Corporate Culture

When Freakonomics was initially published, the authors started a blog - and they've kept it up. The writing is more casual, more personal, even more outlandish than in their books.

Unfiltered True Short Stories from the Modern Business Are you tired of wading through corporate self-help books filled with recycled advice and worn-out clichés? Cubicles, Coffee, and Corporate Candy shatters the mold, delivering an unapologetically raw look into the real stories that define today's corporate world.Step Behind the Cubicle Curtain Author Mohamad Chahine compiles a riveting collection of 90 authentic short stories, each one a window into the unfiltered realities of modern business life. These aren't hypothetical scenarios or overblown success tales—they're genuine ...

We used to think of failure as the opposite of success. Now, we’re often torn between two “failure cultures”: one that says to avoid failure at all costs, the other that says fail fast, fail often. The trouble is that both approaches lack the crucial distinctions to help us separate good failure from bad. As a result, we miss the opportunity to fail well. After decades of award-winning research, Amy Edmondson is here to upend our understanding of failure and make it work for us. In Right Kind of Wrong, Edmondson provides the framework to think, discuss, and practice failure wisely.

The abuse and oppression of women in the workplace has been an issue since the mid-1800’s during the Industrial Revolution, when women officially became a part of the labor force. Ignored or brushed off as whining and complaining, women employees continue to endure gender bias, bullying, gaslighting, sexual harassment, and more at an alarming rate. The presence of psychological safety is often missing in their workspaces. In this anthology a group of women have come together to share their real-world point of view about their time in the corporate sector. This book is a collection of ...

Presenting "Corporate Culture Compass," a revolutionary new eBook that embarks upon an immersive journey into the intricate framework of corporate culture. This groundbreaking work skillfully pulls back the corporate curtain to reveal the pulsating heart of every organization- its culture. Scrutinizing the unwritten rules, navigating the power dynamics, and unearthing subcultures, you will be taken on an enlightening odyssey through the empowering narratives and enthralling discourse. This engrossing eBook provides lucid insights into understanding the history, evolution, and core ...

The word spread through the hacking underground like some unstoppable new virus: Someone - some brilliant, audacious crook - had just staged a hostile takeover of an online criminal network that siphoned billions of dollars from the U.S. economy. The FBI rushed to launch an ambitious undercover operation aimed at tracking down this new kingpin. Other agencies around the world deployed dozens of moles and double agents.

A moving and meditative account of the crushing demands of Korean careerism. - KIRKUS REVIEWS, Verdict "GET IT" Discover the Realities of Contemporary Korea "Hi, nice to meet you. This is my third blind date this week, so... let's get the usual stuff out of the way and decide where to go from there. Great, I'll start. First, what's your age? Your academic background? How much do you make? And your parents? How many siblings do you have? Any debt in the family? How much do you have in your savings account right now? Where do you live in the city? What kind of car do you drive? Purchased or ...

Bruce Sterling delves into the world of high-tech crime and punishment in one of the first books to explore the cyberspace breaches that threaten national security. From the crash of AT&T’s long-distance switching system to corporate cyberattacks, he investigates government and law enforcement efforts to break the back of America’s electronic underground in the 1990s.

The protagonist of Just Do It is Phil Knight, a reclusive billionaire who started a two-man operation importing Japanese running shoes and built it into a $4 billion company. Irreverent, unpredictable, and leery of the sports establishment, Knight created the most muscular jock culture in business, a place where employees routinely took two hours at lunch to work out and then strategized late into the night in their holy war against competitors Reebok and Adidas.

Make continuous learning part of your company's DNA - and growth, profits, and sustainability will follow. Keeping up with the pace of change may seem impossible, but it's not. The secret is to make continuous learning a top value for every person on the team so when change happens, everyone is prepared.

Ask anyone from the CEO to the shipping clerk about the organization’s most valuable asset, and you’ll get the same answer: “The people!” However, when it comes to the valuation of that organization, especially in terms of intangible assets, items like patents and trademarks wind up seeming to be more valuable. How can that be? Simple: They’re more quantifiable. In The NEW ROI: Return on Individuals, we delve into placing a more quantifiable value on the human capital asset – the most valuable asset in every organization. Additionally, we explore universal ways to promote even ...

