Professional Ethics

Gripping and darkly comic, Breaking Twitter takes listeners inside the battle between one of the most intriguing, polarizing, influential men of our time – Elon Musk – and the company that owns our world’s best hope for a shared global conversation. From employee accounts within Twitter headquarters to the mission-driven team Musk surrounded himself with, this is the full story from all sides.

Kip Tindell, the founder and CEO of The Container Store, reveals the seven secrets to keeping both customers and employees happy and all fully engaged. In Uncontainable, Tindell reveals his approach for building a business where everyone associated with it thrives through embodying the tenets of conscious capitalism. Tindell's seven foundation principles are the road map that drives everyone at The Container Store to achieve the goals of the company.

Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. Born a poor black tobacco farmer, her cancer cells – taken without her knowledge – became a multimillion-dollar industry and one of the most important tools in medicine. Yet Henrietta’s family did not learn of her ‘immortality’ until more than twenty years after her death, with devastating consequences . . .

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 ...

Richard Branson, one of the world's most famous and admired business leaders, argues that it's time to turn capitalism upside down - to shift our values from an exclusive focus on profit to also caring for people, communities and the planet. As he writes: "It's a vibrant and definite sea change from the way business was always done, when financial profit was a driving force. Today, people aren't afraid to say, Screw business as usual!-and show they mean it."

Are you interested in philosophy? Do the greatest thinkers from the past influence the way you think and act? Philosophers have been shaping the world for centuries. Their ideas have shaped the way we act as individuals and groups for as long as we can remember, and their deep thought processes have been marveled at and replicated by millions across the world.

No matter who you are or what you aim to achieve, power determines whether you succeed or fail. But while power dynamics permeate every interaction in the workplace, the concept is very poorly understood or managed in practice. Everyone has influence over some people and is under the influence of others, and must choose how to deal with these realities in daily interactions. This book offers a comprehensive and applied understanding of power in a professional scenario: where it comes from, how it moves, and what that means in practice for how professionals work together.

Richard Branson, one of the world's most famous and admired business leaders, argues that it's time to turn capitalism upside down - to shift our values from an exclusive focus on profit to also caring for people, communities, and the planet as he writes: "People often associate me with challenges, with trying to break records while sailing the Atlantic or flying in a jet stream in a balloon or going into space with Virgin Galactic. But this audiobook isn't just about fun and adventure and exceeding one's wildest dreams."

Dive into the essential universe of nursing with the pivotal digital resource, "Nurse's Knowledge Compendium". Your digital compass through the intricate maze of healthcare, this compendium is the quintessential guide for nurses at any stage of their career, offering an in-depth exploration into the multifaceted realms of nursing practice. Embark on a journey beginning with the art and science that forms the core of nursing. Traverse through the profound milestones of the profession's history and philosophies that have sculpted nursing into what it is today. Gain an unparalleled ...

Legal Translation Secrets: The ISO 20771 Guide to Accuracy, Ethics & Success Mastering the Art of Legal Translation with Expert Strategies & Compliance Best Practices Description: Legal Translation Secrets: The ISO 20771 Guide to Accuracy, Ethics & Success is your ultimate resource for mastering the art of legal translation. This guide provides translators with essential strategies and best practices to achieve accuracy, uphold ethical standards, and navigate ISO 20771 compliance with ease. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, this book offers practical insights into the...

Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. Born a poor black tobacco farmer, her cancer cells - taken without her knowledge - became a multimillion-dollar industry and one of the most important tools in medicine. Yet Henrietta's family did not learn of her 'immortality' until more than 20 years after her death, with devastating consequences....

Are you ready to unlock the secrets to expansive networking without stretching your wallet? "Connect on a Dime" is here to revolutionize your professional interactions and cast aside the myth that effective networking demands deep pockets! Embark on a journey through this eye-opening guide that offers insightful and pragmatic ways to broaden your professional network on a shoestring budget. Discover the Power of Networking Without the Price Tag, where the treasure trove of cost-effective networking strategies lies within arm's reach. Navigating the vast digital landscape, The Digital ...

Discretion, secrecy, and subtle strategy were the weapons of choice at Wall Street investment bank Lazard Frères & Co. For more than a century, the mystique and reputation of the "Great Men" who worked there allowed the firm to garner unimaginable profits, social cachet, and outsized influence in the halls of power. But in the mid-1980s, their titanic egos started getting in the way, and the Great Men of Lazard jeopardized all they had built.

In The Story of Philosophy. Schopenhauer Will Durant delves into the life and ideas of Arthur Schopenhauer, a prominent 19th-century German philosopher. Schopenhauer's philosophy is characterized by his profound pessimism and the notion that the essence of reality is an irrational will. Durant explores Schopenhauer's influences, including Eastern philosophies and Immanuel Kant, and examines how his metaphysical and ethical views shaped his bleak outlook on human existence. Schopenhauer's seminal work, "The World as Will and Representation," is central to Durant's discussion.

When Joselin Linder was in her 20s, her legs started to swell. She thought little of it until her health problems started to compound in ways that baffled her doctors. Diagnosed with extreme liver blockage and dangerous levels of lymph fluid, Joselin turned to the most similar case she could think of - her father's.

Over the course of Guatemala's thirty-year armed conflict -the longest ever in Central America-over 200,000 people were killed. During Argentina's military dictatorship in the seventies, over 30,000 people were disappeared. Today, forensic anthropologists in each country are gathering evidence to prove atrocities and seek justice. But these teams do more than just study skeletons-they work to repair families and countries torn apart by violence.

Margaret Mohrmann has devoted most of her professional life to caring for children, and in Attending Children she shares the remarkable education those children and their families have given her. Her narratives are both painful and hopeful, tragic and funny, full of remarkable characters and sometimes bizarre families.

Conquer the CPCU Exam offers a concise, accessible guide for insurance professionals pursuing the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation from The Institutes. Designed to supplement—not replace—more comprehensive CPCU study materials, this book provides a clear overview of key concepts, ethical foundations, and exam strategies. Each chapter distills complex topics into manageable insights, helping readers focus on core principles and identify areas that require further review. Rather than diving into deep technical content or policy-specific analysis, this guide ...

Introducing Spark, your ultimate guide to sparking your creative genius and unlocking your full innovative potential! With 20 comprehensive chapters covering everything from the science of creativity to practical strategies for overcoming creative blocks, Spark is the perfect resource for anyone looking to level up their creative game. In Chapter 1, you'll dive into the science of creativity and innovation, exploring the latest research on how the brain processes and generates new ideas. From there, you'll move on to Chapter 2, which delves into the history of creativity and the lessons we ...

Lying, bullying, and cheating are byproducts of the “win at all costs” mentality that has degraded the integrity of American culture and values. Win True is elite cyclist Scott Mercier’s story of moral courage in the face of doping on the U.S. Postal Service Professional Cycling Team. Scott uses the “high-octane” world of professional and Olympic cycling to give the reader insight into the other side of the drug culture that has become so pervasive in professional sports. Win True bridges the gap between the doping athletes and those out to catch them. We often hear about the ...