Management Skills
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The Personal MBA: A World-Class Business Education in a Single Volume
This revised and expanded edition of the bestselling book, The Personal MBA by Josh Kaufman, gives you everything you need to transform your business, your career or your working life forever.
An MBA at a top school is an enormous investment in time, effort and cold, hard cash. And if you don’t want to work for a consulting firm or an investment bank, the chances are it simply isn’t worth it.
Josh Kaufman is the rogue professor of modern business education. Feted by everyone from the business media to Seth Godin and David Allen, he’s torn up the rulebook and given thousands of people worldwide the tools to teach themselves everything they need to know.
The Personal MBA teaches simple mental models for every subject that’s key to commercial success. From the basics of products, sales & marketing and finance to the nuances of human psychology, teamwork and creating systems, this book distils everything you need to know to take on the MBA graduates and win.
‘File this book under: NO EXCUSES’ Seth Godin, author of Purple Cow and Linchpin
‘Finally, here’s a 10.99 MBA. Well on its way to becoming a business classic. You’re pretty much guaranteed to get your money’s worth – if not much, much more’ Jason Hesse, Real Business
‘Josh Kaufman has synthesized the most important topics in business into a book that truly lives up to its title. It’s rare to find complicated concepts explained with such clarity. Highly recommended’ Ben Casnocha, author of My Start-Up Life
Josh Kaufman is an acclaimed blogger and consultant who helps people improve their business skills. He previously worked at Proctor & Gamble. Since 2005 Josh has been helping people learn about business without remortgaging their lives through his website.
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Surrounded by Bad Bosses and Lazy Employees: or, How to Deal with Idiots at Work
Surrounded by idiots at work? Fed up with a bad boss or lazy colleagues? Thomas Erikson, author of the runaway international bestseller Surrounded by Idiots, will help you handle them and get things done, the right way
Why is good leadership so rare? Everyone has to manage up to some extent but frankly some bosses are worse than others. If you’re being driven crazy by a micro-manager, frequently drown under your boss’s unreasonable expectations or struggle with being handed out responsibilities but no authority international behavioural expert Thomas Erikson is here to help.
Drawing on the simple four-colour system that made Surrounded by Idiots a global bestseller, Erikson shows how understanding your boss’s behavioural tendencies as well as your own will lead to a more harmonious and productive workplace. He also sets out what characterises an exemplary leader type and how you can adapt your behaviour to model it. Because there are two sides to every coin, Erikson also looks at employees themselves and why some colleagues frequently underachieve and what you can do to change this.
Written with Erikson’s signature humour and warmth, Surrounded by Bad Bosses (and Lazy Employees) will help you deal with the most hopeless managers and employees you can imagine – and keep you entertained along the way.
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Millennial Black: A motivational, authentic practical guide to success for black women at work
For fans of Slay in Your Lane and Little Black Book, this is the much-needed roadmap for young Black women to succeed in the workplace
From tips on setting boundaries, and avoiding the race pay gap, through advice on building your own ‘lady gang’, establishing your value and being able to negotiate, to tackling the serious issues of workplace sexual harassment and racist abuse, this is a comprehensive guide to building the career you want and being recognised in the workplace.
It also offers implementable guidance for employers and business owners who are tackling the essential task of building and retaining inclusive and diverse offices, as well as looking to be effective allies and leaders in the future of inclusive working.
Packed with interviews and insight from trailblazers at every stage of their careers, including June Sarpong, Aja Barber, Candice Brathwaite, Naomi Ackie and Munroe Bergdorf, this is the ultimate guide to the workplace for black women.Read more
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Business Wealth Without Risk: How to Create a Lifetime of Income & Wealth Every 3 to 5 years
“Do You Want To Discover The Secrets To Creating A Lifetime Of Income Every 3 to 5 Years—Even If You’re Just Starting Out? Then Keep Reading…”
Ever felt the thrill of a brilliant business idea only to slam into the brick wall of risk and uncertainty? You’re not alone. Even giants like Elon Musk and Warren Buffett faced the same daunting question at some point: “Is it worth the risk?”
The old business model would have you jump through hoops of fire, risk losing money and time, often only to hit a dead end. But those days are gone. Today, the smartest business owners on the planet know that financial growth doesn’t have to be a roll of the dice. Are you ready to step into this new paradigm?
