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The paradigms of big business have changed. Business models that were once lucrative now seem to barely move the needle. Incumbents of the old guard find themselves superseded by new, digitally-charged, data-fuelled organisations that leverage platform-based business models. How can pre-digital businesses survive? They're loaded with resources, brand power and deeply embedded networks, they just need a new playbook. Chasing Digital is that playbook.Outlining a clear and detailed framework, this book is designed to help leaders re-design their organisation from the bottom up by leveraging their strengths to create a new competitive advantage in the digital economy. From laying the foundations of transformation: developing a considered strategy, growing a conducive culture and building a receptive organisational design; to building core digital capabilities: taking advantage of data, harnessing artificial intelligence and embracing appropriate platforms; to adapting the accelerators of change: navigating board expectations, mitigating potential roadblocks and making the right investments, this playbook will give you the tools and mindsets needed to not only survive but to thrive and leave a legacy for future leaders. Integrate technology into your business strategy and culture Prioritise and manage your company's digital transition Create opportunities for fast and intentional digital growth Learn how to minimise friction with stakeholders
TRANSFORM YOUR LEADERSHIP WITH POWERFUL LESSONS FROM THE FRONTLINE Leading on the Frontline presents a powerful new perspective on what it means to truly lead. After two decades in some of the world's most dangerous conditions, humanitarian aid worker Linda Cruse has witnessed extraordinary leadership -- and the miracles it can accomplish. Here, she shares the lessons and stories from the frontline that illustrate how to dig deep, inspire, and thrive. Leaders face frequent upheaval, unexpected roadblocks, intense pressure and new challenges amid a constantly changing landscape. This book brings humanitarian leadership into focus for a compelling lesson in engagement, motivation, inspiration and innovation. Enlightening, inspirational and transformational, Leading on the Frontline equips you with the skills and perspective you need to become the leader you want to be.
7 STEPS TO WEALTH IS A PROVEN FORMULA YOU CAN REPEAT AGAIN AND AGAIN TO REACH FINANCIAL FREEDOM. "I congratulate John on his compelling insights into how to make real estate work for you." -Maha Sinnathamby, Top 100 BRW Billionaire "John is not just an author; he has been in property for 35 years and built his own fortune. Every Australian must read this book." -Bob Ell, Top 100 BRW Billionaire "This is the best book for property investors. John's book should be taught in every single high school." -Nev Pask, Top 100 BRW Billionaire WHAT THIS BOOK WILL TEACH YOU THAT NO OTHER BOOK WILL: The one secret of all financial success The biggest mistake made by Australian property investors How to have positive cash flow and still get a $10,000 tax deduction Established capital benchmarks and best location identifiers Why you can't trust the banks How to build your own land bank Why you should never buy apartments as investments How to turn $100,000 into $1.28m with case studies from Aussies who've done it
Startup failure is preventable! Ninety-two per cent of technology startups fail in the first three years, leaving their founders burnt out, alone and fatigued. But this culture of failure doesn't have to be the norm. Unicorn Tears is the ultimate guide to avoiding startup failure, written by a founder, for founders. As an entrepreneur and venture capitalist, author Jamie Pride has lived through and witnessed the mental and financial pain of startup failure. Through this, he has created a robust strategy grounded in reality to give founders the best possible chance of success. With this book you will: learn the key reasons why startups fail understand and overcome the myths surrounding startups build your Founder Fitness; developing resilience, awareness and adaptability master the Hollywood Method, a structured approach to building a startup embrace Funding Fitness and get the right valuation from the right investors. Don't let your startup follow the pattern of failure. Whether you're just starting out with an idea or you have an established startup, Unicorn Tears shares a winning formula for building a startup that lasts.
Sick of chasing the perfect career, bank balance or relationship? Tired of feeling overwhelmed and like you're never quite 'enough'? You're not alone. Smart Girls Screw Up Too is the no-nonsense guide for a generation of women who secretly muse about what might be possible in their careers, health and relationships but don't know where to start or are too afraid to. When a clusterf**k of screw ups left corporate warrior Bella Zanesco burnt out, depressed and with a broken soul, she knew something--perhaps everything--had to change, but what? And how? Could she really stop dragging herself through life and start living the life she wanted? The answer was: Yes. Blending honesty, humour and compassion, this must-read book provides you with the solid steps needed to create the life you truly want. You will not only get to the root causes of why you think, feel and behave as you do, but get inspired to make changes starting today. 'Bella's holistic approach to uncovering your truth, nurturing your vitality and unleashing your self-expression is a game changer. This book will inspire you to make the difficult but critical changes you need to today.' --Tiffany Cruikshank, founder, Yoga Medicine
A modern–day guide to slowing down in a fast paced world. Switch Off shows you how to take that sorely–needed time–out. We all know about the benefits of slowing down and disconnecting: reduced stress, higher satisfaction, better performance, higher productivity, tighter focus, reduced depression and innumerable other positive health effects. The big question is, "How?" When we′re all stuck in a cycle of demands and pressure it feels hard to prioritise slowing down. How do we step back and find the time to take care of ourselves? This book shows you how to let go of the guilt, turn off the phone and step away to re–energise and re–focus. Whether you need a true vacation or just an uninterrupted cup of tea, you′ll learn how to integrate the skills of slowing down into your life so you can do what you need, when you need it. Written by a health professional who has witnessed the impact of being constantly switched on both professionally and personally, this book gives you more than permission to disconnect – it gives you a real–world blueprint for taking the time that you need. This book shows you why it′s so important to slow down, and how it actually is possible in what can be a pressured and overwhelming world. Choose how you use your time Stop feeling guilty for practising self–care Boost your energy and productivity levels Harness the power of perspective and focus Learn how to create an environment that supports your health and wellbeing From the executive needing time to contemplate big decisions, to the teenager closing their bedroom door to be alone, we all need time to disconnect. Switch Off shows you how to do just that, with expert guidance with you the whole way.
