A practical guide to unlocking the secrets of great storytelling that will give any business leader an edge against the competition Anyone who can tell a good story has a major advantage in today's market. For decades, the business world has been content with leaders who drive profits and make strategic business decisions. But in today's ultracompetitive business world, that is simply not enough. Today, the ability to tell a compelling story about your product or service is not just a competitive advantage but a requirement. In The Storyteller's Advantage, venture capital investor and business journalist Christina Farr reveals the secrets of business leaders who inspire, entertain, and empathize through the art of storytelling. Studies show that companies with leaders who are adept at storytelling are also more likely to raise capital, retain talent, give their missions meaning, and make their brands more memorable. These are the leaders who are transforming the corporate world. The Storyteller's Advantage&nbsp;offers an inside look at the greatest storytelling CEOs, interspersed with empirical research about the power of storytelling and plenty of candid commentary. Farr explores how these leaders developed their stories, breaks down the narratives that are resonating in today's workplaces, and shares practical advice on how to deliver the most compelling message, whether it's to new hires, the press, customers, or investors. Providing tactical advice for anyone to use to further their own career goals, this book will help any business leader to tap into their ultimate superpower--telling a great story.&nbsp; &nbsp;

The Storyteller's Advantage: How Powerful Narratives Make Businesses Thrive

Business & Money

Farr, Christina

Management & Leadership

Basic Venture

There's Got to Be a Better Way: How to Deliver Results and Get Rid of the Stuff That Gets in the Way of Real Work

Repenning, Nelson P.

Kieffer, Donald C.

The Ten Toughest Leadership Problems: And How to Solve Them

Best, Dr. Katie

From a well-known consultant and speaker, a guide to identifying the pain points along the hiring and talent-development process, where bias keeps managers and recruiters from making better decisions More than ever, recruiting agencies, HR departments, and business leaders have felt the need to diversify the workplace. But hiring managers and recruiters remain largely in the dark about the specific stages of the hiring process where candidates feel unsupported and loss of talent occurs. The Obstacle Course refers to the&#8239;hurdles that face diverse groups of job seekers and employees. At each stage--finding, attracting, engaging, selecting, and developing talent--managers need to challenge their idea of who is qualified for a job. Readers will learn about:&nbsp; <ul> <li>The concept of "life events biases" we can have, from pedigree bias to competitor bias and professionalism bias</li> <li>&#8203;The importance of having an employment brand that is separate from your corporate brand&nbsp;</li> <li>How to take into account a person's Lived Experience Quotient (LEQ), the diverse knowledge, skills, and abilities that they've gained throughout their lifetime</li> <li>How to move from attempting to be bias free (impossible) to a more pragmatic bias-aware model&nbsp;</li> </ul> This book helps experts, leaders, and recruiters make better decisions on who to hire and how to keep great talent.&nbsp;

The Equity Edge: How Addressing Bias in Recruiting and Retention Drives Success

Tardy, Jenn

Processes & Infrastructure

How to build a meaningful life and career without burning out&nbsp; Hustle is a season, not a lifestyle. As a business leader, you can burn massive amounts of energy building teams, setting up systems, creating products, selling, and fighting for growth.&nbsp;It takes hard work to get where you want to go. But eventually, that's not enough. Hustle can get you started but won't lead to sustained success.&nbsp; Serial entrepreneur Chris Ducker learned this the hard way. To avoid burnout, you must be intentional about how you integrate meaningful work, quality time with family and friends, personal well-being, and hobbies.&nbsp;&nbsp; In The Long-Haul Leader, he offers a set of practical principles for business leaders to reclaim their time, refocus on priorities, and restore important relationships. Written from the perspective of someone who has been through it all more than once, this book offers relatable and down-to-earth advice for readers looking for true and lasting transformation.&nbsp;

The Long-Haul Leader: Ten Strategies to Work Smarter, Live Better, and Achieve Lasting Success

Ducker, Chris

This Isn't Working: How Working Women Can Overcome Stress, Guilt, and Overload to Find True Success

Dunbar, Meghan French

Business Culture

The Creative Shift: How to Power Up Your Organization by Making Space for New Ideas

Robertson, Andrew

After the Idea: What It Really Takes to Create and Scale a Startup

Austin, Julia

The Dark Pattern: The Hidden Dynamics of Corporate Scandals

Palazzo Ph.D, Guido

Hoffrage Ph.D, Ulrich

Biography & History

A top expert in personal branding shows introverts how to leverage their unique strengths to get ahead&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To build a career, you need a personal brand to showcase your distinct skills, experience, and expertise. Building that brand can feel daunting--particularly for introverts. Conventional wisdom holds that introverts should fake extroversion in order to succeed, advice that can be terrifying for anyone who finds social interaction exhausting. Personal branding expert and introvert Goldie Chan says it doesn't have to be this way. &nbsp; Chan empowers introverts to create memorable and recognizable personal brands without feeling the pressure to become someone else. With examples from everyday introverts to introvert celebrities like Taylor Swift and LeVar Burton, Chan shows how introversion can be a superpower when building a personal brand. She shares strategies for goal setting, navigating in-person networking events, building online and offline communities, partnering effectively with extroverts, and sustaining energy for the long run. &nbsp; This book is essential reading for any introvert looking to level up a career or community without sacrificing authenticity.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Personal Branding for Introverts

Chan, Goldie

Job Hunting & Careers

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