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Human Resource Issues in Singapore
Gregory Tin Sin Thong | Addison-wesley

Human Resource Issues in Singapore

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If you're intrigued by the complexities of managing people and want to gain a better understanding of human resource practices in a fast-developing Asian economy, "Human Resource Issues in Singapore" is a must-read. It provides a localized perspective that encapsulates the cultural and economic nuances of Singapore's workforce in the mid-90s, which might be interesting for professionals and academics in the fields of HR and international business.
Creative Destruction : Why Companies That Are Built to Last Underperform the Market--And How to Successfully Transform Them - Thryft

Creative Destruction : Why Companies That Are Built to Last Underperform the Market--And How to Successfully Transform Them

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Creative Destruction challenges conventional wisdom of long-lasting corporations, showing that even the best-run companies cannot sustain market-beating performance for more than 10-15 years. Based on extensive research, Foster and Kaplan propose radical changes for corporations to transform rather than incrementally improve in order to sustain superior returns. The book offers new ideas and a fresh perspective on corporate culture and change. It is recommended for entrepreneurs and business leaders looking to transform their organizations and stay competitive in changing markets.
The Mathematics of Games of Strategy: Theory and Applications
Melvin Dresher | Dover Publications

The Mathematics of Games of Strategy: Theory and Applications

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If you're intrigued by how strategic decisions are crafted when you don't have all the pieces of the puzzle, this book is for you. Melvin Dresher, a skilled mathematician, breaks down complex theories with clarity, making them accessible to readers interested in the practical applications of game theory to various fields like business and economics. Reading this could change the way you approach decision making under uncertainty.
How to Implement Lean Manufacturing - Thryft
Lonnie Wilson | Mcgraw-hill Professional

How to Implement Lean Manufacturing

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If you're involved in manufacturing and looking to improve efficiency, "How to Implement Lean Manufacturing" is for you. It's not just theory; this book gives you practical, hands-on advice backed up by real-world case studies. The author, Lonnie Wilson, shows you exactly how to apply lean principles to achieve significant financial gains quickly. Plus, it's a great guide to help establish a lean culture in your workplace, ensuring that improvements are sustainable and that you can continue to reap benefits long after initial implementation.
Corporate Culture and Performance - Thryft
John P. Kotter | Free Press

Corporate Culture and Performance

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This book is a must-read for business leaders who want to understand how culture can impact the bottom line. The authors provide evidence of how flexible culture can help organizations to adapt to changing conditions and maintain their competitive edge. They also highlight the importance of strong leadership to guide culture and performance transformation. The real-world examples of successful company transformations make this book a practical and inspiring read for anyone interested in organizational culture.
Who Will Tell the People: The Betrayal of American Democracy
William Greider | Simon & Schuster

Who Will Tell the People: The Betrayal of American Democracy

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If you're feeling disillusioned with politics, Greider's "Who Will Tell the People" will speak to your concerns. It's a deep dive into the American political system, revealing the intricate ways in which it has been rigged by powerful interests. It's not just an analysis; it's a call to awareness and change, perfect for anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes mechanics that steer democracy.
Who Says Elephants Can't Dance? - Thryft
Louis V. Gerstner Jr. | Harper Business

Who Says Elephants Can't Dance?

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Who Says Elephants Can't Dance? tells the inspiring story of Lou Gerstner's successful effort to restore IBM to its former glory. With sharp insights into the computer industry and principles of bold leadership, Gerstner's account is an engrossing look at how a company can survive and thrive amid tumultuous change. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in business strategy, leadership, and the technology industry.
The Innovator's Solution: Creating and Sustaining Successful Growth
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Michael E. Raynor, Clayton M. Christensen  | Harvard Business School Press

The Innovator's Solution: Creating and Sustaining Successful Growth

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"The Innovator's Solution" could be a game-changer for you if you're in the thick of managing or leading a company. Christensen and Raynor dig deeper into the innovation dilemma they introduced in their first book, this time offering a methodical approach to fostering disruptive innovation. This isn't just inspirational fluff; it's a research-backed toolkit that could rewire how you strategize for long-term success in an ever-evolving market.
Managing Across Borders : The Transnational Solution - Thryft
Sumantra Ghoshal, Christopher A. Bartlett  | Random House Business

Managing Across Borders : The Transnational Solution

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"Managing Across Borders" is a great read for managers and executives in multinational companies. It provides practical advice on developing organizational structure, administrative processes, management thinking and practice that are necessary to implement new strategies in the face of globalization. The book is backed by insights from over 230 interviews with managers from leading companies such as Matsushita, Proctor & Gamble, Ericsson and KFC. The case studies make it an interesting and helpful read for anyone looking to improve their global management strategies.
A Manager's Guide to Creative Cost Cutting - Thryft
David W. Young | Mcgraw-hill