Your tutor in a book! Master the essential mathematical skills for success! ′I don′t know how to do this′ is a refrain heard whilst many a student is doing homework. Parents are increasingly called on for assistance, but are themselves struggling to help their children. Years 6–8 Maths For Students is a reference guide for both students and parents, aiming to fill the gaps in a student′s knowledge base, build confidence and reduce stress. Written with the same friendly, how–to approach of the successful For Dummies books, this new educational reference will empower students and develop their mathematical skills for exams, NAPLAN testing and, most importantly, life beyond secondary school. With worries that students are being taught to pass tests at the expense of understanding — this guide will help students cement their mathematical foundations. Grasp the nuts and bolts of numbers, algebra, geometry and measurement Helps students with maths as they transition from primary to secondary school Complete homework and prepare for tests with confidence Save money on expensive tutors. Years 6–8 Maths For Students empowers students to improve their educational outcomes.
The quick–and–easy guide to effective social media marketing Social Media for Business is the essential guide to navigating the social media maelstrom and effectively promoting your business online. You′ll learn how to develop a simple marketing plan, use social media effectively and measure the results of your efforts as you turn contacts and followers into customers. This new third edition has been updated to reflect the expanding influence of Instagram, and includes Snapchat, Security, Social Influence and updated case studies that illustrate the rapid evolution of social media as a business tool. You′ll learn about the recent changes to Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Pinterest and how to factor them into your strategy — as well as when to decide to transition toward or away from any specific platform. Social media can help you expand your networks, engage with your customers and help you grow your business, but not all platforms work for all businesses. The best results come from directed effort and stellar execution, and this book shows you how to make it happen from setup to sale. Learn where to focus your efforts for maximum gain Discover the newest platforms, their demographics and their potential Understand key changes that can affect the way you use major platforms Build an effective social media presence that translates into business Not every business needs a Facebook page, but every business does need some sort of online presence — and social media can be a high–impact, cost–effective way to reach thousands of potential customers. From building a profile to creating and curating content, Social Media for Business is packed with guidance every business owner needs.
A model for developing the leaders and delivering the leadership results the world needs Leadership Results explores the fall of traditional leadership thinking and the struggling multibillion dollar leadership development industry that is failing to deliver results, and explains the mindset, skills, ways of being and methods that will get results in the new context and evolving paradigm. The Leadership Results model is practical and predictive, providing a way forward for companies seeking to build sustainable leadership capacity, develop individual leaders, boost employee engagement and deliver breakthrough results through shared and collective leadership. Actionable steps guide you through the process of evolving leadership culture to see increased productivity, growth opportunities and ensured profitability borne on a culture of trust, collaboration, fairness and a commitment to innovation and real prosperity. Expert analysis debunks pervasive myths and assumptions surrounding leadership, employee engagement, and talent development, while demystifying the role technology plays in innovation and progress. Leaders, coaches, trainers, OD practitioners, change agents, and students will find insightful guidance, thoughtΓÇôprovoking discussion and illustrative case studies that will help them: Rethink leadership to make a stronger impact Take bold action to change the status quo Marry strategic and innovation leadership into a force for real change Stop making the same mistakes and start forging a new path forward From the heads of state on down, all levels of leadership are experiencing a rapid loss of trust and confidence ΓÇö and the glaring absence of results that follows. Unethical business practices are costing more than five per cent of the global GDP every year; citizens around the world have lost faith in the public and private sectors; only 13% of employees are engaged at work ΓÇö clearly, there is a severe lack of effective leadership. Leadership Results provides a practical way forward through this global quagmire, with a clear, actionable model for leadership that works.
Your journey to success starts here Why Winners Win identifies the crucial elements of business success and provides step–by–step guidance on getting there. Author Gary Pittard shows you why consistent results are the key contributing factor to lasting success, and helps you identify your personal barriers. Whether you lack the ability to set goals or a plan, motivation or focus, this book will show you how to adjust your course and direct you to the top. Based on the Success Journey model, the discussion focuses on attitude, knowledge, skill and competent action to give you a solid framework to boost your potential and achieve prosperity. You′ll learn the essential qualities of a winner, and how to demonstrate these qualities every day in every interaction. Case studies demonstrating success and failure provide you with clear examples of the framework in action and illustrate the cause–and–effect relationship behind everyday choices. Believe it or not, failing at something is a great way to become successful. Experience teaches a lesson no advice could impart, and not being at the top just means there′s more room to grow. This book equips you with a solid success plan, the skills you need to execute it and expert insight into your own unique path. Identify and overcome your personal barriers to achieve success Build and amplify winning qualities that that will keep you on course Learn a simple four–step model for achieving consistent results Discover the single most important difference between winners and losers The goal is prosperity – whatever that may mean to you – and attaining a level of freedom and security that allows you to give back and be generous with your money, time and knowledge. Success is a journey, but Why Winners Win provides the roadmap you need to start the journey today.
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