Decision Making & Problem Solving in Management & Leadership & Business & Finance eBooks

Creating Great Choices

A Leader's Guide to Integrative Thinking

by Jennifer Riel, Roger L. Martin ...

Move Beyond Trade-Off ThinkingWhen it comes to our hardest choices, it can seem as though making trade-offs is inevitable. But what about those crucial times when accepting the obvious trade-off just isn't good enough? What do we do when the choices in front of us don't get us what we need? In those cases, rather than choosing the least worst option, we can use the models in front of us to create ... Read more

$23.09 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Move Beyond Trade-Off ThinkingWhen it comes to our hardest choices, it can seem as though making trade-offs is inevitable. But what about those crucial times when accepting the obvious trade-off just isn't good enough? What do we do when the choices in front of us don't get us what we need? In those cases, rather than choosing the least worst option, we can use the models in front of us to create
... Read more
Business Without the Bullsh*t

49 Secrets and Shortcuts You Need to Know

by Geoffrey James ...

In this "must-read," readers will learn surprising yet tried-and-true secrets about being an extraordinary boss, about coping with annoying coworkers, and navigating the thorny problems that recur in every workplace (Gerhard Gschwandtner, publisher of Selling Power magazine).Contrary to popular belief, the business world is not that complicated. While every industry and every profession requires ... Read more

$13.99 USD

In this "must-read," readers will learn surprising yet tried-and-true secrets about being an extraordinary boss, about coping with annoying coworkers, and navigating the thorny problems that recur in every workplace (Gerhard Gschwandtner, publisher of Selling Power magazine).Contrary to popular belief, the business world is not that complicated. While every industry and every profession requires
... Read more
Friend & Foe

When to Cooperate, When to Compete, and How to Succeed at Both

by Adam Galinsky, Maurice Schweitzer ...

What does it take to succeed? This question has fueled a long-running debate. Some have argued that humans are fundamentally competitive, and that pursuing self-interest is the best way to get ahead. Others claim that humans are born to cooperate and that we are most successful when we collaborate with others.In FRIEND AND FOE, researchers Galinsky and Schweitzer explain why this debate misses the ... Read more

$6.99 USD

What does it take to succeed? This question has fueled a long-running debate. Some have argued that humans are fundamentally competitive, and that pursuing self-interest is the best way to get ahead. Others claim that humans are born to cooperate and that we are most successful when we collaborate with others.In FRIEND AND FOE, researchers Galinsky and Schweitzer explain why this debate misses the
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So, What's Your Proposal?

Shifting High-Conflict People from Blaming to Problem-Solving in 30 Seconds

by Bill Eddy LCSW Esq. ...

Blame abounds! People confront us at work, the store, and online. Nerves get on edge. We get stuck blaming others for anything that goes wrong. With high-conflict people increasing in society, the twenty-four-hour news cycle, and social media, we hear constantly about the worst behavior. The temptation is to react and blame. Instead, consider using the simple methods taught in this book for ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Blame abounds! People confront us at work, the store, and online. Nerves get on edge. We get stuck blaming others for anything that goes wrong. With high-conflict people increasing in society, the twenty-four-hour news cycle, and social media, we hear constantly about the worst behavior. The temptation is to react and blame. Instead, consider using the simple methods taught in this book for
... Read more
The 7 Secret Keys to Startup Success

What You Need to Know to Win

by David J. Muchow ...

Finally, a new kind of business startup book—packed full of practical advice plus essential legal information you really need but don’t get in business school or anywhere else!The 7 Secret Keys to Startup Success is the one book every entrepreneur should have. David J. Muchow, an award-winning, thirty-year serial entrepreneur and lawyer, gives you practical legal and business advice covering every ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Finally, a new kind of business startup book—packed full of practical advice plus essential legal information you really need but don’t get in business school or anywhere else!The 7 Secret Keys to Startup Success is the one book every entrepreneur should have. David J. Muchow, an award-winning, thirty-year serial entrepreneur and lawyer, gives you practical legal and business advice covering every
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The Confidence Map

Charting a Path from Chaos to Clarity

by Peter Atwater ...

