Business Philosophy

The gripping account of the U.S. men’s national soccer team’s winding saga from obscurity to the global stage as they stand on the brink of a seminal World Cup in 2026 For almost half a century, the U.S. men’s national team existed on the fringes of world soccer—out of sight, out of mind...

The changes that Charles Handy foresaw in The Age of Unreason are happening. Endless growth can make for a candy-floss economy, and capitalism must be its own sternest critic. Charles Handy reaches here for a philosophy beyond the mechanics of business organisations, beyond material choices, to try and establish an alternative universe where the work ethic can contain a natural sense of continuity, connections, and a sense of direction.

A written leadership philosophy, which we call The Leader's Compass, achieves the same thing on a personal level; it lets people know what you expect, what you value, how you'll act, and how you'll measure performance, with the additional benefits of making the workplace less stressful and more productive. And, like a compass, it helps to keep you, the leader, on course.

Why do some fights for justice stall while others succeed? A seasoned strategist reveals the difference between presence and power—and offers everyday people tools to turn outrage into outcomes that stick. Over two decades on the frontlines of social change in leadership roles at GLAAD and...

From the real-life experiences of two successful engineers comes a unique, practical approach to achieving success and balance in the key areas of your life (economic, physical, emotional, and social)! The Philosophy of Intentional Living is a new approach that harnesses the power of extreme intentions to transform your life! This is a detailed and practical framework, with concrete examples, that answers the tough questions like: What is my purpose? What is holistic success? How do I improve my relationships? How I do I achieve balance? Plus much more!

Un guide pratique et accessible pour apprendre à développer son potentiel de meneur ! Quelles sont les 12 qualités essentielles du leader ? Quelle est la différence entre management et leadership ? Suis-je moi-même un leader en devenir ? Les entreprises sont aujourd'hui nombreuses à favoriser le leadership au sein de leur équipe managériale. De plus en plus valorisée dans le monde professionnel, la capacité à inspirer et à conduire le changement devient ainsi un véritable atout pour le chef d'équipe, et une compétence presque indispensable pour le chef d'entreprise. Mais comment devenir un leader reconnu ?

The story of the forging of India, the world's largest democracy, is a rich andinspiring one. This volume, a sequel to the India's Struggle forIndependence, analyses the challenges India has faced and the successes ithas achieved in the light of its colonial legacy and century-long struggle...

Exposes how companies like Visa, Chase, PayPal, Bank of America, and Mastercard use their power to silence dissenting voices and hurt democracy through the practice of financial censorship Civil liberties activist Rainey Reitman introduces readers to the concept of “financial censorship”—a...

A personable, story-driven explanation of how the systems around us—where we live, work, learn, and connect—shape our health, and how each of us can help create healthier communities. A powerful blend of deeply human stories and rigorous research, The Collective Cure reveals how social and...

In a world driven by complexity, the ability to unravel intricate systems and find clarity is an invaluable skill. "Systems Thinking Made Simple: The Art of Understanding Complexity with Ease" is your indispensable guide to mastering this art and making sense of the intricate web of interconnections that shape our lives. This audiobook is your key to deciphering complexity with ease, offering a fresh perspective on systems thinking. It's a journey that demystifies the complexities of our modern world and empowers you to think holistically, see the bigger picture, and unveil solutions.

Built to Deliver distills 30 years of hands-on school system transformation into an eight-step execution framework. Whether you're leading a public school district, charter or private school network, community college, university, or education nonprofit, this framework helps turn bold strategy into measurable, daily action—so plans aren’t just made, they’re fulfilled. Most plans don’t fail from lack of effort. They fail in the gap between vision and execution. Built to Deliver helps close that gap.

Adopting a holistic approach to email marketing will help you break through barriers, serve your customers better and drive stronger results for your company. Holistic Email Marketing is a reliable source of up-to-date, practical guidance, inspiration and thought leadership to make your email marketing programmes dynamic.

“You don’t create societies by burning things down, You create societies by building things.” From the former faith adviser to President Obama comes a fresh manifesto for those who seek to promote positive change and build a more diverse and just democracy The goal of social change work is...

Katrina. Haiti. BP. Fukushima. The Great Recession. Those are just a few of the catastrophic disruptions the world has endured in recent years. As we try to respond to such crises, key questions arise: What causes one system to break under great stress and another to rebound? How much change can a complex system absorb while still retaining its purpose and function? What characteristics make it adaptive to change? Provocative and eye-opening, Resilience sheds light on the nature of change.

The first decade after India's independence, 1947-1957, was probably the most crucial in the nation's history. Opening a window to this period, this book weaves a story out of the complex ideas and events that have largely remained beneath the surface of public discourse. The transfer of power...

Una denuncia innovadora y urgente desde la primera línea del "trabajo sucio", el trabajo que la sociedad considera esencial pero moralmente comprometido. Pilotos de drones que llevan a cabo asesinatos selectivos. Inmigrantes indocumentados que trabajan en los mataderos industriales. Guardias...

It is easy to condemn obvious wrongdoers such as Elizabeth Holmes, Adam Neumann, Harvey Weinstein, and the Sackler family. But we rarely think about the many people who supported their unethical or criminal behavior. In each case there was a supporting cast of complicitors: business partners, employees, investors, news organizations, and others. And, whether we’re aware of it or not, almost all of us have been complicit in the unethical behavior of others. In Complicit, Harvard Business School professor Max Bazerman confronts our complicity head-on.

An investigative study of the far-right’s attack on education and an on-the-ground look at the parent activist battle, on either side of the debate, to control the future of public schools For well over a century, public schools have been a non-partisan gathering place and vital center of...

Raised near New Orleans as one of six children, Dorothy Newton was surrounded by abuse and poverty as she grew up. But she became the first in her family to graduate from college and moved out of poverty. She then began to live out her dreams in Dallas of a better home and life when she married...

The first book to uncover the hidden and powerful role campaign professionals play in shaping American democracy by delving into the exclusive world of politicos through off-the-record interviews We may think we know our politicians, but we know very little about the people who create them...