Business Innovation

Innovation on Tap is the story of innovation in America told through the eyes of 25 entrepreneurs, from Eli Whitney and his cotton gin to Lin-Manuel Miranda and his Broadway smash, Hamilton. The stories illustrate the sweep and impact of innovation. From razor blades, insurance, and baseball to smart cities, online running communities, and cybersecurity, innovators across three centuries gather in an imaginary barroom to discuss the essential themes of entrepreneurship, while emphasizing and reemphasizing the importance of community to their success.

Find your company's unique innovation style and nurture it into a powerful competitive advantage.

Social Innovation, Inc. declares a new era where companies profit from social change. Leading corporations like GE, Wellpoint, Travelers and Wal-Mart are transforming social responsibility into social innovation and revolutionizing the way we think about the role of business in society. Based on four years of measuring the social strategies of America's leading corporations, Jason Saul lays out the five strategies for social innovation and offers a practical roadmap for how to get started.

How do Amazon, Apple, Google, Nike, Southwest Airlines, Starbucks, and The Walt Disney Company grow better and faster than others in the same industry? In Upstream Marketing, authors Tim Koelzer and Kristin Kurth share best practices, research, case studies, and analysis informed by their more than twenty years of experience helping transform client brands and businesses through their work at EquiBrand Consulting, a top management consultancy. The result is a groundbreaking deep-dive into the fundamentals of upstream marketing.

The business Leaders Essential guide audiobook bundle contains The Business Leaders Essential Guide to Growth, The Business Leaders Essential Guide to Marketing, and The Business Leaders Essential Guide to Innovation, by renowned business adviser Stephen Dann....

In The Two But Rule: Turn Negative Thinking Into Positive Solutions veteran tech innovator John Wolpert delivers an exciting hands-on guide to using the principles of Momentum Thinking to get you—and your organization—unstuck. You'll learn how to build unstoppable velocity for your big idea, product, or strategy as you blast through the endless objections and counterarguments that bedevil every innovator and changemaker.

When a company can get its best ideas to market faster, its leaders can be confident that their most important strategic decisions will be executed faithfully, and their visions for the company’s future will be realized. They are also able to be agile in response to market changes, pursue new opportunities, and achieve ambitious plans for growth.

Why is it that so many gifted and passionate leaders end up on the sidelines of ministry rather than finishing well? How can you avoid the pitfalls that face those who serve Christ and his church? What steps can you take that will propel you forward into a more faithful and fruitful ministry than you ever dreamed? These questions and more are addressed in Leadership from the Inside Out.

Drawing on considerable original research and case studies from Wang’s acclaimed firm, Constellation Research, this groundbreaking guide reveals which kinds of companies will thrive and which will get crushed by the powerful forces now at work. Ultimately, you will understand how the business world is changing in the face of extreme competition and, most importantly, you will learn how to adapt now to stay relevant and in demand.

If you're a young adult or new adult considering entrepreneurship, "Reclaim Your Inner Entrepreneur" is a must-read. It provides practical advice, inspirational stories, and a roadmap to success that will help you reclaim your inner entrepreneur and achieve your dreams. Starting a company can be an intimidating process, especially for first-time entrepreneurs. With so many unknowns, it's easy to get overwhelmed and feel like success is out of reach. This book takes a refreshing perspective on entrepreneurship, debunking the myth that you need a concrete idea, massive funding, and a big-bang...

No-Excuses Innovation argues for innovation and a clear, targeted strategy for planning and implementation that will help small and medium-sized mature enterprises (SMMEs) thrive through reinvention and renewal.

Innovation means putting ideas to work. It is a discipline that can be learned, practiced, and leveraged to propel meaningful transformation and sustainable success, and it is proving to be the margin of difference in the largest concentrated sector of our economy: health care. This is where the stakes may be highest because the transcendent ideas that come from the patient bedside or laboratory bench don't just translate to a bottom line, they improve and extend human life.

"Global Reach: Building a Successful B2B Business" is an essential guide for entrepreneurs and business leaders aiming to expand their operations into the international market, with a special focus on businesses based in France. This comprehensive book navigates through the complexities of establishing and growing a Business-to-Business (B2B) company on a global scale, offering a wealth of practical insights, strategies, and actionable steps. Beginning with a detailed outline of the global B2B landscape, the book delves into the advantages of starting a B2B enterprise in France, ...

The history-making development of the Chinese economy has entered a new phase: China is moving aggressively from a strategy of imitation to one of innovation. Driven both by domestic needs and by global ambition, China is establishing itself at the forefront of technological innovation. Western businesses need to prepare for a tidal wave of innovation from China that is about to hit Western markets, and Chinese businesses need to understand the critical importance of innovation in their future.

Venus Genius: The Female Prescription for Innovation explores innovation from different perspectives: historical, scientific, sociological, cultural, and practical—all through the feminine lens. It addresses the shortage of women in innovation and how important it is to address this as a first step to inclusion. This book reveals that any innovator can acquire the necessary skills to create meaningful innovation.

One of the key themes of the audiobook is showcasing how "effective" leadership resulted in billions earned and how "ineffective" leadership resulted in missed opportunities and disaster. In Secret Stories of Leadership, Growth, and Innovation, entrepreneur David Radlo follows up the 11 principles of leadership, growth, and innovation found in his first book, The Principles of Cartel Disruption, and adds a 12th secret and hidden key principle.

Discover the Essence of Innovation and Success with "Entrepreneurial Wisdom" Unlock the secrets of building a thriving business with "Entrepreneurial Wisdom," your comprehensive guide to navigating the exhilarating world of entrepreneurship. From the foundations of crafting a resilient business mindset to the intricate processes of expanding into global markets, this eBook encapsulates the crucial facets of modern entrepreneurship. Chapter by chapter, this guide will lead you through the intricate maze of opportunities and challenges that today's entrepreneurs face. Delve into the ...

There once was a small town and school in Oregon with a dream that began afresh with an eighth-grader who asked her parents, “Why can't we just have a real track?” As it happened, the community and school had been talking about creating an athletic complex for over 25 years, without even approaching to the starting line. Michael Bergmann and IncubatorU™ showed up to help the town realize their vision and embrace this young girl’s dream. They built a framework using IncubatorU’s 5-Step Methodology.

Revolutionize Your Business with 'Optimizing Operations' The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Outsourcing In the world of business, staying ahead means staying efficient. 'Optimizing Operations' is a groundbreaking eBook designed to transform the way your company views and utilizes outsourcing. Whether you're at the helm of a startup or an established corporation, the insights within these chapters promise to unlock new levels of productivity and innovation. Discover the untold narrative of the outsourcing revolution. This comprehensive guide will lead you through the historical evolution of ...

*Cake on Tuesday* unveils the intentional and unintentional aspects of Elizabeth Bieniek's entrepreneurial journey. From building a dream team within big tech to discovering her superpower of leading in ambiguity, she imparts insights into human dynamics, team synergy, and the significance of cultural care. The book distills leadership, innovation, and personal growth lessons, offering a narrative beyond technology to reveal the heart and stories behind groundbreaking advancements.