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The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.

Everyone would benefit from seeing further into the future, whether buying stocks, crafting policy, launching a new product, or simply planning the week's meals. Unfortunately, people tend to be terrible forecasters. As Wharton professor Philip Tetlock showed in a landmark 2005 study, even experts' predictions are only slightly better than chance. However, an important and underreported conclusion of that study was that some experts do have real foresight.

In The Science of Likability, you'll get all that and more. I've taken 27 seminal scientific and psychological studies and broken them down, so you can use their findings to your advantage. Every piece of advice in this book to increase your social standing and likability factor is 100% backed by in-depth, peer-reviewed research. You can get a new haircut and wardrobe, and you even learn funny jokes. But likability is something more. It's subconscious, and it's the small signs that signal our brains to let their guards down and embrace others.

This provocative book makes a compelling case for reducing the number of workdays in a week to four. International business expert Robert Grosse draws on scholarly research to construct an appealing argument for why the four-day workweek benefits both the organization and the employee. Research has demonstrated that longer work hours harm the individual and don't amount to a more effective organization. The book goes beyond merely arguing that a reduced workweek is a good idea. It delves into why, explores the means for achieving it, and scrutinizes the barriers to getting there.

We live in a time of vast changes that include accelerating globalization, mounting quantities of information, the growing hegemony of science and technology, and the clash of civilizations. Those changes call for new ways of learning and thinking in school, business, and the professions. Listen as psychologist Howard Gardner defines the cognitive abilities that will command a premium in the years ahead.

Red teaming. It is a practice as old as the Devil's Advocate, the 11th-century Vatican official charged with discrediting candidates for sainthood. Today, red teams - comprised primarily of fearless skeptics and those assuming the role of saboteurs who seek to better understand the interests, intentions, and capabilities of institutions or potential competitors - are used widely in both the public and private sector.

At the core of this ancient strategy manual is the understanding that conflict is an inescapable part of human life. Since, as Sun Tzu teaches, aggression and response in kind can lead only to destruction, we must learn to work with conflict in a more profound and effective way. Crucial to this strategic vision is knowledge - especially self-knowledge - and a view of the whole that seeks to bring conflicting views into a larger perspective.

Mises University is the world's leading instructional program in the Austrian school of economics. Recordings of the lectures and seminars presented at the Mises Institute, 18–24 July 2021.

Gen Zonomics is the podcast where economics finally stops pretending it’s boring.We break down the big economic events, trends, and “why is everything so expensive??” moments — from the Great Depression to AI hype, cashless money, trade wars, and whatever is currently making the global economy feel unhinged.No textbooks. No 50-page reports.Just real conversations, smart guests, and explanations that actually make sense.If you’ve ever wondered:Why markets crash “out of nowhere”; "Whether AI is a revolution or just another bubble";" How decisions made decades ago still affect ...

Brain Drain is a Midstory podcast that looks at an average American city through the eyes of the people who’ve left it behind. The decision to move away from home is often difficult and charged with deep and complicated emotions, and people have a wide range of motivations for leaving. But they all stem from the same, central question: When is home no longer enough?

Step into the living voice of history.This podcast presents complete, unabridged audiobooks from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries—an era that shaped theology, philosophy, literature, and the moral imagination of the modern world. Each episode features a full classical work, faithfully narrated and preserved for modern listeners.From early modern theology and devotional writings to foundational works of philosophy, history, and moral reflection, these recordings restore the original cadence, gravity, and depth of texts too often reduced to excerpts or summaries.🎧 What you’ll find here:...

Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy grapples with these questions and more. Authored by a serving military professional, it breaks down the most advanced concepts of Stoicism into plain language without oversimplifying. Exhaustively researched, steeped in original sources, and informed by examples from the cutting edge of modern conflict, it builds upon ancient thinking to develop innovative theories of patriotic duty and ethical warfighting.

Based on decades of expertise in envisioning and articulating policy options, Paul Laudicina lays out four vastly different visions for America's future. In Roadmap to a Brighter Future, he outlines why the best version of America will only come about if the correct actions are taken now - and outlines the 10 steps needed to decisively tackle our most pervasive problems and address critical priorities.

John Seely Brown and Paul Duguid show us how to look beyond mere information to the social context that creates and gives meaning to it. Arguing elegantly for the important role that human sociability plays, even - perhaps especially - in the digital world, The Social Life of Information gives us an optimistic look beyond the simplicities of information and individuals.

In a world where success is often equated with monumental leaps, "True Kaizen: Mastering Continuous Improvement for Lasting Success" invites you to embrace the power of small, consistent steps. This audiobook is your comprehensive guide to the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen, a transformative approach that has revolutionized industries and can revolutionize your life.

This podcast provides a comprehensive overview on the strategic side of human resources management (HRM). You learn on a stepwise basis how to build a strong human resources strategy for a given company. This podcast is for those, who share a deeper and advanced interest in HRM: students, professionals and executives. All slides related to this podcast can be downloaded here for free: https://armintrost.de/en/professor/digital/human-resources-strategies/ Armin Trost is a recognized professor on human resources management. He teaches at the Furtwangen University (Germany). Moreover he is known ...

When Linda Babcock asked why so many male graduate students were teaching their own courses and most female students were assigned as assistants, her dean said: "More men ask. The women just don't ask." It turns out that whether they want higher salaries or more help at home, women often find it hard to ask.

Joel Bakan's book is a brilliantly argued account of the corporation's pathological pursuit of profit and power. An eminent law professor and legal theorist, Bakan contends that the corporation is created by law to function much like a psychopathic personality whose destructive behavior, if left unchecked, leads to scandal and ruin. Despite the structural failings found in the corporation, Bakan believes change is possible and outlines a far-reaching program of concrete, pragmatic, and realistic reforms through legal regulation and democratic control.

The Art of War dates back to the fifth century BC, and is an ancient Chinese military handbook. Attributed to the intelligent military strategist Sun Tzu, the title of the work is Master Sun's Rules of Warfare when literally translated from Chinese. The book contains 13 chapters, each of which are dedicated to a single aspect of warfare strategy. Emperor Shenzong of Song deemed it the most important of China's Seven Military Classics in 1080 and it is still one of the most influential strategy texts in East Asia.

Welcome to the Leadership Dissected Podcast, where we dig deep into the world of work and leadership. Join our hosts, two PhD Business Psychologists, as they explore the latest research, trends, and practical strategies for effective leadership. Whether you're a seasoned executive, an emerging leader, or simply passionate about understanding leadership dynamics in the workplace, this podcast offers valuable insights and actionable advice. Tune in to uncover the secrets to successful leadership, enhance your skills, and elevate your career.