Business Wisdom

Sun Tzu’s The Art of War offers the wisdom of ancient China for the modern listener. Originally written in the 5th century, The Art of War is a masterpiece of military strategy and Chinese philosophy that has influenced countless leaders, both on the battlefield and in the boardroom. The...

Leadership teacher Kelly Wendorf offers a new approach to leading and living inspired by two profound sources of ancient wisdom: original peoples and Equus (the horse), grounded in evidence-based principles of neuroscience. In her groundbreaking EQUUS training program, Wendorf teaches a way of leadership modeled on a 56 million-year-old system of the horse herd - a path that has allowed humans and horses alike to survive the kinds of global and societal threats we now face, such as climate change and mass extinction.

Here is the remarkable story of how medieval Arab scholars made dazzling advances in science and philosophy, and of the itinerant Europeans who brought this knowledge back to the West. For centuries following the fall of Rome, Western Europe was a benighted backwater, a world of subsistence farming, minimal literacy, and violent conflict. Meanwhile, Arab culture was thriving, dazzling those Europeans fortunate enough to catch even a glimpse.

A masterpiece of warrior wisdom that shows how to overcome obstacles with positive action. The best-selling author, Navy SEAL, and humanitarian Eric Greitens offers a self-help book unlike any other. Two years ago, Eric Greitens unexpectedly heard from a former SEAL comrade, a brother-in-arms he...

In A Millionaire Vision, Don Green takes listeners on an inspiring journey from humble beginnings to achieving a vision of wealth, not just in material terms, but in richness of life. Raised in a small house without modern conveniences, Green’s story is a testament to the power of vision, goal-setting, and relentless effort. Working for minimal wages, he set his sights high, aiming for no less than a millionaire's life filled with success symbols like a black Mercedes and a gold Presidential Rolex watch.

What separates average businesses from extraordinarily successful ones? Better product? Nope. Your competitor will rapidly reverse-engineer your "secret sauce" and get their "better-than-you" version on the market faster than you can say "Usain Bolt". Better customer service? Guess what? All of your competitors say they provide the best customer service. It's a wishy washy phrase...a vague generality with no meaningful specific. Better pricing? You're kidding, right? The company that lives on price dies on price.

Don’t let fear hold you back from the personal and professional success you were meant to enjoy. It’s time to master your fears and increase your resilience so that you can regain control of your life and achieve your vision of success. Fear is one of the greatest obstacles to your success, happiness, and fulfillment, and it is one of the most difficult to combat. It roots itself deep in the subconscious and darkens your dominating thoughts, coloring your perceptions and, in turn, your actions.

You can build wealth and achieve financial security - but first, you have to learn to think like a millionaire. Millionaires are not made by happenstance; amassing riches requires rigorous planning and decisive action. But the money principles used by the financial elite are not beyond the grasp of the average individual - anyone truly can think and grow rich! This audiobook teaches you both the mindset changes and the money habits required to achieve financial security. Green draws on Napoleon Hill’s timeless success principles to present a simple formula for wealth-building.

Great minds like Albert Einstein, Henry Ford, Dale Carnegie, and many more come together in this collection of memorable quotes about persistence, resilience, optimism, and success. These reflections will comfort, inspire, and motivate you daily. International best-selling author Marc Reklau shares his personal collection of motivational and inspirational quotes from the world’s greatest thinkers.

HBR Daily Leader provides 365 days' worth of insights and inspiration, an easy and enjoyable way to make your professional development a regular habit. Throughout the book, you'll find insights to spark your thinking, quotes to inspire you, and questions to reflect on. And each day presents you with an opportunity to take on topics such as communicating effectively, managing your time, expanding your influence, and cultivating new skills.

Wondering how to reconcile your calling with your need to make a living wage, or what to do once your art starts selling, or how to achieve success in your field, or what it even means to be successful? David Nichtern offers his lived, learned experience as an entrepreneur, musician, and Buddhist teacher to first help you figure out what "success" means to you and then show you how to get there. He offers advice on the creative process and principles of business and ethics, and provides mindfulness exercises to help you integrate inspiration and aspiration, vocation, and avocation.

Stop living in your head and get into your life and the present. Life can be peaceful, so come discover how. A peaceful and happy life starts with our thoughts. But what if you can't stop spiraling or ruminating? Let's turn that frown upside-down. Wisdom from philosophers, scientists, writers, and emperors -- all made actionable.

Discover the five life-changing decisions that unlock your Wealth, Wisdom, and Happiness—and learn how to design the life you were meant to live. When a near-death experience in the Colorado Rockies forced entrepreneur and father Ed McCarthy to confront what truly mattered, he made a vow—to pass on the real lessons of life to his children and to anyone ready to rise to their Highest Self.

The second book in the Canny Bites series, Another 52 Bites of Business Wisdom for Leaders and Entrepreneurs is packed with practical business tips for today’s professionals. Covering everything from working with a business consultant to inspiring intrapreneurship in your business, and answering difficult questions such as "what is a team for?" and "are you cut out to run a business?", Safaraz Ali’s follow up to 52 Bites of Business Wisdom for Leaders and Entrepreneurs dives into the details and know-how needed to be a successful business professional.

Con un estilo contundente, sincero en el fracaso y humilde en los grandes logros financieros, se revela en estas páginas el ideario de un hombre visionario que arriesgó estatus económico y fortuna para consolidar una empresa de alimentos con alcance en México y otros países del mundo.

We know that they prayed, sang, and wore long robes, but what was it really like to be a monk? Though monastic living may seem unimaginable to us moderns, it has relevance for today. This book illuminates the day-to-day of medieval European monasticism, showing how you can apply the principles of monastic living, like finding balance and peace, to your life. With wit and insight, medievalist and podcaster Daniele Cybulskie dives into the history of monasticism in each chapter and then reveals applications for today.

Are you constantly stuck in your head, overthinking every little thing? Does your mind race with negative thoughts, leaving you drained and anxious? If so, this book is for you. Overthinking is a cruel cycle that robs you of peace, joy, and the ability to live in the present moment. It fuels stress, anxiety, and a nagging sense that something is always wrong. But there's hope. In this life-changing guide, you'll discover practical strategies to break free from the overthinking trap.

Tao and the Four Pillars of Influence stands apart as a business book. It speaks ancient wisdom to the modern-day leader, while providing practical and tangible actions that lead to high levels of sustainable influence. The book is an easy-to-follow roadmap to creating lasting change in your workplace, community and family, while navigating chaotic and demanding environments.

If your goal is to have your passive income exceed your active income so that you’re free to do what you love, meaning you work because you love to, not because you have to, then let John Demartini teach you the proven psychology and strategies for wealth building. Whether you want to scale up or start a new business, whatever stage your business evolution is at, this book will teach you how to have an ever expanding source of income, to be saved and invested to build your financial independence.

In a Japanese tea ceremony, when a treasured bowl breaks, it is not discarded. The shards are instead rejoined with lacquer and gold, celebrating the beauty in imperfection, and creating splendor from misfortune. This celebration of imperfection and authenticity is known to the Japanese as “wabi-sabi”. In this same spirit, Wabi-Sabi Wisdom: Inspiration for an Authentic Life shares the author’s own perfectly imperfect reflections on living a life that moves beyond success, striving, and competition to living in integrity with oneself, others, and the world.