A leader’s level of influence is determined by their ability to engage and inspire others into action. Unfortunately, most leaders do not know how to engage others. They do not realize that by purposefully sharing their real life experiences, deep connections can be forged with audiences. In Hooked, communication experts Gabrielle Dolan and Yamini Naidu explore the powerful skill of “business storytelling.” By providing the necessary framework for crafting and delivering effective business stories, the authors demonstrate not only how people can increase their leadership presence, but also how they can get their colleagues and customers to act.
In Generation Me, Jean M. Twenge, PhD, uses vast research and examples to describe Generation Me, or those born in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, in an effort to make it understandable to others. Twenge uses 12 studies and data from 1.3 million Americans to show that Generation Me is a generation that is self-important, values independence, wants to make a difference, and finds fulfillment in helping others. That being said, Generation Me’ers also want to do things on their own terms and in their own way with the ultimate goal of being able to follow their own dreams. While Generation Me has unprecedented freedoms, they also feel increased competition and tend to blame others for their problems. As a result, Generation Me is a generation that is often anxious and depressed.
Arun Motianey believes that the last 125 years constitute the “age of the SuperCycle,” a period of rolling booms and busts in the global production pipeline. Hopes of price stability spur price movements that begin in the commodity sector, travel through the manufacturing sector, and end up on household balance sheets in consumption economies. In SuperCycles, Motianey delves into the past to examine the workings of the global economy and build a case for his theory. He provides a comprehensive overview of the theory, three possible scenarios for the future (deflation, inflation, and stagflation), and some salient investment tips for a world in which the SuperCycle reigns supreme. He encourages analysis of historical trends and information, detailed investment planning, and smart policy work. However, he warns that the future will not be an easy one and that it is best to start preparing now.
As a renowned communication professional, Dr. Frank I. Luntz often finds himself in conversations with some of America’s greatest businessmen, politicians, entertainers, and athletes. It is through these unique opportunities that Luntz comes to recognize nine discernible personality traits that are common amongst the most successful “winners” and how they are conveyed through language. Drawing from dozens of interviews and recollecting numerous stories, Win is Luntz’ account of these characteristics and the part each plays in building a success story—one in which an individual recognizes a weakness or deficiency in the human experience and then offers a solution to fill the void.
In Healthcare Strategic Planning, Alan M. Zuckerman explores the latest research and step-by-step processes involved in strategic planning. Strategic planning is an invaluable management tool that helps healthcare organizations thrive in an era of uncertainty, dynamic environments, and changing market conditions. The book provides realistic, workable advice and expert insights to aid healthcare institutions in addressing short-term issues, achieving long-term goals, and managing difficulties that arise during the strategic planning process.
