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

The Hard Thing About Hard Things

Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers

by Ben Horowitz ...

Ben Horowitz, cofounder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley’s most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, offers essential leadership advice on building and running a startup—practical wisdom for managing the toughest problems business school doesn’t cover, based on his popular ben’s blog.While many people talk about how great it is to start a business, very ... Read more

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Ben Horowitz, cofounder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley’s most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, offers essential leadership advice on building and running a startup—practical wisdom for managing the toughest problems business school doesn’t cover, based on his popular ben’s blog.While many people talk about how great it is to start a business, very
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Nudge

The Final Edition

by Richard H. Thaler, Cass R. Sunstein ...

**An essential new edition―revised and updated from cover to cover―of one of the most important books of the last two decades, by Nobel Prize winner Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein* More than 2 million copies sold* New York Times bestseller**Since the original publication of Nudge more than a decade ago, the title has entered the vocabulary of businesspeople, policy makers, engaged citizens ... Read more

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**An essential new edition―revised and updated from cover to cover―of one of the most important books of the last two decades, by Nobel Prize winner Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein* More than 2 million copies sold* New York Times bestseller**Since the original publication of Nudge more than a decade ago, the title has entered the vocabulary of businesspeople, policy makers, engaged citizens
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An Economist Walks into a Brothel

And Other Unexpected Places to Understand Risk

by Allison Schrager ...

**A Financial Times Book of the Month pick for April!Is it worth swimming in shark-infested waters to surf a 50-foot, career-record wave?Is it riskier to make an action movie or a horror movie?Should sex workers forfeit 50 percent of their income for added security or take a chance and keep the extra money?**Most people wouldn't expect an economist to have an answer to these questions--or to other ... Read more

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**A Financial Times Book of the Month pick for April!Is it worth swimming in shark-infested waters to surf a 50-foot, career-record wave?Is it riskier to make an action movie or a horror movie?Should sex workers forfeit 50 percent of their income for added security or take a chance and keep the extra money?**Most people wouldn't expect an economist to have an answer to these questions--or to other
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Make Time

How to Focus on What Matters Every Day

by Jake Knapp, John Zeratsky ...

**From the New York Times bestselling authors of Sprint comes “a unique and engaging read about a proven habit framework [that] readers can apply to each day” (Insider, Best Books to Form New Habits).“If you want to achieve more (without going nuts), read this book.”—Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit**Nobody ever looked at an empty calendar and said, "The best way to spend this time is ... Read more

$11.99 USD

**From the New York Times bestselling authors of Sprint comes “a unique and engaging read about a proven habit framework [that] readers can apply to each day” (Insider, Best Books to Form New Habits).“If you want to achieve more (without going nuts), read this book.”—Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit**Nobody ever looked at an empty calendar and said, "The best way to spend this time is
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Hiring Smart!

How to Predict Winners and Losers in the Incredibly Expensive People-Reading Game

by Pierre Mornell ...

Now in Paperback!People are the most valuable asset in today'¬?s fiercely competitive workplace. In HIRING SMART, now available in paperback for the first time, Dr. Mornell delineates 45 simple strategies for "people reading"-observing a candidate'¬?s behavior and predicting what they'¬?ll be like in the workplace-that virtually guarantee hiring the best possible candidate for any job.An ... Read more

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Now in Paperback!People are the most valuable asset in today'¬?s fiercely competitive workplace. In HIRING SMART, now available in paperback for the first time, Dr. Mornell delineates 45 simple strategies for "people reading"-observing a candidate'¬?s behavior and predicting what they'¬?ll be like in the workplace-that virtually guarantee hiring the best possible candidate for any job.An
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For the Culture

The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want to Be

by Marcus Collins ...

In this illuminating book, the architect of some of the most famous ad campaigns of the last decade reveals how our perspective can be influenced by culture.In For the Culture, Marcus Collins argues that true cultural engagement is the most powerful vehicle for influencing behavior. If you want to get people to move, you must first understand the underlying cultural forces that make them tick ... Read more

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In this illuminating book, the architect of some of the most famous ad campaigns of the last decade reveals how our perspective can be influenced by culture.In For the Culture, Marcus Collins argues that true cultural engagement is the most powerful vehicle for influencing behavior. If you want to get people to move, you must first understand the underlying cultural forces that make them tick
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The Hour Between Dog and Wolf

How Risk Taking Transforms Us, Body and Mind

by John Coates ...

