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When longtime AI expert and journalist Karen Hao first began covering OpenAI in 2019, she thought they were the good guys. Founded as a nonprofit with safety enshrined as its core mission, it was meant, its leader Sam Altman told us, to act as a check against more purely market forces. In exhilarating prose and with unparalleled access to those closest to Sam Altman, Hao recounts the meteoric rise of OpenAI and shows us the sinister impact that this industry is having on society.

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.”

In The AI Con, the renowned AI insiders-turned-critics Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna, offer a sharp, witty, and wide-ranging take-down of AI hype across all its forms, exposing it for what it really is: a mask for data theft, surveillance capitalism, and the devaluing of human creativity in order to replace meaningful work with jobs that treat people like machines.

In Kingdom CEO Keith unpacks the values that every business person wants, eternal significance, healthy relationships, and ROI they can be proud of. In this insightful book Keith shows you the order in which you need to prioritize your life, business, and relationships. Keith shows the difference between someone who is truly following God's values and someone who calls themselves a Christian but does not have the fruit of walking with God. Every CEO has the potential to have great reward in heaven and a fulfilling life or an empty life and no eternal reward. For those CEOs humble enough to ...

From the creators of the theory of ethical blindness comes an investigation into how corporate scandals happen, revealing the common pattern behind them and how your organization can avoid them.

⚠Become a leader who inspires and succeeds with proven strategies and real-world cases!⚠Leadership Through Self-Improvement is more than just another leadership book. It’s your comprehensive guide to mastering the art of leadership, blending theory with practical insights from some of the world’s largest and most respected companies, including Google, Microsoft, Starbucks, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Toyota. This book goes beyond abstract concepts, offering real stories of overcoming challenges and achieving success, giving you the tools to confidently navigate your own leadership ...

The Compassionate Capitalists pulls back the curtain on the forgotten entrepreneurs who built empires without grinding their workers into dust. From Henry Ford doubling wages overnight to Madam C.J. Walker building a beauty empire that empowered thousands of Black women, these industrialists dared to prove that you could run a successful business without being a soulless overlord.

Perfect for new, aspiring, and seasoned managers seeking to navigate contemporary workplaces and lead effectively in all sorts of environments, The Leadership Route is a must-listen guide for working professionals at every level of the corporate hierarchy.

Toxic workplaces are more than just frustrating—they can be life-destroying. From manipulative leadership to hostile environments, far too many people stay trapped in jobs that drain their energy, confidence, and mental health. The Courage to Leave pulls back the curtain on the hidden realities of toxic work cultures. Through raw, unfiltered storytelling and research-backed insights, Jeff Davis gives a voice to those who have suffered in silence—and offers hope to anyone who feels stuck and powerless.

This book examines different types of employee problems in organizations. Specifically, it analyzes workplace rumors, lies, social loafing, and deviance. Each of these issues are addressed in terms of causes, effects, and methods of prevention. The text is written for easy reader understanding at all levels, and examples are used throughout for illustration and clarification.

Envisage a world where inequality is shrinking, where natural resources are regenerated, and people can benefit from shared prosperity. In IMPACT, Sir Ronald Cohen proposes a new theory about how the Impact Revolution will enable us to achieve systemic social and environmental improvement. Impact investing is about creating a chain reaction. One that brings innovation to the stakeholders whose engagement is crucial to tackling massive social and environmental challenges at scale.

The Family Business Book A twelve-step guide to surviving succession, power struggles, and staying sane. Third Edition — Fully Updated for the Post-COVID and AI Era Every business starts with a family. Even the largest companies began with a founder, a kitchen table, and a dream. But what happens when that family grows? When the children come of age—or refuse to? When power shifts from one generation to the next, often without a plan? In this newly updated edition, The Family Business Book offers a practical and psychologically informed roadmap for navigating the emotional complexity of...

Is it truly possible to make a great living without a boss breathing down your neck? You can find the answers to this and more in the pages of this book. From basic terminology, to the bidding process, to getting your contracting business off the ground and truly thriving, I'll walk you step-by-step through the often overwhelming process of getting government work. In today's world, there's just no excuse to live your life paycheck-to-paycheck locked in a cubicle. I'll show you how to break out of that grayscale life and into a life with opportunity in the world of government contracting. ...

For years, we’ve been told that starting an online business is the ultimate path to freedom, wealth, and happiness. "Just work hard, stay consistent, and success will come." But what if that’s not true? What if following this advice doesn’t lead to financial freedom but instead wastes years of your life chasing an illusion? In this brutally honest, no-BS reality check, Fabian Markl exposes the hidden truth behind how to start an online business, how to make money online, and why businesses fail. This is not another "make money online" guide. This is a wake-up call for anyone who has ...

In Business and In Dating, J.T. Boyd connects the dots between the time-tested practices that strong businesses use to thrive and gives workable methods to use those same principles as shortcuts to produce the successful outcome you want in your dating life. Its concepts and techniques are so original that it will recalibrate how you see the business and dating world as you know it. Boyd positions each reader in the boss's chair because each person is indeed the CEO of their life. With each chapter, while the topics addressed can seem to serve as an Intro to Business 101, it cleverly shifts...

Over the past seventy years, McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, Unilever and other consumer goods makers have harnessed single-use plastics to turbocharge their profits. They've poured billions of dollars into convincing us we need disposable diapers, cups, bags, bottles, shampoo sachets and ultra-processed foods. In investigating how we got here, Consumed arms us to make better decisions about where we go next. It is only by understanding this history that we will stop accepting the same failed solutions and demand better from the brands that got us hooked on plastic in the first place.

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on audits, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. This book discusses how and why audits are conducted in organizations. It introduces auditing, explores the most common types of audits, examines the stages involved in audits, and discusses the challenges faced by those conducting audits. The text is informational and educational, and it is written for easy understanding at all reader levels. If you are interested in learning about audits in organizations, then this book is for you.

Transform your leadership. Transform your business. It’s time to step up and become the kind of leader your business needs … the kind of leader you were destined to become. In STICKY LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT, Peter Lyle DeHaan, PhD breaks down what it means to lead with integrity, passion, and efficiency. Instead of an academic treatise full of theory and rhetoric, DeHaan shares personal stories and eye-opening insights so you will be able to quickly identify what works and what doesn’t. This book will walk you through the steps to develop your own unique leadership style, giving you...

The Star Principle is a vital audiobook for any budding entrepreneur or investor (of grand or modest means). It is also invaluable for any ambitious employee who realises the benefits of working for a Star venture – real responsibility, fast personal development, better pay, great bonuses and valuable share options. Whoever you are, identifying and investing in Stars will make your life much sweeter and richer in every way.