Purposeful Discussions

Geoff Hudson-Searle

Description

The fifth book in a series of books that provide purpose-driven outcomes in support of some of the most talked about subjects in life today, Purposeful Discussions demonstrates the relationship between communications (human 2 human), strategy and business development and life growth. It is important to understand that a number of the ideas, developments and techniques employed at the beginning as well as the top of business can be successfully made flexible to apply. This book provides a holistic overview of the essential leading methods of techniques. It will provide you with a hands-on guide for business professionals and those in higher education to help guide people through the next decade.We are all aware of how important technology is in our lives, and we are more connected than ever through technology butat the same time the disconnect with ourselves, others and our environment is growing.Purposeful Discussionswill help youreconnect, through the book and its 32 chapters, the author takes purpose across everything we do; covering emotionalintelligence, human to human interaction, human relationships, strategy, government, geopolitics, compliance, regulation,cybercrime with conclusions across life growth, long life learnings, personal development, mentorship and the takeawaysthat we all need to arm ourselves with over the next 10 years to survive, to co-create a more sustainable future. The authorhas identified communications, strategy, business development and life growth as four factors that are vitally important andinterlink seamlessly, and are essential for success and profitability in the business process. Readers will gain insights into thesetopical subjects, as well as a wide range of tips, models and techniques that will help to build strong and effective solutions intoday's business world.

Sujets

• Service innovation
• Self-help

Informations

• Publié par: Troubador Publishing Ltd
• Date de parution: 23 janvier 2020
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781838597931
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

Extrait

Copyright © 2020 Geoff Hudson-Searle

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I would like to thank my wonderful wife Mary-Ann, and wonderful friends Mark and Jackie, and Sophie, who allowed me to dream and never stopped believing in this book. Without their love, support and constant belief, Purposeful Discuss ions would not have been possible.
Contents
Preface

PART ONE
Communication

Chapter One
Leadership in the digital world
Chapter Two
Why we need to set high standards to be extraordinary
Chapter Three
Are we really understanding our customers or ignoring the facts?
Chapter Four
Why are our human-to-human relationships so disconnected from real life?
Chapter Five
More management, more leaders – or are we failing in business?
Chapter Six
How can a meaningful conversation help your business?
Chapter Seven
Purposeful driven discussions with Mark Herbert
Chapter Eight
The tide is rising on the fourth industrial revolution

PART TWO
Strategy

Chapter Nine
So exactly how do we value time?
Chapter Ten
Is customer loyalty sustainable in today’s digital world?
Chapter Eleven
The extraordinary life of challenging the status quo
Chapter Twelve
The challenges of leadership and digital disruption
Chapter Thirteen
Parallels between corporate environments and hummingbirds
Chapter Fourteen
Why forecasting is important
Chapter Fifteen
Why corporate governance should not be stored on your C drive
Chapter Sixteen
Not enough time… too much work
Chapter Seventeen
Does your executive board need an entrepreneurial approach to business?
Chapter Eighteen
Does (and should) shareholder value rule business?
Chapter Nineteen
What is required to be an effective leader in today’s totally disruptive business world?
Chapter Twenty
Have we forgotten leadership and the foundation of business planning?
Chapter Twenty-One
Why leadership matters

PART THREE
Company growth and planning

Chapter Twenty-Two
Quantity or quality?
Chapter Twenty-Three
If you can tweet, you can become president
Chapter Twenty-Four
Is the world really out of control?
Chapter Twenty-Five
Do we have international differences in corporate governance and conduct?
Chapter Twenty-Six
Exactly what is the future in technology?
Chapter Twenty-Seven
How to infuse boards with entrepreneurial spirit
Chapter Twenty-Eight
Not just data… meaningful data that enables decisions
Chapter Twenty-Nine
What can we all learn from the cyber threat landscape of 2020 and beyond?
Chapter Thirty
Disruptive change is inevitable – change is constant
Chapter Thirty-One
Will globalisation actually happen?
Chapter Thirty-Two
The keys to fulfilment: determination and perseverance

Epilogue
About Geoff Hudson-Searle
Quotes of praise for Purposeful Discussions
Preface
‘The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives’ – life coach Anthony Robbins


This book has been written about very passionate subjects in business today – communication, strategy, and business development and life growth – which are essential for success and profitability in the business process.
In February 2014 I set out to write a weekly blog across a variety of subjects, especially people in business, opinions, research and tips, as well as some revelations that occurred to me. This is the second book I have written based on those blogs and themes, and it demonstrates the relationship between strategy, business development and life growth. It is important to understand that a number of the ideas, developments and techniques employed at the beginning as well as the top of business can be applied all across a company or life situation.
Purpose ful Discussions provides a holistic overview of the essential leading methods in these areas, and can be viewed as a hands-on guide. Readers will gain insights into topical subjects, including a wide range of tips, models and techniques that will help to build strong and effective solutions in today’s business world . One Amazon reviewer said of one of my previous publications, Meaningful Conversations, which worked in a similar way: “What makes a book remarkable, useful and meaningful for professionals? Well, read (not only once) Geoff’s masterpiece and you will understand. This book is my ‘win book’ from so many aspects.”
The terms ‘communication’, ‘strategy’, and ‘business development and growth’ have been overused during the last decade and devalued as a result. In this book, I aim to simplify these terms and to re-value management and leadership by addressing topics and subjects in each chapter. The book is divided into three key areas to make it easy to find the material you need. Each component can be located by the titles at the top of the pages. The sections within the three components relate strongly to each other and are interrelated to all the other sections. You can start with your particular area of interest, or you can read the book from the first page to the end; there really is a topic for everyone.
Business professionals and individuals dealing with the great challenges of today’s business world have renewed responsibility for what business does best: innovate, invest and grow. Many people wait until circumstances force change and transformation, which can be radical and painful; this book will arm you with tips, advice and techniques to provide fresh thinking about your everyday environment and inspire innovation within your circumstances to create a better environment. We are all extraordinary people and have the ability to share and provide wealth creation and richness to our surroundings. The question is, how much do we want to be extraordinary?
P urposeful Discussions has been written not just for people in a company or organisation. It aims to support understanding across a wide variety of subjects for all kinds of people: students, budding entrepreneurs, business people and anyone who aspires to do better.

PART ONE
Communication
Chapter One
Leadership in the digital world
‘Leadership is not about a title or a designation. It’s about impact, influence and inspiration. Impact involves getting results, influence is about spreading the passion you have for your work, and you have to inspire teammates and customers’
– lawyer and writer Robin S Sharma
The Christmas holiday period is always a good time for reflection. Last year I spent it in Arizona, in the United States, and, once my dreaded cold had