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  All Together Now - Common Sense...

  Jared Bernstein

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  As the new century unfolds, we face a host of economic and social challenges--jobs lost to "off shoring," a huge and growing number of Americans without health insurance coverage, an expanding gap between rich and poor, stagnant wages, decaying public schools, and many others. These are difficult and complex problems, but our government's strategy for dealing with them has been essentially not to deal with them at all. Over and over, in subtle and not-so-subtle ways, we're told that we're on our own--"Here's a tax cut and a private account; now go fend for yourself."  As Jared Bernstein points out, this approach doesn't make any sense as a strategy for solving the enormous systemic problems we face. It's just a way of shifting economic risk from those most able to bear it--the government and the nation's corporations--to those least able: individuals and families. The result has been greater wealth for the top 1% of Americans and stagnant living standards and increasing insecurity for the vast majority.  In All Together Now, Bernstein outlines a new strategy, one that applauds individual initiative but recognizes that the problems we face as a nation can be solved only if we take a more collaborative approach. The message is simple: we're all in this together.  Bernstein draws on recent and historic events to explore how the proponents of what he dubs the YOYO (you're-on-your-own) approach have sold the idea, exposing the fallacies and ulterior motives in their arguments as well as the disasterous consequences of their policies. More importantly, he details practical WITT (we're-in-this-together) initiatives in specific areas like globalization, health care, and employment that could improve the lives of millions of Americans without increasing overall national spending. And he offers advice on how to overcome objections to the WITT agenda and bring the country together so that both risks and benefits are shared more fairly.  While the prevailing philosophy insists that all we can do is cope with massive social forces, each of us on our own, Bernstein argues that we can unite and shape these forces to meet our needs. The optimistic message of All Together Now is that the economic challenges we face are not insoluble; we can wield the tools of government to meet them in such a way as to build a more just and equitable society.

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  The 21st Century Ride-Along -...

  Antonio Garrido

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  Developing and coaching the sales team by sitting in on their sales calls is one of the best ROI opportunities open to any organization, large or small. This book shows managers how to use these "ride-along" sessions—whether in-person or digital—to make the sales team more efficient and productive.

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  Book Review: The Wealth of...

  50 50minutes

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  It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide.The Wealth of Nations is one of the most significant works in economics history, and is a foundational text of classical economics. Written at a time when the Industrial Revolution was changing the face of Western societies, the book seeks to explain why some countries are wealthier than others and how a fair, productive society can be created. In particular, Smith's advocacy of division of labour, free trade and free markets, with equilibrium guaranteed by the so-called "invisible hand of the market", proved extremely influential in the UK and USA and shaped our modern economic system. The work is still widely studied today, and remains one of the most cited texts in the social sciences.This book review and analysis is perfect for: • Students of economic theory and the history of economics• Anyone who wants to gain a greater understanding of classical economics• Anyone who is curious about why some countries are wealthier than othersAbout 50MINUTES.COM|BOOK REVIEWThe Book Review series from the 50Minutes collection is aimed at anyone who is looking to learn from experts in their field without spending hours reading endless pages of information. Our reviews present a concise summary of the main points of each book, as well as providing context, different perspectives and concrete examples to illustrate the key concepts.

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  The Story of Purpose - The Path...

  Joey Reiman

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  Some ideas are bigger than others, and the master idea--your  company's purpose--is the biggest. When Nike said Just Do  It, the company put a voice to the belief that humans have no  limits, and when Disney reminded people the power of wishing upon a  star, they instantly founded the idea that life is magical. Whether  its leadership to associate, supplier to manufacturer, sales force  to customer, or brand to consumer, this book expels the proven  methodology for how to build a purpose-inspired organization to  positively impact employees, customers, and the bottom line.  An organizations purpose is organic, and has the power to  propel a company in the direction of its fullest potential. Your  Story of Purpose reveals the process for uncovering what makes  a company distinctive, and guides readers to discover the  fundamental force behind the organization that no competitor can  replicate nor replace.  Incorporating stories from pioneers of purpose, readers will  receive best practices for forging this new frontier. Bob McDonald,  CEO of P&G, Mark Ketchum, former CEO of Newell Rubbermaid, Herb  Kelleher, founder of Southwest Airlines and John Mackey, founder  and CEO of Whole Foods, are among the leaders, sharing lessons on  purpose. A blueprint for creating powerful internal and external  messages for current and future customers, employees and  shareholders. This book will leave readers asking themselves "what  gets me up in the morning!" vs. "what keeps me up at night."

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  The Healthy Office - Turning...

  Ninad Tipnis

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  Your Office Space Can Have the Power to Heal You.  
  The truth is we spend more than 1200 weeks of our lives in the office. What if that time was spent not only working, but healing? The space where you spend a third of your life could be the very place that enhances your well-being, sharpens your focus, and extends your health span. Today, most workplaces have wellness plans, but how many are only good intentions put on paper? 
  The Healthy Office reimagines the concept of workspaces, advocating for a human-centric design approach that resonates with everyone—from business leaders and workspace designers to the individuals who use these spaces every day. 
  Author Ninad Tipnis, with his profound expertise in workspace design, reveals how strategic, people-focused environments are more than just visually appealing. They are catalysts for well-being, innovation, and productivity, benefiting organisations and their people alike. Ninad's insights will inspire and guide you while you discover:Inclusive strategies to build a culture where the well-being of every individual is pivotal to organisational successCreative insights for designing workspaces that foster health, engagement, and a strong sense of communityPractical approaches to transform any workspace into a vibrant hub of creativity, collaboration, and outstanding performance 
  Redefining the essence of the workplace starts with you. Discover how your office can become a beacon of health, happiness, and peak productivity, starting today!

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  Sherman's Recollections of...

  William Tecumseh Sherman

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  This librivox recording comprises three chapters from American Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman’s Memoirs.  The chapters deal with a posting to California in his pre-Civil War military career in the years 1846-1848.  While many of his colleagues saw action in the Mexican-American War, Sherman performed administrative duties in the captured territory of California. Along with fellow Lieutenants Henry Halleck and Edward Ord, Sherman embarked from New York on the 198-day journey around Cape Horn aboard the converted sloop USS Lexington. Due to the confined spaces aboard-ship, Sherman grew close to Halleck and Ord, and in his Memoirs references a hike with Halleck to the summit of Corcovado, notable as the future spot of the Cristo Redentor statue. Sherman and Ord reached the town of Yerba Buena, in California, two days before its name was changed to San Francisco. In 1848, Sherman accompanied the military governor of California, Col. Richard Barnes Mason, in the inspection that officially confirmed that gold had been discovered in the region, thus inaugurating the California Gold Rush. Sherman, along with Ord, assisted in surveys for the sub-divisions of the town that would become Sacramento.  In 1853 Sherman resigned from the Army.  In 1855-1857 he was in California as part of his bank duties.    He returned to the Army in May 1861.  Sherman was one of the premier generals fighting for the North in the Civil War.      [Sherman] steadfastly refused to be drawn into politics and in 1875 published his Memoirs, one of the best-known first-hand accounts of the Civil War. British military historian B. H. Liddell Hart famously declared that Sherman was "the first modern general". Summary by wikipedia and david wales

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