A groundbreaking framework for making better decisions by understanding – and mastering – confidence.What does our desire for certainty and control have to do with our decision-making? According to behavioral economics pioneer Peter Atwater, the answer is simple: everything.In The Confidence Map, Atwater explores the hidden role of confidence in the choices we make, and why events described as ... Read more

$8.99 USD

A groundbreaking framework for making better decisions by understanding – and mastering – confidence.What does our desire for certainty and control have to do with our decision-making? According to behavioral economics pioneer Peter Atwater, the answer is simple: everything.In The Confidence Map, Atwater explores the hidden role of confidence in the choices we make, and why events described as
... Read more
Hard Facts, Dangerous Half-Truths, and Total Nonsense

Profiting from Evidence-based Management

by Jeffrey Pfeffer, Robert I. Sutton ...

The best organizations have the best talent. . . Financial incentives drive company performance. . . Firms must change or die. Popular axioms like these drive business decisions every day. Yet too much common management wisdom” isn’t wise at all-but, instead, flawed knowledge based on best practices” that are actually poor, incomplete, or outright obsolete. Worse, legions of managers use this ... Read more

$25.19 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The best organizations have the best talent. . . Financial incentives drive company performance. . . Firms must change or die. Popular axioms like these drive business decisions every day. Yet too much common management wisdom” isn’t wise at all-but, instead, flawed knowledge based on best practices” that are actually poor, incomplete, or outright obsolete. Worse, legions of managers use this
... Read more
Evil Plans

Having Fun on the Road to World Domination

by Hugh MacLeod ...

The acclaimed author of Ignore Everybody is back with more irreverent wisdom, wit, and original cartoons."It has never been easier to make a great living doing what you love. But to make it happen, first you need an EVIL PLAN. Everybody needs to get away from lousy bosses, from boring, dead-end jobs that they hate, and ACTUALLY start doing something they love, something that matters. Life is short ... Read more

$8.99 USD

The acclaimed author of Ignore Everybody is back with more irreverent wisdom, wit, and original cartoons."It has never been easier to make a great living doing what you love. But to make it happen, first you need an EVIL PLAN. Everybody needs to get away from lousy bosses, from boring, dead-end jobs that they hate, and ACTUALLY start doing something they love, something that matters. Life is short
... Read more
HBR Guide to Thinking Strategically (HBR Guide Series)

by Harvard Business Review ...

Series series HBR Guide
The essential guide for managers to learn how to think strategically, focus on the big picture, and develop the mindset they need to be ready to step up to leadership.Shows managers how to develop their strategic thinking skills and integrate strategic thinking into their daily work.Provide key insights and practical advice from a variety of experts to help managers develop and implement this kind ... Read more

$14.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The essential guide for managers to learn how to think strategically, focus on the big picture, and develop the mindset they need to be ready to step up to leadership.Shows managers how to develop their strategic thinking skills and integrate strategic thinking into their daily work.Provide key insights and practical advice from a variety of experts to help managers develop and implement this kind
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Streetlights and Shadows

Searching for the Keys to Adaptive Decision Making

by Gary A. Klein ...

An expert explains how conventional wisdom about decision making can get us into trouble—and why experience can’t be replaced by rules, procedures, or analytical methods.In making decisions, when should we go with our gut and when should we try to analyze every option? When should we use our intuition and when should we rely on logic and statistics? Most of us would probably agree that for ... Read more

$19.99 USD

An expert explains how conventional wisdom about decision making can get us into trouble—and why experience can’t be replaced by rules, procedures, or analytical methods.In making decisions, when should we go with our gut and when should we try to analyze every option? When should we use our intuition and when should we rely on logic and statistics? Most of us would probably agree that for
... Read more
Issues

Remove Friction, Fast Track Your Growth, and Ignite Your Greatness

by Mark O'Donnell, Sue Hawkes, Jill Young ...

