Buffett's early investments : a new investigation into the decades when Warren Buffett earned his best returns / Gardner, Brett
Buffett's Early Investments investigates ten investments that legendary investor Warren Buffett made in the 1950s and 1960s--earning him his first millions--and uncovers unique insights in the process. Using the same documents Buffett used when he made these investments, the author reveals the fascinating inside stories of: How Philadelphia and Reading, Buffett's largest investment in 1954, transformed from a declining coal company to a diversified conglomerate whose stock went up twentyfold due to the intervention of Buffett's mentor, Ben Graham. How Buffett and Charlie Munger made their first formal investment together in Hochschild-Kohn. How corporate governance issues actually presented serious risk to Buffett's 1966 investment in Walt Disney. Other investments analyzed include American Express, British Columbia Power, Cleveland Worsted Mills, Greif Bros, Marshall-Wells, Studebaker, and Union Street Railway. Not all of these investments worked out--this book shows why. Buffett's Early Investments helps readers understand how history's greatest ever investor really made his returns in the years where he produced his best numbers.

Burnt out to lit up : how to reignite the joy of leading people / Auger-Domínguez, Daisy
The world of work has been turned upside down, fundamentally transformed by global shifts in culture, commerce, politics, technology, and more. Your role as a manager must change along with it. But how can you be expected to stay on top of such a wide array of issues when the pace of change seemingly accelerates every day? In 'Burnt Out to Lit Up', veteran executive and renowned business leader Daisy Auger-Domínguez delivers an insightful and inspiring guide for managers seeking to get out of survival mode and reignite their inner fire for their work. Auger-Domínguez offers a no-nonsense love letter for all modern-day managers, showing you how to find the drive and passion you need to demonstrate care for your team, skillfully navigate interpersonal and organizational challenges, and consistently support your people. Do you want to be the manager that you've always dreamed you could be? Reclaim your love of leading people, conquer the obstacles that stand in your way, and refill your tanks with empathy and resilience. Whether you lead one person or an organization of thousands, 'Burnt Out to Lit Up' is your roadmap to heights you've never experienced before.

China in global capitalism : building international solidarity against imperial rivalry / Smith, Ashley
As the rivalry between the US and China enters a dangerous new phase, reaffirming the politics of anti-imperialism is a task more important than ever. From trade wars and pandemic politics to rioting workers, intercontinental balloons, and battles over TikTok, the US media tends to present contemporary China -- when its discussed at all -- in sensationalist terms. This portrayal has only intensified as China's relationship with the United States has grown increasingly hostile. Whether in the form of overtly racist rhetoric and aggressive trade actions, or the more buttoned down but equally antagonistic efforts to oppose Chinese interests abroad, the US has made clear that it has no interest in giving up its position as global hegemon. This seemingly endless cycle of nationalism, jingoism, and reactionary politics on both sides of the Pacific suggests a downward spiral that could plausibly result in catastrophic military confrontation. China in global capitalism forcefully makes the case that workers and socially marginalized people in both the US and China must oppose our rulers claims that they have our best interests in mind as they ratchet up their rivalry. Rather, if were to avert nuclear calamity, we must oppose imperialism in all its forms, and regardless of its source and rhetoric. Through snapshots of China's growing social movements -- from its labor struggles to feminist campaigns, and more-Lin, Liu, Friedman, and Smith provide some of the building blocks well need to construct a movement that centers international solidarity across borders.

Community of leaders : what it takes to drive strategy, culture, and change / Molinaro, Vince
Build community to accelerate success Do the leaders in your company work together towards a common goal? Do they trust one another? Are they accountable not only individually but as a team? These are just a few traits found in community-minded leaders, the kind of leaders essential to grow your organization. With his new book, Community of Leaders, New York Times bestselling author Vince Molinaro breaks down why having a strong leadership culture in your organization is critical, how to build it, and how to sustain it for long term success. By detailing accessible strategies as well as common complications, Vince gives you the practical tools you need to help accelerate the creation of community in your organization. With real-world stories and researched statistics, you get a glimpse into community-based leadership in action and will understand exactly how it can benefit your team and your business. Leadership is best executed with collaboration in mind. If you're ready to transform the leadership culture in your organization to foster a strong community, this is the place to start.

