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At a time when multiple crises are compounding to create epic inequality, four billionaires are hyping schemes that are designed to divert our attention away from issues that really matter. Each scheme - from the metaverse to cryptocurrency, space travel and transhumanism - is an existential threat in moral, political, and economic terms. In The End of Reality¸ Jonathan Taplin shines a light on the enormous cultural power of Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Marc Andreessen.

Dr. Rob Douk has made it his life mission to make a difference - and to help others do the same. As a therapist turned socialpreneur, Douk has paved the way for companies with a strong social purpose to grow their business as they improve the world. The Fearless Socialpreneur outlines a series of five foundations and five principles that generate success for "socialpreneurs", those who launch innovative enterprises that achieve financial returns and social benefits. It is Douk's belief that good people working together can overcome any challenge to make a profound difference.

Just like the meteor that likely precipitated the end of the dinosaurs, social media is having a monumental impact on the world's economy; a change so dramatic that it has created a new business era. Welcome... to the Social Age. What does the Social Age mean for your business? Containing stories, analysis of real-world scenarios, and indispensable guidance, A World Gone Social gives you the tools and information you need to survive - and thrive - in a business climate in which customers hold all the cards...

This chapter-level audiobook can change the way you listen to BigShots - mostly businesspersons with a snapshot or two of politicians - as they pontificate for public consumption and personal gain. You'll recognize the spin, that dastardly polite euphemism for lies that the advertising/PR folks coined years ago to anoint their profession with a bit of undeserved dignity. In the process, you might gain a more realistic grasp of what's going on around you and how your mind is being manipulated, aka brainwashed.

At last, here's THE audiobook that 21st century entrepreneurs have been waiting for - the inner-secrets of how highly successful Internet capitalists make millions by knowing who to reach and how to reach them online. From viral loops to social networking to how to cut through all the cyber-clutter, Six Pixels of Separation is mandatory listening for anybody who wants to expand their business via the Internet.

According to Doug Andrew, the best-selling author of Missed Fortune 101, too many Americans are being led down the wrong financial path. Even worse, many Baby Boomers find themselves panicking, fearful that they've already fallen too far behind to ever catch up. In this indispensable and eye-opening guide, Andrew provides fresh new pathways to reaching financial security.

When you are choosing a course of study, headed to school or university Business Studies book provides you an essential overview of the subjects which outline the base of a business field. This book helps to understanding of business concepts and principles with clear explanations context that help all learners whether students or teachers. In the book of Business Studies you will get short and depth, easy to understand coverage of all the topics followed by purpose and nature of business, various types of business, arising modes, services, social responsibilities, small business, ...

es mucho más que hacer dinero; tiene que ver con hacer dinero de una forma que difunda acciones, prosperidad y posibilidades a todos los involucrados. Cada transacción de bienes raíces involucra a muchas personas; Casas poderosas se centra en el valor creado para tratar a cada una de esas personas con integridad.

James Williams is faced with a choice: continue to work for Wells Fargo with their high-pressure sales and unethical business practices or try to find a different job during “The Great Recession” of 2008. James finds that trying to be ethical in such an environment threatens not only his job but also his mental health to the point where he sees only one option to escape. Going Down the Far Well relates a first-hand account of the inner workings of Wells Fargo’s business practices as well as the toll it took on its employees.

In "How to Deal with Microaggressions as an Employee," Kiera Salgado offers a practical, insightful guide to understanding and addressing the subtle, often overlooked aspects of workplace interactions that can impact morale and productivity. This book provides employees at all levels with the tools to recognize and respond to microaggressions, fostering a more inclusive and respectful work environment.

We judge people in business the same way we judge those in our personal lives. We listen to what they say, watch how they behave, and take note of the results of their actions. Success is ultimately built on a foundation of character, communication, and trust. To accomplish our goals, people must believe in us. The Power of Reputation offers business people an action plan for creating the kind of reputation that generates trust, inspires confidence, and paves the way for lasting success.

In Capitalism Created the Climate Crisis and Capitalism Will Solve It: The Market Forces Catalyzing a Climate Technology Renaissance, distinguished author Kentaro Kawamori delivers a fascinating and timely exploration of the interplay between capitalism and climate change. He explains how the capitalist system helped to contribute to the current crisis of global warming and how that same system will help to end it.

In the heart of every entrepreneur lies this paradox of success: The strengths that got you to initial success—such as “shooting from the hip,” closing all the deals, and making all the decisions—will stunt your company’s future growth. That’s the essence of Founder’s Syndrome. It causes you to cling to excessive control in the business for too long. It stifles collaboration, hinders innovation, and undercuts financial performance.

Google. Amazon. Facebook. The modern world is defined by vast digital monopolies turning ever-larger profits. Those of us who consume the content that feeds them are farmed for the purposes of being sold ever more products and advertising. Those that create the content - the artists, writers and musicians - are finding they can no longer survive in this unforgiving economic landscape. But it didn't have to be this way.

The surprising story of how corporate scandals like the Lehman Shock and the Cambridge Analytica data scandal change the way the world works – for the better. Pepper Culpepper and Taeku Lee draw on a decade of research on policymaking and public opinion to show us how scandals can ignite a public with few political outlets for their discontent. Scandal no longer just dominates news cycles, they can inspire us to change policy, spur governments to action the rules that exist to protect us. Today it is giant companies, not governments, who run the world.

While anyone can hop on a plane and fly anywhere in the world for work or a holiday, investigative journalist Michael McCarthy combines the two, using his frequent press trips as research for hundreds of stories of his travels to nearly 50 countries. While ostensibly reporting about places to stay, where to go and what to do on vacation, he also keeps his eye out for hidden clues about ways that the Chinese Communist Party is secretly infiltrating western democracies in order to take over the world.

Common sense and prudence have long been among the guiding tenets of society, but in today's economy they have been completely abandoned in the interest of blindly maximizing profits. Common-Sense Business shows that this current economic model is both detrimental and unsustainable, and that we must transform the global economy along the lines of common sense toward the common good.

Real life stories about consumers who demand that companies make a diffence in the world with their products.

In a world increasingly valuing more than profit-focused endeavors, “Sustainability Leadership” is a compelling invitation to transformative action. This pivotal work encourages businesses and visionaries to adopt a holistic approach, melding profit with societal and environmental welfare. It highlights the crucial roles of Global Social Responsibility, Eco-environmental Circularity, and Prosperity-Wellbeing Purposes, heralding a shift from conventional practices towards evolved models of responsible capitalism and holistic success metrics. Structurally, the book presents a balanced ...

People care so much about their popularity, their appearance, and their status. They care about what people think, whether others approve, and how they measure up. What’s more, people buy things to appear successful and even lower their personal standards to gain acceptance. But how are you viewed by the person you spend the most amount of time with — yourself?