Forecasting & Strategic Planning

From the creator of Valuetainment, the number-one YouTube channel for entrepreneurs, and “one of the most exciting thinkers” in business today, comes a practical and effective guide for thinking more clearly and achieving your most audacious professional goals....

In Reset, Heath explores a framework for getting unstuck and making the changes that matter. The secret is to find “leverage points”: places where a little bit of effort can yield a disproportionate return. Then, we can thoughtfully rearrange our resources to push on those points.

Poker champion turned business consultant Annie Duke teaches you how to get comfortable with uncertainty and make better decisions as a result....

In this perennial best seller, embraced by organizations and industries worldwide, globally preeminent management thinkers W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne challenge everything you thought you knew about the requirements for strategic success....

Legendary venture capitalist John Doerr reveals how the goal-setting system of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) has helped tech giants from Intel to Google achieve explosive growth - and how it can help any organization thrive....

Developing and implementing a strategy is the central task of a leader. A good strategy is a specific and coherent response to - and approach for - overcoming the obstacles to progress. A good strategy works by harnessing and applying power where it will have the greatest effect....

Playing to Win outlines a proven method that has worked for some of today’s most celebrated brands and products. Let this book serve as your new guide to winning, as well....

Game theory means rigorous strategic thinking. It’s the art of anticipating your opponent’s next moves, knowing full well that your rival is trying to do the same thing to you....

From one of the world's most highly regarded social scientists, a transformative book on the habits of mind that lead to the best predictions....

From the best-selling author of Thinking in Bets comes a toolkit for mastering the skill of quitting to achieve greater success....

Software as a Science is the definitive guide to engineering growth in a recurring revenue business—in the simplest way possible.

7 Powers breaks fresh ground by constructing a comprehensive strategy toolset that is easy for you to learn, communicate, and quickly apply.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Signal and the Noise, the definitive guide to our era of risk—and the players raising the stakes.

The founders of a respected Silicon Valley advisory firm study legendary category-creating companies and reveal a groundbreaking discipline called category design....

If you had the opportunity to work where, when, and with whom you wanted, would you take it? Self-made multimillionaire and best-selling author Michael Masterson did....

In Fluke, myth-shattering social scientist Brian Klaas takes a deep-dive into the phenomenon of random chance and the chaos it can sow, taking aim at most people’s neat and tidy version of reality.

Discover a simple system for creating predictable organic sales growth in your business-to-business organization.

Work with data like a pro using this guide that breaks down how to organize, apply, and most importantly, understand what you are analyzing in order to become a true data ninja....

Nate Silver built an innovative system for predicting baseball performance, predicted the 2008 election within a hair’s breadth, and became a national sensation as a blogger - all by the time he was 30. He solidified his standing as the nation's foremost political forecaster....

Based on extensive research and real-world examples, this book upends accepted wisdom about how to achieve success when launching a startup or creating a new product.

Your comprehensive guide to mastering The Data Component of your EOS Model—taking you from uncertain to unstoppable.

Offering both successes and failures from leading companies as a guide, The Innovator's Dilemma gives you a set of rules for capitalizing on the phenomenon of disruptive innovation.

Michael D. Watkins, an expert on leadership transitions and organizational success, returns to the page with a new how-to guide for the modern leader. Here, he presents the six disciplines that separate the great from the good....

In this groundbreaking book, land investing expert Mark J. Podolsky reveals the step-by-step system he used to go from working 50+ hours a week to just 2 hours a month - while dramatically increasing his income.

The Art of War dates back to the fifth century BC, and is an ancient Chinese military handbook. Attributed to the intelligent military strategist Sun Tzu it is still one of the most influential strategy texts....

In Digital Impact: The Human Element of AI-Driven Transformation, Steve Lucas, a three-time CEO, discusses how organizations can integrate and automate systems to create incredible outcomes that benefit people. Lucas explains how this becomes possible when businesses solve the ubiquitous problems of digital fragmentation and data complexity, which have become even more pressing with the rise of artificial intelligence.

Marketing experts and professors Annie Wilson and Ryan Hamilton, through dozens of cases, provide insight into how brands can drive growth by attracting new segments without alienating or losing their current customers. They also explore how brands can more strategically select and manage customer segments to drive high velocity growth and symbiotic segment relationships.

