Small Development

Today's parents seem to inhabit high-speed whirlwinds, where time is scarce and stress runs high. But what if there's a proven way to navigate the chaos, a way to strengthen connections with your children while supporting their personal growth—all through the power of small, actionable steps? In The MicroStep Method for the Overwhelmed Parent, Mary Willcox Smith guides listeners on a transformative journey, showing you how to chart a straight course through the commotion and, at the same time, how to rediscover the simple joys of parenting. Imagine: it's long past your child's bedtime.

From Jenniffer Weigel's radio show on WGN in Chicago called I'm Spiritual, Dammit! comes this collection of podcasts on spirituality in the business place. Included are interviews with Jennifer Connor, CEO of Mustard Girl Mustard, and Kathryn Guylay, author of Mountain Mantras: Wellness and Life Lessons from the Slopes.

In Unruly: Fighting Back when Politics, AI, and Law Upend the Rules of Business, cofounder of software company Hence Technologies and former Global Deputy CEO of Eurasia Group, Sean West, delivers a startlingly insightful new take on how politics, technology, and law are converging to upend the rules of business, generating dangerous risks and incredible opportunities.

Whether you want to create a thriving business with purpose, attract aligned opportunities, flourish financially and ethically or create lasting impact while staying true to yourself, Sacred Business will show you exactly how to get there – transforming yourself and your business in the process. In this groundbreaking book, renowned strategist and CEO adviser Nikki Trott weaves personal evolution with pioneering business strategies in her essential nine-step framework.

In this fourth volume of The Deals of Warren Buffett, we trace Buffett’s journey as he made Berkshire Hathaway the most respected company in the world. When we left Buffett at the end of Volume 3 toward the end of the 1990s, he was leading the largest corporation in America, and his personal fortune had reached $40bn. In this enthralling next instalment, we follow Buffett's investment deals over the first few years of the twenty-first century, as Berkshire grew to be a giant making annual profits north of $8bn.

In Casting Not Hiring, Dan Sullivan redefines the way entrepreneurs build teams, arguing that a thriving business is more like a high-energy theater production than a traditional corporate structure. Rather than simply filling job positions, business leaders should focus on casting the right talent in roles that align with their strengths, ensuring a powerful and cohesive performance. Sullivan introduces his 4x4 tool, a proven framework that helps entrepreneurs attract the right people, set clear expectations, and provide new hires with a roadmap for success.

As one of Marriott’s first franchisees, Bruce White built a highly successful and widely respected hospitality company. From roadside hotels to some of the largest and most experiential urban hotels in the United States, White’s visionary leadership led to the development of over 200 hotels and 60 independently branded restaurants across the country. For four decades, he inspired hospitality entrepreneurs, introducing groundbreaking concepts such as the first dual- and tri-brand hotels.

Many businesses are in the dark about how to actually do better for the planet and the people in their company and their supply chain while also growing their margin. Some believe it can't be done. But it can. Maisie Ganzler has done it, and now she's going to show you how to build sustainability into your business, too. Her five big lessons come from three decades of successes and failures leading a $1.7 billion corporation toward a more sustainable future.

How do you do justice to your business idea? It's a question that entrepreneurs are always asking, aware that 70% of new businesses fail. Starting a business is scary, especially for first-timers, but there is a safe, Launch in 5 way to do it. If you are launching a new business, this audiobook will improve your chance for success in the most economic, efficient and painless way possible, before you put large amounts of time and money on the line. It provides a comprehensive guide on how to rapidly turn an idea into a money-making machine.

Amid growing international concerns about income inequality, labor abuses, racial injustice, and disinformation online, Conscience Incorporated examines the gaps in current corporate social responsibility measures and what more needs be done to address these challenges. The rise of new technologies such as smartphones and social media have made it easier than ever to document and spread awareness of corporate actions. Despite these developments, large corporations often fail to meaningfully address the human rights abuses linked to their business models and practices.

