From Stephen R. Covey's eldest son comes a revolutionary new path towards productivity and satisfaction. Trust, says Stephen M.R. Covey, is the very basis of the new global economy, and he shows how trust—and the speed at which it is established with clients, employees and constituents—is the essential ingredient for any high–performance, successful organization. For business leaders and public figures in any arena, The Speed of Trust offers an unprecedented and eminently practical look at exactly how trust functions in our every transaction and relationship—from the most personal to the broadest, most indirect interaction—and how to establish trust immediately so that you and your organization can forego the time–killing, bureaucratic check–and–balance processes so often deployed in lieu of actual trust. Read more

The definitive volume on Enron's amazing rise and scandalous fall, from an award-winning team of Fortune investigative reporters. Read more

Leaders are always looking for an edge. That often sends many of them looking for the next big thing. Although leadership approaches and trendy management fads come and go, what remains the same? The qualities of a leader.Internationally-recognized leadership expert, speaker, and author John C. Maxwell touches on the process of developing the art of leadership by giving the reader practical tools and insights into developing the qualities found in great leaders.As the authority on leadership today, Maxwell shares his innovative yet timeless principles on how to effectively lead others has impacted the lives of thousands of business leaders.In The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader, Maxwell expands on the qualities every leaders needs to be successful such as:Character – be a piece of the rockCharisma – the first impression can seal the dealCommunication – without it, you travel aloneCommitment – it separates doers from dreamersCompetence – if you build it, they will comeEverything rises and falls on leadership, and leadership truly develops from the inside out. If you can become the leader you ought to be on the inside, you will become the leader you want to be on the outside.The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader will show you that when you develop these qualities, people will want to follow you. When that happens, you’ll be able to tackle anything in the world. Read more

“I have used his definitions of trust and distrust in every book I’ve written, because they are practical and actionable and, at the same time, deep and meaningful. It was important to me to dig into these definitions and explore how they play out at work, in relationships, and in our everyday lives.”—Brené Brown, bestselling author of Dare to LeadBestselling author Charles Feltman updates his business classic, The Thin Book of Trust, with new resources and tools to build trust in the post-pandemic world.Feltman’s phenomenal bestseller with almost 100,000 copies sold across two editions outlines in a very simple and quick way the art of building trust between people in organizations as a core essential workplace competency.The updated Thin Book of Trust offers a framework that supports trust building as a workplace competency. It is based on the idea that building trust is a competency, a set of skills that can be learned, improved, and practiced. It will help you continuously improve your ability to build and maintain trust with others. It can also help you create and contribute to a high-trust culture at work.The third edition includes a new study guide and a new resource download page.Charles Feltman says: "Whether you lead others, contribute individually, or serve as a coach, consultant, facilitator, HR or OD professional, your ability to generate and sustain strong trust is critical to the success and well-being of your enterprise. It is my hope this new edition serves you well in becoming an exceptional trust-builder." Read more

A smart, incisive look at the technologies sold as artificial intelligence, the drawbacks and pitfalls of technology sold under this banner, and why it’s crucial to recognize the many ways in which AI hype covers for a small set of power-hungry actors at work and in the world.Is artificial intelligence going to take over the world? Have big tech scientists created an artificial lifeform that can think on its own? Is it going to put authors, artists, and others out of business? Are we about to enter an age where computers are better than humans at everything?The answer to these questions, linguist Emily M. Bender and sociologist Alex Hanna make clear, is “no,” “they wish,” “LOL,” and “definitely not.” This kind of thinking is a symptom of a phenomenon known as “AI hype.” Hype looks and smells fishy: It twists words and helps the rich get richer by justifying data theft, motivating surveillance capitalism, and devaluing human creativity in order to replace meaningful work with jobs that treat people like machines. In The AI Con, Bender and Hanna offer a sharp, witty, and wide-ranging take-down of AI hype across its many forms.Bender and Hanna show you how to spot AI hype, how to deconstruct it, and how to expose the power grabs it aims to hide. Armed with these tools, you will be prepared to push back against AI hype at work, as a consumer in the marketplace, as a skeptical newsreader, and as a citizen holding policymakers to account. Together, Bender and Hanna expose AI hype for what it is: a mask for Big Tech’s drive for profit, with little concern for who it affects. Read more