They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. And if you believe people don’t change, then you would be right. In a world where instability is constant and exhausting, learning curves are endless, and transformation is the buzzword of the day, the challenge is actually this: people don’t like change. This groundbreaking book turns the dog in that demoralizing axiom on its head. When leaders step up to create an organizational culture that encourages positive shifts, and team members realize how beneficial change can be, people do change . . . and for the better.

Reclaim your time. Automate your workload. Achieve more with less effort - powered by AI. In a world of information overload and constant demands, productivity isn’t just an advantage - it’s a necessity. ChatGPT Productivity Blueprint is your ultimate guide to transforming the way you work using the power of artificial intelligence. Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, freelancer, or working professional, this actionable book shows you how to harness ChatGPT and other AI tools to streamline your daily operations, cut busywork, and boost efficiency - without the tech overwhelm....

This is the book every business owner should have readily available. If you're a business owner, the truth is that at some point you will exit the business. Don t take that step lightly. Being prepared is key, and Jerry L. Mills takes you through a step-by-step process to help you get the most out of your business. With the impending Baby Boomer Tsunami in the next few years, there will be more businesses for sale than at any other point in history. This buyers market will cause great competition. Are you prepared to get out? Make sure you have an in with The Exit Strategy Handbook.

All over the world, there are individuals who want to go to work-who are excited to go in on Mondays. They love their jobs because the environment they work in is free of fear and emotional toxicity; and they are unimpeded and able to focus on their work. They do their part to help achieve organizational goals.

What this book offers you is not a boiler-plate, “10-step plan for success”. It offers you something better. Tools you can use in your unique situation as an entrepreneurial leader. Tools that will help you grow as your organization grows.

The One-Hour Strategy follows Martin, the new sales team lead at Waters & Flows, which attracted him because of their unique way of doing strategy. We shadow Martin as he onboards with his new colleagues, who walk him through each aspect of their One-Hour Strategy, answering his questions and addressing his reservations.

Finally, an Agile audiobook created for executives—not engineers. Agile That Works delivers a clear, results-driven model for faster delivery, strategic alignment, and real business agility. If you're tired of Agile jargon, bloated frameworks, or “transformation theater” with little return, this audiobook offers a smarter way forward. Veteran enterprise executive Evan Farr Smith introduces the DO CREATIVE Agile Model—a practical, ten-part system designed to align leadership, empower teams, and drive consistent outcomes.

This audiobook provides a comprehensive exploration of the circular economy, a sustainable alternative to the traditional linear economic model. Listeners will learn key principles, strategies, and innovations driving circularity across industries. Through case studies, practical applications, and expert insights, learners will gain actionable knowledge on waste reduction, resource recovery, sustainable design, business models, and policy frameworks.

Vergiss klassische Karriere-Ratgeber mit leeren Versprechungen – dieses Buch ist anders. Eine Mischung aus Roman und Sachbuch. Hier bekommst du echte Einblicke, mutige Perspektiven und erprobte Strategien, die dich weiterbringen.

Higher education has arrived at a crossroads. Demographic changes, a significant student mental health crisis, and AI are just a few factors that will disrupt the industry as we know it in the next decade and beyond. Either colleges and universities figure out how to evolve alongside student needs, technology, and the labor market, or they continue to fall behind due to archaic and unenterprising processes and cultures.

Designed to Thrive: A Pathway to Building Resilient Systems is a compelling guide for leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers looking to future-proof their organizations in an era defined by complexity and disruption. Blending decades of hands-on experience in public sector governance, manufacturing, and consulting, Dr. Alison Foster explores the essential principles of systems and systems thinking, and their practical applications in the real world.

Piensa con anticipación. Elimina el ruido. Toma decisiones más inteligentes. Si alguna vez te ha costado mantener el enfoque o has reaccionado en lugar de planear, este libro es tu guía para afilar tu mente estratégica. Este libro es una guía rápida y práctica para ayudarte a desarrollar disciplina, eliminar distracciones y tomar decisiones intencionales en un mundo lleno de ruido. Inspirado en el contraste entre dos animales con estilos de pensamiento opuestos, ofrece herramientas para equilibrar una visión clara con una acción decidida—y avanzar con confianza hacia tus metas.

Survival to Success describes the unique challenges of entrepreneurial leadership and offers a succinct guide for successfully leading small, high-growth enterprises. Drawing on original research, in-depth interviews, and first-hand experience, the authors offer tried and true guideposts to lessen the anxiety of being an entrepreneurial leader and increase the chances of success for the entrepreneurial organization.