Publisher: European Investment Bank
Africa's dynamic population, new technologies and potential for growth hold exciting opportunities for the whole region. The European Investment Bank plans to mobilise €100 million in investment in Africa by 2026.
We all have ideasthings we want to do or createbut only some of us will do what it takes to see those ideas come to pass. In the world of ideas, theres no shortage of passion. But passion without an actionable plan will eventually end up dead. The good news is that there are proven ways to help your ideas become reality. Idea-makers who are able to actualize their concepts year in and year out live with passion and intention. Its not enough to just be creative and inspired. Whether youre a creative or the leader of an organization, if you want to change your life and maybe even the world with your ideas, you must figure out how to create a process and infrastructure for implementation. In Good Idea, Now What? readers will be led through essential values and principles that successful idea-makers follow, from the importance of the physical space to dealing with resistance and setbacks, to collaborating with intention and communicating your ideas well. Good Idea, Now What? chapters include: Life After Inspiration Moving Forward Without Moving Elements of a Good Idea Why Branding Matters Getting Your Idea Out ThereShow book
Eavesdrop in the corridors of power...The nation's top CEOs share their valuable insights, experiences, and techniques running large, powerful organizations with the President of the United States. James J. Schiro, CEO of leading consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, has compiled important advice that reveals the crucial factors that determine the success of the country's top companies.In Memos to the President, chief executive officers from leading U.S. corporations apply their knowledge of managing complex organizations to the monumental challenges facing the federal government. In memos addressed directly to the president, they discuss major management issues and offer valuable insights and strategies that will help the president leverage technology to improve performance; create new programs for developing future leaders; improve internal communications; manage large-scale organizational change; and promote ethical behavior. This invaluable advice comes from major business figures, including: James B. Kelly of UPS, J.W. Marriott Jr. of Marriott International, Arthur Blank of Home Depot, Joseph D. Sargent of Guardian Life, and many others.Show book
A revised and updated edition of the cosmetics icon’s timeless guide to entrepreneurial success, featuring her people-centered business philosophy. Mary Kay Ash built a global independent sales force that today numbers 1.8 million women, and is respected by business and academic leaders. How? The secret is in this book. For forty-five years, the principles in The Mary Kay Way have helped the company succeed through changing economic times and explosive global growth. It has been said that no company wholeheartedly embodies the values and reflects the beliefs of its founder more than Mary Kay Inc. Now you can put the same inspiring principles to work for you. Recognized today as America’s greatest woman entrepreneur, Mary Kay Ash stepped out in 1963 in a man’s world to blaze a new path for women. She grew her business based not on the rules of competition, but on The Golden Rule. By “praising people to success” and “sandwiching every bit of criticism between two heavy layers of praise,” this energetic Texas titan opened new opportunities for women around the world and built a multibillion-dollar corporation. Mary Kay’s unconventional business philosophy was first published in 1984. Now revised and updated for the first time, with examples from her company’s top independent salespeople, The Mary Kay Way is perhaps her most important legacy. Praise for The Mary Kay Way“One of the most inspiring entrepreneurial leaders, Mary Kay always understood the importance of people and the value they can bring to an organization.” —J. W. Marriott, Jr., Chairman and CEO, Marriott International, Inc.“Mary Kay knew that when you put people first and then surround them with processes and disciplines that recognize their efforts, performance will soar.” —David C. Novak, Chairman and CEO, Yum! Brands, Inc. (KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Long John Silver’s, A&W)Show book
What if there were a way to cut through all the financial mumbo-jumbo? Wouldn't it be great if someone could really explain to us-in plain and simple English-the basics we must know about investing in order to insure our financial freedom?At last, here's good news. Jargon-free and written for all investors-experienced, beginner, and everyone in between-THE INVESTMENT ANSWER distills the process into just five decisions-five straightforward choices that can lead to safe and sound ways to manage your money.When Wall Street veteran Gordon Murray told his good friend and financial advisor, Dan Goldie, that he had only six months to live, Dan responded, "Do you want to write that book you've always wanted to do?" The result is this eminently valuable primer which can be read and understood in one sitting, and has advice that benefits you, not Wall Street and the rest of the traditional financial services industry.THE INVESTMENT ANSWER asks listeners to make five basic but key decisions to stack the investment odds in their favor. The advice is simple, easy-to-follow, and effective, and can lead to a more profitable portfolio for every investor. Specifically:* Should I invest on my own or seek help from an investment professional?* How should I allocate my investments among stocks, bonds, and cash?* Which specific asset classes within these broad categories should I include in my portfolio?* Should I take an actively managed approach to investing, or follow a passive alternative?* When should I sell assets and when should I buy more?In a world of fast-talking traders who believe that they can game the system and a market characterized by instability, this extraordinary and timely audio book offers guidance every investor should have.Show book
Disclaimer: This is not the official book, but a summary & it does not accompany the official. Step into the transformative philosophy of 'Die With Zero' by Bill Perkins. This isn't your traditional finance book; it's a call to action to optimize life's experiences and ensure that your wealth aligns with life's most fulfilling moments. Through engaging anecdotes and persuasive arguments, Perkins challenges the notion of accumulating wealth for a distant future, urging readers to spend, experience, and truly live in the present. This summary distills Perkins' radical approach, guiding you through the fundamental shifts in mindset necessary to enrich your life journey. Discover how to balance accumulating wealth with spending on experiences that matter, ensuring you reach the end of life with zero regrets and memories to cherish. 'Die With Zero' is more than just a financial blueprint—it's a manifesto for living a life brimming with purpose, passion, and unforgettable momentsShow book
Cliff Jones is a spiritual leader who has greatly influenced congregations to live and follow the bible in their business dealings.Show book
