Real Time Leadership

The hardest part of leadership is mastering the inevitable high-risk, high-stakes challenges you will face. Whether you're making a split-second decision when your business is knocked sideways or you're finding the best strategy to navigate business-critical long-term circumstances, how can you be in peak form in those most crucial moments? Leadership coaching legends David Noble and Carol Kauffman show you how with their innovative new framework—MOVE—which equips you with the tactics you need to slow down high-stakes situations before they speed you up.

The world changes continuously and rapidly. It's foolhardy to believe that strategies should not do so as well. Nonprofit leaders already know this, but traditional strategic planning has locked them into a process that's divorced from today's reality. That's why plans sit on the shelf and why smart executives are always seeking workarounds in between planning periods. The Nonprofit Strategy Revolution offers a nimble and powerful alternative. In this groundbreaking book, strategy expert David La Piana introduces "Real-Time Strategic Planning."

Data lakes and warehouses have become increasingly fragile, costly, and difficult to maintain as data gets bigger and moves faster. Data meshes can help your organization decentralize data, giving ownership back to the engineers who produced it. This book provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of data mesh patterns for streaming and real-time data services. Authors Hubert Dulay and Stephen Mooney examine the vast differences between streaming and batch data meshes.

Is FedNow the Future of U.S. Payment Systems? In this informative ebook, you'll learn all about FedNow, the Federal Reserve's new real-time payment system. FedNow is designed to provide businesses and consumers with a fast, safe and efficient way to send and receive payments in real-time, 24 hours a day, seven days per week. This book explains how FedNow works, including its payment processing, settlement, and fraud prevention capabilities. You'll also discover the advantages of using FedNow, including faster payment processing times, improved cash flow management, and enhanced financial ...

Email is an incredibly powerful and essential tool for doing our daily work, but it has become a near-constant source of frustration, anxiety, and distraction from our work. We have reached a tipping point where "email overload" is no longer a unique problem - it is everyone's problem. So how can we solve it? With Unsubscribe, Jocelyn K. Glei shows listeners how to repair their relationship with email, transforming it from a constant source of distraction into a productive tool again.

Real-Life Discipleship explains what should happen in the life of every Christian and in every small group so that the church becomes an army of believers dedicated to seeing the world saved. With the overriding goal to train disciples who know how to make more disciples, this book offers proven...

“A time-jumping, head-tripping odyssey.” —The Millions “A bracing swim in the waters of science, technology and fiction.” —Washington Post “A thrilling journey of ideas.” —Boston Globe From the acclaimed author of The Information and Chaos, here is a mind-bending exploration of...

Pressure does not create your character. It reveals what still needs training. EQ Under Pressure is a practical, direct guide for leaders, professionals, high-performers, business owners, and anyone responsible for influencing people while managing stress, conflict, decisions, relationships, and real-life pressure.

The Great Commission is not just for professional clergy; it is a charge to every follower of Christ—ordinary Christians like you and me.Bob Roberts Jr. urges disciples of Jesus to reclaim their role in God’s transforming work around the globe. In Real-Time Connections, Roberts illuminates...

Maxwell’s bestselling 101 collection includes: Relationships 101 Relationships 101 captures the value and importance ofbuilding positive relationships. Teaching how to connect with other people,encourage those around you, and become a better listener, Relationships 101 isthe perfect tool for...

A decision announced three times was not decided three times. It was announced three times, and made never. In March, Ines announced the change at the all-hands. Slides, a rationale, genuine agreement in the room. In April, one reasonable exception. In May, a second, assumed rather than requested. By July there was a second announcement. By November, a third. Nobody ever refused. Every individual step was defensible. And a third of the organization had quietly learned something about Ines that she never intended to teach. Most leadership books are about the moment of choosing. Leadership at...

Are you ready for the age of the never satisfied customer? McKenna explains how to manage companies in the "real time" world, drawing upon his experience as an entrepreneur and his work with over 300 start-ups.

Most teen boys are told to “be confident.” But no one shows them how. This book does. Through real-life situations and relatable stories, this book breaks confidence down into something practical, repeatable, and real. No lectures. No complicated theories. Just clear examples of how confidence is built—one decision at a time. Follow Ethan as he navigates everyday situations like pressure, mistakes, social dynamics, and uncertainty. Each chapter shows what happens, what it means, and how to apply it in real life. This is not about becoming someone else. It is about becoming someone you...

Unlock the key to modern security with a strategic approach that transforms your organization's resilience against cyber threats. Security by Strategy offers leaders cutting-edge solutions to safeguard their digital landscapes effortlessly. This book serves as a catalyst for enhancing proactive defenses and fostering a culture of vigilance through expertly crafted cyber strategies. In today's dynamic environment, a robust cybersecurity strategy isn't optional—it's essential. Become the force of change that transitions your organization from a state of mere defense to one of comprehensive ...

In today’s fast-moving business environment, Chief Operating Officers (COOs) are no longer just responsible for execution—they must also serve as financial stewards of operational performance , strategic integrators across functions , and value creators at the enterprise level. “The COO's Financial Playbook: 10 Essential Accounting and Finance Skills for Operational Excellence” is a targeted guide designed to equip operations leaders with the financial fluency they need to bridge strategy and execution, drive profitability through process optimization, and lead cross-functional ...

In Cash in a Flash: Fast Money in Slow Times, two of the most successful entrepreneurs in the country share the recipe for wealth that will show you how to turn that dream into a reality now–no matter what your current circumstances or the economic climate. Using the bestselling “two books...

Step into your new leadership role with confidence and master team management without drowning in dense theory. Perfect for your morning commute, this empowering field manual is designed for professionals suddenly responsible for others. Leave imposter syndrome behind as you shift your mindset...

This book breaks through both the hype and the doom-and-gloom surrounding automation and the deployment of artificial intelligence-enabled—“smart”—systems at work. Management and technology experts Thomas Davenport and Steven Miller show that, contrary to widespread predictions, prescriptions, and denunciations, AI is not primarily a job destroyer. Rather, AI changes the way we work—by taking over some tasks but not entire jobs, freeing people to do other, more important and more challenging work.

Imagine if you could list and sell more homes and still have time to read, exercise, sleep, and spend time with your family! The only productivity guide based on solid research and interviews with real estate moguls, billionaires, millionaires, entrepreneurs, Olympic athletes, and successful business executives.

Do you ever feel busy all day… but still not truly moving forward? Like you’re doing a lot, but the goals that matter most keep getting pushed to “later”? Goal Setting with Clarity is a compact, practical audiobook designed to help you choose the right goal, build a simple system, and follow through without relying on motivation, perfection, or hustle culture.