Business Book Summaries

This country still carries the vestiges of a Protestant work ethic, a value system that says that a person needs to work hard and pay dues in order to be successful.

Many marketing departments are struggling to rise above the noise being created by various factors in today's business environment.

By understanding the mental, emotional, and environmental forces that shape their organizations, leaders can make better business choices.

As many as 70 percent of change initiatives do not deliver the expected results. This stifles both productivity and competitiveness for businesses.

Culture plays a significant role in a company’s overall performance. While people’s behaviors and attitudes vary based on how they may feel on a given day, organizations aim for consistency and logic.

Leadership is everywhere and can come from anyone; organizations just need to know where to look. This is the premise behind The Hidden Leader by Scott K. Edinger and Laurie Sain.

In today’s fast-paced world, every leader will inevitably face the prospect of addressing and implementing breakthrough change. Generally speaking, leaders and organizations rely on predictability and routine in everyday operations.

Today’s business calls for more than just CEOs and managers with fancy offices and impressive résumés. In The Unfinished Leader, David L. Dotlich, Peter C.

People who are in business for themselves depend on their own creativity and willingness to work hard.

Why do some companies win and others struggle? There are many important variables to success, including exceptional talent, innovative products, standout service, and cunning strategies. All of these factors are important, but none guarantee success.