**“Brilliant.” —David Brooks, The New York Times“A profoundly unconventional book . . . So absorbing that I wound up reading it twice.” —BloombergFinalist for the Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the YearWhat happens to your body when you take risks? What happens to it when you make or lose a lot of money?**In this startling book, physiologist and former Wall Street trader John ... Read more

$12.99 USD

**“Brilliant.” —David Brooks, The New York Times“A profoundly unconventional book . . . So absorbing that I wound up reading it twice.” —BloombergFinalist for the Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the YearWhat happens to your body when you take risks? What happens to it when you make or lose a lot of money?**In this startling book, physiologist and former Wall Street trader John
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Noise

A Flaw in Human Judgment

by Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony, Cass R. Sunstein ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the Nobel Prize-winning author of Thinking, Fast and Slow and the coauthor of Nudge, a revolutionary exploration of why people make bad judgments and how to make better ones.**Imagine that two doctors in the same city give different diagnoses to identical patients—or that two judges in the same courthouse give markedly different sentences to people who have ... Read more

$12.99 USD

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the Nobel Prize-winning author of Thinking, Fast and Slow and the coauthor of Nudge, a revolutionary exploration of why people make bad judgments and how to make better ones.**Imagine that two doctors in the same city give different diagnoses to identical patients—or that two judges in the same courthouse give markedly different sentences to people who have
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Thinking, Fast and Slow

by Daniel Kahneman ...

*Major New York Times Bestseller*More than 2.6 million copies sold*One of The New York Times Book Review's ten best books of the year*Selected by The Wall Street Journal as one of the best nonfiction books of the year*Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient*Daniel Kahneman's work with Amos Tversky is the subject of Michael Lewis's best-selling The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed O... ... Read more

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*Major New York Times Bestseller*More than 2.6 million copies sold*One of The New York Times Book Review's ten best books of the year*Selected by The Wall Street Journal as one of the best nonfiction books of the year*Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient*Daniel Kahneman's work with Amos Tversky is the subject of Michael Lewis's best-selling The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed O...
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The Biggest Bluff

How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win

by Maria Konnikova ...

**A New York Times bestseller • A New York Times Notable Book“The tale of how Konnikova followed a story about poker players and wound up becoming a story herself will have you riveted, first as you learn about her big winnings, and then as she conveys the lessons she learned both about human nature and herself.” —The Washington Post**It's true that Maria Konnikova had never actually played poker ... Read more

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**A New York Times bestseller • A New York Times Notable Book“The tale of how Konnikova followed a story about poker players and wound up becoming a story herself will have you riveted, first as you learn about her big winnings, and then as she conveys the lessons she learned both about human nature and herself.” —The Washington Post**It's true that Maria Konnikova had never actually played poker
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The Quest for Global Dominance

Transforming Global Presence into Global Competitive Advantage

by Anil K. Gupta, Vijay Govindarajan, Haiyan Wang ...

Anil K. Gupta, Vijay Govindarajan, and Haiyan Wang are among the most distinguished experts in the field of globalization. In The Quest for Global Dominance they present the lessons from their twenty-year study of over two hundred corporations. They argue that, in order for a company to create and maintain its position as a globally dominant player, executives must ensure that their company leads ... Read more

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Anil K. Gupta, Vijay Govindarajan, and Haiyan Wang are among the most distinguished experts in the field of globalization. In The Quest for Global Dominance they present the lessons from their twenty-year study of over two hundred corporations. They argue that, in order for a company to create and maintain its position as a globally dominant player, executives must ensure that their company leads
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How Children Succeed

Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character

by Paul Tough ...

**"A persuasive wake-up call."—PeopleA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the award-winning journalist Paul Tough, a provocative and profound examination of child development, success, and character—an insightful study that reveals the power to transform young people’s lives.**Why do some children succeed while others fail? The story we usually tell about childhood and success is the one about ... Read more

$7.99 USD

**"A persuasive wake-up call."—PeopleA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the award-winning journalist Paul Tough, a provocative and profound examination of child development, success, and character—an insightful study that reveals the power to transform young people’s lives.**Why do some children succeed while others fail? The story we usually tell about childhood and success is the one about
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Thinking Analytically

A Guide for Making Data-Driven Decisions

by Jim Frost ...

