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First Look: Leadership Books for August 2018

Leading Blog

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in August 2018. Hyperfocus : How to Be More Productive in a World of Distraction by Chris Bailey. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases. Mastering Fear : A Navy SEAL's Guide by Brandon Webb and John David Mann. For bulk orders call 1-626-441-2024.

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The Competitive Ecosystem: Thinking Ahead to Interconnectedness

Leading Blog

In many ways, this early prototype illustrates what IoT is all about — in principle, the Coke machine could automatically reorder supply when stock was running low or dynamically change prices, depending upon stock or demand. From internet-enabled vending machines in 1982 to traffic lights in 2018. They clearly get it. Think ahead.

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What Prompts Investments In Energy Innovation

The Horizons Tracker

The researchers highlight that despite the invasion prompting many countries to double down on renewable innovation, others have responded by doubling down on domestic production of fossil fuels. billion in 2018. In China, for instance, spending on fossil fuel innovation grew from just $90 million in 2001 to $1.673 billion in 2018.

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8 ways to increase employee productivity

Strategy Driven

They will help you to increase employee productivity at your company, without pushing your team members over the edge. It will be impossible for your employees to reach their maximum levels of productivity if they are struggling to connect. It is also a fantastic opportunity for you to learn more about the productivity of your workers.

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Innovation Thrives Despite Piracy

The Horizons Tracker

It was a market that has suffered at the hands of pirates, who are believed to have cost the sector around $17 billion in revenue between 2013 and 2018. The researchers believe this illustrates a disinclination among developers to maintain the apps and more of a motivation to focus on the next big product upgrade. Thriving creativity.

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New Research Explores The Commercial Consequences Of Collective Layoffs

The Horizons Tracker

Collective layoffs are sadly a rather common affair, with an estimated 556 announced between December 2018 and November 2019 in Europe alone. Similarly, the researchers believe that layoffs don’t necessarily reflect the quality of the firm’s offering, in the way that product-harm crises inevitably do.

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How to Buy a Small Business A Step-By-Step Guide

Strategy Driven

In 2018, people sold over 10,000 small businesses. Think about if you would prefer a product or service-based business. Learn as much as you can about the structure and the products or services the business offers. After you research a business and decide to buy it, you have to figure out a price. Determine What You Want.

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