Personal Development Strategy

A business's overall strategy may be set at board level, but many people throughout the organisation will be involved in deciding that strategy and implementing it - making decisions that are strategic in nature. On these decisions hangs the future of the business: how successful it is, even whether it is successful. Yet business history is full of strategic decisions, both big and small, that were weak, poorly conceived and consequently disastrous.

The global financial crisis that erupted in 2008 exposed the flaws in many investment strategies. This book explores the controversies that surround the management of wealth and provides guidance on how to construct investment strategies that are appropriate for each investor. With its detailed analysis, supported by data and anecdotes, it is above all a practical guide. It shows how the insights of behavioural analysis are widely reflected in investor behaviour, while emphasising the importance of basing investment strategy on the principles of traditional finance.

Michael Porter’s succinct summary of his landmark book Strategy, considered the best book on strategy of all time.

A manual of top-secret spy skills that can shortcut your path to personal and professional success, from a former CIA intelligence officer Information is the lifeblood of spycraft, and it's also the key to unlocking opportunity, influence, and freedom in everyday life. But in a world of infinite...

‘If you want to become a wiser, more inspiring and more resilient leader, this is the best book you can read‘ – Jonathan Haidt, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Anxious Generation ‘Packed with practical, tactical advice as well as relatable stories, Leadership Intelligence...

'A masterclass in challenging assumptions and building ideas that create meaningful impact.' –Jay Shetty, #1 New York Times bestselling author and host of On Purpose podcast Most people spend their lives solving small problems—following rules they never question, chasing goals they didn’t...

Challenging times will come, but great leaders know how to lead their teams and emerge even stronger—prepare yourself now using this helpful guide to personal and professional success. Great leaderships will face challenges. Markets will collapse; pandemics will come; people will always...

This new expanded edition contains a protocol to develop and hone critical decision-making instincts and make them habitual. This new chapter is read by the author. The instant #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, #1 USA Today bestseller answers the world’s most complex question: How do...

In his leadership manifesto, hospitality icon David Grutman shares the importance of building relationships to drive success, with practical tips to level up your business—and your life. David Grutman knows everyone, and everyone—or rather, anyone who’s anyone—knows him. From a humble...

Everyday Strategic Living is a practical guide to making intentional choices about how you spend your time, energy, and attention. In a world where distractions compete constantly for your focus, living strategically means moving beyond automatic routines and consciously designing your days...

What do I need to do? It's almost always the wrong question that an entrepreneur or a business leader asks when creativity seems to have been lost. When you're stuck and the journals and books you've been reading and going to the masterminds and conventions and seminars you've been attending...