Crush your money goals : 25 smart money habits to save, invest, and fast-track your financial freedom / Joy, Bernadette
Financial superstar Bernadette Joy breaks down how using her CRUSH program can help you get out of debt, save money, build wealth, and live a more financially comfortable life. With C.R.U.S.H., you will learn to Curate your accounts, Reverse into independence, Understand your (net) worth, spend intentionally, and Heal your money wounds. This book makes financial freedom attainable for you -- regardless of where you're starting from. Take charge of your money and achieve your financial goals with CRUSH Your Money Goals!

Economics 101 : from consumer behavior to competitive markets--everything you need to know about economics / Cagan, Michele
Economics one hundred one
"Discover the ins and outs of the economy with this engaging, informative, and easy-to-navigate 2nd edition guide with all-new entries and updates. Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy details of economics into tedious discourse that would put even Joseph Stiglitz to sleep. This new edition of Economics 101 cuts out the boring explanations and instead provides a hands-on lesson that keeps you engaged as you explore how societies allocate their resources for maximum benefit. From quantitative easing to marginal utility, this primer is packed with hundreds of entertaining tidbits and concepts that you won't be able to get anywhere else. You'll learn the basics on terms such as monopolies and oligopolies, game theory, inflation, price ceilings, and so much more. Have you ever wondered about the origin of banking or how banks create money? This book has all the answers. Whether you're looking to master major principles of finance or just want to learn more about why money matters, Economics 101 has all the answers--even the ones you didn't know you were looking for"--

Effective business communication for dummies / Schiefelbein, Jill
Effective business communication
Effective Business Communication for Dummies gives you the tools you need to communicate better, both in and outside of the office. You want to build strong relationships, and you'll need strong communication skills to do it. This book demystifies active listening, assertive speaking, conflict resolution, virtual team leadership, and all the other things you'll need to know to get your point across. Thanks to the classic, friendly Dummies style, it's easy to make an impression in e-mails, presentations, virtual events, and in person. Check out these tips from a top communications coach to discover the master communicator inside you.

Feel-good finance : untangle your relationship with money for better mental, emotional, and financial well-being / Evans, Aja
"Feel-Good Finance will prepare you to rewrite your wealth narrative, help you heal your relationship with money once and for all, and attain the financial freedom you deserve"--

Financial risk management : from metrics to human conduct / Maurer, Frantz
"This book is not a comprehensive review or catalogue of financial risk management tools and methods; instead, it focuses on the core methods that are actually used by professionals, such as historical Value-at-Risk and Expected Shortfall. Without any knowledge of probabilities, the reader can fully understand the meaning of these risk indicators and how to use them when faced with real life situations that require risk analysis and decision-making. The authors then show how to marry this simple approach to financial risk with a conduct risk index designed to benchmark the conduct of natural risk-takers like traders, and measure how far these risk-takers are from a responsible behaviour. A ready-to-use version of this conduct risk index calculator is provided as an Excel add-in on the book's companion website"--

Generative AI : how ChatGPT and other AI tools will revolutionize business / Taulli, Tom
This book will show how generative technology works and the drivers. It will also look at the applications--showing what various startups and large companies are doing in the space. There will also be a look at the challenges and risk factors. During the past decade, companies have spent billions on AI. But the focus has been on applying the technology to predictions--which is known as analytical AI. It can mean that you receive TikTok videos that you cannot resist. Or analytical AI can fend against spam or fraud or forecast when a package will be delivered. While such things are beneficial, there is much more to AI. The next megatrend will be leveraging the technology to be creative. For example, you could take a book and an AI model will turn it into a movie--at very little cost. This is all part of generative AI. It's still in the nascent stages but it is progressing quickly. Generative AI can already create engaging blog posts, social media messages, beautiful artwork and compelling videos. The potential for this technology is enormous. It will be useful for many categories like sales, marketing, legal, product design, code generation, and even pharmaceutical creation.

Help your child build wealth : a parent's guide to teaching children to be successful investors / Sincere, Michael
"The stock market is a place where buyers and sellers trade stocks, index funds, bonds, and other financial products. Put another way, the stock market is similar to being at a street market. However, instead of buying and selling stuff at a market, you buy and sell stocks, which represents part ownership in a corporation"--

Human first, leader second : how self-compassion outperforms self-criticism / Backus, Massimo
"As the saying goes, hurt people hurt people. Leaders who place harsh pressure and expectations on themselves are bound to let others down and disconnect from their teams. Self-compassion is the way out. Through adopting a practice of self-compassion, we can begin to develop greater self-awareness, self-management, and personal accountability so that leaders can foster the cultures of compassion, flourishing, and productivity they desire. They'll see less attrition, more employee engagement, and greater markers of success"--