Hay muchos libros sobre “inteligencia financiera” pero pocos de “sabiduría financiera”. El autor es conocido por combinar la economía con la consciencia y ofrecer una visión que va más allá de lo mundano para adentrarse en la espiritualidad. Como experto en educación financiera, defiende la necesidad de iluminar todos los asuntos de la vida, incluido los del dinero. Este libro de sabiduría financiera comparable al Piense y hágase rico es educación financiera para no financieros, un libro de educación financiera y como manejar finanzas.• Con este inusual libro, podrás cambiar tu forma de pensar para mejorar tu situación económica.• Aprenderás a ver oportunidades donde antes solo veías problemas económicos.• Pensarás como las personas más prósperas, y podrás alcanzar los resultados financieros que tanto deseas.• Este libro revelador te ayudará a cambiar tu vida para mejor, y podrás lograr la libertad financiera.La “sabiduría financiera” es el nuevo paradigma en el “economía consciente”, un libro de emprendedores, y engloba: valores, principios, integridad, ética, emociones, espiritualidad; y por supuesto, compasión y bondad. Te conduce, más allá de la “libertad financiera” con ingresos pasivos, a un estado de certeza económica con un negocio sabio que se nutre de la inteligencia del Cosmos.Una persona “sabia financieramente” utiliza su conocimiento y experiencia con bondad, lo que le permite tomar mejores decisiones y ser siempre optimista al margen de los resultados que obtenga.En este libro de sabiduría financiera adéntrate en la educación financiera:Minimalismo financieroEl origen de la riquezaLa economía de ayudarTu máquina de hacer dineroHábitos de riquezaLa ambición iluminadaNegocios sabiosIngresos pasivosSi has leído otros libros del autor, aquí reconocerás 35 perlas de sabiduría que resumen la visión del autor, desarrollada en anteriores libros, acerca de la prosperidad y la riqueza.Por el autor de los bestsellers: El Código del Dinero y El Poder de la Disciplina.Esta lectura sintetiza 35 consejos de riqueza para que seas sabio y rico. Read more

Bloomsbury presents Moral Ambition by Rutger Bregman, read by Boris Hiestand and Rutger Bregman.‘The rare read that might actually help you become a better person’ ADAM GRANT‘A fierce and brilliant call to arms for anyone who has been wondering whether there's more to life. (There is.)’ TIM HARFORD‘Gives us hope, humour and guidance at a time when all are in short supply’ TIMOTHY SNYDER‘Clear, brave, important and provocative’ RORY STEWARTTHE ANTIDOTE TO APATHY FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR RUTGER BREGMANEvery day we’re bombarded with methods, mantras and life hacks that promise us wellness and prosperity – while time and talent remain some of our most squandered resources. The average full-time worker will spend 80,000 hours at their job: are you making the most of them? Do you truly believe in what you do, day in, day out? What if you want to do something more with your limited time on the planet?Internationally bestselling author Rutger Bregman shows us that with moral ambition – the will to make the world a wildly better place – we can be both idealistic and successful, and change the world along the way. Uncovering the qualities that made the great change-makers of history so effective, he shows how we too can lend our talents to the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to inequality to the next pandemic. With moral ambition, we can do more than be on the right side of history: we can make history itself.This book won’t make your life easier, but it should make it more meaningful. The question is: what will you do with it? Read more

The first in-depth look at Lance Armstrong's doping scandal, the phenomenal business success built on the back of fraud, and the greatest conspiracy in the history of sports. Lance Armstrong won a record-smashing seven Tours de France after staring down cancer, and in the process became an international symbol of resilience and courage. In a sport constantly dogged by blood-doping scandals, he seemed above the fray. Then, in January 2013, the legend imploded. He admitted doping during the Tours and, in an interview with Oprah, described his "mythic, perfect story" as "one big lie". But his admission raised more questions than it answered - because he didn't say who had helped him dope or how he skillfully avoided getting caught. Wall Street Journal reporters Reed Albergotti and Vanessa O'Connell broke the news at every turn. In Wheelmen they reveal the broader story of how Armstrong and his supporters used money, power, and cutting-edge science to conquer the world's most difficult race. Wheelmen introduces U.S. Postal Service Team owner Thom Weisel, who in a brazen power play ousted USA Cycling's top leadership and gained control of the sport in the United States, ensuring Armstrong's dominance. Meanwhile, sponsors fought over contracts with Armstrong as the entire sport of cycling began to benefit from the "Lance effect". What had been a quirky, working-class hobby became the pastime of the Masters of the Universe set. Wheelmen offers a riveting look at what happens when enigmatic genius breaks loose from the strictures of morality. It reveals the competitiveness and ingenuity that sparked blood-doping as an accepted practice, and shows how the Americans methodically constructed an international operation of spies and revolutionary technology to reach the top. At last exposing the truth about Armstrong and American cycling, Wheelmen paints a living portrait of what is, without question, the greatest conspiracy in the history of sports. Read more

