Strategic Moves

Stone Barrington is enjoying his usual dinner at Elaine's when his boss at Woodman & Weld, the law firm where Stone is "of counsel," walks in, sits down, and hands Stone a check for one million dollars. It seems Stone's undercover dealings with MI6 have brought in a big new client for the firm, and they're willing to pay Stone a huge bonus and make him a partner. But almost as soon as he's taken the deal, Stone gets wind of an impending scandal that might torpedo his big promotion.

After matching online, two strangers—played by Heléne Yorke (The Other Two) and Michael Zegen (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel)—meet in real life. The vibe is off, and the conversation is a mess. Yet something is keeping them in their seats. What begins as a typical date off the apps spirals into something unexpected.

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Unlock the Hidden Strategies of Success Are you ready to gain a competitive edge in every aspect of your life? "Strategic Moves: Unlocking Success Through the Science of Game Theory" is your key to mastering the art of decision-making in an unpredictable world. Dive into the fascinating realm of game theory, where ancient wisdom meets cutting-edge science. This eye-opening book reveals the secret patterns behind human interactions, from high-stakes business deals to everyday conversations. You'll discover how to: • Anticipate others' moves before they make them • Navigate complex ...

Michael D. Watkins, an expert on leadership transitions and organizational success, returns to the page with a new how-to guide for the modern leader. Here, he presents the six disciplines that separate the great from the good. Developed over the course of his storied career, Watkins’ approach to strategic thinking—"a set of mental disciplines leaders use to recognize potential threats and opportunities, establish priorities, and mobilize themselves and their organizations to envision and enact promising paths forward”.

Our companies, our communities, and our planet are facing unprecedented challenges - challenges that will not be solved by a small group of people from a single entity. Today's leaders need a set of tools specifically designed to harness the power of collaborative networks. Strategic Doing introduces you to the new disciplines of agile strategy and collaborative leadership. You'll learn how to design and guide complex collaborations by following a discipline of simple rules that you won't find anywhere else.

In "Breaking Barriers in Corporate America: Winning in a White Man’s World," Catrese Kilgore takes readers on a remarkable journey through her life, sharing a gripping story of determination, resilience, and unshakable ambition. From a challenging childhood to becoming a top-ranking professional in the corporate world, Kilgore's narrative is an inspirational testament to the indomitable spirit of a Black woman determined to thrive in an environment dominated by stereotypes and systemic biases. This book offers a captivating look at Kilgore's life, marked by early setbacks and obstacles ...

In the groundbreaking new book Accelerate (XLR8), leadership, change-management expert, and best-selling author John Kotter provides a fascinating answer - and a powerful new framework for competing and winning in a world of constant turbulence and disruption. Accelerate (XLR8) vividly illustrates the five core principles underlying the new network system, the eight accelerators that drive it, and how leaders must create urgency in others through role modeling.

In Strategic, New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Rich Horwath delivers an incisive roadmap to help leaders at all levels think, plan, and act strategically to navigate every business challenge they face. The book offers business leaders a proven framework—the Strategic Fitness System—containing dozens of tools, techniques, and checklists to confidently master every area of the business, from designing market-winning strategies to shaping the organization's culture.

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The Order Your Life Moving Guide is a complete guide and workbook. It contains everything you need to know about moving. This book is filled with detailed information about getting moving boxes, moving with children and pets, who to notify that you have changed your address, and what to do to protect your valuable items. There are checklists, forms, and tips for every moving event you can imagine - from what to look for in your new home to when to contact your movers. The step-by-step moving checklist walks you through every aspect of the moving process - beginning 8 weeks before moving day...

Tucker Colburn is haunted by his comrades death. He promised to deliver the man's personal effects to his sister, but before he can, the woman disappears. No forwarding address, no telephone number, and no way to contact her. The case is at a standstill until Tucker rescues another woman from a deadly attack.

The Nazis need industrial diamonds to build precision instruments and harden tools. Germany has an eight months' supply. The only way the Germans can get more diamonds is for DeBeers Diamond Company to supply them through neutral Switzerland. Raiding Forces has been tasked with shutting down the illicit diamond buying. Meanwhile, Colonel John Randal and a party of the 575th Parachute Infantry Regiment, a.k.a. the Rangers, make a combat jump on an artillery battery on the flank of Dieppe, working in conjunction with Lord Lovat’s No. 4 Commando.

If you’ve always wanted to increase productivity and efficiency by improving workflows and increasing your team’s ability to complete (more) work on time and as well as everyone’s comprehension of complex information such as task relationships but haven’t been able to figure out the best path to get there, keep reading...You are about to learn how to spot impediments in work progress visually, improve teamwork and communication between your team members and have a perfect workflow by leveraging the power of Kanban boards!