A Manager's Guide to Creative Cost Cutting

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A Manager's Guide to Creative Cost Cutting is a must-read for business leaders and managers who are looking for ways to reduce costs without having to resort to employee layoffs. The book is filled with practical examples and efficient techniques to reduce expenses and improve profits. One of the most unique features of this book is its focus on creative cost-cutting solutions such as eliminating redundant activities and uncovering hidden costs. The book also highlights real-world cases, from Intel's unpaid leave to Goodyear's debt negotiation, to illustrate how innovative approaches to cost-cutting can yield immediate and continuous results. Overall, A Manager's Guide to Creative Cost Cutting is a valuable reference for anyone who wants to create a better place to work while improving the bottom line.
Personnel Economics for Managers
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Lazear, Edward P. Lazear  | Wiley

Personnel Economics for Managers

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Personnel Economics for Managers is a go-to resource for managers who want to develop effective personnel management strategies based on sound economic principles. Lazear uses economics to provide insights into human resource management, exploring recruitment, downsizing, performance evaluations, and other topics in detail. He emphasizes that human resource systems function best as an entire structure, with no single department operating independently. For managers seeking a deeper understanding of how to build successful, economically-driven human resource systems, Personnel Economics for Managers is an invaluable guide.
High Performance Through Process Excellence - From Strategy to Operations
Mathias Kirchmer | Springer

High Performance Through Process Excellence - From Strategy to Operations

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If process optimization intrigues you, Mathias Kirchmer's book is a treasure trove. It stitches together strategy and operations through Business Process Management (BPM), showing how vibrant organizations leverage these methods. Imagine gaining insights from various case studies that not only inspire but also provide a pragmatic blueprint for excellence. This read could be the catalyst for transforming your organization's processes into high-performance engines.
Jack: What I've Learned Leading a Great Company and Great People
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Jack Welch | Headline Paperbacks

Jack: What I've Learned Leading a Great Company and Great People

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If you're fascinated by how a singular vision can reshape a global powerhouse, then Jack Welch's story will captivate you. His pragmatic approach to leadership, focus on transparency, and disdain for inefficiency define this candid narrative. Dive into 'Jack' to explore the mind of a man synonymous with 20th-century corporate success and to understand how acknowledging each individual's contribution can foster a thriving organizational culture.
China and the WTO : Changing China, Changing World Trade - Thryft
Mark L. Clifford, Supachai Panitchpakdi  | Wiley

China and the WTO : Changing China, Changing World Trade

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This book is recommended for those interested in understanding the impacts of China's entry into the WTO on the global economic order. Dr. Supachai provides a unique perspective as the first director-general from a developing nation. The book delves into the key implications for the USA, Asia, and Europe, the strains that will be placed on the existing order, and the shift in the balance of global power as China overtakes Japan and matches the economic power of the US.
One World, Ready or Not - Thryft
William Greider | Simon & Schuster

One World, Ready or Not

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If you're captivated by how economies evolve and shape our world, "One World, Ready or Not" offers a compelling deep dive. Greider's quest across continents presents a vivid tableau of the global marketplace's impacts on societies. Through his eyes, you'll explore a nexus of economic transformation, witnessing both the grandeur of wealth and the haunting specters of exploitation. This book doesn't just explain financial systems; it narrates the human stories behind the numbers and what they mean for our collective future.
The Coming Economic Flood - Thryft
Anthony Ho | Creation House

The Coming Economic Flood

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For anyone fascinated by biblical prophecy and modern economic challenges, Anthony Ho's "The Coming Economic Flood" might resonate with you. Blending spirituality with practical advice, Ho takes a unique, analytical approach to the idea of an impending financial crisis through a religious lens. If you're curious about how faith interplays with fiscal survival, this could well be a compelling read.
The Publisher: Henry Luce and His American Century - Thryft
Alan Brinkley | Knopf

The Publisher: Henry Luce and His American Century

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If you're intrigued by the colossal figures who have shaped the media landscape, "The Publisher: Henry Luce and His American Century" is a title you can't pass up. Alan Brinkley's biography isn't just a tale of a man; it's the story of an era. Luce’s influence on journalism and the global narrative is both a captivating success and a poignant reflection on power's personal toll. You'll walk away with a richer understanding of how media giants are woven into the fabric of history.
The Next Global Stage: Challenges and Opportunities in Our Borderless World - Thryft
Kenichi Ohmae | Wharton School Pub

The Next Global Stage: Challenges and Opportunities in Our Borderless World

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If the future of business fascinates you or if you're looking to understand how globalization shapes strategies on the global stage, Kenichi Ohmae's "The Next Global Stage" provides thought-provoking insights. Ohmae has a reputable foresight into economic trends, and he maps out the dynamics with a clarity that's invaluable for businesses and individuals aiming to prosper in the increasingly interconnected world. This is a guide from a seasoned strategist to help steer you successfully through the intricacies of a borderless economy.
Making India Work [Paperback] [Jan 01, 2010] WILLIAM NANDA - Thryft
WILLIAM NANDA | Penguin Books India