Welcome to "The Executive Arena", where the secrets to corporate success are unveiled and the path to the top is illuminated. Ever wondered how some individuals effortlessly climb the ladder while others miss out on well-deserved promotions? This book delves into the enigmatic world of corporate politics, revealing the art of positive navigation that sets high achievers apart. From rapid risers to those who seem to have it all figured out, the book uncovers the strategies that shape triumphant careers.

You are a Unicorn. You are inspiring, innovative, and powerful—and your idea has the potential to be the next big thing. But whether it's a product, a service, or a brilliant upgrade that your company could make, you need the right team to make it happen. Renowned brand strategist and entrepreneur Jen Kem will show you how to identify your Unicorn Leadership Type so that you can build and lead the most collaborative, harmonious, and motivated team of Unicorns to achieve extraordinary results.

Rarely does a week go by without a well-known executive being indicted for engaging in a white-collar crime. Perplexed as to what drives successful, wealthy people to risk it all, Harvard Business School professor Eugene Soltes spent seven years in the company of the men behind the largest corporate crimes in history - from the financial fraudsters of Enron, to the embezzlers at Tyco, to the Ponzi schemers Bernie Madoff and Allen Stanford.

Discover eight radical lessons from 100 of the world’s most inspiring organisations. Today’s workplaces are broken. Badly broken. The good news? There is a better way. And it's not just theory. It's already practiced in pioneering organisations around the globe. Drawing on Minnaar and De Morree’s visits to 100+ of the world’s most progressive organisations, this audiobook gives direct evidence that you can make work enjoyable and rewarding, while boosting performance and success.

A true story of one man’s survival in Corporate America. Enticed by the promise of the great rewards that await software developers, Randy Zinn enters the corporate world during the exciting internet boom of the late 1990s—only to find that the challenges awaiting him have nothing to do with code and everything to do with people. Whether it’s the incompetence of coworkers, getting thrown under the bus, or being set up to fail, Zinn faces the outrageous behavior with determination to keep his hopes alive. Along the way, he offers readers a rare peek into working with private companies ...

Twenty-one years after its incorporation and 16 years after its stock peak, Yahoo sold for 96% less than its value on January 3, 2000, when it had closed at an all-time high of $118.75 per share, resulting in a market capitalization of $120 billion. Wall Street valued Yahoo!, at that time in business less than six years, higher than it did Disney, News Corporation, and Comcast combined. Yahoo!'s story is one of missed strategies, failed opportunities, and poor execution.

It's STILL the People! Nothing gets done in any organization without the people - the human capital. How well the human capital manages the financial capital and intellectual capital determines the value of any business... so you'd better get the human capital part right. In Going Behind the Numbers, valuation expert Dave Bookbinder continues to unravel ways to better value human capital and determine how it can be quantified to truly represent what every organization's people actually bring to the table. If you think it's a simple matter of calculating salaries and benefits - the typical ...

In an era where data is hailed as the new oil and AI as the engine driving innovation, navigating the disruptive landscape of technology can be daunting for data leaders. AI & The Data Revolution, a groundbreaking book by Laura Madsen, offers pragmatic advice and strategic insights tailored for data leaders in today’s fast-paced world. As digital transformation revolutionizes industries across the globe, businesses are increasingly turning to data-driven decision-making and AI-powered solutions to gain a competitive edge. However, with this rapid evolution comes many challenges and ...

When Frank Ahrens, a middle-aged bachelor and 18-year veteran at the Washington Post, fell in love with a diplomat, his life changed dramatically. Following his new bride to her first appointment in Seoul, South Korea, Frank traded the newsroom for a corporate suite, becoming director of global communications at Hyundai Motors. In a land whose population is 97 percent Korean, he was one of fewer than 10 non-Koreans in a company of 5,000 employees.