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THIS IS THE BOOK YOU NEED TO READ BEFORE YOU CAST YOUR VOTE ON 4 JULY. Why do some prime ministers manage to get things done, while others miserably fail? What is a 'special adviser' and how did they take over British political life? And why is the House of Lords more functional than most people...

What is government really designed to do? Most people believe they understand how governments work. We vote, leaders are chosen, laws are made, and society is managed. It appears structured, transparent, and predictable. But beneath this surface lies a far more complex reality—one shaped by power, influence, negotiation, and human limitation.

In this provocative audiobook, Gill Whitty-Collins looks beyond the facts and figures on gender bias and uncovers the invisible discrimination that continues to sabotage us in the workplace and limits our shared success. Addressing both men and women and pulling no punches, she sets out the psychology of gender diversity from the perspective of real personal experience and shares her powerful insights on how to tackle the gender equality issue.

In the tradition of The Power of Habit and Thinking, Fast and Slow comes a practical, playful, and endlessly fascinating guide to what we really know about learning and memory today—and how we can apply it to our own lives. From an early age, it is drilled into our heads: Restlessness...

Are we driving off a digital cliff and heading for disaster, unable to focus, maintain concentration, or form the human bonds that make life worth living? Are media and business doomed and about to be replaced by amateur hour? The world, as Nick Bilton—with tongue-in-cheek—shows, has been...

Do you feel like your coaching sessions are just going in circles after trying your best to help your clients change but getting nowhere? Have you ever felt like there must be a more effective way to empower your clients to embrace change and achieve remarkable results? You’ve got the certifications, the right gear, and even the perfect ambiance in your coaching space. But something's missing… Your clients listen but don't seem to move forward. It's like watching a car stuck in the mud — lots of effort, but no progress.

Tired of recycled advice and surface-level tips? Trusts & Asset Protection Strategies That Work offers real solutions for real problems grounded in practical experience—not generic theories.

Winner of the William G. Bowen Prize Named a "Triumph" of 2018 by New York Times Book Critics Shortlisted for the 800-CEO-READ Business Book Award The untold history of the surprising origins of the "gig economy"--how deliberate decisions made by consultants and CEOs in the 50s and 60s upended...

In Business Spotlight Audio 3/2015 für Mai/Juni gibt es zwei Spezialthemen. Zunächst geht es darum, wie man in einem Team generell und in einem internationalen Team im Besonderen effektiv arbeitet. Der zweite Schwerpunkt beruht auf einem Test. Dieser befasst sich mit der richtigen Aussprache verschiedener englischer Vokale und Konsonanten, die Nichtmuttersprachlern Probleme bereiten und zu sprachlichen Missverständnissen führen können.

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST, NPR, AND THE ECONOMIST “Slaughter’s gift for illuminating large issues through everyday human stories is what makes this book so necessary for anyone who wants to be both a leader at work and a fully engaged parent at home...

Two sisters trying a little at a time to bring civility back to society.

A retired Wall Street Journal editor and mother compares two generations of women—boomers and GenXers—to examine how each navigates the emotional and professional challenges involved in juggling managerial careers and families. For the first time in American history, a significant number of...

Klar, dass Ihre Ideen die besten sind! Nur, wie "verkaufen" Sie diese den Kollegen und dem Chef...

Yingying Li & Brendan Davis use a hybrid East-West perspective to help foreigners become China smart and Chinese people go global.

In this memoir about overcoming adversity in America, the U. S. Senator responsible for creating "opportunity zones" explains how hard work and community growth can drive businesses and end poverty. Senator Tim Scott knows adversity. As the son of a single mother from North Charleston, South...

Lauren Golden, founder of The Free Mama movement, teaches women how to have a life many have only dreamed about: one where they can make good money and be there for their families - without sacrificing one for the other and without guilt.

Europe is facing a work engagement crisis In this eye-opening 4-part series, leadership consultant Søren Jensen sits down with Gallup’s Pa Sinyan to reveal why – and how leaders can turn it around. With over 30 years of global experience, Pa Sinyan shares surprising truths from Denmark and across Europe: What great managers actually do, how leadership shapes wellbeing, and the small shifts that unlock big potential. Compact. Honest. Insightful. Each episode is just 20 minutes. Recorded in 2022, but more urgent than ever. From September 1st, 2025, Søren Jensen will focus all his work ...

Just two friendors turned besties spilling all the tea on the event industry and entrepreneur life.

Publishing is a massive, complicated industry. It began in English with William Caxton in the fifteenth century, and it’s still evolving. Join Kate Macdonald, the publisher at Handheld Press and a visiting research fellow at Oxford Brookes University, in conversation with weekly guests to break down the mysteries of publishing as a business, as a trade, as an art, and as a culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join journalist Puja Mehra as she breaks down one story to give you all the context you need to understand how it fits into the larger picture of India's economy.