Making India Work [Paperback] [Jan 01, 2010] WILLIAM NANDA

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If you're keen on understanding the complexities of India's socio-economic landscape, "Making India Work" could broaden your perspective. William Nanda Bissell lays out thought-provoking, pragmatic solutions to the challenges faced by modern India. It's a compelling read for those interested in economics and policies directed at developing countries, especially if you're invested in India’s future.
Value-Driven Business Process Management: The Value-Switch For Lasting Competitive Advantage - Thryft
Mathias Kirchmer, Peter Franz  | Mcgraw Hill

Value-Driven Business Process Management: The Value-Switch For Lasting Competitive Advantage

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Recommendation: This book is a game-changer for anyone looking to improve business processes and achieve lasting success. It provides practical steps and real-life case studies to help you launch value-driven BPM efforts. With a focus on aligning processes with overall business strategy, this book empowers you to prioritize improvements and deliver maximum value. If you want to create a winning organization and stay ahead of the competition, this book is a must-read.
Jack: Straight from the Gut
Jack Welch | Warner Books

Jack: Straight from the Gut

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"Jack: Straight from the Gut" offers a front-row seat to the boardroom dynamics and management philosophies of Jack Welch, one of the most celebrated CEOs in business history. This book is a goldmine for any aspiring business leader or anyone curious about the strategies that transformed General Electric into a global powerhouse. Welch's frank storytelling and no-nonsense approach give you not just strategies but also the grit behind their execution.
Outliers : The Story of Success - Thryft
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Malcolm Gladwell | Back Bay Books

Outliers : The Story of Success

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Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell is a must-read for those seeking to understand what it takes to be successful. Gladwell provides insightful analysis on the factors and circumstances that contribute to extraordinary success, challenging common perceptions of what it truly means to be an outlier. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how culture, family, and generation can shape one's potential for success.
The Tipping Point : How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference - Thryft
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Malcolm Gladwell | Boston, Massachusetts, U.s.a.: Little Brown & Co

The Tipping Point : How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

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"The Tipping Point" is a great read for those interested in understanding how the world can change so rapidly. Through Gladwell's brilliant writing, readers are taken on a journey that examines the volatility of social issues and how they can be addressed with the right intervention. This book will help readers develop new strategies and ways of viewing the world that can be applied to everyday life. Gladwell's unique perspective provides readers with an engaging and insightful look into the world around us.
The Visual MBA : A Quick Guide to Everything You'll Learn in Two Years of Business School - Thryft
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Jason Barron | Portfolio Penguin

The Visual MBA : A Quick Guide to Everything You'll Learn in Two Years of Business School

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The Visual MBA is a must-read for anyone interested in the fundamentals of business. Jason Barron has expertly condensed an entire two-year MBA program into a concise and easy-to-read guide. The book’s colorful illustrations and straightforward language make even the most complex subjects approachable. With sections on marketing, finance, accounting, and strategy, The Visual MBA is an essential tool for anyone looking to expand their business knowledge and succeed in their career.
The Tipping Point : How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference - Thryft
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Malcolm Gladwell | Abacus

The Tipping Point : How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

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If you're someone who's always been fascinated by the power of collective momentum, "The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference" is a must-read for you. Malcolm Gladwell takes you on a captivating journey into the world of tipping points, unraveling the hidden dynamics behind the spread of ideas, trends, and behaviors. With his thought-provoking analysis and captivating storytelling, you'll gain a newfound understanding of how the small actions of individuals can have an enormous impact on society as a whole. Prepare to be inspired and challenged to think differently about the world around you.
Warren Buffett's Ground Rules : Words of Wisdom from the Partnership Letters of the World's Greatest Investor - Thryft
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Jeremy C. Miller | Profile Books

Warren Buffett's Ground Rules : Words of Wisdom from the Partnership Letters of the World's Greatest Investor

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At the age of 26, Warren Buffett founded Buffett Partnership Limited, which lasted from 1956 to 1970. During this time he wrote 33 letters to his small but growing group of partners. These letters chronicle his thoughts, approaches and reflections in the period immediately prior to his Berkshire Hathaway tenure - one that saw an unprecedented record of investing success.This early period was astonishing: in 1968 he beat the Dow by more than 50%. Because Buffett wanted to ensure that his partners understood his process, he wrote letters. In them, he sets out what he termed "ground rules" for investing that remain startlingly relevant today for every type of investor - from beginners to sophisticated pros.Warren Buffett's Ground Rules brings together, for the first time, and with Buffett's blessing, the key investment principles and teachings the letters reveal. Here you will find the basis for Buffett's contrarian diversification strategy, his almost religious celebration of compounding interest and his tactics for bettering market results by at least 10% annually.Quoting extensively and directly from Buffett, equity research expert Jeremy Miller introduces us to the timeless advice the letters contain, demonstrating a set of highly effective investment strategies that continue to resonate today.
Winning on Purpose : The Unbeatable Strategy of Loving Customers - Thryft
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Fred Reichheld | Harvard Business Review Press

