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Patrick Hanlon on his new book, Primal Branding Nov 20, 2019

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Join Patrick Hanlon, senior advertising executive and founder of Thinktopia, as he sits down with The Conference Board Marketing Institute Leader, JP Kuehlwein, to discuss his latest book which reveals seven definable assets that together construct the belief system that lies behind and differentiates every successful brand from those that are less effective – whether it's a product, service, city, personality, social cause, or movement.

Amy Jen Su on her new book, The Leader You Want To Be Nov 18, 2019

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Join Amy Jen Su as she discusses her new book which offers readers five essential principles for bringing out your best self every day. Learn how to tap into and expand your leadership capacity so that you can be your best, sustain yourself, and thrive as a leader.

Jennifer Brown on her new book, How To Be An Inclusive Leader Oct 29, 2019

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We know why diversity is important, but how do we drive real change at work? Join diversity & inclusion expert, Jennifer Brown, as she discusses her latest book which offers readers a step-by-step guide for the personal and emotional journey practitioners must undertake to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive – and what leaders at any level can do to spark real change.

Art Markman on his new book, Bring Your Brain to Work Oct 28, 2019

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Join The Conference Board Senior Vice President of HR, Jennifer Tarlow, as she interviews author, Dr. Art Markman, Annabel Irion Worsham Centennial Professor at the University of Illinois and Executive Director of the IC2 Institute, on his new book which examines three essential elements of a successful career – getting a job, excelling at work, and finding your next position – and expertly illustrates how cognitive science, especially psychology, sheds fascinating and useful light on each of these elements.

Mike Mister on his new book, How to Lead Smart People: Leadership for Professionals Oct 10, 2019

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In this Off-the-Shelf book discussion series brought to you by The Conference Board, Marion Devine, Senior Human Capital Researcher for Europe interviews Mike Mister on his latest book 'How to Lead Smart People: Leadership for Professionals'.

This book uses 50 simple lessons to show the reader in concise, pithy prose how to manage a team of equals with intelligence and diplomacy.

Each lesson features a short introduction and example from the authors' experience, showing you how skills can be acquired. These are then followed by 6-10 action points to implement immediately. Core leadership skills are reevaluated for the leader of a smart team.

The book teaches you core skills such as decision making and delegating, but also soft skills such as delivering good and bad news to team members and how to realise more general aims such as building trust and growing your team. The authors also offer advice on how to look after yourself as a team leader, how to build resilience in tough situations, but also how to develop creativity and extend your skill base so that you are constantly learning.

Esther Stanhope on her new book 'Goodbye Glossophobia' Oct 09, 2019

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In this Off-the-Shelf book discussion series brought to you by The Conference Board, Demet Tunc, Council Director for the Customer Experience Council interviews Esther Stanhope on her latest book, 'Goodbye Glossophobia'. Esther is an International speaker, personal impact expert and a former BBC producer. She has helped international celebrities and politicians quickly engage with their audience and radiate charisma live on air. In this podcast, Esther shares tips to stand in the spotlight and speak confidently in front of audiences, from meetings and pitches to conferences and job interviews.

Stephen Frost on his book, Building An Inclusive Organisation Sep 18, 2019

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Join Sarah Bond, Council Director of the European Diversity & Inclusion in Business Council, as she interviews Stephen Frost on his latest book, Building An Inclusive Organisation. A diverse workforce is a business imperative. Without it, companies are made up of employees who come from the same background and have the same skills and, therefore, the same blind spots. A diverse workforce brings together different strengths, a variety of experiences, a huge breadth of knowledge and a wealth of creative problem-solving techniques.

Anthony Mayo and Laura Morgan Roberts on Race, Work and Leadership Sep 04, 2019

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Race, Work, and Leadership is a rare and important compilation of essays that examines how race matters in people's experience of work and leadership. What does it mean to be black in corporate America today? How are racial dynamics in organizations changing? How do we build inclusive organizations?

At a time when--following a peak in 2002--there are fewer African American men and women in corporate leadership roles, Race, Work, and Leadership will stimulate new scholarship and dialogue on the organizational and leadership challenges of African Americans. Join two of the book's co-editors as they share insights from this indispensable reference for anyone committed to understanding, studying, and acting on the challenges facing leaders who are building inclusive organizations.

Julian Guthrie on the women who took on Silicon Valley and built today's most powerful businesses Aug 05, 2019

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Join author and journalist Julian Guthrie as she discusses her new book, Alpha Girls, which delves into the unforgettable stories of four remarkable women who, through grit and ingenuity, became stars in the cutthroat, high-stakes, male-dominated world of venture capital in Silicon Valley, and helped build some of the foremost companies of our time.

Nick Morgan on How to Connect with People in a Virtual World Jul 18, 2019

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Join communication expert Nick Morgan as he discusses his new book, Can You Hear Me?: How to Connect with People in a Virtual World, which outlines five big problems with virtual communication and offers entrepreneurs, business professionals, and managers a clear path forward for helping us connect better with others in a more virtual world.

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