BRICs and Beyond is an international business executive text written especially for executive and MBA students. It is based on extensive consulting in emerging economies and several years of experience teaching executive MBA courses around the globe.
The story explores the unexpected romance between Jessie, a wealthy Wyoming heiress, and Rick, a half Navajo rancher, challenging societal expectations and family pressures. As Jessie navigates her feelings for Rick, who is the brother of her best friend, the narrative delves into themes of love, cultural identity, and the clash between tradition and personal desire. The backdrop of affluent families adds tension to their relationship, highlighting the complexities of love that defies social norms.
The book offers an electronic inspection copy specifically designed for instructors, allowing them to review its content before making a decision for classroom use. This feature facilitates a thorough evaluation of the material, ensuring it meets educational needs and standards.
"The lessons from Nelson's leadership are even more appropriate today than they were two centuries ago. The freely given support of all your people is the key to competitive success." - Sir John Harvey-JonesThis is a one-of-a-kind look at Nelson and his leadership skills. Vice Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson has been widely admired as a celebrated and effective leader. His dynamic approach to leadership and management has now been translated into a timeless, practical and contemporary insight for today's managers.Nelson's Way will bring "The Nelson Touch" of luck, inspiration and leadership to everyone. Explaining how Nelson embodies the characteristics of the most successful of leaders, from bravery to determination, inspiration to luck and simplicity to unconventionality. Jones and Gosling explore and examine the self-made legend set against the backdrop of the high-seas, personal sacrifice, debilitating injuries and glorious conquests.With chapters Making Heroes, The Band of Brothers and Creating (and Sustaining) a Legend, Nelson's Way incorporates the latest research and joins a series of ground-breaking studies applying historical biography to business to create the most comprehensive insight into Nelson, his heroic exploits and legendary leadership skills.
Timely and authoritative, Mexico's Illicit Drug Networks and the State Reaction provides crucial insight into why Mexico targets some drug networks over others, reassesses the impact of the war on drugs, and proposes new solutions for weak states in their battles with drug networks.
Owning one-of-a-kind, bespoke furniture is no longer a privilege of the wealthy or the realm of professional designers. Upstyle Your Furniture shows the rest of us how easy it is to create custom pieces of furniture with a bit of imagination and easy-to-find materials. Why spend a fortune on designer furniture when it's so easy to simply restyle old or inexpensive pieces? Inside, readers will find everything they need to create a look that complements their unique personality and style,
A Guide to Developing Entrepreneurial Leadership in Teams
In a world changing faster than ever and as organisations are being reimagined, leaders and their teams need entrepreneurial leadership muscle. This book provides a guide through seven short muscle workouts about how to identify and develop the muscle-power to cope with whatever the world throws at your business. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgements; Introduction;1 Workout 1: Letting Go of Autonomy-from Founder-Led to Team Leadership-and Beyond; 2 Workout 2: Anticipating Future Problems-from Solving One at a Time to Coping with Many-from the Here and Now to the Future; 3 Workout 3: Changing Your Focus-from Being Customer- Driven to Problem- Solving 360°-from Looking Outside to Looking Inside; 4 Workout 4: Allowing for Role Evolution-from Lack of Role Clarity to Role Definition; 5 Workout 5: Coping with Risk-from One Single Point of Failure to Juggling Several Products, Processes and People Issues-Understanding Systemic Risk; 6 Workout 6: Managing Culture Change-Understanding Person-Culture Fit from an Additive Start-Up to the Values of a Sustainable Business; 7 Workout 7: Building a Growth Mindset-from Start-Up to Sustainable Growth; 8 Bringing the Workouts to Life; Conclusion : Keeping in Shape: An Ongoing Process; References.
The book examines the intricate relationship between power and leadership by analyzing Napoleon's career, particularly in the context of his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. It delves into various power modes that shaped his leadership style, offering insights into how these dynamics influence historical and contemporary figures in positions of authority. Through this exploration, the authors provide a nuanced understanding of the complexities of power and its impact on leadership effectiveness.
"Naked Weightlifting" simplifies the art of weightlifting, featuring over 100 exercises with clear images and basic descriptions. Aimed at all experience levels, it focuses solely on proper technique without additional opinions or nutritional advice. Authored by certified trainer Stephanie Jones, it encourages self-improvement through effective practice.