Winning on Purpose : The Unbeatable Strategy of Loving Customers

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Winning on Purpose could be a good read for entrepreneurs and business leaders who are looking to enhance their customer loyalty. The book provides insights into the Net Promoter System and how businesses with superior NPS can consistently deliver higher returns to shareholders across various industries. The author delves deep into the concept of Earned Growth Rate (EGR), which helps businesses leverage the power of NPS to achieve both personal and business success. This book is an indispensable guide for inspiring customer love within your own team.
The Four : The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google - Thryft
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GALLOWAY SCOTT | Random House Uk

The Four : The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google

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'The Four' is a great read for tech enthusiasts who want to learn about the strategies of four of the biggest companies in the world and how they became so influential. Galloway's irreverent style and insightful analysis offer great takeaways for anyone in business, as he deconstructs the strategies of these companies and reveals how you can apply their lessons to your own career or business. Overall, an entertaining and informative read for those interested in the tech industry.
Amazon Unbound - Thryft
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Brad Stone | Simon & Schuster

Amazon Unbound

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Amazon Unbound could be a good read for business enthusiasts who want to understand one of the world's most powerful and feared companies' operations. The book covers Amazon's evolution and acquisitions over the last decade, including the turn in public sentiment that criticizes Amazon's monopolistic practices. The book provides a well-researched and unvarnished portrait of Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos.
Extreme Ownership : How U.S. Navy Seals Lead and Win - Thryft
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Leif Babin, Jocko Willink  | St. Martin's Press

Extreme Ownership : How U.S. Navy Seals Lead and Win

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An updated edition of the blockbuster bestselling leadership book that took America and the world by storm, two U.S. Navy SEAL officers who led the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War demonstrate how to apply powerful leadership principles from the battlefield to business and life.Combat, the most intense and dynamic environment imaginable, teaches the toughest leadership lessons, with absolutely everything at stake. Jocko Willink and Leif Babin learned this reality first-hand on the most violent and dangerous battlefield in Iraq. As leaders of SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser, their mission was one many thought impossible: help U.S. forces secure Ramadi, a violent, insurgent-held city deemed "all but lost." In gripping, firsthand accounts of heroism, tragic loss, and hard-won victories, they learned that leadership--at every level--is the most important factor in whether a team succeeds or fails.Willink and Babin returned home from deployment and instituted SEAL leadership training to pass on their harsh lessons learned in combat to help forge the next generation of SEAL leaders. After leaving the SEAL Teams, they launched a company, Echelon Front, to teach those same leadership principles to leaders in businesses, companies, and organizations across the civilian sector. Since that time, they have trained countless leaders and worked with hundreds of companies in virtually every industry across the U.S. and internationally, teaching them how to develop their own high-performance teams and most effectively lead those teams to dominate their battlefields.Since it's release in October 2015, Extreme Ownership has revolutionized leadership development and set a new standard for literature on the subject. Required reading for many of the most successful organizations, it has become an integral part of the official leadership training programs for scores of business teams, military units, and first responders. Detailing the mindset and principles that enable SEAL units to accomplish the most difficult combat missions, Extreme Ownership demonstrates how to apply them to any team or organization, in any leadership environment. A compelling narrative with powerful instruction and direct application, Extreme Ownership challenges leaders everywhere to fulfill their ultimate purpose: lead and win.
Value Proposition Design : How to Create Products and Services Customers Want - Thryft
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Alexander Osterwalder, Gregory Bernarda, Yves Pigneur  | Wiley

Value Proposition Design : How to Create Products and Services Customers Want

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If you liked "Business Model Generation," you'll love "Value Proposition Design." The sequel builds on the same visual format and practical tools that made the first one so useful. It shows you how to use the Value Proposition Canvas, a practical business tool to design, test, create, and manage products and services customers want. It compliments and perfectly integrates with the Business Model Canvasfrom "Business Model Generation" so you can succeed with great value propositions embedded in scalable and profitable business models.Practical exercises, process illustrations, and workshop suggestions help you immediately apply the tools in the book to your daily work. The book includes an online access to Strategyzer.com to complete and assess exercises interactively, learn from peers, and download pdfs, checklists, and more.You'll love "Value Proposition Design" if you've been overwhelmed by the task of true customer value creation, frustrated by unproductive product meetings and misaligned teams, involved in bold shiny projects that blew up, or simply disappointed by the failure of a good idea."Value Proposition Design" will help you successfully understand the patterns of value creation, leverage the experience and skills of your team, avoid wasting time with ideas that won't work, and guide you through the design and test of products and services that customers want.
Lee Kuan Yew - The Grand Master's Insights On China, The United States, And The World - Thryft
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Graham Allison, Ali Wyne, Robert D. Blackwill  | The Mit Press

