Modern Business

We have all been told that the key to success is a brilliant strategy. Plan your moves, outsmart your rivals, dominate the market. But what if the whole idea of strategy is mostly a story we tell ourselves after the fact—a comforting bedtime tale for grown-ups who are terrified of chaos?

Success Skills for Modern Life is a practical and insightful guide designed to help readers navigate the complexities of today’s fast-changing world. In an era where traditional definitions of success are constantly evolving, this book offers a clear and balanced approach to building the skills that truly matter for long-term growth, stability, and fulfillment. This book explores the core abilities needed to thrive both personally and professionally, including self-discipline, effective communication, emotional intelligence, and time management.

Have you ever wondered why the most successful leaders always seem one step ahead of the competition? Sun Tzu's The Art of War is arguably the most influential strategy book ever written. Composed in ancient China, its lessons have transcended time to become a staple for modern CEOs, strategists, and anyone seeking to master the dynamics of conflict. Whether you are launching a startup, managing a team, or navigating human interaction, this edition provides a clear blueprint for success emphasizing preparation, adaptability, and the subtle art of deception.

How to Start a Side Hustle will help you to identify your passion and purpose, refine your business idea (why, when, who, how?), and assist you with brand execution and marketing. Entrepreneur and coach Kaylene Langford will provide you with the right tools you need to build a strong business model and set you up so you continue to kick goals. Featuring inspirational quotes from industry leaders, this guide also provides activities for you to work through along the way and mindset hacks to ensure you don't lose confidence.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2018 Bestselling author Simon Winchester writes a magnificent history of the pioneering engineers who developed precision machinery to allow us to see as far as the moon and as close as the Higgs boson. Precision is the key to everything. It...

In her debut book, Modern Etiquette Made Easy, the Queen of Good Manners Myka Meier takes formal etiquette that she learned while training under a former member of the queen of England's household and breaks it down into five easy steps to help you feel 100 percent confident in the areas of social, dining, business, and networking etiquette. 

In "The Modern Machiavelli: Mastering the Art of Strategic Power," you will discover a captivating exploration of Machiavellianism adapted for the contemporary landscape by Godric Hunt. This revolutionary work delves deeply into the core of strategic power, weaving together ethics, empathy, and a profound understanding of human dynamics to present a Machiavellian vision that goes beyond conventional interpretations.

“A lively and compelling account . . . The cumulative effect is impressive. . . . Ahamed tells his story with an easy fluency and a high velocity.” —The New York Times Book Review “Superb . . . Ahamed thrillingly brings back to life a boom not unlike today's . . . In the process, he...

With the rapidly changing world that we live in, a new business or brand is introduced to us each day. Every brand needs a unique marketing strategy to make it big! This easy and compact manual sets out to decode the essential questions about marketing, using wisdom from ancient Indian scriptures to tackle modern marketing challenges.

John Malone, hailed as one of the great unsung heroes of our age by some and reviled by others as a ruthless robber baron, is revealed as a bit of both in Cable Cowboy. For more than 25 years, Malone has dominated the cable television industry, shaping the world of entertainment and communications, first with his cable company, TCI, and later with Liberty Media. Written with Malone's unprecedented cooperation, the engaging narrative brings this controversial capitalist and businessman to life.

This isn't your average restaurant business book. Burns fearlessly dives headfirst into the brutal truth of what's been holding restaurants back from greatness. No more sugar-coating or industry double-speak–it's time for a savage wake-up call!

Are you a leader driven by the desire to inspire your team? Do you seek new strategies to improve team dynamics in today’s ever-evolving workplace? Are you challenged by resistance to change or aligning your values with your corporate culture? If these questions resonate with you, this book is for you. Modern Workplace Culture is more than just another leadership book—it’s a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of creating positive work environments using actionable, real-world strategies.

Part of being an executive is leading companies to success. As such, when an executive is experiencing extreme and prolonged stress, anxiety, isolation, and depression - what I’m calling “executive loneliness” - they often do nothing to address it for fear of appearing unsuccessful. Not addressing it exacerbates the negative and difficult feelings to the point where it becomes more and more difficult for them to function. It takes a toll on their whole life.

Rising to the challenges of corporate culture and leadership can feel like an impossible challenge, especially when you're striving to align your team with the company’s core values. Guess what? Creating a thriving, motivated, and resilient organization that aligns fully with your corporate vision is entirely achievable. This book is your roadmap for realizing that vision. Drawing from years of hands-on experience, the author shares insights and strategies as someone who has been in your position and understands exactly what it takes to transform your organization.

Design thinking is not a new idea. Companies like Apple and Amazon constantly apply the design thinking philosophy from developing new products to design services to serve their customers better. It is a time-tested strategy, and now you can apply it in your business to achieve spectacular outcomes.

More than any other technology, cars have transformed our culture. Cars have created vast wealth as well as novel dreams of freedom and mobility. They have transformed our sense of distance and made the world infinitely more available to our eyes and our imaginations. They have inspired cinema...

The ultimate do-it-now guide to getting started in managed services. Now includes chapters on cloud services, bundling, and more. Whether you're a new computer consultant or an experienced technician making the move to managed services, this is the perfect audiobook for you! The audiobook includes step-by-step instructions for creating service offerings, reformulating your business, creating service agreements, and more!

When I started my first martial art school, all I knew about growing a dojo was that I needed more students. So, I set about getting more students every way I knew how, and I kept adding more ways to do that as I went along.

The world has changed, the fire department has changed, and the firefighters you serve with have changed. Fire organizations offer more services to the public via a more diverse group of firefighters than ever before. Those that rely on you to serve and lead them deserve a fire officer who can effectively evolve to meet their specific and unique needs while keeping what has historically made the fire service great.

Inside this book, you will uncover simplified, cutting-edge strategies specifically designed to fuel small business growth across SEO, AI, influencer, and social media marketing. Imagine transforming your digital presence without breaking the bank or getting lost in technical jargon. Now, it’s possible.