In this book, you’ll discover:
- The foolproof formula for calculated business decisions that virtually eliminate common risks
- 7 unconventional avenues for sustainable profits you’ve probably overlooked
- The art of creating a ‘Risk-Resistance Shield’ for your business, even if you’re just getting started
- The science behind risk-free scalability, regardless of your industry
- How to turn competitors into collaborators and multiply your profits
- And so much more…
Still curious? Here are some answers…
Are the strategies in this book tested?
Absolutely! We’ve included real-life case studies to show you the results.
Does this really work for anyone?
Even if you’re a small business or a solo entrepreneur, these tactics are designed to launch, grow, and scale any business.
Are the benefits long-term?
100% The principles are rooted in timeless business practices used by the top 1% of business owners and entrepreneurs for sustainable growth.
This book is not just another business guide. It’s a comprehensive blueprint designed by experts who’ve turned businesses around in record times—even in recessions. These are the exact strategies being used today, and now you can use them too.
If you’re ready to unlock the secret to building sustainable wealth without risking everything to do so, don’t wait another minute. Begin your journey to a wealthier, more secure business future.
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Hyperfocus: How to Work Less to Achieve More
Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey is a practical guide to managing your attention – the most powerful resource you have to become more creative, get stuff done, and live a more meaningful life.
‘The most productive man you’d ever hope to meet’ – TED
In Hyperfocus, you will learn:
– How working fewer hours can increase our productivity
– How we get more done by making our work harder, not easier
– How we do our best creative work when we’re the most tiredOur attention has never been as overwhelmed as it is today and we’ve never been so busy while accomplishing so little.
In Hyperfocus, Chris Bailey provides profound insights into how we can best manage our attention. He reveals how the brain switches between two mental modes – hyperfocus, our deep concentration mode, and scatterfocus, our creative, reflective mode – and how the surest path to being our most creative and efficient selves at work is to combine them both.
‘The best productivity plans call for strategy, not just hacks or tactics – When you read this book, get ready to do your most important work!’ – Chris Guillebeau, author of Side Hustle.
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The Great Mental Models Volume 3: Systems and Mathematics
The much anticipated third installment in the Wall Street Journal Bestselling series ‘The Great Mental Models’. The secret to better decision-making is learning things that won’t change. Mastering a small number of versatile concepts with broad applicability enables you to rapidly grasp new areas, identify patterns, and understand how the world works. Don’t waste your time on knowledge with an expiry date – focus on the fundamentals. In part one, you’ll learn mental models from systems, helping you see unexpected connections and avoid costly mistakes. You’ll discover how these concepts govern the behaviors and interactions in your life. In part two, you’ll learn mental models from mathematics that reveal logical patterns in the world. This isn’t your high school math class. Mastering The Great Mental Models helps you thrive in an uncertain world. The right cognitive tools prepare you for any type of challenge. From parenting to healthy eating, relationships to personal productivity, and from learning to product design, this book will give you new lenses for understanding life.Read more
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Making Decisions: The new brilliant smart-thinking book to change how you think about leadership, judgement and decision making from former England cricket selector Ed Smith
Winning takes many forms. For fans of Matthew Syed, this is a great sports book about leadership, judgement and decision-making – rooted in the theory that helped Ed Smith lead England cricket to sustained success. And to help us all win more.
‘An absolutely fascinating book’ THE GAME, The Times football pod
- How do you spot the opportunities that others miss?
- How do you turn a team’s performance around?
- How do you make good decisions amid a tidal wave of information? And how can you improve?
As chief selector for the England cricket team, Ed Smith pioneered new methods for building successful teams and watched his decisions tested in real time on the pitch. During his three-year tenure, England averaged 7 wins in every 10 completed matches, better than they have performed before or since.
Making Decisions reveals Smith’s unique approach to finding success in a fast-changing and increasingly data-reliant world. The best decisions, Smith argues, rely on a combination of differing kinds of intelligence: from algorithms to intuition. This is a truth that the most successful people know: data cannot account for everything, it must be harnessed with human insight. Whatever the power of data, humans aren’t finished yet.
Sharing for the first time the tools he introduced as England selector, Smith’s book captures the immediacy of life at the sharp end, while also exploring frameworks from the top levels of sports, business and the arts. Decision-making is revealed as a creative enterprise, not a reductive system.
Making Decisions offers an invaluable guide for those who want a better framework for developing, explaining and implementing new ideas.
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You’re the Business: How to Build a Successful Career When You Strike Out Alone
Are you your own boss? No idea where to turn for help? This is the guide for you.