The Richest Man in Babylon, based on “Babylonian parables”, has been hailed as the greatest of all inspirational works on the subject of thrift, financial planning, and personal wealth. In simple language, these fascinating and informative stories set you on a sure path to prosperity and its accompanying joys. A celebrated bestseller, it offers an understanding and a solution to your personal financial problem. Revealed inside are the secrets to acquiring money, keeping money, and making money earn more money.This original edition has the original language, content, and message from George S. Clason as intended in 1926. It's all here, uncensored. Read more

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER With a new afterword on Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial and its aftermath One of the New Yorker’s Best Books of 2023 • One of PureWow’s 42 Books to Gift in 2023 This Year • One of Fortune’s Best Crypto Books of 2023 “Going Infinite is in many ways Lewis at his best. He marshals a complex global story without losing sight of the delightful and revealing human details. He is a world-class noticer.” ―Jesse Armstrong, writer and creator of HBO’s Succession, Times Literary Supplement “A stupefyingly pleasurable book to read.” ―Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker “Going Infinite is an instant classic.” ―Helen Lewis, The Atlantic “Going Infinite is wildly entertaining, surprising multiple times on pretty much every page, but it adds up to a sad story, even a tragedy, for its central character and for all the people who lost so much thanks to his actions.” ―John Lanchester, London Review of Books “Will join Digital Gold as one of the all-time best crypto books.”―Jeff John Roberts, Fortune “A wry, engaging writer and a gifted storyteller.” ―Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times “It may be easy to take for granted how entertainingly [Michael Lewis] pulls it off again in Going Infinite.” ―Brett Martin, GQ From the best-selling author of The Big Short and Flash Boys, the story of FTX’s spectacular collapse and the enigmatic founder at its center. When Michael Lewis first met him, Sam Bankman-Fried was the world’s youngest billionaire and crypto’s Gatsby. CEOs, celebrities, and leaders of small countries all vied for his time and cash after he catapulted, practically overnight, onto the Forbes billionaire list. Who was this rumpled guy in cargo shorts and limp white socks, whose eyes twitched across Zoom meetings as he played video games on the side?In Going Infinite Lewis sets out to answer this question, taking readers into the mind of Bankman-Fried, whose rise and fall offers an education in high-frequency trading, cryptocurrencies, philanthropy, bankruptcy, and the justice system. Both psychological portrait and financial roller-coaster ride, Going Infinite is Michael Lewis at the top of his game, tracing the mind-bending trajectory of a character who never liked the rules and was allowed to live by his own―until it all came undone. Read more

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize“Erudite, entertaining macroeconomic history of the lead-up to the Great Depression as seen through the careers of the West’s principal bankers . . . Spellbinding, insightful and, perhaps most important, timely.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred)“There is terrific prescience to be found in [Lords of Finance’s] portrait of times past . . . [A] writer of great verve and erudition, [Ahamed] easily connects the dots between the economic crises that rocked the world during the years his book covers and the fiscal emergencies that beset us today." —The New York TimesIt is commonly believed that the Great Depression that began in 1929 resulted from a confluence of events beyond any one person's or government's control. In fact, as Liaquat Ahamed reveals, it was the decisions made by a small number of central bankers that were the primary cause of that economic meltdown, the effects of which set the stage for World War II and reverberated for decades. As we continue to grapple with economic turmoil, Lords of Finance is a potent reminder of the enormous impact that the decisions of central bankers can have, their fallibility, and the terrible human consequences that can result when they are wrong. Read more

The question this book answers is, how can we use AI to unlock humanity’s full potential while protecting what is most precious about the human experience?As humanity takes its first steps into the Age of Artificial Intelligence, we are only just beginning to think through the possibilities and the dangers this technology brings. But we do not have time for leisurely speculation. AI will overturn the world we know in our lifetimes, and we must prepare ourselves to meet the unprecedented changes that will soon be upon us.In Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI, Faisal Hoque, one of the world’s leading management thinkers and technologists, and a bestselling author, provides listeners with the road maps they need to tackle the most important questions of our generation.A unique perspective that emerges at the intersection of philosophy, humanity, business, and technologyPowerful practical frameworks to guide the reader in thinking about and using AIThe OPEN framework for unlocking the potential of AIThe CARE framework for protecting against its dangersStructured approaches to AI tailored for individuals, businesses, and government agencies Read more

