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This book gives you the tools that you need to survive, thrive, and excel in the exciting and dynamic times ahead. Throughout history, the world's most admired generals have used basic principles of strategy to achieve great military successes, often against overwhelming odds. You can use these principles to achieve success in every area of life. In this book, legendary author and motivator Brian Tracy explains the most important principles of strategy. He shows how you can use them to achieve your most cherished goals. Some of the invaluable lessons you'll learn: The principle of the objective. Why knowing and spelling out your goal in all details is essential to success. The crucial importance of clear, uncomplicated, and concise plans. How to seize, retain, and exploit the initiative. Why concentration is your greatest single asset. The immense power of clear coaching and leadership. Why gathering intelligence--the best, latest, and most complete information--is key to achieving your aims. How to ensure that creative ideas are continually coming at you from all directions. Why personal integrity is vital to success. How to use a positive mental attitude to control your destiny.Decide today to make the coming year the very best year of your life. Resolve today that no matter what has happened in the past, that was then, and this is now. Begin your goal setting process by imagining that you have no limitations whatsoever on what you can be, have, and do. Study and apply the great strategic insights in this book. They will give you a unique set of skills that have been employed by the most successful men and women of our time. When you think the way the most successful people think, you will act the way they act, and you will get the results they get. The more successful you are in attaining your goals, the happier and more confident you become. Isn't that what you've always wanted? Use the wisdom of ages, masterfully condensed and explained here by Brian Tracy, to change your thinking, change the way you act, and change your life.

The COVID-19 pandemic dominated our lives since its outbreak in the year 2020.

The original approach of this book combines juridical, economic and technical expertise to find a common language in order to debate the specific issues that affect Public Administrations across the world. It takes into account sectoral specificities, reinforced by recent global events such as wars, natural disasters and populism.

First published in 1939, Management and Labour is a study of industrial organisation in the 1930s, with special reference to personnel relations.

This accessible and comprehensive textbook is designed specifically to develop students' understanding of leadership in a variety of contexts. Assuming no prior executive experience, Roe combines a wealth of diverse case studies with an engaging writing style to illustrate the practical application of leadership theory in the real-world.

An exploration of the initiation rituals of fourteen elite groups, both historical and contemporary, providing a roadmap for modern organizations to better themselves by implementing and managing their own rigorous portal processes.Throughout human history, civilizations have stratified their citizens, often by establishing royal, priestly, executive, or warrior castes. Many who have achieved elite-level power joined their civilizations’ premier organizations not through birthright or sociopolitical attainment, but rather by completing codified rites of passage that demonstrated their exceptional physical, spiritual, or psychological capabilities, and their deep commitment to their cultures. Crucibles: History’s Most Formidable Rites of Passage explores fourteen elite organizations, with a special emphasis on the onerous trials designed to cull initiates from aspirants. It analyzes the underlying commonalities of such trials, describing how they work, why people are willing to subject themselves to such rigors, and how such tests benefit or harm the organizations that require them. Crucibles distills both positive and negative perspectives on tests and trials into actionable concepts which may be deployed in modern business, social, academic, or political spheres. In a time where there is a long-overdue focus on the ethical roles and responsibilities of cultural gatekeepers, Crucibles stands as a valuable resource for leaders and managers seeking to convert historic practices into useful, moral, and legal modern policies.

Discover the power of relationship-building to enhance your leadership, boost your team's well-being, and drive organizational success.In today's dynamic business environment, the success of any organization is deeply rooted in the quality of its internal relationships. In The Relationship-Driven Leader, psychologist and organizational behavior expert Dr. Karen Bridbord offers a revolutionary guide to career success and advancement, regardless of your industry, your company's size, or your role. This groundbreaking book sheds light on how nurturing strong work relationships can lead to unmatched productivity and greater overall wellness throughout the organization and among its staff. Through compelling research and insightful case studies, Bridbord reveals the detrimental impact dysfunctional relationships can have on both personal and business achievements, and how to come back from "relationship system failure." By rethinking workplace relationships, you can foster deeper connections within your team, resulting in enhanced cohesion and well-being for all members.The Relationship-Driven Leader explores the profound influence of everyday interactions on team experience and team performance. Bridbord emphasizes the importance of "micro-moments" in leadership to spark significant improvements. This book empowers you to take the first step toward becoming the leader everyone aspires to work with by enhancing your leadership skills, boosting workplace productivity, and mastering innovative conflict-management techniques. By focusing on well-being through relationship-building, you can create a healthier, more engaged, and more productive team.

