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

Cracking Complexity

The Breakthrough Formula for Solving Just About Anything Fast

by David Komlos, David Benjamin ...

For the first time, David Benjamin and David Komlos of Syntegrity share their cutting-edge, highly engaging step-by-step formula for cracking incredibly knotty and important challenges in mere days, while mobilizing those who must execute.**Foreword by Marshall Goldsmith, #1 NY Times bestselling author, Thinkers50 - #1 Executive Coach and the only two-time #1 Leadership Thinker in the ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

For the first time, David Benjamin and David Komlos of Syntegrity share their cutting-edge, highly engaging step-by-step formula for cracking incredibly knotty and important challenges in mere days, while mobilizing those who must execute.**Foreword by Marshall Goldsmith, #1 NY Times bestselling author, Thinkers50 - #1 Executive Coach and the only two-time #1 Leadership Thinker in the
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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

$18.99 CAD

**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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What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do

by David Jeremiah ...

Not sure what to do next?In this in-depth look at the book of James, Dr. David Jeremiah offers stories and biblical insights about what to do:When you’re feeling pressuredWhen wrong seems rightWhen you don’t know what decision to makeWhen faith doesn’t seem to workWhen you’re not feeling confidentWhen your goals are not God’sWhen you’re in a hurry and God is notWhen you have financia... ... Read more

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Not sure what to do next?In this in-depth look at the book of James, Dr. David Jeremiah offers stories and biblical insights about what to do:When you’re feeling pressuredWhen wrong seems rightWhen you don’t know what decision to makeWhen faith doesn’t seem to workWhen you’re not feeling confidentWhen your goals are not God’sWhen you’re in a hurry and God is notWhen you have financia...
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How To Interview People -A guide to choosing the best person for the job every time

by Heike Guilford ...

Whether you are new to interviewing or ready to take your skills to the next level, How To Interview People will show you how to instantly improve every apsect of your assessment -and selection process. Packed with real life case studies, practical tips and advice, you'll discover how to choose the best person for the job every time. Find out how to elevate your existing recruitment activities and ... Read more

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Whether you are new to interviewing or ready to take your skills to the next level, How To Interview People will show you how to instantly improve every apsect of your assessment -and selection process. Packed with real life case studies, practical tips and advice, you'll discover how to choose the best person for the job every time. Find out how to elevate your existing recruitment activities and
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Mission Economy

A Moonshot Guide to Changing Capitalism

by Mariana Mazzucato ...

Longlisted for the 2021 Porchlight Business Book Awards, Big Ideas & New Perspectives“She offers something both broad and scarce: a compelling new story about how to create a desirable future.”—New York TimesAn award-winning author and leading international economist delivers a hard-hitting and much needed critique of modern capitalism in which she argues that, to solve the massive crises facing ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Longlisted for the 2021 Porchlight Business Book Awards, Big Ideas & New Perspectives“She offers something both broad and scarce: a compelling new story about how to create a desirable future.”—New York TimesAn award-winning author and leading international economist delivers a hard-hitting and much needed critique of modern capitalism in which she argues that, to solve the massive crises facing
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Instant Influence

How to Get Anyone to Do Anything--Fast

by Michael Pantalon, PhD ...

If you want to motivate your employees to be more productive, convince your customers to use more of your products and services, encourage a loved one to engage in healthier habits, or inspire any change in yourself, renowned psychologist Dr. Michael Pantalon can show you how to achieve Instant Influence in six simple steps. Drawing on three decades of research, Dr. Pantalon's easy-to-learn method ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

If you want to motivate your employees to be more productive, convince your customers to use more of your products and services, encourage a loved one to engage in healthier habits, or inspire any change in yourself, renowned psychologist Dr. Michael Pantalon can show you how to achieve Instant Influence in six simple steps. Drawing on three decades of research, Dr. Pantalon's easy-to-learn method
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Leadershift

The 11 Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace

by John C. Maxwell ...

