The economy is global, businesses are increasingly global, management has gone global and there is an increasing demand (and reward) for truly skilled global leaders, managers and executives. Black and Morrison address this change by asking why and when globalization truly began and explain how businesses can adapt themselves to remain competitive in increasingly global markets.Written by authoritative experts and based on extensive, up-to-date research and interviews with leading ...

This book first examines the phenomenon of global business and then analyzes what is different about global business and, therefore, what is uniquely required to be a successful global leader. It lays out how companies can develop successful global leaders, and what individuals can do to develop themselves into successful global leaders.Readers will walk away with a clear understanding of how and why globalization of business took place. They will understand what is unique about gl...

Why do brilliant ideas so often fail to make it through the organisations that need them most?The problem is rarely the idea itself. Good ideas stall because organisations are political systems: places where competing priorities, hidden resistance, shifting alliances and questions of trust determine what gets attention, resources and support.In The Architecture of Influence, leadership experts Allen Morrison, Cyril Bouquet and Philippe Bonnet reveal how to navigate these fo...

Why do brilliant ideas so often fail to make it through the organisations that need them most?The problem is rarely the idea itself. Good ideas stall because organisations are political systems: places where competing priorities, hidden resistance, shifting alliances and questions of trust determine what gets attention, resources and support.In The Architecture of Influence, leadership experts Allen Morrison, Cyril Bouquet and Philippe Bonnet reveal how to navigate these fo...

How to adapt your firm’s competitive strategy to the modern reality of Chinese enterpriseEnterprise China: Adopting a Competitive Strategy for Business Success delivers a roadmap for business executives competing in and with China. Prepared by a team of renowned management researchers and strategists, the book examines the often-misunderstood interconnectedness of the Chinese state and Chinese businesses, demonstrating that individual firms and companies a...

In this age of globalization challenges--from economic uncertainty to emerging markets--there are no mapped out answers for the international manager. Global Explorers guides the global manager from the periphery to the center stage of international business leadership.In a 1997 survey of Fortune 500 firms conducted by authors J. Stewart Black, Allen J. Morrison and Hal B. Gregersen, virtually all companies indicated there was a severe shortage of global leaders. The deman...

One woman’s explosive true story about her romance with President John F. Kennedy, her role as his liaison to the criminal underworld, and the terrible aftermath that followed.A Dangerous Beauty reveals the harrowing story of the woman at the center of one of America’s greatest political scandals.In 1960, Hollywood socialite Judith Campbell Exner was introduced to Senator John F. Kennedy in the throes of his run for president. Their secret romance ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • ECPA BESTSELLER • “When it comes to the intersection of race, privilege, justice, and the church, Tasha is without question my best teacher. Be the Bridge is THE tool I wish to put in every set of hands.”—Jen HatmakerWINNER OF THE CHRISTIAN BOOK AWARD® • Winner of the Christianity Today Book Award • A leading advocate for racial reconciliation calls Christians to move toward deeper understanding in the ...

In 1960, Hollywood socialite Judith Campbell Exner was introduced to Senator John F. Kennedy in the throes of his run for president. Their secret romance soon entangled her with one of the most dangerous men in America—Chicago mob boss Sam Giancana, along with his associate, the sharply dressed "Handsome Johnny" Rosselli. What began as her passion for JFK quickly became her peril. At Kennedy's request, Judith became the secret link between him and the Mafia, carrying money and messages—fir...

Mara has nowhere else to run when she summons the ancient demon Vepar to make a deal. He promises to rid her of the man hunting her down for a price: Her name.Vepar keeps to his word and erases Mara from her abusive ex's mind, but Vepar is back to retrieve her only a day later with his twin brother at his side.Mara must find strength within herself to survive...and fight the growing lust for the dark, sexy demon holding her hostage.Zepar has found his place on Earth...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • ECPA BESTSELLER • “When it comes to the intersection of race, privilege, justice, and the church, Tasha is without question my best teacher. Be the Bridge is THE tool I wish to put in every set of hands.”—Jen HatmakerWINNER OF THE CHRISTIAN BOOK AWARD® • Winner of the Christianity Today Book Award • A leading advocate for racial reconciliation calls Christians to move toward deeper understanding in the ...

Prepare your students to lead the future.Discovering Leadership: Designing Your Success provides a practical, engaging foundation and easy-to-understand framework for individuals to purposefully design leadership. This action-oriented text starts with the self and helps students understand their individual strengths, styles, and skills through numerous reflection opportunities. Next, the text explores the relational aspects of leadership and best practices...