Transform how you think about problems, prepare to outsmart misinformation, and avoid common pitfalls.Unlock the secrets to smarter decisions and uncover hidden data traps by developing an analytical mindset that cuts through the noise.In an age where data and statistical claims surround us, the ability to critique them is essential. Thinking Analytically guides you through the complexities of ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Transform how you think about problems, prepare to outsmart misinformation, and avoid common pitfalls.Unlock the secrets to smarter decisions and uncover hidden data traps by developing an analytical mindset that cuts through the noise.In an age where data and statistical claims surround us, the ability to critique them is essential. Thinking Analytically guides you through the complexities of
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Big Picture Strategy

The Six Choices That Will Transform Your Business

by Marta Dapena Baron ...

Develop winning brand strategies by focusing your team on the key strategic choices that drive organizational growth and learning. This book presents a system of six practical choices that articulate exactly how to launch and grow brands.Big Picture Strategy shows readers how limiting and focusing the strategic options available to company stakeholders can unlock previously inaccessible levels of ... Read more

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Develop winning brand strategies by focusing your team on the key strategic choices that drive organizational growth and learning. This book presents a system of six practical choices that articulate exactly how to launch and grow brands.Big Picture Strategy shows readers how limiting and focusing the strategic options available to company stakeholders can unlock previously inaccessible levels of
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The Wealth Ladder

Proven Strategies for Every Step of Your Financial Life

by Nick Maggiulli ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Investors of all ages would benefit from reading Mr. Maggiulli’s book, which holds especially valuable lessons for young people.”– Scott Nations, The Wall Street JournalFrom the author of Just Keep Buying, a groundbreaking new framework for building wealth**Do you feel stuck financially? Are you working more, trying to spend less, yet still not seeing results? If so, ... Read more

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Investors of all ages would benefit from reading Mr. Maggiulli’s book, which holds especially valuable lessons for young people.”– Scott Nations, The Wall Street JournalFrom the author of Just Keep Buying, a groundbreaking new framework for building wealth**Do you feel stuck financially? Are you working more, trying to spend less, yet still not seeing results? If so,
... Read more
The Score

How to Stop Playing Somebody Else's Game

by C. Thi Nguyen ...

**“Mind-expanding . . . The Score is so exuberant and readable that the depth and seriousness of its insights almost sneak up on you.” —Jennifer Szalai, The New York Times“Brilliant and wildly original . . . The Score is socially attentive, historically literate and imbued with sensual glee.” —Becca Rothfeld, The Washington Post“I give this excellent book five stars.” *—*Stuart Jeffries, Financial ... Read more

$16.99 USD

**“Mind-expanding . . . The Score is so exuberant and readable that the depth and seriousness of its insights almost sneak up on you.” —Jennifer Szalai, The New York Times“Brilliant and wildly original . . . The Score is socially attentive, historically literate and imbued with sensual glee.” —Becca Rothfeld, The Washington Post“I give this excellent book five stars.” *—*Stuart Jeffries, Financial
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Dream Chasing

by Bob Weis ...

Series series Disney Editions Deluxe
Disney experiences enthrall millions of guests around the world. How does it all become a reality? Find out in this action-packed narrative journey!Dream Chasing is a recounting by author Bob Weis of four decades of creating and seeing to completion challenging projects, leading teams from the top secret, high-tech corridors of Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) to the highest levels of The Walt ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Disney experiences enthrall millions of guests around the world. How does it all become a reality? Find out in this action-packed narrative journey!Dream Chasing is a recounting by author Bob Weis of four decades of creating and seeing to completion challenging projects, leading teams from the top secret, high-tech corridors of Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) to the highest levels of The Walt
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Impact Networks

Create Connection, Spark Collaboration, and Catalyze Systemic Change

by David Ehrlichman ...

This practical guide shows how to facilitate collaboration among diverse individuals and organizations to navigate complexity and create change in our interconnected world.The social and environmental challenges we face today are not only complex, they are also systemic and structural and have no obvious solutions. They require diverse combinations of people, organizations, and sectors to ... Read more

$14.39 USD

This practical guide shows how to facilitate collaboration among diverse individuals and organizations to navigate complexity and create change in our interconnected world.The social and environmental challenges we face today are not only complex, they are also systemic and structural and have no obvious solutions. They require diverse combinations of people, organizations, and sectors to
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Step Back

Bringing the Art of Reflection into Your Busy Life

by Joseph L. Badaracco ...