Dive into a masterclass that reveals the shifts you should make over the course of you career to keep innovating, improving, and influencing others to the highest levels of success in today’s unprecedented business climate.Change is so rapid today that leaders must do more than stay the course to be successful. If they aren’t nimble and ready to adapt, they won’t survive. The key is to learn how ... Read more

$11.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dive into a masterclass that reveals the shifts you should make over the course of you career to keep innovating, improving, and influencing others to the highest levels of success in today’s unprecedented business climate.Change is so rapid today that leaders must do more than stay the course to be successful. If they aren’t nimble and ready to adapt, they won’t survive. The key is to learn how
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Tools Of Titans

The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers

by Timothy Ferriss ...

The latest groundbreaking tome from Tim Ferriss, the #1 New York Times best-selling author of The 4-Hour Workweek.From the author:"For the last two years, I’ve interviewed more than 200 world-class performers for my podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, to deconstruct their success habits. The guests range from super celebs (Jamie Foxx, Arnold Schwarzenegger, etc.) and athletes (icons of powerlifting, ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

The latest groundbreaking tome from Tim Ferriss, the #1 New York Times best-selling author of The 4-Hour Workweek.From the author:"For the last two years, I’ve interviewed more than 200 world-class performers for my podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, to deconstruct their success habits. The guests range from super celebs (Jamie Foxx, Arnold Schwarzenegger, etc.) and athletes (icons of powerlifting,
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Creativity Rules

Get Ideas Out of Your Head and into the World

by Tina Seelig ...

$11.99 CAD
How to Influence People

Make a Difference in Your World

by John Maxwell ...

You can make a difference!Believe it or not, the most effective way to make an impact on the world is to make an impact on individual people. How do you do that? Through influence.In How to Influence People, leadership guru John C. Maxwell and his friend Jim Dornan tell you how to make a positive impact on every person in your life, from your children and coworkers to your customers and the ... Read more

$5.99 CAD

You can make a difference!Believe it or not, the most effective way to make an impact on the world is to make an impact on individual people. How do you do that? Through influence.In How to Influence People, leadership guru John C. Maxwell and his friend Jim Dornan tell you how to make a positive impact on every person in your life, from your children and coworkers to your customers and the
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The Master Algorithm

How the Quest for the Ultimate Learning Machine Will Remake Our World

by Pedro Domingos ...

**Recommended by Bill GatesA thought-provoking and wide-ranging exploration of machine learning and the race to build computer intelligences as flexible as our own**In the world's top research labs and universities, the race is on to invent the ultimate learning algorithm: one capable of discovering any knowledge from data, and doing anything we want, before we even ask. In The Master Algorithm, ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

**Recommended by Bill GatesA thought-provoking and wide-ranging exploration of machine learning and the race to build computer intelligences as flexible as our own**In the world's top research labs and universities, the race is on to invent the ultimate learning algorithm: one capable of discovering any knowledge from data, and doing anything we want, before we even ask. In The Master Algorithm,
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Toyota Kata: Managing People for Improvement, Adaptiveness and Superior Results

by Mike Rother ...

"Toyota Kata gets to the essence of how Toyota manages continuous improvement and human ingenuity, through its improvement kata and coaching kata. Mike Rother explains why typical companies fail to understand the core of lean and make limited progress—and what it takes to make it a real part of your culture."—Jeffrey K. Liker, bestselling author of The Toyota Way"[Toyota Kata is] one of the ... Read more

$41.79 CAD

"Toyota Kata gets to the essence of how Toyota manages continuous improvement and human ingenuity, through its improvement kata and coaching kata. Mike Rother explains why typical companies fail to understand the core of lean and make limited progress—and what it takes to make it a real part of your culture."—Jeffrey K. Liker, bestselling author of The Toyota Way"[Toyota Kata is] one of the
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Becoming You

The Proven Method for Crafting Your Authentic Life and Career

by Suzy Welch ...

An inspiring, wise and highly practical method for discovering your true self and identifying the fulfilling career just for you.No matter where we are in our lives, be it atop the heights of achievement or just setting out on our journey, we’ve all had that moment where we’ve wondered, “What is my purpose? What was I born to do?” The answer can feel just within our grasp, or as far off as the ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

An inspiring, wise and highly practical method for discovering your true self and identifying the fulfilling career just for you.No matter where we are in our lives, be it atop the heights of achievement or just setting out on our journey, we’ve all had that moment where we’ve wondered, “What is my purpose? What was I born to do?” The answer can feel just within our grasp, or as far off as the
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Vos questions sur l'économie

75 questions, 75 réponses

by Gérald Fillion, François Delorme ...