What does it really means to be human? Embrace these 12 Laws of being Human to harness your innate power and become unstoppable.The book is written with a to-the-point language and tone with the intent to reach the reader in a clear way.12 Laws of being Human will help you:• Understand your impact on whole world• Have awareness of how each one of us is connected• Be unstoppable on the face of challenges• Become resilient• Define who you want to be12 Laws of being Human is an intriguing self-realization book. If you like self-improvement, therapeutic, life changing books, then you’ll love Manhardeep Singh’s indispensable book.Buy 12 Laws of being Human and take hold of the most precious gift you have got as being human. Read more

Para conmemorar el 30 aniversario de su publicación, en Paidós publicamos una nueva edición revisada y actualizada del libro más trascendental de la historia del management.Casi todo el mundo intuye que podría mejorar su comportamiento, tanto en el trabajo como en la vida privada, pero pocos saben cómo conseguirlo.Stephen R. Covey, el llamado Sócrates americano, ni da consejos paternalistas ni se dedica a sermonearnos. Su método es claro, certero y eficiente: siete etapas que el lector deberá asimilar y poner en práctica por su cuenta, adaptándolas a su personalidad y aplicándolas en todos los ámbitos de su vida. El autor se sirve de anécdotas penetrantes y significativas destinadas a hacernos reflexionar sobre cada uno de nuestros actos y sobre el modo de acceder al cambio, a la verdadera efectividad: desde la visión personal hasta la renovación equilibrada, pasando por el liderazgo y la administración personales, el liderazgo interpersonal, la comunicación empática y la cooperación creativa. Gracias a esto y a través del desarrollo de conceptos clave, el lector podrá comprender que todo lo que hacemos debe concordar con lo que verdaderamente captamos de la realidad que nos rodea. Por tanto, si queremos modificar una situación, deberemos cambiarnos a nosotros mismos y para ello es necesario que cambiemos también nuestras percepciones. Así lograremos desarrollar nuestra autoconfianza, nuestro carácter, nuestra integridad, nuestra honestidad y nuestra dignidad para transformar nuestro universo laboral en algo auténtico e intransferible. Con los originales consejos de Sean Covey sobre cómo aplicar los hábitos en nuestra era moderna, la sabiduría de Los 7 hábitos de la gente altamente efectiva se actualiza para dar vida a una nueva generación de líderes. ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONTo commemorate the 30th anniversary of its publication, at Paidós we publish a new revised and updated edition of the most transcendental book in the history of management. Almost everyone senses that they could improve their behavior, both at work and in their private life, but few know how to achieve it. Stephen R. Covey, the so-called American Socrates, neither gives paternalistic advice nor preaches to us. His method is clear, accurate and efficient: seven stages that the reader must assimilate and put into practice on their own, adapting them to their personality and applying them in all areas of their life. The author uses penetrating and significant anecdotes designed to make us reflect on each of our actions and on how to access change, true effectiveness: from personal vision to balanced renewal, including personal leadership and administration. , interpersonal leadership, empathetic communication and creative cooperation. Thanks to this and through the development of key concepts, the reader will be able to understand that everything we do must agree with what we truly grasp about the reality that surrounds us. Therefore, if we want to change a situation, we must change ourselves and to do so it is necessary that we also change our perceptions. In this way we will be able to develop our self-confidence, our character, our integrity, our honesty and our dignity to transform our work universe into something authentic and non-transferable. With Sean Covey's original advice on how to apply habits in our modern era, the wisdom of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is updated to bring to life a new generation of leaders. Read more

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Unlock your potential and excel in your path toward obtaining the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) certification with the comprehensive CGRC Study Guide 2025-2026. This all-in-one resource is meticulously designed to equip you with all the knowledge and skills necessary to conquer the CGRC exam, combining in-depth review material with extensive practice questions.Inside this essential study guide, you will find:Comprehensive Coverage: Dive deep into key concepts and frameworks essential for understanding governance, risk management, and compliance. Each chapter breaks down complex topics into digestible sections, making it easier for you to grasp critical information.750 Practice Questions: Test your knowledge with an extensive collection of 750 exam-style practice questions. These questions are crafted to reflect the format and difficulty of the actual CGRC exam, ensuring you are well-prepared for test day. Detailed solution explanations will reinforce your understanding and highlight areas needing further study.Strategic Study Tips: Benefit from expert insights and effective study strategies designed to enhance your learning experience. Learn how to approach the exam confidently and efficiently with proven techniques to maximize retention and performance.Up-to-Date Content: Stay current with the latest trends and regulations in governance, risk, and compliance. This guide is aligned with the most recent industry standards and practices, ensuring you are studying the most relevant material.User-Friendly Format: Organized in a clear and logical structure, this guide makes it easy to navigate through topics and quickly locate important information. Ideal for both newcomers to GRC and seasoned professionals seeking to refresh their knowledge.Whether you’re studying independently or as part of a preparatory course, the CGRC Study Guide 2025-2026 is your ultimate companion for mastering the governance, risk, and compliance landscape. Equip yourself with the tools you need to succeed and achieve certification, paving your way toward a dynamic career in GRC management. Get ready to turn your aspirations into achievements! Read more

