Leadership development isn’t failing because leaders don’t care. It’s failing because most are leading by default. Caught between quarterly pressures, cultural fatigue and constant change, too many capable leaders are doing everything right and still watching engagement, innovation and loyalty slip through their fingers. The Exception Code is for the ones who know there’s … [More]
The Hidden YES: Decoding Consumer Psychology to Boost Sales in Finance and Insurance
Customers don’t need more reasons to say “yes” — they need fewer reasons to say “no.” Those in finance or insurance know this frustration all too well. Great products. Compelling offers. Yet still customers hesitate, delay, disappear. More often than not, the problem isn't the pitch. It's the invisible psychological barriers standing in their way. Matt Sucha is one of the … [More]
The Winner’s Curse: Behavioral Economics Anomalies, Then and Now
Nobel Prize-winner Richard H. Thaler and rising-star economist Alex O. Imas explore the past, present and cutting-edge future in behavioral economics in The Winner’s Curse. Why do people cooperate with one another when they have no obvious motivation to do so? Why do we hold on to possessions of little value? And why is the winner of an auction so often disappointed? More … [More]
CEO Ready: What You Need to Know to Earn the Job and Keep the Job
For those who imagine themselves in line for advancement — Being on the short list for the CEO job and having a record of delivering amazing results; having been told they have the inside track; feeling they are the leader in the clubhouse — Mark Thompson and Byron Loflin offer a wakeup call: Don't believe it. They caution readers that, no matter what a leader has heard or … [More]
Leadership Beyond the Playbook: Craft Your Own Path. Lead with Impact
For those who are in a corporate role, building a startup or preparing for their next move, this book will help them craft a leadership path that's entirely their own. Leadership Beyond the Playbook offers no neatly packaged lists or models. Instead, it will help readers become a better leader — with clarity, sharper judgment and greater intention. Roopa Kudva is a rare … [More]
Quick Leadership: Build Trust, Navigate Change, and Cultivate Unstoppable Teams
Quick Leadership by Selena Rezvani equips its readers with modern, people-first strategies for leading in today's fast-moving, fast-changing workplaces. Forget outdated, top-down management ― this book is packed with real-world tips that help readers build trust, boost performance and bring out the best in their teams (without burning themselves out). Selena Rezvani, a renowned … [More]
The 4 Forces of Growth: Defy the Odds and Keep Your Company Scaling
Like pilots navigating turbulence, CEOs must handle the invisible forces that want to drag their companies down and learn to take advantage of the ones that keep them soaring. Drawing from three decades as a growth advisor to CEOs around the world, Kevin Lawrence explains how even exceptional leaders can become victims of their own success and reveals what it takes to keep a … [More]
Breaking into Banking: The Essential Guide to a Career in Finance
In Breaking into Banking: The Essential Guide to a Career in Finance, renowned finance and careers commentator Afzal Hussein delivers a concise and up-to-date roadmap to getting a start in the world of finance and banking. Readers can explore the different divisions and areas of the industry ― including investment banking, global markets, investment research, asset management, … [More]
The CEO’s Guide to the Investment Galaxy: Navigating Markets to Build Great Companies
The CEO's Guide to the Investment Galaxy by Sarah Keohane Williamson provides indispensable insights for business leaders navigating the landscape of the global investment community. Not all shareholders are created equal. Knowing who one’s shareholders and the other members of the investment community are ― and what drives them ― is key to one’s success. For readers stepping … [More]
The Origins of Efficiency
Efficiency is the engine that powers human civilization. It’s the reason rates of famine have fallen precipitously; literacy has risen; and humans are living longer, healthier lives compared to preindustrial times. But where do improvements in production efficiency come from? In The Origins of Efficiency, Brian Potter argues that improving production efficiency — finding ways … [More]