Qu'on soit aux études, au travail ou à la retraite, l'économie est au coeur de notre vie quotidienne: peu de décisions se prennent sans qu'il y ait un enjeu économique, et c'est pourquoi il est important d'en comprendre les rouages essentiels. C'est dans cette perspective que ce livre a été conçu. Vous y trouverez 75 questions et réponses qui vous concernent, allant du prix de l'essence à l ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

Qu'on soit aux études, au travail ou à la retraite, l'économie est au coeur de notre vie quotidienne: peu de décisions se prennent sans qu'il y ait un enjeu économique, et c'est pourquoi il est important d'en comprendre les rouages essentiels. C'est dans cette perspective que ce livre a été conçu. Vous y trouverez 75 questions et réponses qui vous concernent, allant du prix de l'essence à l
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Thinking

The New Science of Decision-Making, Problem-Solving, and Prediction in Life and Markets

by John Brockman ...

Series Book 6 - Best of Edge Series
Unlock your mind. From the bestselling authors of Thinking, Fastand Slow; The Black Swan; and Stumblingon Happiness comes a cutting-edge exploration of the mysteriesof rational thought, decision-making, intuition, morality, willpower,problem-solving, prediction, forecasting, unconscious behavior, and beyond.Edited by John Brockman, publisher of Edge.org ("The world's s... ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Unlock your mind. From the bestselling authors of Thinking, Fastand Slow; The Black Swan; and Stumblingon Happiness comes a cutting-edge exploration of the mysteriesof rational thought, decision-making, intuition, morality, willpower,problem-solving, prediction, forecasting, unconscious behavior, and beyond.Edited by John Brockman, publisher of Edge.org ("The world's s...
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Behavioral Insights

by Michael Hallsworth, Elspeth Kirkman ...

Series series The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series
Two experts offer an accessible introduction to the behavioral insights approach, which applies evidence about human behavior to solve practical problems.“A brilliant book, packed with wisdom and insights, and a ton of fun to boot.” —Cass R. Sunstein, New York Times-bestselling coauthor of NudgeOur behavior is strongly influenced by factors that lie outside our conscious awareness, although we ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

Two experts offer an accessible introduction to the behavioral insights approach, which applies evidence about human behavior to solve practical problems.“A brilliant book, packed with wisdom and insights, and a ton of fun to boot.” —Cass R. Sunstein, New York Times-bestselling coauthor of NudgeOur behavior is strongly influenced by factors that lie outside our conscious awareness, although we
... Read more
Sources of Power, 20th Anniversary Edition

How People Make Decisions

by Gary A. Klein ...

AS SEEN IN MALCOLM GALDWELL’S BLINK: Discover the groundbreaking classic business book on effective decision making!How do people really make decisions? By drawing on prior experience and using a combination of intuition and analysis.We have all seen images of firefighters rescuing people from burning buildings and paramedics treating bombing victims. How do these individuals make the split-second ... Read more

$35.19 CAD

AS SEEN IN MALCOLM GALDWELL’S BLINK: Discover the groundbreaking classic business book on effective decision making!How do people really make decisions? By drawing on prior experience and using a combination of intuition and analysis.We have all seen images of firefighters rescuing people from burning buildings and paramedics treating bombing victims. How do these individuals make the split-second
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Awaken Your Genius

Escape Conformity, Ignite Creativity, and Become Extraordinary

by Ozan Varol ...

**A WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERUnlock your originality and unleash your unique talents with this simple guide from the acclaimed author of Think Like a Rocket Scientist.**We say some people march to the beat of a different drummer. But implicit in this cliché is that the rest of us march to the same beat. We sleepwalk through life, find ourselves on well-worn paths that were never ours to walk, ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

**A WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERUnlock your originality and unleash your unique talents with this simple guide from the acclaimed author of Think Like a Rocket Scientist.**We say some people march to the beat of a different drummer. But implicit in this cliché is that the rest of us march to the same beat. We sleepwalk through life, find ourselves on well-worn paths that were never ours to walk,
... Read more
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

$16.99 CAD

**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
Sales Management. Simplified.

The Straight Truth About Getting Exceptional Results from Your Sales Team

by Mike Weinberg ...

