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'This book will make you better at your job' – Jonah Berger, bestselling author of Contagious Discover the psychological biases that shape every buying decision – and how to use them in business. Every day we make hundreds of choices, many of them commercial. What shampoo to pick? How much...

In this provocative talk, Osho starts with our assumption that we are interested, maybe even passionately interested, in knowing the truth - and he tears it to shreds. He goes back in history with razor sharp clarity to illustrate our long-time avoidance of the truth, and our need to hide out in illusion.

Read by the author, Chris Guillebeau. 'A wealth of insanely useful advice' – Cal Newport, bestselling author of Deep Work Break free from deadline dread and time guilt with this powerful guide on how to regain control of your time and your life – from the New York Times bestselling author of...

The compelling new book by Richard Shotton, author of The Choice Factory. Every day, people make hundreds of choices. Many of these are commercial: What shampoo to pick? How much to spend on a bottle of wine? Whether to renew a subscription? These choices might appear to be freely made, but...

In a world where there is so much conflicting information about how we are supposed to live, what can we really know? Knowing the truth, what’s real from what’s fake, should be easy. In today’s world, that’s far from the case. In The Certainty Illusion, Timothy Caulfield lifts the...

Paul Williams and Andreas Krebs take a no-punches-held look at the stories we tell ourselves about business success. The rags-to-riches tale is tempting, but we don’t have to search far to see that most organizations rise for a time, only to experience a dramatic fall from grace. Just look at some of the companies that used to be household names: Nokia, AOL, Pan Am, Woolworth, and Blockbuster. The Illusion of Invincibility examines the why of success and failure. It’s a smart, funny, and radical look at how to build and sustain a great organization.

This book explains why meaningful innovation naturally emerges from deliberate inefficiency and how large corporations can harness the power of small teams—startups—to drive radical change through systematic experimentation.

How optimization took over the world and the urgent case for a new approach Optimization is the driving principle of our modern world. We now can manufacture, transport, and organize things more cheaply and faster than ever. Optimized models underlie everything from airline schedules to dating...

We talk about inclusion. We write policies about it. We even celebrate it in annual reports. But too often, inclusion is an illusion, experienced differently depending on who you are, where you sit, and how you show up in the world. Award-winning DEI leader, speaker, and cultural transformation...

“The Knowledge Illusion is filled with insights on how we should deal with our individual ignorance and collective wisdom.” —Steven Pinker We 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...

Two NYC professionals have multiple discussions on being black and brown in the workplace. Adapting to corporate America and navigating every micro aggression. Not so much an attack on Diversity & Inclusion, but venting our frustrations on how far D&I has to go.

No More Illusions: see clearly so you can soar. Clarity changes everything. We all carry false assumptions about work, success, relationships, and who we are. Many go unnoticed for years, quietly shaping our outcomes and limiting our potential. This podcast is about noticing and letting go of the illusions that shape how we think, work, and live. Each episode explores practical insights on leadership, relationships, and personal growth, helping you see more clearly, connect more intentionally, and move forward with confidence. Because clarity reveals, illusion steals.

Are you tired of hearing people constantly complain and moan about a world problem but offer you no solutions as to what you can do to help resolve this issue? This might be from close friends or family constantly taking a negative view on this particular issue, or even from hearing about the problem on the news but not hearing any potential solutions. Can you tell what problem I am talking about yet? Of course, I am talking about the manufactured scarcity.

A powerful antidote to deadline dread, time guilt, and chronic rushing—from the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup In a world obsessed with squeezing the most out of every moment, the fear of falling behind can trap us in a paralyzing stress cycle. Incomplete to-do lists...

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The employee of today is an anxious and scared individual. At the heart of the employee’s problem, are expectations that can no longer be fulfilled by employers in the current economic environment. I call these expectations "The Employment Illusion”. In this audiobook, Prof. Ngarua analysis the adopted cultures that have made employees unable to transition, and how both employees and employers can change these cultures to allow for a better outcome for both.

Dieses Buch lüftet den Schleier der Manipulation, sodass Sie einen klaren Blick auf die heute geltenden Werte und Regeln werfen können. Sie erkennen die Machtinstrumente Ihrer Umgebung und können eine bewusste Entscheidung für die passenden Strategien treffen. In diesem Standardwerk hat sie den Begriff geprägt und vermittelt Methoden zur Durchsetzung von Zielen und zur Abwehr von Übergriffen unter Beachtung von Ethik und Verantwortung.

Join Audrey Murphy, an experienced real estate agent, as she pulls back the curtain on the real estate world. This podcast offers insights for agents, buyers, and sellers, covering everything from building successful careers to creating lasting relationships. Audrey shares real stories, lessons learned, and strategies for thriving in the ever-changing market. Tune in for actionable tips and inspiring stories that reveal the truths behind the illusions of real estate. New episodes every other week!