An easy and highly effective process for using reflection to focus on what really matters.Introduces the idea of "mosaic reflection": a simple, effective, adaptable process of breaking reflection down into small pieces of your daily life.Simple, powerful examples and techniques provided.The antidote to an overscheduled, frantic lifestyle at work and at home.Includes a variety of candid interviews ... Read more

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An easy and highly effective process for using reflection to focus on what really matters.Introduces the idea of "mosaic reflection": a simple, effective, adaptable process of breaking reflection down into small pieces of your daily life.Simple, powerful examples and techniques provided.The antidote to an overscheduled, frantic lifestyle at work and at home.Includes a variety of candid interviews
... Read more
You Were Born Rich

Now You Can Discover and Develop Those Riches

by Bob Proctor ...

Zig Ziglar may be the master motivator, MarkVictor Hansen of Chicken Soup For the Soul, the master storyteller; Anthony Robbins may be the guru of personal development, but Bob Proctor is the masterthinker. When it comes to systematizing life, no one else can touch him. He is simply the best. Bob Proctorcollects thoughts like Imelda Marcos used to collect shoes. He strings them together in ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Zig Ziglar may be the master motivator, MarkVictor Hansen of Chicken Soup For the Soul, the master storyteller; Anthony Robbins may be the guru of personal development, but Bob Proctor is the masterthinker. When it comes to systematizing life, no one else can touch him. He is simply the best. Bob Proctorcollects thoughts like Imelda Marcos used to collect shoes. He strings them together in
... Read more
Your Score

An Insider's Secrets to Understanding, Controlling, and Protecting Your Credit Score

by Anthony Davenport ...

An insider’s look at what every consumer needs to know about their credit score—and most importantly, how to fix it.A healthy credit score is essential for a healthy financial life. But the precise mechanisms used to determine our credit scores are shrouded in mystery. Consumers aren’t usually told how their score is being used by all kinds of companies and banks to dictate financial terms that ... Read more

$13.99 USD

An insider’s look at what every consumer needs to know about their credit score—and most importantly, how to fix it.A healthy credit score is essential for a healthy financial life. But the precise mechanisms used to determine our credit scores are shrouded in mystery. Consumers aren’t usually told how their score is being used by all kinds of companies and banks to dictate financial terms that
... Read more
Design Thinking

A Guide to Creative Problem Solving for Everyone

by Andrew Pressman ...

Design thinking is a powerful process that facilitates understanding and framing of problems, enables creative solutions, and may provide fresh perspectives on our physical and social landscapes. Not just for architects or product developers, design thinking can be applied across many disciplines to solve real-world problems and reconcile dilemmas. It is a tool that may trigger inspiration and the ... Read more

$48.99 USD

Design thinking is a powerful process that facilitates understanding and framing of problems, enables creative solutions, and may provide fresh perspectives on our physical and social landscapes. Not just for architects or product developers, design thinking can be applied across many disciplines to solve real-world problems and reconcile dilemmas. It is a tool that may trigger inspiration and the
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Radical Doubt

Turning Uncertainty into Surefire Success

by Bidhan L. Parmar ...

A revelatory, scientific approach to turning DOUBT into a decision-making superpower—for leaders, parents, and anyone who has to make tough choicesDrawing on cutting-edge research from neuroscience, psychology, and moral philosophy, Radical Doubt offers a fresh perspective on decision-making, revealing why traditional approaches often fall short when facing the topic of uncertainty. Dr. Bidhan ... Read more

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A revelatory, scientific approach to turning DOUBT into a decision-making superpower—for leaders, parents, and anyone who has to make tough choicesDrawing on cutting-edge research from neuroscience, psychology, and moral philosophy, Radical Doubt offers a fresh perspective on decision-making, revealing why traditional approaches often fall short when facing the topic of uncertainty. Dr. Bidhan
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Leadership Defense

Mastering Progressive Discipline and Structuring Terminations

by Paul Falcone ...

Series series The Paul Falcone Workplace Leadership Series
LEARN TO HANDLE EMPLOYEE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS LEAGALLY AND ETHICALLYA quick guide to legally and ethically mastering progressive discipline and structured termination, from the leading voice in HR expertise.Paul Falcone, author of 101 Sample Write Ups for Documenting Employee Performance Problems and renowned HR and leadership expert, breaks down the best practices for progressive employee ... Read more

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LEARN TO HANDLE EMPLOYEE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS LEAGALLY AND ETHICALLYA quick guide to legally and ethically mastering progressive discipline and structured termination, from the leading voice in HR expertise.Paul Falcone, author of 101 Sample Write Ups for Documenting Employee Performance Problems and renowned HR and leadership expert, breaks down the best practices for progressive employee
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