Packed with case studies, Sales Management. Simplified. offers a proven formula for prospecting, developing, and closing deals—in your time, on your terms.Why do sales organizations fall short? Every day, expert consultants like Mike Weinberg are called on by companies to find the answer - and it's one that may surprise you. Typically, the issue lies not with the sales team but with how it is ... Read more

$11.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Packed with case studies, Sales Management. Simplified. offers a proven formula for prospecting, developing, and closing deals—in your time, on your terms.Why do sales organizations fall short? Every day, expert consultants like Mike Weinberg are called on by companies to find the answer - and it's one that may surprise you. Typically, the issue lies not with the sales team but with how it is
... Read more
The Knowledge Illusion

Why We Never Think Alone

by Steven Sloman, Philip Fernbach ...

**“The Knowledge Illusion is filled with insights on how we should deal with our individual ignorance and collective wisdom.” —Steven PinkerWe all think we know more than we actually do.**Humans have built hugely complex societies and technologies, but most of us don’t even know how a pen or a toilet works. How have we achieved so much despite understanding so little? Cognitive scientists Steven ... Read more

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**“The Knowledge Illusion is filled with insights on how we should deal with our individual ignorance and collective wisdom.” —Steven PinkerWe all think we know more than we actually do.**Humans have built hugely complex societies and technologies, but most of us don’t even know how a pen or a toilet works. How have we achieved so much despite understanding so little? Cognitive scientists Steven
... Read more
Perfect Phrases for Performance Reviews 2/E

by Douglas Max, Robert Bacal ...

Series series Perfect Phrases Series
THE RIGHT PHRASE FOR EVERY SITUATION . . . EVERY TIMEThe ability to craft an employee review that is meaningful and change-driven is what separates average supervisors from great managers. How often, though, have you struggled to find the most appropriate words for your needs?This completely revised and updated second edition of Perfect Phrases for Performance Reviews provides hundreds of ready ... Read more

$13.89 CAD

THE RIGHT PHRASE FOR EVERY SITUATION . . . EVERY TIMEThe ability to craft an employee review that is meaningful and change-driven is what separates average supervisors from great managers. How often, though, have you struggled to find the most appropriate words for your needs?This completely revised and updated second edition of Perfect Phrases for Performance Reviews provides hundreds of ready
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Change by Design, Revised and Updated

How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation

by Tim Brown ...

The subject of “design thinking” is the rage at business schools, throughout corporations, and increasingly in the popular press—due in large part to the work of IDEO, a leading design firm, and its celebrated CEO, Tim Brown, who uses this book to show how the techniques and strategies of design belong at every level of business as a powerful framework for innovation.The myth of innovation is that ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

The subject of “design thinking” is the rage at business schools, throughout corporations, and increasingly in the popular press—due in large part to the work of IDEO, a leading design firm, and its celebrated CEO, Tim Brown, who uses this book to show how the techniques and strategies of design belong at every level of business as a powerful framework for innovation.The myth of innovation is that
... Read more
Practical Wisdom

The Right Way to Do the Right Thing

by Barry Schwartz, Kenneth Sharpe ...

A reasoned yet urgent call to embrace and protect the essential, practical human quality that has been drummed out of our lives: wisdom.It's in our nature to want to succeed. It's also human nature to want to do right. But we've lost how to balance the two. How do we get it back?Practical Wisdom can help. "Practical wisdom" is the essential human quality that combines the fruits of our individual ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

A reasoned yet urgent call to embrace and protect the essential, practical human quality that has been drummed out of our lives: wisdom.It's in our nature to want to succeed. It's also human nature to want to do right. But we've lost how to balance the two. How do we get it back?Practical Wisdom can help. "Practical wisdom" is the essential human quality that combines the fruits of our individual
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