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  Masters of Management - How the...

  Adrian Wooldridge

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  In 1996, having completed a two-year research study, longtime Economist journalists and editors John Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge published The Witch Doctors, an explosive critique of management theory and its legions of evangelists and followers. The book became a bestseller, widely praised by reviewers and devoured by readers confused by the buzzwords and concepts the management “industry” creates. At the time, ideas about “reengineering,” “the search for excellence,” “quality,” and “chaos” both energized and haunted the world of business, just as “the long tail,” “black swans,” “the tipping point,” “the war for talent,” and “corporate responsibility” do today.For decades, since the rise of MBA programs on campuses across the country, the field of management has operated in a dubious space. Many of its framers clamor for respect within the academy while making millions of dollars pedaling ideas, some brilliant and some nonsensical, in speeches, consulting arrangements, and books.Although The Witch Doctors was a damning critique (“a scalpel job,” according to the Wall Street Journal), it also argued that much of management theory is valuable—making companies more effi-cient and productive, improving organizational life for workers, and providing sound ways for companies to innovate while defending more entrenched plans. Building upon all that made the original such a phenomenal success, this fully revised and updated edition, Masters of Management, takes into account the rise of the Internet, the growing power of emerging markets, the Great Recession of 2008, and the more recent developments in management theory. The result is an indispensable volume for any manager.

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  Breaking Into Venture - An...

  Allison Baum Gates

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  Although most people know nothing about them, venture capitalists are the small yet elite group of people funding and shaping world-changing technology businesses like Google, Facebook, Uber, and Amazon. Whether you're an aspiring investor, entrepreneur, or career-focused business professional, this book will teach you how this historically exclusive and incredibly lucrative industry actually works.Through a combination of the author's real-life stories coupled with insights from other elite venture investors from unexpected backgrounds, Breaking into Venture draws the curtain on what it takes to break into venture capital, navigate the hidden pitfalls that insiders know to avoid, and build a long-term winning strategy that plays to your unique strengths.Drawing on her background building multiple successful venture funds and teaching venture capital at world-class business schools on both coasts, Allison Baum Gates shares the nine fundamental principles that lead to success in VC, providing everything you need to navigate the rapidly changing technology landscape. By learning how venture investors think, you'll unlock your own potential, whether you're looking to make angel investments, develop and launch a successful business, or create the career of your dreams.

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  All about the Burger - A History...

  Sef Gonzalez

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  From conception to perfection, a complete history of the hamburger, for fans of Mark Kurlansky, Tom Standage, Jared Diamond, and Bee Wilson.  Discover the food history you've been missing in this entertaining book. Do you know what the first burger chain was? That Taco Bell was originally known as Bell Burger—and was founded in the same city as McDonald's? Have you heard of the 1980s Burger Wars? All About the Burger covers all these topics and more…All About the Burger will take you on the burger journey of a lifetime, an informational magic carpet ride. You’ll learn about restaurants, cooking styles, and different eras that have made the burger the juggernaut that it is. From White Castle to Shake Shack, from simple sandwich to specialty burger, you won’t miss a bite. This is the definitive Bible of Burgers. After reading this book, you will learn:·       The contributions burgers have made to food culture·       The evolution of the burger from carnival treat to an American staple·       Where to go to find your next favorite burger·       And much more!Praise for All about the Burger “Sef’s pursuit of the real story, along with the way he writes about the histories of these storied American restaurants and companies, truly conveys the respect and love he has for the subject.”―Bob Gatewood and Brian Easley, president & vice president at Druther’s “A book so meticulously researched and passionately written, it is the crowning achievement of one of our greatest food authorities. You will devour it instantly.”―Lee Schrager, Food Network’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival, founder

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  The Business Scaling Blueprint -...

  Tony DiSilvestro

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  SCALING YOUR BUSINESS IS ALL ABOUT MINDSET AND CREATING A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE FOR THE CUSTOMER. WHAT KIND OF MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE? WELL, THAT’S UP TO YOU. 
   
  Tony DiSilvestro is the master at experience creation. He’s scaled dozens of businesses and shares everything you need to know about how to do the same. In The Business Scaling Blueprint, DiSilvestro walks you through exactly how to apply these principles to your own business. He is the founder of over thirty-one businesses including Ynot Italian, Ynot Build and Design, Ynot Wind and Solar, and Employee Launch. Tony speaks on stages across the world and mentors fellow entrepreneurs and CEOs. This book is the culmination of everything he’s learned so far, and he’s just getting started. If you’re interested in creating a loyal brand, experiences your customers love, scaling your business, and reaching your biggest goals, you’ve picked up the right book.

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  Your Creative Mind - How to...

  Scott Cochrane

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  Too many companies limit their strategic thinking by focusing on what they already know how to do. Executives are expected to set concrete objectives and create detailed, step-by-step plans to reach them. This approach may satisfy short-term considerations like quarterly earnings reports, but it produces modest innovation and evolutionary development at best. As a result, the business can find itself in a performance plateau that it cannot seem to break out of. 
  In Your Creative Mind, you will discover an entirely different approach to the creative process. 
  You will learn:How to catapult your company out of a performance plateau and into dynamic growth, expansion, and market leadership.How to move beyond classic groupthink and unleash your true creative power.How to become a trend leader and paradigm shifter by harnessing the secrets of the power of creation.How to innovate your way into the most beneficial business relationships you can imagine. 
  Using the practical techniques and steps described in Your Creative Mind will infuse your company with creative power and drive innovation. Break free of business as usual and create the dynamic growth you deserve!

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  Planning For Retirement - Relax...

  Philip Palette

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  Financial Planning for Retirement isn’t Difficult. All You Need is a System that Works.“Each money decision you make impacts financial wellness.” — The Barnum Financial GroupOne of the barricades to financial wellness can be found in couples relations. The husband and the wife may not agree on financial matters. Unhealthy financial behaviors can thus be the result of family tensions. One recent study examined the effectiveness of the combined efforts of a financial planner and a family therapist working together. These professionals worked with couples experiencing financial and relational distress.Our point here is that when planning for retirement, one need not overlook the integration of a family counselor in helping to ease tensions.Other considerations that affect future retirees include age, gender and health. A recent report from the National Institute for Retirement Security (NIRS) showed that women lag behind men, when it comes to median household retirement income.“Women aged 65 or older have a median household retirement income of $47,244, only 83% of their male counterparts, who live in households with a median retirement income of $57,144, including Social Security, pensions, investment income and earnings.“https://www.nirsonline.org/reports/stillshortchanged/The burden of maintaining your financial health may not be pleasant even in the best of times.Why would we say this?Well, managing money involves paying off debt, budgeting your funds, saving and tracking your spending habits. You may need to earn money, grow your money and, above all, protect your money.• In this book you will discover what secrets lie ahead for you in budgeting your funds, in saving, in tracking your spending habits• You will discover how a certain hidden wellspring of knowledge made all the difference in one woman’s quest to grow her money.• How to increase your Social Security income beyond what even some pros are advising

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