Series series The EOS Mastery Series
With today’s market plagued by economic uncertainty, companies need to cut out anything slowing them down. The ability to tackle issues head-on isn’t just nice to have anymore—it's your competitive advantage when things get tough.The biggest epidemic plaguing businesses today is the failure to solve issues quickly and permanently. Most companies get stuck in endless meetings that rehash the same ... Read more

$15.99 USD

With today’s market plagued by economic uncertainty, companies need to cut out anything slowing them down. The ability to tackle issues head-on isn’t just nice to have anymore—it's your competitive advantage when things get tough.The biggest epidemic plaguing businesses today is the failure to solve issues quickly and permanently. Most companies get stuck in endless meetings that rehash the same
... Read more
Lifestorming

Creating Meaning and Achievement in Your Career and Life

by Alan Weiss, Marshall Goldsmith ...

Revamp your life to grow, evolve, and become who you want to beLifestorming is the indispensably practical handbook for becoming the person you want to be. Redesign your life, friends, behaviors, and beliefs to move closer to your goals every single day, guided by expert insight and deep introspection. Written by a veteran author team behind almost 100 books on human behavior, this guide helps you ... Read more

$16.00 USD

Revamp your life to grow, evolve, and become who you want to beLifestorming is the indispensably practical handbook for becoming the person you want to be. Redesign your life, friends, behaviors, and beliefs to move closer to your goals every single day, guided by expert insight and deep introspection. Written by a veteran author team behind almost 100 books on human behavior, this guide helps you
... Read more
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Gain vital insights into how to motivate people

by 50minutes ...

Series Book 9 - Management & Marketing
Understand the true foundations of human motivationThis book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding and implementing Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, providing you with the essential information and saving time.In 50 minutes you will be able to:• Understand the five different levels of needs experienced by all humans• Adapt your marketing strategies to satisfy as many of those needs as ... Read more

$13.41 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Understand the true foundations of human motivationThis book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding and implementing Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, providing you with the essential information and saving time.In 50 minutes you will be able to:• Understand the five different levels of needs experienced by all humans• Adapt your marketing strategies to satisfy as many of those needs as
... Read more
Mental Models Revealed: Why You Should Not Only Rely On Them And What To Do Instead

by Joseph Fowler ...

Do you find it increasingly difficult to step out of your comfort zone or think outside of the box?Do you constantly question your decision making?Or do you want to become more flexible and open-minded in all areas of your life?If you answered yes to any of the questions above, this guide will change your life for the better. Are you ready to begin?Mental models are natural and help us make ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you find it increasingly difficult to step out of your comfort zone or think outside of the box?Do you constantly question your decision making?Or do you want to become more flexible and open-minded in all areas of your life?If you answered yes to any of the questions above, this guide will change your life for the better. Are you ready to begin?Mental models are natural and help us make
... Read more
Exponential: Transform Your Brand by Empowering Instead of Interrupting

by Jeff Rosenblum ...

One of the world’s top advertising executives shows how iconic brands win new customers and build armies of evangelists.Great brands stand for more than just cool products and clever advertisements. They inspire audiences. They enrich communities. They energize people. They move people’s lives forward. Most importantly, great brands don’t just interrupt: they empower. And that empowerment leads to ... Read more

$20.19 USD

One of the world’s top advertising executives shows how iconic brands win new customers and build armies of evangelists.Great brands stand for more than just cool products and clever advertisements. They inspire audiences. They enrich communities. They energize people. They move people’s lives forward. Most importantly, great brands don’t just interrupt: they empower. And that empowerment leads to
... Read more
費米推定筆記：用費米來解題，讓頂尖企業錄取你！透過６＋１模式，15個核心問題，高效鍛鍊假說思考力！

by 吉田雅裕, 脇田俊輔 ...

