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Economies are deeply complex systems. The marketplace involves many economic actors behaving in rational and irrational ways, sustaining a dizzying array of interconnected activity. Because of the number of participants involved, the unpredictability of their actions, and the sheer variety of possible actions, some degree of economic uncertainty is inevitable. In 24 practical and empowering half-hour lectures, The Economics of Uncertainty takes the mystery and dread out of uncertainty, giving you the tools to deal with risk in every phase of your life.

This is not a typical investment book. It is an experiential guide on cultivating the mindset and behavior necessary to weather inherently uncertain and unpredictable markets. It doesn’t just tell you how to invest but how to think better about investing. Referencing studies on psychology, decision making, and investment behavior, Jennings provides a no-nonsense analysis of the financial markets and a road map to navigating its inevitable twists and turns.

Through the intimate stories of those seeking work, The Tolls of Uncertainty offers a startling look at the nation's unemployment system - who it helps, who it hurts, and what, if anything, we can do to make it fair. Drawing on interviews with 100 men and women who have lost jobs across Pennsylvania, Sarah Damaske examines the ways unemployment shapes families, finances, health, and the job hunt. Shaped by a person's gender and class, unemployment generates new inequalities that cast uncertainties on the search for work and on life chances beyond the world of work.

The ability of businesses to survive and thrive often requires unconventional thinking and calculated risk taking. The key is to make the right decisions - even under the most risky, uncertain, and turbulent conditions. In the new book, Surviving and Thriving in Uncertainty: Creating the Risk Intelligent Enterprise, authors Rick Funston and Steve Wagner suggest that effective risk taking is needed in order to innovate, stay competitive, and drive value creation.

How does a person organize a good life? The ancient Greeks divided time into five types: labour, work, leisure, play and aergia (contemplation). But labour was separated from work, as painful, onerous work undertaken for survival, whereas work could include caring for family members, study, or political activities. But now our jobs are supposed to provide all meaning in life and our time outside of work is thought of as simply 'time off'.

The 2018 Nobel laureate for economics analyzes the politics and economics of the central environmental issue of today and points the way to real solutions.

The world doesn’t come with a manual for unpredictable times, but great leaders know how to adapt when the rules keep changing. Leading Through Uncertainty is a podcast that dives into real stories and practical advice from people who’ve been there: senior leaders, industry experts, and Odgers insiders.We talk about what it really takes to lead when the future feels foggy, how to make decisions, keep teams motivated, and turn challenges into opportunities. No jargon, no fluff, just honest conversations to help you navigate the unknown with confidence.Hit play and join us for insights that ...

Based on the eponymous book, Uncertainty takes us into a range of thinking about one of the key drivers of human behavior, professional actions, marketplace decisions, technology futures and leadership mindsets - the unknown. Cygnus Publishing has produced a playbook Uncertainty - Making Sense of the World for Better, Bolder Outcomes" (May'23 Publish). Our mission is to light up paths and solutions for leaders navigating these times of unparalleled uncertainty. In our podcast, we interview our editors, writers and special guests who go deep on uncertainty and help us navigate through it.

Renowned risk and finance expert Håkan Jankensgård delivers an extraordinary and startling discussion of how firms should navigate a world of uncertainty and unexpected events. It examines three fundamental, high-level strategies for creating resilience in the face of "black swan" risks, highly unlikely but devastating events: insurance, buffering, and flexibility.

FranklinCovey’s Leading Through Uncertainty helps business leaders navigate the pressures of AI and unpredictable markets through bold, creative solutions.

In Leading Through Uncertainty, Davis shares a concise set of smart, actionable leadership practices that leaders can use to navigate their businesses and teams through difficult times. These include focusing on honesty and transparency, motivating and inspiring employees, building an outstanding corporate reputation, paying attention to details, and more.

The economic crisis has placed the business cycle back in the spotlight, but as individual investors and financial professionals start the arduous task of portfolio building and rebuilding, the greatest danger they face is relying too much on the past for guidance when the future may look very different. No one can say for certain what our economic future will look like. What investors can do is prepare.

While the French went on strike in 2023 to protest the increase in the national retirement age, workers in the United States have all but given up on the notion of dignified retirement for all. Instead, Americans—whose elders face the highest risk of poverty compared to workers in peer nations—are fed feel-good stories about Walmart clerks who can finally retire because a customer raised the necessary funds through a GoFundMe campaign.

Welcome to Managing Uncertainty, a podcast series discussing crisis management, business continuity, & crisis communications. You’ll learn strategies, tactics, and resources about preparing for, responding to, and recovering from all sorts of disruptions and critical moments. Will you be ready to lead through your company’s critical moment?

The Upside of Uncertainty, hosted by breathwork facilitator Avi Greenberg, explores the transformative power of embracing the unknown. After leaving the corporate ladder to step into his own uncertainty and build a more meaningful life, Avi now sits down with high achievers from all walks of life to uncover how uncertainty became their greatest advantage. From entrepreneurs to athletes, artists to innovators, each guest shares how leaning into the unknown helped them reach the top of their field and become the best version of themselves. Tune in to discover how uncertainty isn’t something to...

The Uncertainty E.D.G.E. Podcast reveals what judgment looks like when certainty doesn't exist—and waiting isn't an option.Hosted by Sam Sivarajan—former investment banker ($40B+ in M&A), three-time wealth firm leader ($80B+ AUM), and behavioral scientist—each episode explores how people navigate decisions when outcomes aren't clear, tradeoffs feel unavoidable, and responsibility can't easily be delegated—the kind of uncertainty leaders face in the real world.These aren't polished success stories. They're honest explorations of how people make high-stakes decisions when:The data is ...

Discover the challenges of leading through uncertainty. Jude Jennison of Leaders by Nature interviews CEOs and leaders in organisations on their experiences of leading through uncertainty. www.judejennison.com

From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Disaster Technical Assistance Center, also known as SAMHSA DTAC, this podcast covers disaster behavioral health, or mental health and substance use-related issues and where they intersect with disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

This podcast discusses some fundamental ideas about risk, uncertainty, and management. Additional material: https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive/07e550l9DLb52g2caXCkv64YQ#aula_01-_Risk_Uncertainty_and_Profit

Today’s marketplace is changing at rapid speed: competition, technology, employees, customers, everything is different. It’s a challenge just to keep up. Then, just when you think you have it figured out, the rules change. What if you could know the answers that ensure no matter what this economy does, your business, your organization, your team and YOU succeed? What if you could thrive in the uncertainty of any market challenge? Thriving in Uncertainty is the show where you hear the inspiring stories of how everyday business professionals forged unconventional paths to success. Learn new ...