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  Not to Scale - How the Small...

  Jamer Hunt

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  From research to practical application, Not To Scale explores an influential theory in an accessible way.  
    The dictionary defines "scale" as a range of numbers, used as a system to measure or compare things. We use this concept in every aspect of our lives-it is essential to innovation, helps us weigh options, and shapes our understanding of the impact of our actions. 
    In Not to Scale, Jamer Hunt investigates the complications of scale in the digital age, highlighting an interesting paradox: We now have a world of information at our fingertips, yet ironically the more informed we have become, the more overwhelmed we feel. The global effects of our daily choices (Paper or plastic? Own or lease? Shop local or buy online?) remain difficult for us to comprehend, and solutions to large-scale national and international issues feel inconceivable.  
    Hunt explains how these challenges are intimately tied to a new logic of scale and provides readers with survival skills for the twenty-first century. By taking massive problems and shrinking them down to size, we can use scale to effect positive change and adapt to the modern era. Connecting our smallest decisions to the grand scheme of things, Not to Scale is a fascinating and empowering guide to comprehending and navigating the high stakes often obscured from our view.

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  The Story Behind Feature-Driven...

  Jeff DeLuca

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  Feature-Driven Development is one of six recognized major agile development methodologies.  FDD and Jeff De Luca are a part of the Agile Software Consortium, and FDD was one of the original agile methodologies represented at the signing of the Agile Manifesto.  While most recent writing about agile has concerned Scrum and Extreme Programming (XP), there are still a sizable number of people succeeding in agile software development using the FDD method. In this 60-minute interview with Jeff De Luca, the co-creator of the FDD method, he tells us about the story behind the development of the FDD approach: how it was conceived, its early evolution, and how it was introduced to development teams and organizations.Topics Covered What is Feature-Driven Development?    What sparked the original idea for its creation?    What/Who influenced its structure?    How was it first used?    What early lessons helped change the approach to the format we know today?    How was it first introduced to the broader software development community, and what were the reactions?    And answers to questions raised by the audience

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  Boardroom Blueprint: Boost Your...

  Callum Laing

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  Unlock the door to executive success with "Boardroom Blueprint," the essential guide for ambitious professionals aiming to fast-track their way to the boardroom. This transformative book by Callum Laing is your secret weapon to leapfrogging decades in your career, promising advancement of 20 years in just 60 days. 
  "Boardroom Blueprint" distills Laing's extensive experience into a straightforward five-component methodology, challenging conventional career advancement methods. This compact, easy-to-digest book is brimming with actionable insights, real-life case studies, and powerful calls to action. It is the ultimate roadmap for those determined to secure a coveted position at the table, boosting not only their careers but also their personal wealth. 
  Endorsed by industry leaders like Sir Darren Jacklin, who calls it "an indispensable guide," this book lays out clear strategies that have been proven in the field. Laing's approach provides a practical pathway to achieving the respected and influential role you've been aiming for. 
  Beyond the boardroom, Callum Laing is a recognized entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author whose businesses reach across the globe. Despite his lack of football skills, his ambition remains unwavering, as does his commitment to fostering a new generation of values-based leadership. 
  Step into your future with confidence. "Boardroom Blueprint" is not just a book; it's an investment in your most promising self. Transform your ambition into action today and begin your journey to the boardroom.

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  Everybody's Business - The...

  Joe Miller

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  Sometimes it seems as if business exists purely to enrich a small elite. While the world is facing unprecedented challenges, it appears that businesses are only interested in making profits or paying bonuses. Big businesses are powerful machines. We all know they have the potential to cause enormous social and environmental harm; but with their resources and expertise they can also be great engines of positive change. Rather than fighting the power of business, should we be seeking to harness it? Everybody's Business is a journey through the business world. We meet the companies that are driving business forward by mobilising to tackle the challenges we all face. At its heart, this is a story of businesses doing what they do best: delivering products and services that people need, creating jobs and finding new ways to solve old problems. It's a story of people taking the initiative, and finding inspiration in the positive impact of their actions. We see how some of today's leading companies are realising that lasting success comes from having a purpose broader than making a profit. They know that business should benefit customers, employees, suppliers, neighbours and the wider world, as well as shareholders. Enduring value comes from making business work for everybody.

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  Beam Straight Up - The Bold...

  Jim Kokoris, Fred Noe

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  This book is an entertaining and informative look at the First  Family of Bourbon - the Beams - written by the colorful, seventh  generation Beam family member and Master Distiller, Frederick  Booker Noe III.  It is the first book to be written by a Beam,  the family behind the 217-year whiskey dynasty, and makers of one  of the world's best-selling bourbon, Jim Beam. The book features  family and bourbon history, stories about Fred's youth "growing up  Beam" in Bardstown, Kentucky, his transition from the bottling line  to renown global bourbon ambassador, as well as valuable business  insights and takeaways.   The book includes details on    Fred Noe's life on the road, spreading the bourbon  gospel  A simple primer on how bourbon is made.  Fred's long journey to becoming the face of one of America's  most iconic brands  Cocktail and food recipes  The bourbon industry today, and how the Jim Beam family  business helped shape it  The various sponsorships, charities, and events that the  company supports

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  Catherine the Great CEO - 7...

  Alan Axelrod

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  A fascinating look at the leadership style of the longest-ruling empress of Russia, from the bestselling author of Elizabeth I, CEO. 
   
  Catherine the Great traveled from Germany to Russia at only fourteen years of age, and rose to become one of the most remarkable, powerful, and captivating rulers in history. In this book, historian Alan Axelrod profiles this strong and beloved leader, examining her qualities of intellect, heart, and character, and distilling her words and actions into more than 100 practical and modern leadership lessons. 
   
  Praise for Alan Axelrod’s Julius Caesar, CEO 
   
  “Sure to appeal to history aficionados as well as business executives . . . informative and accessible.” —Publishers Weekly

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