日本總共有幾隻貓？臺灣有多少個十字路口？頭腦別被養笨了！看起來超瞎的問題不是在要求精確答案，而是在測試你的概算「思、考、力」！企業面試題超莫名，一起來挑戰！「馬路上的人孔蓋為什麼是圓的？」「多少顆高爾夫球才能填滿一輛校車？」「一天之中，時鐘的時針和分針會重合幾次？」這些題目看似無意義，但是其實是鍛鍊跳脫「追求標準答案」的僵化思考，推算這些答案的方法，主要就是建立一套思考行為模式，推估出最有可能的結果，之後再利用各種數據資料去補強答案的精準度，而本書所教導的費米推定，就是幫助你在資料不夠充足的狀況下，就可以做出決策判斷，進而提高成功率，甚至解決沒有過往案例可循的問題。光有豐富的學經歷還不夠，找工... ... Read more

$7.76 USD

日本總共有幾隻貓？臺灣有多少個十字路口？頭腦別被養笨了！看起來超瞎的問題不是在要求精確答案，而是在測試你的概算「思、考、力」！企業面試題超莫名，一起來挑戰！「馬路上的人孔蓋為什麼是圓的？」「多少顆高爾夫球才能填滿一輛校車？」「一天之中，時鐘的時針和分針會重合幾次？」這些題目看似無意義，但是其實是鍛鍊跳脫「追求標準答案」的僵化思考，推算這些答案的方法，主要就是建立一套思考行為模式，推估出最有可能的結果，之後再利用各種數據資料去補強答案的精準度，而本書所教導的費米推定，就是幫助你在資料不夠充足的狀況下，就可以做出決策判斷，進而提高成功率，甚至解決沒有過往案例可循的問題。光有豐富的學經歷還不夠，找工...
... Read more
Your Best Meeting Ever

7 Principles for Designing Meetings That Get Things Done

by Rebecca Hinds ...

INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER“Everyone wants better meetings, but no one seems to know how—until now.” —Reid Hoffman, New York Times bestselling author and cofounder of LinkedIn“Warning: This read may save you countless hours.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author and host of the podcast Re:ThinkingFrom Rebecca Hinds, PhD—organ... ... Read more

$14.99 USD

INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER“Everyone wants better meetings, but no one seems to know how—until now.” —Reid Hoffman, New York Times bestselling author and cofounder of LinkedIn“Warning: This read may save you countless hours.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author and host of the podcast Re:ThinkingFrom Rebecca Hinds, PhD—organ...
... Read more
No Bullsh!t Leadership

by Martin G. Moore ...

Fine-tune your leadership skills, solidify respect among your workforce, and ensure your company's lasting success with tools from a winning CEO.When Martin G. Moore was asked to rescue a leading energy corporation from ever-increasing debt and a lack of executive accountability, he faced an uphill battle. Not only had he never before stepped into the role of CEO; he also had no experience in the ... Read more

$17.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Fine-tune your leadership skills, solidify respect among your workforce, and ensure your company's lasting success with tools from a winning CEO.When Martin G. Moore was asked to rescue a leading energy corporation from ever-increasing debt and a lack of executive accountability, he faced an uphill battle. Not only had he never before stepped into the role of CEO; he also had no experience in the
... Read more
Finance Basics (HBR 20-Minute Manager Series)

by Harvard Business Review ...

Series series 20-Minute Manager
Master the essentials of finance quickly and confidently.Intimidated by corporate finance? The numbers (and the jargon) can feel overwhelming—but you have to understand them to manage effectively. Finance Basics explains the fundamentals simply and quickly, introducing you to key terms and concepts such as:How to navigate financial statementsHow to weigh costs and benefitsWhat’s involved in ... Read more

$10.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master the essentials of finance quickly and confidently.Intimidated by corporate finance? The numbers (and the jargon) can feel overwhelming—but you have to understand them to manage effectively. Finance Basics explains the fundamentals simply and quickly, introducing you to key terms and concepts such as:How to navigate financial statementsHow to weigh costs and benefitsWhat’s involved in
... Read more
BCG問題解決力：一生受用的策略顧問思考法

by 徐瑞廷, 黃菁媺 ...

