"Taking Down the Lion is a compelling inside look at the controversial CEO best known for his $6,000 shower curtain--who when at the pinnacle of success was taken down in a very public legal drama that played out twice in a New York City courtroom. As the widely-admired CEO of Tyco International, Dennis Kozlowski grew a little-known New Hampshire conglomerate into a global giant. In a stunning series of events, Kozlowski suddenly lost his job along...

"Sloane, Ardie, Grace, and Rosalita have worked at Truviv, Inc. for years. The sudden death of Truviv's CEO means their boss, Ames, will likely take over the entire company. Each of the women has a different relationship with Ames, who has always been surrounded by whispers about how he treats women. Those whispers have been ignored, swept under the rug, hidden away by those in charge. But the world has changed, and the women are watching this promotion...

Wealthy socialite Charlotte Cartwright and her dear friend Alice Pratt, a working class woman of high ideals, have enjoyed a lasting friendship throughout many years. Their lives become mired in turmoil as their adult children's extramarital affairs, unethical business practices and a dark paternity secret threaten to derail family fortunes and unravel the lives of all involved. Alice's self-centered daughter, Andrea, is betraying her husband Chris...

People are often skeptical that there is anything they can do to raise society's ethical level. Mark Pastin begs to differ. We can make a difference, and we don't need ethics "experts" to tell us what to do. He argues that we all have an innate ethical sense-what he calls an "ethics eye." He offers tools for sharpening the ethics eye so we can see and do the right thing ourselves, particularly in the workplace, where our decisions can affect not just...

For thousands of years, Buddhism has provided a spiritual foundation for the daily lives of millions around the world. But does Buddhism have anything to offer us, Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike, in today's world of work? Franz Metcalf and BJ Gallagher think it does. Spiritual wisdom, Western or Eastern, inspires and instructs us in living a good life. And that's just as true at work as at home. Buddha mind, a source of calm, compassion, and insight,...

Laurie Bassi and her coauthors show that despite the dispiriting headlines, we are entering a more hopeful economic age. The authors call it the "Worthiness Era." And in it, the good guys are poised to win. Good Company explains how this new era results from a convergence of forces, ranging from the explosion of online information sharing to the emergence of the ethical consumer and the arrival of civic-minded Millennials. Across the globe, people...

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 When Brian began his career as a manager, he was instantly fascinated by everything about it. He loved planning and budgeting, counseling and performance appraisals, and he felt like he had been created to manage. #2 When a headhunter friend of Kathryn's called and asked if she would be interested in interviewing for the CEO position at a small exercise equipment...

A small book with large ideas, Gracious & Ruthless gives advice on running a successful business while staying true to your values. While gracious and ruthless are two words not usually used together, this book demonstrates how they not only could but should be combined for success. Twelve short, eloquent essays on topics business owners face. Full of common sense and practical advice, Gracious & Ruthless will inspire and challenge. Editorial cartoonist...

Businesses around the world are facing rapidly changing economic and social situations. Business leaders and managers must be ready to respond and adapt in new, innovative ways. The authors of this groundbreaking book argue that business people must adopt a 'holonomic' way of thinking, a dynamic and authentic understanding of the relationships within a business system, and an appreciation of the whole. Complexity and chaos are not to be feared, but...

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 If you're the kind of high-achieving, goal-oriented person who reads books like this, you're probably used to running into obstacles. Most people quit, but they don't quit successfully. #2 There are two things that make Hannah Smith a quitter: being extremely smart and focused, and also a lot of other things. You can't try to do everything, especially if you want...