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Since 1946, Henry Hazlitt's best-selling Economics in One Lesson has popularized the belief that economics can be boiled down to one simple lesson: market prices represent the true cost of everything. But one-lesson economics tells only half the story. It can explain why markets often work so well, but it can't explain why they often fail so badly - or what we should do when they stumble. In Economics in Two Lessons, John Quiggin teaches both lessons, offering a masterful introduction to the key ideas behind the successes - and failures - of free markets.

For years, I have been doing turnarounds of distressed companies to make the businesses profitable. I believe that the main reason companies are distressed is that the business owners do not know how to hire and manage a strong management team. Many business owners do not realize how important it is to have and maintain a qualified team of managers to oversee their employees. Most entrepreneurs believe they are doing a decent job of building a quality management team to lead their companies.

Private equity has succeeded in near-stealth—until now. In Two and Twenty, Sachin Khajuria, a former partner at Apollo, gives readers an unprecedented view inside this opaque global economic engine, which plays a vital role underpinning our retirement systems. From illuminating the rituals of firms’ all-powerful investment committees to exploring key precepts (“think like a principal, not an advisor”), Khajuria brings the traits, culture, and temperament of the industry’s leading practitioners to life through a series of vivid and unvarnished deal sketches.

It's commonly believed that intellect, memory, and problem-solving are decided at birth – the brain you start with is only capable of growing to a certain degree. The truth is, your brain adapts and evolves daily as life unfolds around you and it is exposed to new experiences and stimuli. When you read a book, your brain strengthens neural connections related to analytical thinking and language. The simple act of going for a walk requires the coordination of spatial awareness and movement, along with dozens of other processes.

In leadership, you need to be able to play to your strengths and look toward overcoming your limitations. The first and most important step is identifying and understanding your leadership style. Without this self-analysis, it’s impossible to know what your strengths and limitations are.

Do you sometimes feel that you are constantly surrounded by people who make terrible decisions that negatively affect you and your life? If so, you're not alone! In The Stupid People, we take a deep dive into the psychology and behavior of people who exhibit confusing and destructive behaviors.

Constantly overwhelmed by decisions that drain your time and focus? Feel like you're falling behind while others are scaling effortlessly with AI? What would it be worth to reclaim hours of your week and lead with clarity, speed, and confidence? You’re not failing as a leader — you’re operating in a system that wasn’t designed for the velocity of today. The meetings, messages, and decision fatigue - it’s not a lack of effort. It’s a lack of leverage.

Demystify the tools and methods for transforming your data into business and career success. Measure Smarter 2 Know More gives you a scalable method that can be applied across your business. It helps you understand how to use your data to pinpoint market opportunities, mitigate risks, reduce attrition and streamline operations in a practical, real-world and relevant way. Chantel Wilson Chase shares her 30 years of experience in an easy-to-follow step-by-step approach with clarity and affability.

In The Two But Rule: Turn Negative Thinking Into Positive Solutions veteran tech innovator John Wolpert delivers an exciting hands-on guide to using the principles of Momentum Thinking to get you—and your organization—unstuck. You'll learn how to build unstoppable velocity for your big idea, product, or strategy as you blast through the endless objections and counterarguments that bedevil every innovator and changemaker.

When we think of Imagineering, we think of Disney theme parks. But Imagineering is a creative process that can be used for nearly any project, once you know how it works. Lou Prosperi distills years of research into a practical how-to guide for budding "Imagineers" everywhere.

Break free from the mental traps of overthinking and embrace a life of clarity, confidence, and peace of mind. The Freedom from Overthinking Bundle offers powerful insights and actionable strategies to help you silence self-doubt, overcome analysis paralysis, and make confident decisions.

Self-Confidence 2.0 is the book for anyone interested in living life at its fullest potential. With the tools in this book, you can invigorate your life and give yourself the capability needed to carry out your ambitions and hopes.

We often face conflicts or challenges in decision-making situations and do not know how to deal with them. In this episode, we use Chanakya's policies to help us to tackle such situations in our lives.

¿Por qué algunas personas son brillantes tomando decisiones y otras son torpes una y otra vez? ¿Por qué algunos siguen su instinto y triunfan, mientras que otros acaban siempre dando un paso en falso? En este libro revolucionario, el periodista estadounidense Malcolm Gladwell nos explica cómo pensamos sin pensar, de dónde proceden las decisiones que parece que tomamos en dos segundos, pero que no son tan simples como aparentan.

Your organization’s culture: It’s either an asset or a liability. At this very moment, it’s either lifting your business performance or “eating your strategy for breakfast”. How do you ensure it’s the former, not the latter? Listen to find out more...To make a bad culture good, or a good culture great, you’ve got to deliberately transmit strong and steady signals. This guide shows you how.

Follow along as Dr. Liker explains the Lean Leadership Development Model (LLDM) and how it aligns with the accepted principles of operational excellence. Liker will identify the main role of the group leader as working on improvement goals for the year.

Do you want to find the key elements of successful entrepreneurs? On the path to success, there are many hardships. People who are successful all share one common secret: they behave in a very special way. Find out about the one factor that all extraordinarily successful people share and how to build courage in order to face adversity. Grit Breakthrough is a distillation of the latest research-based ideas from the best thinkers in the field of grit, success, and leadership.

What constitutes ethical business behavior? What does it mean to do the right thing? In a world that regularly stretches the limits of truth and fairness, these questions hold the key to personal and professional success. The Trusted Way is the story of Brad Parsons and the unexpected mentors he meets on his journey from morally challenged entrepreneur to trusted advisor and friend. Along the way, he learns about the Four-Way Test, a simple yet powerful yardstick that can be used to measure the impact of a person's thoughts, words, and deeds toward others.

Al descubrir y trabajar con las causas profundas de la estupidez, podrás desenvolverte en las relaciones con personas difíciles con más facilidad y claridad. Además de consejos prácticos, el libro ayuda a los lectores a explorar sus propias fortalezas y habilidades para comunicarse eficazmente y establecer límites saludables. En última instancia, al comprender la psicología que subyace a las personas difíciles, todos podremos llevar una vida más feliz y satisfactoria.

Você às vezes sente que está constantemente cercado por pessoas que tomam decisões terríveis que afetam negativamente você e sua vida? Se sim, você não está sozinho! Em Gente Tóxica: Identificação, Análise e Superação de Influências Negativas, mergulhamos fundo na psicologia e no comportamento de pessoas que apresentam comportamentos confusos e destrutivos. Esse livro perspicaz revela as razões por trás das táticas de manipulação usadas pelas pessoas estúpidas e seu impacto nas interações sociais, na comunicação e até mesmo na violência e no abuso.