Subject: Business/Commerce
Step back from the baggage claim (business leader edition) : change the world, start at the airport
Jason Barger spent seven straight days flying 6,548 miles to seven different cities”living only in the airports the entire time. He studied 10,000 minutes of […]
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Stand out : how to find your breakthrough idea and build a following around it
“A guide to becoming a recognized expert in your field Too many people believe that if they keep their heads down and work hard, they […]
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Negotiating at work : turn small wins into big gains
“Understand the context of negotiations to achieve better resultsNegotiation has always been at the heart of solving problems at work. Yet today, when people in […]
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Life is good : the book
“From Life is Good founders and brothers Bert and John Jacobs, this inspiring book of wisdom outlines the ten key “superpowers” readers need to live […]
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Skills of the “unskilled” : work and mobility among Mexican migrants
“Most labor and migration studies classify migrants with limited formal education or credentials as ‘unskilled.’ Despite the value of their work experiences and the substantial […]
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Made to flourish beyond quick fixes to a thriving organization
The key to a thriving team is to look below the surface at the hidden dynamics that can cause it to loose focus, turn inward […]
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The generosity network : new transformational tools for successful fund-raising
Summary: Posits that traditional pre-scripted, money-centered, goal-oriented fund-raising techniques lead to anxiety and failure, while open-spirited, curiosity-driven, person-to-person connections lead to discovery and growth. ~ […]
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Private financing of public transportation infrastructure : utilizing public-private partnerships
Contents: An introduction to private sector financing of transportation infrastructure / Wendell C. Lawther and Lawrence L. Martin — Transportation infrastructure financing public private partnerships […]
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Grit to great : how perseverance, passion, and pluck take you from ordinary to extraordinary
Also available as an ebook. “In Grit to Great, Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval tackle a topic that is close to their hearts, one […]
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