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In this timely and powerful book, Jerry Muller uncovers the damage our obsession with metrics is causing and shows how we can begin to fix the problem. Filled with examples from education, medicine, business and finance, government, the police and military, and philanthropy and foreign aid, this brief and accessible book explains why the seemingly irresistible pressure to quantify performance distorts and distracts, whether by encouraging "gaming the stats" or "teaching to the test"....

The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts is the first book in The Great Mental Models series designed to upgrade your thinking with the best, most useful and powerful tools so you always have the right one on hand. This volume details nine of the most versatile all-purpose mental models you can use right away to improve your decision making, your productivity, and how clearly you see the world.

We're now living in the project economy. As the number of projects initiated in both the public and private sectors skyrockets, project management skills have become essential for all leaders and managers. But despite this project boom, the failure rate remains extremely high. Why? Leaders have too many projects and too little visibility into them, and they lack the project implementation competencies necessary to deliver their projects successfully.

The secret for creating magic in our careers, our organizations, and our lives is simple: outstanding leadership, the kind that inspires employees, delights customers, and achieves extraordinary business results. No one knows more about this kind of leadership than Lee Cockerell, the man who ran Walt Disney World Resort operations for over a decade.

Drawing on the enduring wisdom of the Buddha, Confucius, Rumi, Gandhi, and others, The Art of Quiet Influence shows anyone, not just bosses, how to use influence without authority, a key mindfulness principle, to get things done at work and in life. Through the classic wisdom of 12 Eastern sages, relevant insights from influence research, and anecdotes and advice from 25 contemporary experts, Davis lays out a path for becoming a "mainspring", an unobtrusive yet powerful influencer.

In the first edition of this landmark book, business loyalty guru Fred Reichheld revealed the question most critical to your company’s future: “Would you recommend us to a friend?” By asking customers this question, you identify detractors, who sully your firm’s reputation and readily switch to competitors, and promoters, who generate good profits and true, sustainable growth.You also generate a vital metric: your Net Promoter Score.

As the cofounder of Waze—the world's leading commuting and navigation app with more than 700 million users to date, and which Google acquired in 2013 for $1.15 billion—Levine is committed to spreading entrepreneurial thinking so that other founders, managers, and employees in the tech space can build their own highly valued companies. Levine offers an inside look at the creation and sale of Waze and his second unicorn, Moovit, revealing the formula that drove those companies to compete with industry veterans and giants alike.

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.

Do you sometimes feel like your business is an adult daycare center? Are you constantly repeating yourself, fixing errors, and trying to hold things together? What if it were possible to create a business that runs itself? You’ve dreamed about it - now it’s time to make this a reality! SYSTEMology solves this problem with a proven, step-by-step business systemisation framework - designed so that even the busiest business owner can deploy it.

So you've already figured out that business intelligence can be pretty valuable in making the right decisions about your business. But you've heard at least a dozen definitions of what it is, and heard of at least that many BI tools. Where do you start? Business Intelligence for Dummies makes BI understandable. It takes you step by step through the technologies and the alphabet soup, so you can choose the right technology and implement a successful BI environment.

Powerhouse Carla A. Harris examines the journey from individual contributor to leader. She targets the essential skills necessary to succeed, such as the importance of taking risks, creating a vision, and leveraging assets like relationships and partnerships. At the heart of this book are the eight things you must be intentional about every day—authenticity, building trust, creating other leaders, clarity, diversity, innovation, inclusivity, and voice—qualities that you need to hone and manifest to become a powerful, impactful leader no matter where you work.

Una serie de entrevistas a integrantes de la comunidad BOSS GIRLY, sobre ellas mismas, sus emprendimientos, mientras nos cuentan sobre como es pertenecer a la comunidad desde su experiencia. Además de invitados especiales para entender algunos temas más a fondos Nuestro primer pódcast como comunidad con amor y emoción BOSS GIRLY

Ein Lifestyle Podcast über Selbstständigkeit, Work-Life Balance, Mental Health und Physical Health, vegane Ernährung, Kindererziehung, Hundeerziehung und vieles mehr.

Ben There, Doing That - hosted by Ben Yurcisin (@benyurcisin) - is your weekly infusion of inspiration and creativity, crafted for entrepreneurs, creatives, techies, dreamers, builders, and anyone with a thirst for a fulfilling life. Dive into the lessons of tech founders, artists, musicians, and visionaries who share their journeys, stories, plans for success and laughs along the way. Join us to design a life you're stoked to live.

Varför lever de flesta människor likadana liv och samtidigt känner att det är något som saknas? Livet är fyllt av normer som beskriver hur vi ska leva och bete oss i samhället, men måste man följa strömmen? 🐠Hur går man sin egna väg och vad händer om man gör det? Följ med i våra ofiltrerade tankar om samhället, normen, företagande, familjeliv, ekonomi, och spårade avstickare!Enjoy 🎉 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

”What the Helvetica?” is an engaging series of conversations between Michael Janda and guest entrepreneurs, delving into the realities of building a business. What happens behind the curtain? What crucial insights remain unspoken? It’s not all sunshine and roses; ”What the Helvetica?” dives deep to unveil the raw truths of entrepreneurship—good, bad, and ugly—and listeners may learn a thing or two along the way.

This podcast helps solopreneurs and entrepre-newbies like you turn your passions into paychecks. Listen for lightning-quick tips to help you generate the opportunities you have dreamed about. Now is the time. Don’t let another year pass. If it’s an income-generating business you’re after, Relaunch U is the podcast and program to give it life.

In a blend of bible-based business principles and industry insights, "industry LOVE " invites you into the vibrant world of music entrepreneurship through a distinctly Christian lens. Join host Angela D. Watson a seasoned music education professional and devout believer, as we explore the intersection of faith & the music/entertainment business. From managing contracts to maintaining integrity in creative collaborations, "industry LOVE" emphasizes the importance of integrity, stewardship, and spiritual growth along the way. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/...

Charlotte Conte vous propose de découvrir les coulisses de sa vie d'entrepreneuse basée dans le Sud de la France. A travers ses expériences, ses rencontres avec d'autres professionnel(le)s, elle vous proposera à chaque épisode un univers qui aidera à faire bouger vos idées et les mettre en lumière : tout le concept de Shake and Pop !! Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Plonge dans l’univers captivant du maquillage professionnel ! Que tu sois professionnelle, débutante, ou passionnée, je t’invite dans les coulisses, pour mieux appréhender les réalités, les défis et les plaisirs de cette profession. À travers des anecdotes, des interviews, des conseils, des astuces, découvre les secrets bien gardés du monde l'audiovisuel, la publicité, la mode et le cinéma! La pratique du maquillage est bien loin de se limiter au monde du show-business, beaucoup font carrière avec le grand public, en conseillant et en vendant des produits, certaines ...