This book has been written for practitioners who would like to apply evidence-based and human-centric design principles to office and workplace design. Each chapter addresses a real-world workplace design-related issue and unites practice and research.

This book examines why and how different countries developed different policy positions and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, by surveying a sample of countries that are geographically, politically, and culturally diverse, particularly those representing the West and the East.

Immersive technology is going to govern the next generation in terms of education, health, military, tourism, and much more. Through its comprehensive exploration, didactic approach, and insightful analyses, this book provides an invaluable resource for understanding and harnessing the power of immersive technology.

Navigating the transitions to the future of AI--Integrity over Intelligence Envision a world where artificial intelligence can deliver integrity-led outcomes seamlessly, adapting to diverse cultural context, value models, and situational nuances, countering subconscious biases, all while operating in an advanced human-centered manner. This is the promise of Artificial Integrity. In Artificial Integrity, digital strategist, technologist, doctoral researcher, acclaimed management thinker and seasoned business executive Hamilton Mann emphasizes that the challenge of AI is in ensuring systems that exhibit integrity-led capabilities over the pursuit of mere general or super intelligence. Mann tackles the inadequacies of traditional ethical frameworks in handling the complexities of new AI technologies to make them trustworthy and reliable as they profoundly impact human lives. Introducing the transformative concept of "artificial integrity," Mann proposes a paradigm shift, defining a "code of design" to ensure AI systems align with, amplify, and sustain human values and societal norms, maximizing integrity-led AI outcomes. Artificial Integrity discusses practical insights into driving a future where AI enhances, not replaces human capabilities while being inclusive and reflective of diverse human experiences., emphasizing human agency. This new framework providing an exploration on how AI should take place in society upholding human values, sets a new standard for Frontier AI. The book offers: Guiding posts and step by step into designing, implementing and continuously aligning AI development to responsibly advance human and artificial co-intelligence Strategies and actionable advice for integrating AI into business and societal structures Practical paths forward toward managing the transitions into the future of AI's role in augmenting human productivity and decision-making experiences while maintaining sustainable trustworthiness Artificial Integrity is essential for anyone involved in AI development, from Executives, business leaders and managers to entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts and policymakers. It's also perfect for laypeople interested in how AI intersects with society. Dive into this compelling and thought provoking read to ensure you are prepared for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in a human-centered AI-driven future.

PRAISE FOR UNLOCK YOUR LEADERSHIP STORY "Energizing and actionable... Pat Wadors skillfully brings the magic of storytelling to life with a beautiful infusion of wisdom aimed at unlocking our full potential. This is an essential book for those looking to build a life rooted in meaning, joy, and purpose." --ARIANNA HUFFINGTON, Founder and CEO, Thrive Global "Pat Wadors is a world-class authority on helping leaders enhance their leadership abilities. This book offers a creative perspective, practical ideas, and lessons that apply to all facets of life and work." --JOHN DONAHOE, CEO, Nike "Pat Wadors's endearing book shows why storytelling is an invaluable leadership skill and clarifies how we each create our own story through the life and career choices we make. Readers at any age and career stage will benefit from the book's engaging stories and thoughtful questions." --AMY EDMONDSON, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School "Pat is an amazing storyteller, but what differentiates her from others is how she uses her gift of storytelling to help talented people unleash their genius and impact. Unlock Your Leadership Story is a business book written by a proven business executive, but the audience is that one worker/employee who can change the world simply by fully appreciating and understanding their unique leadership capability and purpose." --JOHNNY C. TAYLOR, JR., CEO, SHRM "Pat Wadors is one of the greatest people leaders I've ever worked with, building great teams and cultures with seemingly effortless ease. In this book, she reveals the secrets to her superpowers, and shows us the hard work, painful lessons, and inspiring stories that make her who she is, and can help you be a more effective leader and better person." --REID HOFFMAN, Co-Founder of LinkedIn and Partner at Greylock

The world of work is full of ideas. Some are even useful, shaping the work we do and the way we do it. But it can often be hard to sort the wheat from the chaff. When ideas really do break new ground and change the way we think about what we do and how, they can help all of us to be better, happier and more productive. The trick is to know which ones offer the most reliable guide, and how they can be adapted and deployed to best effect. By summarizing and explaining the best of this thinking, 50 Ideas that Changed the World of Work is both digest and route map, an invaluable and insightful guide to navigating the world of work today.