murray has made a living by coming up with new and innovative ideas. In Borrowing Brilliance he explains the origins and evolution of a business idea by showing you how new ideas are merely the combination of existing ideas.

Tired of awkward silences and missed connections? Discover the science-backed secrets to mastering small talk, effortlessly spark conversations with anyone, and supercharge your people skills in the next 30 days… Do you find yourself tongue-tied in social situations, desperately searching for the right words? You're not alone. Millions of people struggle with the nuances of small talk, missing out on opportunities for friendship, career advancement, and even romance.

Cada día, o aprovechamos la oportunidad de ser geniales o perdemos el chance de serlo. Podemos pasar toda nuestra vida preparándonos para ser ganadores, trabajando duro para alcanzar el éxito en nuestra vida personal, laboral y en nuestras relaciones pero, a menudo la ansiedad, el miedo y el auto sabotaje se interponen en nuestro camino. ¡Tenemos buenas noticias! Hay formas poderosas de combatir esto y todo lo que se interponga en el camino hacia tus objetivos.

The key to achieving what you set out for - in business and in life - doesn't lie in perfectly executed strategy. The greatest tool you have is your own mindset - it determines your ability to adapt and persevere. While most aspiring entrepreneurs think the next business strategy will manifest the life they desire, successful entrepreneurs know it's the emotional and mental "shifts" that will bring you closer to your goals. No one is better equipped to explore these shifts than Ajit Nawalkha, cofounder of Mindvalley and one of the world's leading entrepreneurs and business coaches.