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Off the Shelf - David Smith and Brad Johnson on their book, Good Guys Oct 06, 2020

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What's missing from gender equality efforts? Men. Research shows that when men are deliberately engaged in gender-inclusion programs, 96 percent of women in those organizations perceive real progress in gender equality, compared with only 30 percent of women in organizations without strong male engagement. Join co-authors David G. Smith and W. Brad Johnson to discuss their important, new book which explores the critical role men can play in promoting gender equality at work.

Off the Shelf - Mauro Guillen on his book, 2030: How Today's Biggest Trends Will Collide and Reshape the Future of Everything Sep 30, 2020

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The world is drastically changing. By 2030, a new reality will take hold, and before you know it, there will be more grandparents than grandchildren, the global economy will be driven by the non-Western consumers, there will be more global wealth owned by women than men, and there will be more robots than workers. So how can businesses prepare for what comes next? In his new book, Wharton Professor Mauro Guillen encourages us to consider the dynamic inter-play between a range of forces that will converge on a single tipping point -- 2030, and offers a guide to help revolutionize the way we think about cataclysmic change and its consequences.

Off the Shelf - Scott Anthony on his latest book, Eat, Sleep, Innovate Sep 24, 2020

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Leaders have experimented with open innovation programs, corporate accelerators, venture capital arms, skunkworks, and innovation contests. Yet, most would admit they've failed to create truly innovative cultures. There's a better way. And it all starts with the power of habit. Join innovation expert and co-author of The Little Black Book of Innovation to discuss his latest book, Eat, Sleep, Innovate: How to Make Creativity an Everyday Habit Inside Your Organization, which offers a new guide for using the power of habit to build a culture of innovation. Hear groundbreaking research in behavioral science to provide a first-of-its-kind playbook for empowering individuals and teams to be their most curious and creative—every single day.

Mark Goyder on his new book, Entrusted Sep 10, 2020

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Join Chris Gentle talking to Mark Goyder, founder of Tomorrow's Company, about his new book Entrusted. In these volatile and uncertain times, the book captures how we can build better stewardship in companies. The discussion offers some fascinating and practical insights on shifting away from extractive capitalism towards a new era of responsible wealth creation from around the globe.

Mark Cushing on his new book, Pet Nation Sep 08, 2020

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Pet-owners now make up the fastest growing demographic of the US population, with the number of domesticated animals increasing at about five times the speed of the human population. This means that there is an entire economy that has been created just to serve this population.

Join Mark Cushing, founder and CEO of the Animal Policy Group, as he talks with our Marketing Institute Leader, JP Kuehlwein, about his new book and how pets – and their owners – are transforming the American culture, economy and nation.

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Ken Rusk on his latest book, Blue Collar Cash Aug 11, 2020

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Ken Rusk, 'Million Dollar Ditch Digger' and author of "Blue Collar Cash", joins Marketing Institute Leader, JP Kuehlwein, to discuss his latest book, which demonstrates that blue-collar trades can be a source of pride and that you can find your version of happiness by pursuing a hands-on craft. The economy is in desperate need of skilled tradespeople and those who are willing to work hard can make good money. Learn how to achieve your dreams, regardless of your educational background or past.

Off The Shelf: Step Back: How to Bring the Art of Reflection into Your Busy Life Aug 05, 2020

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In this episode of Off The Shelf, Harvard Business Professor, Joseph L. Badaracco, discusses his latest book which argues that we don't need long periods of solitude or tranquility to reflect well in ways that are useful, meaningful, and sometimes profound. Instead, Joseph introduces what he calls "mosaic" reflection, an approach that better fits into our active lives and relies on four basic tactics for good, everyday reflection: 1) Aim for good enough 2) Downshift occasionally 3) Ponder the tough issues 4) Pause and measure up.

Former Hewlett Packard CEO, Carly Fiorina, on her new book, Find Your Way Jul 17, 2020

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Carly Fiorina, Founder and Chairwoman of Carly Fiorina Enterprises & the Unlocking Potential Foundation, and Former CEO of Hewlett Packard, started as a secretary and later became the first female CEO of a Fortune 500 company. In her latest book, Carly draws on her own remarkable journey, and empirical evidence accumulated over four decades in the workplace, to help her readers unleash their potential so they can build a more satisfying career and live out their dreams. Join The Conference Board Executive Vice President of Human Capital, Dr. Rebecca Ray, as she speaks with Carly about her latest book which offers her unique perspective on the following, critical career questions: • How to choose a path over a plan, • How to use problems to propel yourself and your organization forward, • How to overcome fear and procrastination, • How to make smart decisions, and • How to reclaim your power and use it for good. No matter your current position, this book provides helpful, proven wisdom to help guide your way to a more satisfying, successful career.

Off The Shelf: The Technology Trap Jul 10, 2020

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Join Carl Benedikt Frey, Director of Future of Work at the Oxford Martin School at Oxford University, as he discusses his new book, The Technology Trap. Selected a Financial Times Best Books of the Year in 2019, this book offers a sweeping look at the history of technological progress and how it has radically shifted the distribution of economic and political power among society's members. During this program, Carl demonstrates how, in the midst of another technological revolution, the lessons of the past can help us to more effectively face the present.

William Pesek on his book "Japanization: What the world can learn from Japan's lost decades" Jun 04, 2020

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As a result of measures taken nearly everywhere to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world is facing a major economic contraction. According to Conference Board estimates, global GDP growth will be -4.8 percent in 2020. To counter the shock, governments are laying down large-scale fiscal programs which will substantially increase public debt. At the same time, central banks are restarting QE programs and, where possible, lowering interest rate. At this stage of the COVID-19 crisis it looks like high debt levels, low interest rates and deflation are here to stay. Is the world economy heading towards a "Japanization" of their economies?

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