New Business Book Summary Available for The First Mile

The first mile of innovation -- where an innovation moves from an idea on paper to the market -- is often plagued by failure. In fact, less than one percent of ideas launched by big companies end up having real impact. The ideas are not the problem. The process is. As Scott D. Anthony explains in The First Mile, the best way to gain an advantage at the outset of a new enterprise is through a process of trail-and-error experimentation called DEFT: Document, Evaluate, Focus, and Test. This approach enables leaders to navigate strategic uncertainty and minimize the challenges that most often derail innovation.

New Business Book Summary of No-Drama Leadership

A lack of leadership results in problematic work behaviors, such as poor performance and absenteeism. Unless supervisors take responsibility for good workplace relationships, their companies' cultures will suffer. The problems start when employees are promoted to leadership positions without the necessary skills and training, which can lead to workplace drama. In No-Drama Leadership, Marlene Chism presents a new model where everyone is a leader--from frontline employees to CEOs. This encourages people at all levels to learn from one another and become more aligned, aware, and accountable.

New Business Book Summary Available for The XYZ Factor

The XYZ factor is a philosophy and a set of business practices rooted in principles of the Millennial generation. It creates an office culture that encourages innovation, transparency, democracy, and creativity. In The XYZ Factor, editors Nancy Lublin and Alyssa Ruderman and numerous contributors share how their work at the decidedly XYZ organization DoSomething.org can serve as a blueprint for organizations striving to stand out from the crowd, increase engagement, and improve productivity.

New Business Book Summary for The Naked CEO

Who would have thought a successful leadership career would stem from a high school suspension. But that is what happened for Alex Malley. His school suspension is just one experience in a line of missteps that yielded important learnings that led him on a path to become a successful CEO, television host, educator, and mentor. All of these experiences inspired him to write The Naked CEO, a compilation of the learnings he has accumulated and shared over the years with young people preparing to leave college and enter the business world. Malley's key message is to never let fear or embarrassment hold people back from pursuing their dreams. Unless individuals are comfortable with their own journeys, they are unlikely to truly help others on theirs.