Lee Kuan Yew - The Grand Master's Insights On China, The United States, And The World

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Grand strategist and founder of modern Singapore offers key insights and controversial opinions on globalization, geopolitics, economic growth, and democracy.When Lee Kuan Yew speaks, presidents, prime ministers, diplomats, and CEOs listen. Lee, the founding father of modern Singapore and its prime minister from 1959 to 1990, has honed his wisdom during more than fifty years on the world stage. Almost single-handedly responsible for transforming Singapore into a Western-style economic success, he offers a unique perspective on the geopolitics of East and West. American presidents from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama have welcomed him to the White House; British prime ministers from Margaret Thatcher to Tony Blair have recognized his wisdom; and business leaders from Rupert Murdoch to Rex Tillerson, CEO of Exxon Mobil, have praised his accomplishments. This book gathers key insights from interviews, speeches, and Lee's voluminous published writings and presents them in an engaging question and answer format.Lee offers his assessment of China's future, asserting, among other things, that "China will want to share this century as co-equals with the U.S." He affirms the United States' position as the world's sole superpower but expresses dismay at the vagaries of its political system. He offers strategic advice for dealing with China and goes on to discuss India's future, Islamic terrorism, economic growth, geopolitics and globalization, and democracy. Lee does not pull his punches, offering his unvarnished opinions on multiculturalism, the welfare state, education, and the free market. This little book belongs on the reading list of every world leader--including the one who takes the oath of office on January 20, 2013.
The Airbnb Story : How Three Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions of Dollars ... and Plenty of Enemies - Thryft
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Leigh Gallagher | Virgin Books

The Airbnb Story : How Three Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions of Dollars ... and Plenty of Enemies

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This is the inside, behind-the-scenes story of airbnb -- the company reshaping how we travel. Two broke art school graduates set up a platform that – in six short years – became the largest provider of accommodation in the world. Now valued at $25.5 billion, it is in the very top tier of Silicon Valley ‘unicorn’ startups.Yet Airbnb has been controversial – disrupting a $500 billion hotel industry makes you a few enemies – and many regulators and politicians want to shut it down. Hotel owners don’t know whether to copy it or kill it, neighbours of Airbnb rentals complain about transient visitors, hosts report increases of damaged property, and some tech industry analysts think it’s grossly overvalued. Beyond the headlines and the horror stories, Airbnb has changed the terms of travel for a whole generation. People who care more about finding like-minded locals than hotel breakfasts, and which has found a platform to build trust between hosts and guests in a way that hotels have struggled to replicate.This is the first, definitive book to tell the remarkable story behind Airbnb in all its forms–cultural zeitgeist, hotel disruptor, enemy to regulators–and the first in-depth character study of its leader Brian Chesky, the thoughtful, curious 34-year old founder and CEO, by the journalist who knows him best. On the way we’ll discover why their business idea took root, the mistakes they made and how they learned from them, how they have grown surrounded by controversy, the parallels with Uber, and where they are going next.
Payoff : The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations - Thryft
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Dan Ariely | Simon & Schuster/ Ted

Payoff : The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations

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Bestselling author Dan Ariely reveals fascinating new insights into motivation--showing that the subject is far more complex than we ever imagined. Every day we work hard to motivate ourselves, the people we live with, the people who work for and do business with us. In this way, much of what we do can be defined as being "motivators." From the boardroom to the living room, our role as motivators is complex, and the more we try to motivate partners and children, friends and coworkers, the clearer it becomes that the story of motivation is far more intricate and fascinating than we've assumed. Payoff investigates the true nature of motivation, our partial blindness to the way it works, and how we can bridge this gap. With studies that range from Intel to a kindergarten classroom, Ariely digs deep to find the root of motivation--how it works and how we can use this knowledge to approach important choices in our own lives. Along the way, he explores intriguing questions such as: Can giving employees bonuses harm productivity? Why is trust so crucial for successful motivation? What are our misconceptions about how to value our work? How does your sense of your mortality impact your motivation?
Thinking, Fast and Slow - Thryft
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Daniel Kahneman | Farrar, Straus And Giroux

Thinking, Fast and Slow

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This book is an insightful and practical guide to understanding how we think and make decisions. It explores the fast and intuitive System 1 and the slower, more logical System 2 and how they shape our judgments and choices in our personal and professional lives. Through engaging conversations, Kahneman provides practical and enlightening insights into how we can tap into the benefits of slow thinking and guard ourselves against mental glitches. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their decision-making skills.
Hot, Flat, and Crowded : Why The World Needs A Green Revolution - and How We Can Renew Our Global Future - Thryft
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Thomas L. Friedman | Allen Lane

Hot, Flat, and Crowded : Why The World Needs A Green Revolution - and How We Can Renew Our Global Future

