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The story of Captain D. Michael Abrashoff and his command of USS Benfold has become legendary inside and outside the Navy. Now Abrashoff offers this fascinating tale of top-down change for anyone trying to navigate today's uncertain business seas. When Captain Abrashoff took over as commander of the Benfold, a ship armed with every cutting-edge system available, it was like a business that had all the latest technology but only some of the productivity.

A weekly podcast featuring the leading thinkers in business and management.

Workers want good jobs, and many leaders want to provide them. But they don't think they can offer higher pay and more motivating work without hurting the bottom line. Most business leaders want to win with customers, but their companies are hobbled by a host of service and operational problems largely driven by high employee turnover—turnover that's partly driven by low pay. It is indeed a vicious cycle, and Zeynep Ton is here to show you the way out: why good jobs combined with strong operations lead to higher productivity and increased competitiveness for the business.

The Leadership Challenge is the gold-standard manual for effective leadership, grounded in research and written by the premier authorities in the field. With deep insight into the complex interpersonal dynamics of the workplace, this book positions leadership both as a skill to be learned, and as a relationship that must be nurtured to reach its full potential.

Software startups make global headlines every day. As technology companies succeed and grow, so do their engineering departments. In your career, you'll may suddenly get the opportunity to lead teams: to become a manager. But this is often uncharted territory. How can you decide whether this career move is right for you? And if you do, what do you need to learn to succeed? Where do you start? How do you know that you're doing it right? What does "it" even mean? And isn't management a dirty word? This book will share the secrets you need to know to manage engineers successfully.

7 Secrets of Persuasion is the first book to take the latest scientific insights about the mind and apply them to the art of persuasion. It directly translates the revolution in neuroscience that has occurred over the last 40 years into practical new techniques for effective persuasion.

In the summer of 1987, Payam Zamani fled Iran. As a member of the Baha'i Faith, he had already survived years of religious persecution at the hands of Islamic fundamentalists. Taking the only path available to him, he escaped to Pakistan through the Emptiness Desert: a harrowing five-day trek through one of the hottest, driest, and most hostile regions on the planet. Twelve years later, he and his brother set records when the company they founded hit a $1.2 billion valuation on Wall Street.

Riverside University has 175 days to live. With enrollment plummeting, debt mounting, and faculty in revolt, new president Dr. Sarah Chen faces an impossible choice: merge with a larger institution and lose Riverside's identity, or attempt a transformation that could destroy the very institution she's trying to save. But hidden in abandoned databases, Sarah's team discovers something remarkable—10,000 "shadow population" students who started at Riverside but never finished. These forgotten alumni and their college-age children might hold the key to survival. If the fractured campus ...

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The Passive Pathway Podcast is your trusted guide to building sustainable, effortless income streams from the comfort of your home—without the fluff, hype, or unrealistic promises. Whether you're just starting out or already exploring online income options, this show is designed to help you understand, launch, and grow your passive income journey with confidence and clarity. Hosted by passionate entrepreneur and digital income strategist Nelson Aka: Nelly, each episode delivers real-world advice, step-by-step strategies, and honest conversations around the tools, trends, and truths of ...

M3LCODE is the official podcast powered by M3LWOOD — a creative house built on music, movement, and media. Blending strategy with soul, each episode decodes the mindsets, methods, and moments that shape modern creatives and intrapreneurs. Hosted by Stephon Amir, M3LCODE explores artistry, culture, and transformation through an unapologetically honest lens. This isn’t just conversation — it’s the code.

THIS is The Link Up Lounge — your lounge for turning one link into endless opportunities. Your hosts, Tiffany and Donna, bring over 30 years of combined networking experience to every conversation. Here, we believe success isn’t just about what you know — it’s about who you link up with. Each week, we’ll share real-world strategies and powerful insights to help you network smarter, build lasting relationships, and create the kind of visibility that drives real business growth. Because the truth is — networking isn’t optional. It’s critical to your success.And don’t miss our ...

Organized Chaos is a podcast dedicated to helping 7-figure companies grow to 9-figure ones by turning HR into rocket fuel for their growth. I'm your host Nahed Khairallah, and I've been helping companies do just that for more than a decade. In each episode, I'll dive into HR topics that have a significant impact on your company's growth and leave you with actionable advice that will help your business reach its full potential.

Marketing that works when you don’t. Tired of feeling chained to social media just to keep your business visible? You’re not alone. Social Media Optional is the podcast for exhausted entrepreneurs who want to build sustainable visibility strategies that work 24/7—so you can make social media truly optional while your business grows. I’m McKayla, SEO strategist and founder of The Comma Mama Co., and I’m here to help you escape the social media hamster wheel without your business dying in the process. Through real case studies, no-BS strategies, and honest conversations about building ...

“What A Ruckus!” is a bold blend of faith, creativity, and strategy—empowering quiet visionaries to show up loud in purpose, branding, and prophetic insight.

Pulso Emprendedor es el espacio diario donde las ideas laten fuerte. Aquí hablamos sin filtros de lo bueno, lo difícil y lo divertido de emprender. Cada día te compartimos herramientas, historias reales, memes y prompts con inteligencia artificial para que emprendas mejor. Si estás lanzando un proyecto, creciendo tu startup o simplemente soñando con comenzar, este podcast es para ti. 🚀

🎙 Keepin’ It Real-T – The Real Estate Podcast & YouTube Channel you didn’t know you needed!We’re spilling the REAL tea on real estate, entrepreneurship, and everything in between—no gimmicks, no sugarcoating.Hosted by Martha Smith & Natalia Pierantoni, two real estate pros in Tampa Florida.🎬 We created Keepin’ It Real-T to:✔ Help buyers & sellers navigate real estate with confidence✔ Attract agents & grow a powerful real estate community✔ Share knowledge, generate business & build a trusted brand✔ To grow, connect, and help YOU win in real estate!

Welcome to the leadership podcast that cuts the corporate crap and delivers real leadership strategies for entrepreneurs, business leaders who act like one, and high-performers who are f$cking done with mediocrity. If you're ready to get actionable leadership tools that boost team performance, drive growth, and lead with clarity (PLUS confidence!), this podcast is for you (and your team! Pass on the advice!).Hosted by Wingspan Performance® Founder & CEO, Cathy Maday, and VP of Operations and Leadership Advisor, Ivan Konermann, this podcast is for the ambitious, resourceful leaders who are ...

Welcome to The Social Edge Podcast—where the hustle of social media meets unfiltered truth. Hosted by Georgia and Isho, this isn’t your typical “how-to-grow-your-following” fluff. We’re here for the entrepreneurs, creators, and rebels who want to crack the code of digital culture, not just play by its rules. Every episode pulls back the curtain on the messy, exhilarating, and often absurd world of online branding. From viral fame to burnout, curated personas to cancel culture, we break down the myths and mechanics of what actually works when everyone’s fighting for attention. ...

Most business communication is noise. It's loud but unclear, expensive but ineffective. The Cinematic Strategist, hosted by Muhammad Idoniwako, is the antidote. This is not a show about filmmaking; it's a show about business strategy disguised as filmmaking. Each day, we deconstruct how visionary brands use strategic visual storytelling to build trust, command authority, and drive results. If you're a leader tired of guesswork, this is your playbook for achieving absolute clarity.