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Managing the Unexpected, third edition, is a thoroughly revised text that offers an updated look at the groundbreaking ideas explored in the first and second editions. Revised to reflect events emblematic of the unique challenges that organizations have faced in recent years, including bank failures, intelligence failures, quality failures, and other organizational misfortunes, often sparked by organizational actions, this critical book focuses on why some organizations are better able to sustain high performance in the face of unanticipated change.

In this audiobook Yossi Sheffi shows why modern vulnerabilities call for innovative processes and tools for creating and embedding corporate resilience and risk management. Sheffi offers fascinating case studies that illustrate how companies have prepared for, coped with, and come out stronger following disruption - from the actions of Intel after the 2011 Japanese tsunami to the disruption in the "money supply chain" caused by the 2008 financial crisis.

What does it take to reach the top in business and to inspire others? Adam Bryant of The New York Times decided to answer this and other questions by sitting down with more than seventy CEOs and asking them how they do their jobs and the most important lessons they learned as they rose through the ranks. Over the course of extraordinary interviews, they shared memorable stories and eye-opening insights.

Globally recognized expert on learning and leadership, Jeff Wetzler offers a hands-on, surprisingly effective way to find out what others really think, know, and feel. Ask leads to smarter decisions, more creative solutions, and deeper relationships. Too often, we don’t find out what’s truly...

From the humble beginnings of the frontline to the pinnacle of international leadership, this is the extraordinary story of one man's transformation into an inspiring and authentic leader. The Emergence of an Unexpected Leader reveals invaluable lessons learned along this tumultuous journey, offering listeners a roadmap grounded in Respect for People, Authenticity, Engagement, and Empowerment.

When most people think of Mother Teresa, they think of a saint - a spiritual hero of extraordinary humanitarian accomplishments, a Nobel Peace Prize winner. But Mother Teresa was also the leader of one of the world's largest and most successful organizations: the Missionaries of Charity.

Family businesses—from massive corporations like Walmart to the mom-and-pop store on your local street—have always been a vital part of the American life and economy. But as these family-owned companies evolve and grow, so too do their unique difficulties and the need for dynamic leadership. And as more women rise into leadership roles within commonly male-dominated organizations, challenges abound in already tense environments, where family members also happen to be one's coworkers—and superiors.

The Leadership Detour is a deeply personal and powerful memoir-meets-leadership guide by Dr. Tammi Fleming. Blending lived experience with professional insight, she shares her unexpected journey from early career success to profound personal transformation. Through heartfelt storytelling and coaching wisdom, she explores the essential leadership shifts-from technical expertise to emotional intelligence, from performance to presence, and from chasing titles to building a legacy.

Our podcast delves into the challenging journey of pediatric cancer, exploring topics such as diagnosis, treatment, fundraising, and addressing common questions. Each episode sheds light on hospital experiences, mental health struggles, and financial hardships. We invite families of pediatric cancer warriors, pediatric oncologists, researchers, representatives from non-profits, and those who have lost children to join us and share their stories. Whether the battle has been won, is ongoing, or ended in loss, we aim to amplify the voices of those affected by pediatric cancer and honor the ...

In the tradition of Fox's bestselling How to Become a Rainmaker, entrepreneurs and small business owners learn how to compete in the marketplace and make their businesses thrive Ever dream of starting your own business? According to USA Today, more than 47 million people want to own their own...

Leadership doesn't follow a straight path, and the most effective leaders know how to make strategic turns. In The Detour CEO: 9 Unexpected Turns on the Road to Leadership Success, former CEO Paul Perreault delivers a funny, engaging, and insightful guide to leading with purpose and resilience.

One of Scarlett Abbott's 2023 World Changers, Marva Bailer takes a modern twist on business protocols that haven't changed since the '80s in her book, Be Unexpected. Energizing the routine and mundane professional lectures and meetings, Be Unexpected will teach listeners soft skills in a relatable way that will help create positive connections.

Einstein said, "A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new" Join us, Lisa Rodwell & Pete Danks and meet inspirational founders, leaders, and experts in Fails Of The Unexpected - a podcast where we candidly explore how mistakes and mishaps have ultimately become a path to success.At the end of each episode, the team will also explore the ups and downs of trying to build the FOTU podcast, sharing our wins, and of course, our fails too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Unexpected Leader, the podcast where leadership coach and Mindset180 founder, Michael Callahan, explores the remarkable rise of individuals who—on paper—may not have been obvious candidates for leadership. Yet each of them brought something unique that propelled them to take the reins and make a genuine impact. From business and politics to sports, entertainment, and more, you’ll hear real-life profiles of people who challenged assumptions and forged their own paths to success.If you’ve ever doubted your own potential or wondered what truly defines a leader, join us for ...

Dan Vado is a glass-half-empty sixty-something San Jose music venue owner and the founder of SLG Publishing, a comic book publishing company that achieved notoriety in the 90s for publishing popular alternative comics such as Johnny the Homicidal Maniac and Lenore, the Cute Little Dead Girl. Emily Parent is a twenty-something social media content girl and self-published author whose ambitions to be a creative professional are clouded by dreams of being famous. Though Dan is best known for publishing creator-owned comics and providing a platform to new and untried artists, he never intended to ...

Ten years of riding the startup waves forced Helaine Knapp to develop grit, determination, resilience, creative problem solving, deep interpersonal skills, and her own unique leadership style. Now, she's ready to show other women how they can do the same. With Making Waves, Helaine inspires and speaks to women who want to start something new and change their lives. If she can do it, so can they.

Listen in to learn how executives, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and authors manage when things don't go according to plan. Because it's not how you show up when all goes as expected. It's how you show up when it goes as unexpected.

The podcast for top professionals to share their journey through work wisdom and life lessons, inspiring and igniting the courage to embrace our own life & work journeys.

Unexpected Impact analysiert Wachstumstreiber und Strategien von Unternehmen, die nachhaltig profitabel wachsen. Wir suchen nach dem Unerwarteten, dem Visionären an der Schnittstelle von Business, Design und Technologie. Der Podcast wird von Maik Herrmann (Strategy Director bei Digitas Pixelpark) moderiert und lässt bekannte Marketing- & Sales-Persönlichkeiten mit ihren Geschichten, Botschaften und Ideen zu Wort kommen.

Join your host Carla Isabel Carstens as she shares unfiltered, relatable, actionable conversations and guest interviews showcasing raw and inspiring career and lifestyle pivots, made by real people. Her goal is to empower you to give yourself permission to change your mind, pursue your many different interests, and carve out your own unique career path. You can expect topics like setting boundaries in the workplace, starting a side hustle or business, overcoming self-doubt, mastering negotiation skills, and general conversations around anything that helps you thrive in and out of your 9-5.