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Hot, Flat, and Crowded by Thomas L. Friedman proposes a compelling vision for a sustainable future by emphasizing the importance of harnessing clean technology to combat climate change. The book, with its detailed analysis of the energy-climate era and governmental policies, is highly recommended for individuals looking for practical solutions to the greatest challenges facing humanity. The author's insightful perspective and forward-thinking mindset make it a fascinating read.
The End of Power : From Boardrooms to Battlefields and Churches to States, Why Being In Charge Isn't What It Used to Be - Thryft
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The End of Power : From Boardrooms to Battlefields and Churches to States, Why Being In Charge Isn't What It Used to Be

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The End of Power is a great read for those interested in the evolving power dynamics of the 21st century. Moises Naim argues that the era of global hegemony is over and the shift towards micropowers is evident - from massive corporations to smaller start-ups, nation-states to individuals. The book provides a comprehensive and well-researched analysis of how the world is evolving towards a more democratised power system that is being impacted by factors such as new technology, evolving consumer preference, and political empowerment, thereby creating new opportunities and risks.
Lights Out - Pride, Delusion, And The Fall Of General Electric - Thryft
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Lights Out is a must-read for those interested in the inner workings and culture of a major corporation. Gryta and Mann tell the gripping story of GE's rapid decline, shedding light on the personalities, mistakes, and company culture that ultimately led to its downfall. Readers will gain a newfound appreciation for the importance of sound leadership and organizational behavior in a successful business.
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The Go-Giver : A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea

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This is the international bestseller with a radically simple message. "The Go-Giver" tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. One day, desperate to land a big deal at the end of a bad quarter, he seeks advice from the enigmatic Pindar, a legendary consultant referred to by his devotees simply as the Chairman. Over the next week, Pindar introduces Joe to a series of 'go-givers': a restaurateur, a CEO, a financial adviser, a broker, and the 'Connector' who brought them all together. Pindar's friends share the Five Laws of Stratospheric Success and teach Joe how to open himself up to the power of giving. Joe learns that changing his focus from getting to giving - putting others' interests first and continually adding value to their lives - leads to unexpected returns. Imparted with wit and grace, "The Go-Giver" is a heartwarming and inspiring tale that brings new relevance to the old proverb 'Give and you shall receive'.
The Airbnb Story : How Three Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions of Dollars ... and Plenty of Enemies - Thryft
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The Airbnb Story : How Three Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions of Dollars ... and Plenty of Enemies

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The Airbnb Story tells the captivating tale of how Airbnb came to be one of the largest providers of accommodations in the world in less than a decade. This book is fit for entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts who are looking to learn more about one of Silicon Valley's top-tier startups. It not only captures the remarkable journey of Airbnb, but also dives into the disruptive nature of the hotel industry. Leigh Gallagher provides insights into the controversies that the company has faced, along with the challenges that arose as a result of public rental in private neighbourhoods. The book also takes an in-depth look at Brian Chesky, the curious co-founder and CEO of Airbnb. Anyone looking to be inspired by unconventional ideas would find this book an exciting read.
The Lean Startup : How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses - Thryft
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This book is perfect for entrepreneurs who want to build a sustainable business in today's fast-paced world. Eric Ries provides a scientific and unique approach to creating successful startups through "validated learning" and rapid experimentation. By following the practices outlined in this book, entrepreneurs can save time and resources by testing their ideas before investing too heavily in them. This book is essential for anyone who wants to build a successful and innovative business.
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See You at the Top

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Step-by-step instructions on how to change the way we think about ourselves and our surroundings. The book takes a common-sense approach to living a successful life and stresses the importance of honesty, loyalty, faith, character and integrity.
How the Mighty Fall : And Why Some Companies Never Give In - Thryft
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How the Mighty Fall : And Why Some Companies Never Give In

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This book is an insightful read for business leaders who want to understand the warning signs of decline in their companies and learn how to reverse its course. Jim Collins offers a comprehensive framework of 5 stages of decline that begins with hubris born of success and ends with capitulation to irrelevance or death. The research project is based on companies that fell from greatness, including Kodak, Circuit City, and Motorola, highlighting their mistakes, and how their leaders could have prevented their demise. Overall, this book provides valuable insights into how to avoid complacency, stay disciplined, understand your risks, and seize new opportunities while there's still time, making it a must-read for anyone in a leadership position.
The Innovator's Dilemma : When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail - Thryft
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The Innovator's Dilemma : When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail

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This book would be a great read for entrepreneurs, business owners and anyone interested in innovation. It highlights the challenges that come with innovation, even in established companies. It also provides insights on how to handle the dilemmas encountered when managing innovation in organizations. The book's unique and distinctive feature is its ability to provide strategies for dealing with innovation-related challenges.
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The Tipping Point is an insightful read for those interested in understanding how minor changes can make a massive difference. Gladwell's unique perspective and blend of case studies and data make this book a great choice for those looking to expand their knowledge of social dynamics and consumer behavior. Readers will likely appreciate the real-life examples provided, making complex theories easy to digest.
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John Naisbitt, Eric Conger  | Harper Business

