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Business & Careers October 2018
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Bad blood : secrets and lies in a Silicon Valley startup
by John Carreyrou
"The full inside story of the breathtaking rise and shocking collapse of Theranos--the Enron of Silicon Valley--by the prize-winning journalist who first broke the story and pursued it to the end in the face of pressure and threats from the CEO and her lawyers. Here is the riveting story of the biggest corporate fraud since Enron, a disturbing cautionary tale set amid the bold promises and gold-rush frenzy of Silicon Valley"
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Behemoth : a history of the factory and the making of the modern world
by Joshua Benjamin Freeman
A global history of the rise of the factory and its positive and negative effects on society traces the Industrial Revolution textile mills, through the massive steel and car plants of the 20th century, to the massive retail producers of today's world, offering insights into the views, debates and innovations of Alexander Hamilton, Henry Ford, Charlie Chaplin and others.
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Cannabiz : Big Business Opportunities in the New Multibillion-Dollar Marijuana Industry
by Neev Tapiero
There are dozens of (new) opportunities in this emerging industry, including providing security and courier services; making concentrates and edibles; growing and distribution and sales. This book sheds light on all of the business opportunities available in this industry that emerges as it becomes more legal and/or regulated everywhere in North America.
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The CEO next door : the 4 behaviors that transform ordinary people into world-class leaders
by Elena L. Botelho
Drawing on a database of more than 17,000 leaders, as well as interviews with CEO candidates, two business consultants, dispelling myths about what it takes to get to the top, reveal the common attributes and hidden insights to success that have helped more than 6 million CEOs land their jobs and how these can be applied to our own careers. Includes six charts.
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Connecting the Dots : Lessons for Leadership in a Startup World
by John Chambers
The legendary Silicon Valley visionary reveals the strategies and philosophy that transformed Cisco into a global tech titan, counseling a new generation of leaders on how to build winning teams, recognize market shifts and navigate disruption. 100,000 first printing.
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Dare to Lead : Brave Work, Tough Conversations, Whole Hearts
by Brené Brown
Based on new research conducted with leaders, change makers and culture shifters, a #1 New York Times best-selling author shows readers how dare greatly, rise strong and brave the wilderness so that they can step up and lead
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The mind of the leader : how to lead yourself, your people, and your organization for extraordinary results
by Rasmus Hougaard
Based on their years-long research and practice, Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter, of the Potential Project, have conclusively found that three qualities stand out as being foundational for leaders today: mindfulness, selflessness, and compassion--what they call the MSC Leadership Mind. Together with hundreds of their associates working with thousands of leaders around the world, they have developed a system to help leaders of all kinds learn and cultivate the MSC Leadership Mind.
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Purposeful : are you a manager or a movement starter?
by Jennifer Dulski
A founder, tech executive and current head of Facebook Groups describes a crucial trait shared by the best leaders in any field: the ability to lead movements and accomplish huge goals by tapping into their visions and inspiring others to join their cause.
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This Is Day One : A Practical Guide to Leadership That Matters
by Drew Dudley
Based on his TED talk “Everyday Leadership,” an expert provides strategies to help readers identify and define their most important values and goals, and then turn them into everyday behaviors that increase leadership impact and goal achievement. 50,000 first printing.
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