Inside cyber : how AI, 5G, IoT, and quantum computing will transform privacy and our security / Brooks, Chuck
"In an era where technological innovation evolves at an exponential rate, Inside Cyber: How AI, 5G, and Quantum Computing Will Transform Privacy and Our Security by Chuck Brooks emerges as a critical roadmap for understanding and leveraging the next wave of tech advancements. Brooks, a renowned executive and consultant, breaks down complex technological trends into digestible insights, offering a deep dive into how emerging technologies will shape the future of industry and society"--

Instagram for business for dummies / Butow, Eric
Instagram for business
Instagram For Business For Dummies shows you how to use the app to connect with your audience in a meaningful way as you showcase your products and offer a unique insider's view of your brand. Perfect for Instagram newbies or those who want to spruce up an existing account, this book helps you set up a powerful business profile, compose successful posts, and tell your story to the world.

Investing for Canadians all-in-one for dummies / Dagys, Andrew
Investing for Canadians
Investments
Investments -- Canada

Job moves : 9 steps for making progress in your career / Bernstein, Ethan
Nine steps for making progress in your career
"Three innovators offer a framework for career development that helps anyone make real progress on their path when they switch jobs"--

Market your business : your guide to do it yourself marketing / Entrepreneur Press
"This book aims to equip you with practical insights into how consumers select brands, cultivate loyalty, and execute effective marketing strategies, even as a team of one"--

MoneyGPT : AI and the threat to the global economy / Rickards, James
Money GPT
"From the New York Times bestselling author of The New Great Depression and Currency Wars, a telling prediction for how AI will endanger global economic markets and security. In November 2022, OpenAI released GPT-4 in a chatbot form to the public. In just two months, it claimed 100 million users -- the fastest app to ever reach this benchmark. Since then, AI has become an all-consuming topic, popping up on the news, in ads, on your messenger apps, and in conversations with friends and family. But as AI becomes ubiquitous and grows at an ever-increasing pace, what does it mean for the financial markets? In MoneyGPT, Wall Street veteran and former advisor to the Department of Defense James Rickards paints a comprehensive picture of the danger AI poses to the global financial order, and the insidious ways in which AI will threaten national security. Rickards shows how, while AI is touted to increase efficiency and lower costs, its global implementation in the financial world will actually cause chaos, as selling begets selling and bank runs happen at lightning speed. AI further benefits malicious actors, Rickards argues, because without human empathy or instinct to intervene, threats like total nuclear war that once felt extreme are now more likely. And throughout all this, we must remain vigilant on the question of whose values will be promoted in the age of AI. As Rickards predicts, these systems will fail when we rely on them the most. MoneyGPT shows that the danger is not that AI will malfunction, but that it will function exactly as intended. The peril is not in the algorithms, but in ourselves. And it's up to us to intervene with old-fashioned human logic and common sense before it's too late"--

Mother / Founder : 68 women on the trials and triumphs of starting a business and raising a family / Fernandez, Jennifer
68 women on the trials and triumphs of starting a business and raising a family
"An inspirational and empowering celebration of more than sixty women who are both dedicated mothers and successful entrepreneurs. Starting a business can be daunting, scary, and exciting, all at once. So too can starting a family. But they can coexist, as the incredible roster of women in this book demonstrate, entrepreneurship can be both a sustainable and fulfilling model for working motherhood. Featured here are the stories of more than sixty mothers, including big names like author and artist Maira Kalman and Justina Blakeney of the Jungalow but also farmers, lawyers, pastry chefs, and more, who describe how they pursued their entrepreneurial dreams, overcame obstacles, achieved success, and found professional contentment, all while providing for their families and parenting their children. The authors are themselves self employed moms. Amanda Jane Jones is a freelance graphic designer, illustrator, art director, and mother of three. Jennifer Fernandez is a freelance writer and editor and mother of two. Included within the book are personal essays in which they open up about their own struggles and triumphs in balancing motherhood with their creative ambitions. They also offer readers tools and practical advice for starting a business and tackling the unique challenges of entrepreneurship and parenthood. It all adds up to a one of a kind manual cum gift book for women looking to start and grow their own businesses"--

Never lead alone : 10 shifts from leadership to teamship / Ferrazzi, Keith
"In this guide on maximizing teams to achieve outstanding business success, the author of Who's Got Your Back and Never Eat Alone distills his years of experience coaching teams at Fortune 500 companies and startup unicorns to optimize team performance"--