Mind Set! : Reset Your Thinking and See the Future

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In his seminal works Megatrends and Megatrends 2000 , John Naisbitt proved himself one of the most far-sighted and accurate observers of our fast-changing world. Mind Set! goes beyond that— Mind Set! discloses the secret of forecasting. John Naisbitt gives away the keys to the kingdom, opening the door to the insights that let him understand today's world and see the opportunities of tomorrow. He selects his most effective tools, 11 Mindsets, and applies them by guiding the reader through the five forces that will dominate the next decades of the twenty-first century. Illustrated by stories about Galileo and Einstein to today's icons and rebels in business, science, and sports, Mind Set! opens your eyes to see beyond media headlines, political slogans, and personal opinions to select and judge what will form the pictures of the future.
Adapt : Why Success Always Starts with Failure - Thryft
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Adapt : Why Success Always Starts with Failure

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Author Q&A with Tim Harford [image] So are you an economic missionary, or is this just something that you love to do? It began as something that I love to do--and I think I am now starting to get a sense of it being a mission. People can use economics and they can use statistics and numbers to get at the truth and there is a real appetite for doing so. This is such a BBC thing to say--there’s almost a public service mission to be fulfilled in educating people about economics. When I wrote The Undercover Economist, it was all about my pure enthusiasm for the subject; the book is full of stuff I wanted to say and that is always the thing with the books: they are always such fun to write. Do you think that people these days are generally more economically literate? People are now aware of economics for various reasons. There are the problems with the economy--there is always more interest in economics when it is all going wrong. Where is the border line in your new book between economics and sociology? I don’t draw a border line, and particularly not with the new book. The Undercover Economist was basically all the cool economics I could think of and The Logic of Life was me investigating a particular part of economics. All of the references in The Logic of Life were academic economics papers that I had related--and hopefully made more fun. This new book, Adapt, is very different. I have started by asking what is wrong with the world, what needs fixing, how does it work--and if economics can tell us something about that (which it can) then I have used it. And if economics is not the tool that you need--if you need to turn to sociology or engineering or biology or psychology--I have, in fact, turned to all of them in this book. If that’s what you need, then that’s where I have gone. So I have written this book in a different way: I started with a problem and tried to figure out how to solve it. What specific subjects do you tackle? To be a bit more specific, the book is about how difficult problems get solved and I look at quick change; the banking crisis; poverty; innovation, as I think there is an innovation slow-down; and the war in Iraq. Also, I look at both problems in business and in everyday life. Those are the big problems that I look at--and my conclusion is that these sorts of problems only ever get solved by trial and error, so when they are being solved, they are being solved through experimentation, which is often a bottom-up process. When they are not being solved it is because we are not willing to experiment, or to use trial and error. Do you think companies will change to be much more experimental, with more decisions placed in the hands of employees? I don’t think that is necessarily a trend, and the reason is that the market itself is highly experimental, so if your company isn’t experimental it may just happen to have a really great, successful idea--and that’s fine; if it doesn’t, it will go bankrupt. But that said, it is very interesting to look at the range of companies who have got very into experimentation--they range from the key-cutting chain Timpson’s to Google; you can’t get more different than those two firms, but actually the language is very similar; the recruitment policies are similar; the way the employees get paid is similar. The “strap line” of the book is that “Success always starts with failure.” You are a successful author… so what was the failure that set you up for success? I was working on a book before The Undercover Economist… it was going to be a sort of Adrian Mole/Bridget Jones’ Diary-styled fictional comedy, in which the hero was this economist and through the hilarious things that happened to him, all these economic principles would be explained--which is a great idea--but the trouble is that I am not actually funny. Another example would be my first job as a management consultant… and I was a terrible management consultant. I crashed out after a few months. Much better that, than to stick with the job for two or three years-- a lot of people say you have got to do that to “show your commitment.” Taking the job was a mistake--why would I need to show my commitment to a mistake? Better to realise you made a mistake, stop and do something else, which I did. That idea that “failure breeds success” is central to most entrepreneurs. Do you think we need more of it in the UK? I think that the real problem is not failure rates in business; the problem is failure rates in politics. We need a much higher failure rate in politics. What actually happens is politicians--and this is true of all political parties--have got some project and they’ll say, “Right, we are going to do this thing,” and it is quite likely that idea is a bad idea--because most ideas fail; the world is complicated and while I don’t have the numbers for this, most ideas are, as it turns out, not good ideas. But they never collect the data, or whatever it is they need to measure, to find out where their idea is failing. So they have this bad idea, roll this bad idea out and the bad idea sticks, costs the country hundreds, millions, or billions of pounds, and then the bad idea is finally reversed by the next party on purely ideological grounds and you never find out whether it really worked or not. So we have this very, very low willingness to collect the data that would be necessary to demonstrate failure, which is the bit we actually need. To give a brief example: Ken Livingstone, as Mayor of London, came along and introduced these long, bendy buses. Boris Johnson came along and said, “If you elect me, I am going to get rid of those big bendy buses and replace them with double-decker buses.” He was elected and he did it, so… which one of them is right? I don’t know. I mean, isn’t that crazy? I know democracy is a wonderful thing and we voted for Ken Livingstone and we voted for Boris Johnson, but it would be nice to actually have the data on passenger injury rates, how quickly people can get on and off these buses, whether disabled people are using these buses… the sort of basic evidence you would want to collect. Based on that, are you a supporter of David Cameron’s “Big Society”, which in a sense favours local experimentation over central government planning? Well, I have some sympathy for the idea of local experimentation, but what worries me is that we have to have some mechanism that is going to tell you what is working and what is not--and there is no proposal for that. Cameron’s Tories seem to have the view that ‘if it is local then it will work.’ In my book, I have all kinds of interesting case studies of situations where localism really would have worked incredibly well, as in, say, the US Army in Iraq. But I have also got examples of where localism did not work well at all--such as a corruption-fighting drive in Indonesia. Is the new book, Adapt, your movement away from economic rationalist to management guru? Are you going to cast your eye over bigger problems? The two changes in Adapt are that I have tried to start with the problem, rather than saying, “I have got a hammer--I’m going to look for a nail.” I started with a nail and said, “Ok, look, I need to get this hammered in.” So I have started with the problem and then looked anywhere for solutions. And the second thing is that I have tried to do is write with more of a narrative. This is not a Malcolm Gladwell book, but I really admire the way that people like Gladwell get quite complex ideas across because they get you interested in the story; that is something that I have tried to do more of here. I am not too worried about it, because I know that I am never going to turn into Malcolm Gladwell--I am always going to be Tim Harford--but it doesn’t hurt to nudge in a certain direction. On Amazon, we recommend new book ideas to people: “If you like Tim Harford you may like…”, but what does Tim Harford also like? I read a lot of books, mostly non-fiction and in two categories: people who I think write a lot better than I do, and people who think about economics more deeply than I do. In the first category I am reading people like Michael Lewis, Kathryn Schulz (I loved her first book, Being Wrong), Malcolm Gladwell and Alain de Botton. In the second category, I read lots of technical economics books, but I enjoy Steven Landsburg, Edward Glaeser (who has a book out now which looks good), Bill Easterly… I don’t necessarily agree with all of these people! When I am not reading non-fiction, I am reading comic books or 1980s fantasy authors like Jack Vance.
Finite and Infinite Games - Thryft
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Finite and Infinite Games