Many companies worry that expanding into emerging markets is a risky—and even dangerous—move. Professors Viva Ona Bartkus and Emily S. Block see things differently. They argue that by entering markets in the world's frontline regions—areas stuck in cycles of violence and extreme poverty—businesses can actually create stability and expand opportunity for communities and corporations alike.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to break free from burnout, The Freedom-Based Business Method will guide you to create a thriving business so you can live life on your terms.

It's a jungle out there. There is no end to the obstacles, challenges, mountains, and unexpected issues, even self-defeating thoughts, that get in the way of being the best you can be and achieving your goals and dreams. So here it is: a powerful system to enable you to make good decisions, prevent problems, and plan for the future with speed, effectiveness, and accuracy every time! The greatest coaches and leaders today and throughout history have mastered these skills. And now, so can you.

എടുത്താൽ പൊങ്ങാത്ത പൊങ്ങച്ചങ്ങളും രചനകളുടെ രഹസ്യം അമാനുഷിക വിദ്യയാണെന്ന നാട്യവുമെല്ലാം പൊളിച്ചുകൊണ്ടുള്ള എഴുത്ത്. കുറച്ച് നർമ്മവും കൂട്ടിച്ചേർത്തപ്പോൾ വായനക്കാർക്കും അതു പിടിച്ചു. ഡണ്ണിംഗ് ക്രൂഗർ ഇഫെക്റ്റിനെക്കുറിച്ച് എഴുതിയതും ഈ പുസ്തകത്തിൽ ചേർത്തിട്ടുള്ളതുമായ കോളം ഉദാഹരണം. ബിസിനസ് ചെയ്യുന്നവർക്കും ചെയ്യാനുദ്ദേശിക്കുന്നവർക്കും പ്രായോഗിക പാഠങ്ങൾ അനേകമുണ്ട്.

Can running a business also be fun? If you need a new boost of encouragement in your business struggles, this book will skyrocket your motivation! From waiter at a small restaurant to Brand Manager of one of the most important rock bands (Metallica), a successful businessman, Carsten Korch, presents 21 tips to inspire young entrepreneurs to find a purpose, live with passion, and fulfill their dreams. If you have failed at least once or live in fear of failure, this amazing book will help you stand on your feet again!

Discover: How to add dozens of positive changes to your daily routine. Want to improve your life, but don't have enough time? Right now you could easily think of a dozen ways to instantly improve your life. Odds are, these ideas will only take a few minutes apiece to complete. The problem? You might feel like there's not enough time to do all of them. One solution can be found using the power of "habit stacking."

Todos os anos, desde 1978, Warren Buffett escreve aos acionistas de seu conglomerado, a Berkshire Hathaway, apresentando um relato do período que passou. Suas cartas expõem com clareza e concisão a filosofia e a estratégia com que Buffett conduz sua holding, avaliada em mais de 600 bilhões de dólares. Este livro traz uma cuidadosa seleção de trechos de cartas feita por Lawrence Cunningham, professor da Universidade George Washington e profundo conhecedor da obra de Buffett.

Er ist nichts für Apostel des Tiefsinns und bedingungslose Selbstoffenbarer, dagegen eine reizvolle Kunst für Neugierige, die ins Gespräch und zu mehr kommen wollen. Wer ihn beherrscht, wirkt souverän in sozialen Beziehungen. In der Kunst des Smalltalk ist bisher kein Meister vom Himmel gefallen, sie zu beherrschen jedoch lohnt sich. Wie dies geht, erfährt man bei Frank Naumann in einer kurzweiligen Mischung aus Tipps, Anregungen und Ratschlägen. Alle erprobt von Experten.

NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton is a friend of failure. In the 1970s, he brought the Minnesota Vikings to the Superbowl three times - and three times his team was crushed. The first two companies he founded both quickly folded. But by learning how to deal with defeat, Tarkenton discovered the key to success.

Denúncia contundente do atual sistema financeiro global, este livro examina com rigor a maneira como o valor econômico foi atribuído ao longo da história e revela como a teoria econômica falhou em definir com clareza a diferença entre produção e apropriação de valor. Mariana Mazzucato argumenta que essa distinção cada vez menos nítida vem permitindo que certos atores econômicos se movimentem predatoriamente em torno de um valor existente ou, pior ainda, o destruam.