The 9-5 isn’t the only way to make a living. More and more of us are becoming freelancers, side-hustlers or creative entrepreneurs, drawn to flexible working, a better work-life balance and a greater sense of self-worth – all on our own terms. But once you’ve decided to strike out on your own, the reality dawns on you: where can you turn for help? How do you deal with a knotty client problem alone? What does “payments on account” even mean?
These uncertainties left Anna Codrea-Rado feeling overwhelmed and alone when she first started out. But now, having documented the hard-won lessons and mistakes made along the way in her popular newsletter LANCE, she knows what makes up a successful freelance career. Based on these personal experiences, her candid advice has already helped thousands of people – florists, accountants and journalists alike – develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to thrive. And now you can too.
From finding clients and setting rates, to saving for taxes and dealing with insecurities, You’re the Business will help you build a long-lasting career you love. Packed with everyday examples and transformative insights, this book will remind you that although you’re now going it alone, you don’t have to be alone.
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Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales from the World of Wall Street: The New York Times bestseller Bill Gates calls ‘the best business book I’ve ever read’
‘The best business book I’ve ever read.’ Bill Gates, Wall Street Journal
‘The Michael Lewis of his day.’ New York Times
What do the $350 million Ford Motor Company disaster known as the Edsel, the fast and incredible rise of Xerox, and the unbelievable scandals at General Electric and Texas Gulf Sulphur have in common? Each is an example of how an iconic company was defined by a particular moment of fame or notoriety.
These notable and fascinating accounts are as relevant today to understanding the intricacies of corporate life as they were when the events happened.
Stories about Wall Street are infused with drama and adventure and reveal the machinations and volatile nature of the world of finance. John Brooks’s insightful reportage is so full of personality and critical detail that whether he is looking at the astounding market crash of 1962, the collapse of a well-known brokerage firm, or the bold attempt by American bankers to save the British pound, one gets the sense that history really does repeat itself.
This business classic written by longtime New Yorker contributor John Brooks is an insightful and engaging look into corporate and financial life in America.
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PURPOSEFUL EDUCATION: My Bet Against Poverty
Have you ever wondered how a village boy with limited resources could rise to become a Group COO & CFO of three seaports with over a billion dollars of assets?
Born to farmers in the village of Saruja, Ebrima Sawaneh enrolled himself in school at the age of eight when he felt lonely at home. At some point, his family could not afford to pay for his education, which led to him dropping out of school twice – secondary school and university.
With the support of his father’s cousins, he returned and completed senior school with one of the best results in the Gambia. He met kind men and women who helped him get a job and mentored him. He became a chartered accountant, completed an MBA in Finance, and attended multiple executive courses. His quest for knowledge transformed him, taking him to nations and across continents, from Lagos to Dubai via Libreville.
Purposeful Education is an inspirational story of a village boy’s bet against poverty through education. With commitment, consistency, and a support network, the small village boy flourished from managing a donkey cart operation to becoming a Group COO & CFO of three seaports with over a billion dollars of assets. This beautifully written memoir about Ebrima’s education inspired us to believe in the power of purposeful education.
In this book, you will learn:
- Transformative power of education.
- Resilience and Determination pays off.
- The Impact of Mentors can open doors.
- Overcoming Poverty through education and hard work.
- Commitment and Consistency in pursuing dreams.
Discover the journey of Ebrima Sawaneh in Purposeful Education, a memoir that will leave you inspired and motivated. It’s a story that showcases the incredible potential of education, the rewards of unwavering determination, and the doors that mentors can open. If you believe in the power of purposeful education and are ready to be motivated to pursue your dreams with commitment and consistency, this book is a must-read so get a copy now!
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The Mind Gym: Wake Up Your Mind
In much of our lives, our mind operates on autopilot. Rather like the tourist who repeats the same words louder each time the local doesn’t understand, we often tend to think and behave in set ways, even if it doesn’t get us what we want.
However, once we can spot our mental habits, we can change them. And, as result, we are more likely to: make the right things happen; come up with original ideas; achieve more in less time; gain energy and have less negative stress; win people round to our point of view.
Over 100,000 people have taken part in and recommended The Mind Gym’s workouts. Now, for the first time, hundreds of these practical tips and techniques based on applied psychology are packed into this book and, with your free personal membership number, at The Mind Gym Online.
It’s not too late to change your mind …
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