Social Impact Business

Often the decision between a customer choosing you over someone like you is your ability to know exactly what to say, when to say it, and how to make it count. Phil M. Jones has trained more than two million people across five continents and over 50 countries in the lost art of spoken communication. In Exactly What to Say, he delivers the tactics you need to get more of what you want.

Muhammad Yunus, the practical visionary who pioneered microcredit and won the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize for his world-changing efforts, here develops his revolutionary new concept that promises to redeem the failed promise of free enterprise: social business.

With more than a decade of success bringing companies and organizations together to the benefit of both, Tynesia Boyea-Robinson is an expert in helping business leaders and managers leverage social impact for increased business profits. In The Social Impact Advantage, she offers tools, resources, and insights to help you successfully navigate the modern business climate in an authentic way.

Power is not working—for women, for men, or for the world. We don’t need to remake women. We need to remake power. New York Times bestselling authors Katty Kay and Claire Shipman are on a mission to reclaim power for women. In the wake of sweeping changes in the way we work, the veteran...

Winner of the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year 2024 'A clear and compelling read about one of the most consequential races in the world' - Madhumita Murgia, bestselling author of Code Dependent and AI Editor for The Financial Times Discover the never-before-told story of...

Do you want to become an exceptional nonprofit leader? You have a vision, you have a mission, and you have a burning desire to do good in the world. But that’s it. Starting a nonprofit seemed like the right thing to do but it hasn’t turned out to be that simple. Your skills are in driving social change, not in managing people, finding donors, and all the administrative headaches that come with running a business. But it’s ok. All of these challenges are solvable and shouldn’t hold you back from fulfilling your purpose.

For thousands of years, we've created things called games that tap the tremendous psychic power of fun. In a revised and updated edition of For the Win, authors Kevin Werbach and Dan Hunter argue that applying the lessons of gamification could change your business, the way you learn or teach, and even your life. Werbach and Hunter explain how games can be used as a valuable tool to address serious pursuits like marketing, productivity enhancement, education, innovation, customer engagement, human resources, and sustainability.

Morgan Simon is an investment professional who works at the nexus of social finance and social justice. In Real Impact, she teaches us how to get it right, leveraging the world's resources to truly transform the economy. Over the past 17 years, Simon has influenced over $150 billion from endowments, families, and foundations. In Real Impact, Simon shares her experience as both investor and activist to offer clear strategies for investors, community leaders, and entrepreneurs alike. Real Impact is essential listening for anyone seeking real change in the world.

Hands shaking? Mind blank? That familiar dread before speaking to a crowd? You're not alone – 75% of people share that fear. But what if speaking to THOUSANDS could feel as natural, as connecting, or talking to ONE trusted friend? This isn't about some rare, inborn talent. Many legends, from Gandhi to Buffett, battled intense shyness. They didn't avoid the stage; they discovered how to own it, and so can you. This guide provides strategies to conquer fear, connect with your audience, and see public speaking as an opportunity to reach, motivate, and inspire.

In the digital realm where competition is relentless, the rise of TikTok is a phenomenon that encapsulates both the potential and the volatility of the cyber age. "Digital Dance" is your gateway to unravel the tale of ByteDance, the mastermind behind TikTok, and its undeterred global ambitions, amidst a sea of digital disruption. Have you ever felt the pain of being lost in the maze of fleeting digital trends? The agitation of not being able to grasp the pace at which the digital domain evolves? Or the pain of seeing traditional business models crumble in the face of digital innovation? The...

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to the integration of social and environmental concerns into business operations and interactions with stakeholders. It encompasses a wide range of activities, including fair labor practices, environmental sustainability initiatives, community engagement, and ethical governance. Essentially, CSR represents a company's commitment to conducting business in a manner that is ethical, sustainable, and beneficial to society as a whole. In today’s business landscape, CSR has become an essential component of corporate strategy. The growing awareness of...

This is not your grandmother’s public speaking book (nothing against Grammy). Match the magic of storytelling with the science of cognition to conquer your public speaking obstacles, once and for all. With this 13-day, step-by-step guide, go from fearful to fearless, cautious to confident, uncertain to unlimited, all through the power of story. Become an undaunted, dynamic, and persuasive public speaker in just 13 days.

How you create a legendary school starting tomorrow. Have you ever wondered, why didn’t they teach me about this in school?

“Read this if you want to understand how to shape our technological future and reinvigorate democracy along the way.”—Reed Hastings, cofounder and CEO of Netflix "A triumph: an analysis of the critical challenges facing our digital society that is as accessible as it is sophisticated." —...

Leadership is hard and can be overwhelming. We get triggered, hijacked and derailed under pressure. We overreact. We say something we regret. Sometimes we don’t say what we should. We struggle to recover. We feel perplexed by the emotional and relational complexities of leadership. We wonder whether we’re doing the right things in the right way.

WHY THE PROJECT – “I TESTIFY TEF” The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) and the Man Behind Africa’s Foremost Entrepreneurship Movement Dr. Tony Elumelu is more than a name; he is a phenomenon in African entrepreneurship. There’s a popular aphorism that says: “History made but not written is like a sweet dinner eaten in a dream.” And just as “the mushroom cannot forget the dead tree trunk on which it grew,” we, too, cannot cross a river without remembering the mud that carried us through. For me, the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) represents that mud—an unforgettable part of ...

Data has never been more important to your success than it is today, yet you are surrounded with data you can’t trust and the overwhelming burden of fixing it. Everyone deserves data that helps - not hurts - their organization. This book is a must-listen for anyone tasked with solving data problems...or anybody who needs their efforts to succeed. Inside, you will find a precise definition of data value and why you should always focus on maximizing it, how to build early momentum with the Simple Virtuous Cycle, and more.

Reports, emails, business plans, meeting minutes, journal articles, reviews, speeches and presentations: business writers have to write any or all of these, and write them well. Good business writing saves time, money and gives a positive and professional impression of you and your organisation - while poor written communications cause problems ranging from irritation through to complete project failure. But writing effectively for work is not a mysterious gift; it's a skill that can be learned....

If you are a CMO, aspire to be one, or work with one, this book is for you. Today's CMO has an opportunity to play a more important role and make a real impact on revenue. A dramatically changing business and marketing landscape is creating unprecedented challenges to the traditional role of the CMO. CMOs have additional pressure to demonstrate a return on investment and drive pipeline and revenue growth.

I have taken many students from feeling confused and doubtful to clear and confident. One of my students got working with me shortly after starting his podcast. Within his first six months, he had over 30,000 downloads! In Podcasting Marketing, you'll discover how to organically grow your subscribers in the thousands; how to use social media to grow your listeners on autopilot through positive ecosystems; 11 tricks to skyrocket engagement in your community; how to optimize your podcast for growth with analytics; and more.