A #1 bestseller from coast to coast, Den of Thieves tells the full story of the insider-trading scandal that nearly destroyed Wall Street, the men who pulled it off, and the chase that finally brought them to justice.Pulitzer Prize–winner James B. Stewart shows for the first time how four of the eighties’ biggest names on Wall Street—Michael Milken, Ivan Boesky, Martin Siegel, and Dennis Levine—created the greatest insider-trading ring in financial history and almost walked away with billions, until a team of downtrodden detectives triumphed over some of America’s most expensive lawyers to bring this powerful quartet to justice. Based on secret grand jury transcripts, interviews, and actual trading records, and containing explosive new revelations about Michael Milken and Ivan Boesky, Den of Thieves weaves all the facts into an unforgettable narrative—a portrait of human nature, big business, and crime of unparalleled proportions. Read more

The bestselling classic from the “Sherlock Holmes of Accounting”―updated to reflect the key case studies and most important lessons from the past quarter century.This fourth edition of the classic guide shines a light on the most shocking frauds and financial reporting offenders of the last twenty-five years, and gives investors the tools they need to detect:•Corporate cultures that incentivize dishonest practices•The latest tricks companies use to exaggerate revenue and earnings•Techniques devised by management to manipulate cash flow as easily as earnings•Companies that use misleading metrics to fool investors about their financial performance•How companies use acquisitions to hide deterioration in their underlying businessThis new edition focuses on the key case studies and most important lessons from the past quarter century, and brings you up to date on accounting chicanery in the global markets. Howard Schilit and his team of renowned forensic accounting experts expose financial reporting miscreants and unveil the latest methods companies use to mislead investors. You’ll learn everything you need to know to unearth deceptive reporting and avoid costly mistakes. Read more

Veteran financier James P. Owen shares his new perspective on Wall Street and how the Code of the West can and should be applied to business practices and the corporate world. The book is beautifully illustrated with David Stoecklein's western photography Read more

"We are pleased that this text is now in its seventh edition and has been adopted for master's and doctoral courses in ethics in so many counseling graduate programs throughout the United States and abroad. We set out to write a text on ethics, law, and professional issues in counseling that would provide basic information for graduate students in these areas and would offer sound practical advice for counseling practitioners. Faculty members and students who have used this text in their teaching and learning have told us they find it to be comprehensive, rich with examples, and written in a style that makes complex material accessible.We think you will find it useful to know something about us, the co-authors, and how we came to write this text. From 1997 to 2006, we were both professors in the counseling graduate program at the University of New Orleans. Ted Remley is an attorney with several years of legal experience and also has been a school and community college counselor. Barbara Herlihy has worked as a school counselor and a licensed professional counselor in private practice and community agency settings. She currently is a counselor educator with special interests in counselor ethics and social justice. Before we became colleagues at the same institution, we worked together over many years, co-authoring articles and presenting numerous workshops on law and ethics in counseling. It was through these workshops that the idea for this text was born. The counselors who attended our workshops had much in common, although they practiced in a variety of settings with diverse clientele. They shared a deep and abiding commitment to the welfare of their clients, a desire to stay current with the ethical standards of their profession, and a need to feel competent in dealing with legal issues that arose in their work. At the same time, they sometimes felt overwhelmed by the complex and conflicting demands of situations they encountered. They frequently had difficulty distinguishing between legal and ethical issues. As we worked together in our presentations to these counselors, we found that we very rarely disagreed with each other, but we did bring differing perspectives. Barbara's ethics orientation led her to focus on client welfare and to emphasize protecting the client. Ted's legal orientation helped us to consider. We believe both perspectives are important. Because both of us regularly teach graduate courses in professional orientation and ethics, we found ourselves discussing the need for a text written specifically for counselors that would address ethical, legal, and professional issues. Thus, out of our backgrounds and shared interests was conceived a text that is unique in that it approaches each professional issue in counseling from both an ethical perspective and a legal viewpoint. We believe you will find this integrated approach particularly helpful as you grapple with the complexities inherent in the work of the counselor. We also believe that the best learning is active rather than passive, and personalized rather than abstract. We hope that you will actively discuss and even argue about the issues that are raised throughout the text and that you will work to develop your own personal stance on these issues"-- Read more