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The airlines have been hit hard by many recent crisis from 9/11, hurricanes, social unrest, and now the pandemic. Massive layoffs, loss in business, empty planes, bankruptcies, bailouts, and consolidations are expected. The book will shed some light on the future of that critical sector with the biggest "black swan" that airlines have faced since their inception.

The oil and gas business has been hit very strongly with the double whammy of the epidemic and low demand. Many disruptions in that sector are way overdue, and we expect to see more transformation, innovation, and more consolidations. The book will shed some light on what to expect in both short term and long term. 

The role of good succession planning is becoming more critical in today's world to ensure the viability and sustainability of companies going forward. It also leads to putting more focus on leadership development, training, and grooming of talent.

The executive search market is normally reflecting the health of the economy. Business growth and the current pandemic has stalled some of the search. Companies have paused most of the placements and landing of executive jobs. This is the time to reflect on your journey, pivot for a career change, etc. The books have some tips on what to do and not do during an opportunity that we should not waste.

In this book, Eighty Leadership Tips to Thrive in Corporate America, we aim to holistically cover what true leadership is all about. A true leader knows when to use his authority and position and when to accommodate people and consider their opinion. Leaders have the unique opportunity to change people's lives completely, and through these tips, we intend to equip potential leaders with surefire ways to do justice to their role.

The corporate world has changed after the crisis. It has some disruptions that will affect many generations from current to graduates. The careers, development, expectations, wealth, and lives are expected to be impacted for years to come.

In this book, we will cover what true leadership is all about. A true leader knows what he or she must do to turn around a sinking ship, from resilience to handling pressure, to building his or her A-team, cutting costs without cutting meaning, disrupting the business models, opening new markets, preserving cash, grooming the next wave of high potential leaders, and keeping the shareholders happy (and profitable!). 

Many companies fail to see the opportunities hidden in economic downturns or recessions. The current economic difficulties have been unprecedented in history, and will need to be handled with no panic or anxiety. To take advantage of opportunities, you first need to do a thorough but rapid assessment of your own vulnerabilities and have a process with key performance indicators to measure health going forward.

It is very easy to cut all training and development costs (including leadership) in current economic environment with pandemic and no demand as the world is coming to standstill. This audiobook will highlight the key fundamental changes to leadership development post the pandemic, how companies need to address to have pipeline of leaders, and succession planning.

The current disruption has created a new way that made a new playbook and resilience is coming out as the innovative norm. Here are some tips for savings personal money during the pandemic. The book has all details on detailed techniques for business and personal cost-cutting savings to get through such crunch times. 

The new leaders of the future after the pandemic will need to be different, stronger, more resilient, and will have to believe in making tough decisions under pressure with limited information available. The crisis has tested many leaders. Like stress tests for banks after the crisis in 2008, it will form a new leadership under crisis. The book contains all the changes to business models, innovation, transformations, and disruptive ideas post-pandemic. 

Most companies have elaborate procedures for managing capital. They require a compelling business case for any new investment. They set hurdle rates. They delegate authority carefully, prescribing spending limits for each level. An organization’s time, in contrast, goes largely unmanaged. Although phone calls, emails, instant messages, meetings, and teleconferences eat up hours in every executive’s day, companies have few rules to govern those interactions. 

With many folks losing their jobs after the pandemic, the benefits cease immediately once the leave including their medical insurance which put strain on them and their families and the try to look for options. What are the available options available at this moment and why? About the author: global corporate executive with successful track record at transforming underperforming global Fortune 500 companies into thriving and profitable enterprises. 

The retail industry, along with airlines, tourism, and hospitality, has been severely affected by the crisis and pandemic impact on economy and purchasing power of consumers. The change of business environments made many quick moves in the disruptive areas of what took years and now have to accelerate faster to stay afloat and survival. 

Real estate is one of sector of the economy that is lagging when it comes to be affected from the current crisis but expected to be disrupted. Many factors are out there to impact that intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The pandemic have changed the landscape, dynamics, and pricing points from corporate offices, beach houses, and mortgage rates. The housing boom in second half of 2020 is highest since 2008 downturn with interest rates close to zero and social distancing. It is a complex situation and will continue to evolve across the world for decades.

Entrepreneurs are the wild card in the current environment. What can they do next in the current market? Should they proceed or hibernate? No one has a clear answer. Some ideas of what to expect and options for the way forward are illustrated clearly in this audiobook. About the author: global corporate executive with a successful track record at transforming underperforming global Fortune 500 companies into thriving and profitable enterprises.

In today's world, plain vanilla won't work when it comes to building your career and progress with many competitors who are offering the same education and experience, and are ready to hunt for your slot at half the wage. You need to be able to differentiate yourself and build a brand for yourself. It is not fake or marketing gimmicks. It's science, hard work, and process to be adhered to.

In today's world, plain vanilla won't work when it comes to building your career and progress with many competitors who are offering same education, experience, and ready to hunt for your slot at half the wage. You need to be able to differentiate yourself and build a brand for yourself. It is not fake or marketing gimmicks - it's science, hard work, and process to be adhered to. 

Reminding yourself what you are grateful for can boost your mental health and help you deal with the pandemic crisis. Focusing on the positive helps you better absorb the negative. Since our psychological immune system is like a battery, we drain it more quickly in a crisis because we use it more.

The current crisis has left us with many underperforming businesses, companies, and small businesses. Some of these are short-lived due to a current business environment of low demand, supply chain disruptions, high leverage/debt, and unprepared leadership. This book will walk you through detailed steps on fixing struggling businesses and short-term P&Ls and will help you determine how to methodologically and scientifically shut down a product/service, geography, or full business.