Series series BIG
完整收錄BCG頂尖顧問解決問題的方法毫無保留地揭露BCG與客戶溝通的技巧BCG****顧問首次針對臺灣職場的在地化洞察——關於BCG——BCG**（The Boston Consulting Group）＝波士頓顧問公司**全球領先的管理顧問公司，客戶遍及財星500大企業與政府單位多次獲選為《財富》雜誌最理想的雇主企業之一</st... ... Read more

$7.76 USD

完整收錄BCG頂尖顧問解決問題的方法毫無保留地揭露BCG與客戶溝通的技巧BCG****顧問首次針對臺灣職場的在地化洞察——關於BCG——BCG**（The Boston Consulting Group）＝波士頓顧問公司**全球領先的管理顧問公司，客戶遍及財星500大企業與政府單位多次獲選為《財富》雜誌最理想的雇主企業之一</st...
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Unsafe Thinking

How to be Nimble and Bold When You Need It Most

by Jonah Sachs ...

A Financial Times Book of the Month: "An enchanting book about how to question the conventional, challenge the status quo, and unlock the creative solutions right under your nose." --Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals, Give and Take, and Option B with Sheryl Sandberg"Unsafe Thinking delivers an array of fresh insights on creativity, motivation, and staying in 'flow.' Packed ... Read more

$17.99 USD

A Financial Times Book of the Month: "An enchanting book about how to question the conventional, challenge the status quo, and unlock the creative solutions right under your nose." --Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals, Give and Take, and Option B with Sheryl Sandberg"Unsafe Thinking delivers an array of fresh insights on creativity, motivation, and staying in 'flow.' Packed
... Read more
Busting Loose From the Business Game

Mind-Blowing Strategies for Recreating Yourself, Your Team, Your Business, and Everything in Between

by Robert Scheinfeld ...

The Business Game—here’s how you can win!Are you a business owner, manager, or employee who struggles with:Taxes, cash flow, sales, and profitsMarketing and advertising effectivenessHiring, motivating, and managing talentThe economy, stock market, and competitorsBosses, boards, stockholders and partnersNever-ending to-do lists and sacrificing your quality of life to succeed?If you answer... ... Read more

$15.00 USD

The Business Game—here’s how you can win!Are you a business owner, manager, or employee who struggles with:Taxes, cash flow, sales, and profitsMarketing and advertising effectivenessHiring, motivating, and managing talentThe economy, stock market, and competitorsBosses, boards, stockholders and partnersNever-ending to-do lists and sacrificing your quality of life to succeed?If you answer...
... Read more
Perfect Phrases for Performance Reviews (EBOOK BUNDLE)

by Anne Bruce, Robert Bacal, Robert Bacal, Douglas Max ...

Meet or exceed all your goals with this comprehensive guide to performance reviews3 books in 1 eBook!Perfect Phrases for Performance Reviews covers all the bases when it comes to using the right language during every stage of the performance review process. Packed with the exact words and phrases you need to plan, conduct, and finalize performance reviews, this three-eBook set helps you express ... Read more

$22.09 USD

Meet or exceed all your goals with this comprehensive guide to performance reviews3 books in 1 eBook!Perfect Phrases for Performance Reviews covers all the bases when it comes to using the right language during every stage of the performance review process. Packed with the exact words and phrases you need to plan, conduct, and finalize performance reviews, this three-eBook set helps you express
... Read more
Signals & Levers

Systems Thinking Tools to Unblock Software Delivery

by Elisabeth Hendrickson, Joel Tosi ...

Stop fighting symptoms. Start finding solutions. Discover the systems thinking tools that actually work.In Signals & Levers, Elisabeth Hendrickson—former VP R&D at Pivotal and author of the enduring Explore It!—and Joel Tosi—who has spent 25+ years delivering software and a decade helping teams stop “change theater”—teach you to see through the illusions that plague every software organization. ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Stop fighting symptoms. Start finding solutions. Discover the systems thinking tools that actually work.In Signals & Levers, Elisabeth Hendrickson—former VP R&D at Pivotal and author of the enduring Explore It!—and Joel Tosi—who has spent 25+ years delivering software and a decade helping teams stop “change theater”—teach you to see through the illusions that plague every software organization.
... Read more

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