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“There are at least two kinds of games,” states James P. Carse as he begins this extraordinary book. “One could be called finite; the other infinite. A finite game is played for the purpose of winning, an infinite game for the purpose of continuing the play.”Finite games are the familiar contests of everyday life; they are played in order to be won, which is when they end. But infinite games are more mysterious. Their object is not winning, but ensuring the continuation of play. The rules may change, the boundaries may change, even the participants may change—as long as the game is never allowed to come to an end.What are infinite games? How do they affect the ways we play our finite games? What are we doing when we play—finitely or infinitely? And how can infinite games affect the ways in which we live our lives?Carse explores these questions with stunning elegance, teasing out of his distinctions a universe of observation and insight, noting where and why and how we play, finitely and infinitely. He surveys our world—from the finite games of the playing field and playing board to the infinite games found in culture and religion—leaving all we think we know illuminated and transformed. Along the way, Carse finds new ways of understanding everything, from how an actress portrays a role to how we engage in sex, from the nature of evil to the nature of science. Finite games, he shows, may offer wealth and status, power and glory, but infinite games offer something far more subtle and far grander.Carse has written a book rich in insight and aphorism. Already an international literary event, Finite and Infinite Games is certain to be argued about and celebrated for years to come. Reading it is the first step in learning to play the infinite game.
Seeing What Others Don't : The Remarkable Ways We Gain Insights - Thryft
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Seeing What Others Don't : The Remarkable Ways We Gain Insights

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"Seeing What Others Don't" by Gary Klein is an insightful study that uses real-life stories to demonstrate the process of gaining clear insight. It offers five key strategies to spot connections and contradictions, transforming the way you understand things and make decisions. This book is highly recommended for those looking to gain a unique perspective and learn from practical examples.
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The Lean Startup : How Constant Innovation Creates Radically Successful Businesses

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THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SENSATION' The Lean Startup changes everything.' - Harvard Business Review----------Most new businesses fail. But most of those failures are preventable.The Lean Startup is a new approach to business that's being adopted around the world. It is changing the way companies are built and new products are launched.Essential reading for any ambitious entrepreneur, The Lean Startup will teach you to identify what your customers really want. You'll learn how to test your vision continuously, adapting and adjusting before it's too late.With over a million copies sold across the globe, now is your time to think Lean.

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