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Firebrand: A Tobacco Lawyer's Journey
by Joshua Knelman"You&’ll inhale this tell-all book about the tobacco industry and never look at a No Smoking sign the same way again!"—Margaret Atwood, via TwitterMad Men meets Bad Blood in this addictive, behind-the-scenes globe-trotting narrative of moral ambiguity, law, public policy, and big tobacco.&“Given everything the lawyer knew up to that point about smoking, as far as he could tell, cigarettes shouldn&’t even have been available as a mass market product...&”It&’s the start of the new millennium and a young lawyer is recruited to work for an unnamed multinational company. It isn&’t until his second interview that the product the company produces is revealed to him: cigarettes. Possibly the most controversial consumer product in human history: seductive, addictive, and deadly—yet completely legal. Over the next decade, he travels the world as he works as legal counsel to help successfully market cigarettes in dozens of countries. Firebrand ventures into the heart of the tobacco industry and the icy paradoxes of capitalism, each chapter a counterintuitive lesson on how cigarette companies—the target of increasingly intense anti-smoking campaigns and government regulations, including the 1964 Surgeon General&’s Report and 200-billion-dollar debt of the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement—continue to pivot and thrive in the 21st century, inhaling profits from their one billion smokers worldwide. As Mad Men did for the alcohol-fueled, oversexed, corrupt world of New York advertising, Firebrand does for the even more despised world of big tobacco, in an addictive, behind-the-scenes piece of storytelling. The lawyer&’s work takes him from manufacturing factories to hocking &“sticks&” at UK corner store counters; from tacky resorts in Spain and pirate city-states to luxury hotels and Grand Prix events across European and Asian cities. A contemporary tale of our ambiguous times, told with character-based drive and dry humour, Firebrand is a grand tour of the compelling paradoxes of globalization and corporate culture, shrink-wrapped in an engrossing narrative of a morally dubious yet completely legal enterprise.&“This is storytelling at its best. Wry observation, compelling narrative, fascinating characters, page-turning writing, and an age-old question driving it all...&”—Joel Bakan, author of The New Corporation: How &‘Good&’ Corporations are Bad for Democracy
Fired Up about Capitalism (Fired Up #1)
by Tom MallesonThere is no alternative to free-market capitalism. At least that’s what we’ve been told since the 1980s, when Margaret Thatcher first declared the debate over. Politicians daily declare it, journalists parrot it, talk show hosts acquiesce to it, rich people gloat about it, and regular people simply assume it. Fired Up about Capitalism forcefully argues that this is nothing but a myth. Tom Malleson exposes the reality of contemporary capitalism–from the widening inequality between the 1% and the rest of society, to ecological devastation–and demonstrates that in fact there are many alternatives. By demonstrating a wide range of examples of alternatives from around the world, from the short-term and practical to the long-term and ambitious, Malleson shows that replacing contemporary capitalism is not pie-in-the-sky utopia, but a real possibility as long as enough of us fight back against injustice and insist that a better world is possible.
Fired Up or Burned Out: How To Reignite Your Team's Passion, Creativity, And Productivity
by Michael L. StallardIndisputable evidence has revealed the greatest threat to America's economy. Is it off-shoring labor? Unethical corporate practices? A turbulent market that forces downsizing? No. A Gallup Organization survey of more than one million Americans show that nearly 75 percent of all workers are disengaged. Employee disengagement is a widespread malady in American organizations, causing the loss of billions of dollars, hours of dissatisfaction, and work lives lacking true value. In his book, Fired Up or Burned Out, Michael Stallard shares the three key actions necessary to transform even a lethargic, disconnected organization or office into an impassioned, innovative, and thriving workplace.
Fired Up!
by Harvey MackayNo fight left? No future? Does the handwriting on the wall say utter failure? Harvey Mackay, one of the world's best-selling motivational and business authors tells you why it isn't so. He reveals anecdotes and secrets from some of the best and brightest headliners in our world today. Their gripping accounts show thatno oneis immune to bad judgment or backstabbing. In colorful detail, these remarkable success stories reveal what the best of the best did to get back on top. Each story tells a unique tale and contains valuable lessons that are applicable to any reader who wants his or her career to flourish; indeed, this isthebook that will inspire, instill hope . . . and give more than a glimpse into what makes these stalwarts strong. WhenFortunemagazine called Mackay "Mister Make-Things-Happen," it was right on the money-getting this amazing group of people from various walks of life to talk openly about their abilities to bounce back shows him to be a master at getting people to divulge some of their defeats and their dreams. Hopeful, tough-minded, and filled with indispensable advice,We Got Fired! . . . And It's the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Uswill show anyone how to turn a modern bummer into a major blessing. It's a rarity: a sure thing in our shaky times. From the Hardcover edition.
Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age
by Shannon Watts&“I&’m a big admirer of the fire in Shannon Watts. Now she shares with all of us how we, too, can ignite our power and change the world.&” —Maria Shriver &“This book is a gift for any woman whose life has come to feel like a checklist of tedious responsibilities, rather than a bright, flaming torch of divine power. Shannon Watts uses her experience, wisdom, and fierce intuition to model a new way of living for women — one that is rich with meaning, deep with empathy, and, yes, full of transformative fire.&” —Elizabeth Gilbert, bestselling author of Eat Pray Love and Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond FearFrom the founder of Moms Demand Action, a guide to harnessing your potential, living without fear, and coming alive at any age.Too many of us are living on autopilot. We believe we&’re too old, too busy, or too inexperienced to go after what we really want. Shannon Watts has a message for you: Think again. If you are ready to stand tall in your greatness, Fired Up invites you to shatter your self-imposed limitations and unleash your potential so you can finally start living the life you deserve.Since starting Moms Demand Action, the nation&’s largest grassroots organization against gun violence, Watts has helped thousands of women step off the sidelines and into their power. What most women don't realize is that inside all of us is a spark waiting to be ignited. Your spark is the catalyst for your life&’s meaning and joy. When nurtured, it has the potential to transform not only your life, but the world.Whether you want to stand up for yourself at work, launch the business you always dreamed of, or leave a toxic relationship and reclaim your confidence, Fired Up shows you how to identify, light, and feed the fire inside you. As Watts says, "That&’s not an indulgence—it&’s a requirement for living the most authentic life possible, without regrets."
Fired to Hired
by Tory JohnsonIf you want to get hired today, you must be a great candidate and an exceptional job seeker. Tory Johnson?s New York Times bestseller, Will Work from Home, was comprehensive and inspiring. Now, the Women For Hire CEO and Good Morning America workplace contributor returns with advice and real-life stories for finding the right job after being let go. Tory knows what it takes to get noticed and hired, and helps you create a concrete action plan?one that will help you come out stronger and more successful than ever. Giving up is not an option. Now?s the time to get the lay of the land, sharpen your skills, and energize your search. Here you?ll learn how to: * Get over the sting of being unemployed * Develop a digital identity and dive into online social networking * Ensure your resume does not get lost in a big black hole * Build and leverage your ?I Rock? file to master essential self-promotion * Pitch and secure an effective externship and make volunteer experience count * Launch a valuable job club that will yield strong support, job leads, and career success
Fired!: Tales of the Canned, Canceled, Downsized, and Dismissed
by Bill Maher Annabelle Gurwitch Robert Reich Felicity Huffman Bob SagetIf you've ever been fired, you're in good company. That's what actress and writer Annabelle Gurwitch discovered when she was fired by her idol Woody Allen ("You look retarded"). She confided her tale of woe to her friend Felicity Huffman, who made Annabelle laugh with her own stories. Annabelle realized that there was a world of people out there waiting to laugh at the experience that virtually everyone shares, and she began to collect stories of being fired from friends and colleagues. Soon she was contributing regular "Fired!" segments to Day to Day on NPR and gathering friends to appear with her in sold-out performances of Fired! in Los Angeles and New York. Fired!, her documentary film inspired by these stories, comes out in 2006. This book is a collection of hilarious but true tales from people who've all gotten the ax, the boot, or been canned at some point in their lives. In "That's a Fact," Andy Borowitz tells the story of being fired as a writer for the television sitcom The Facts of Life after being informed that he just didn't "get" Tootie. "Take that hanger off your head, you idiot!" were the last words Jeff Garlin heard before being fired from Spec's Music store after only one day on the job, just one of the many firings he recounts in "That Garlin Boy." In "Jimmy the Idiot," Dana Gould sums up his firing from the cast of the sitcom Working that led him to become a producer of The Simpsons: "In the second episode, I was a math genius, in the third -- a motocross racer, and in the fourth episode I was replaced by a chimp, but nobody noticed." In "Poor Judgment," Illeana Douglas tells about being fired after a few hours of working as a coat check girl: "How is it possible to be fired from hanging coats? I have arms. I know what coats are. I don't come home and throw my coat on the floor. I hang it in a closet. I have experience." How did Bob Saget find out he was being phased out of his job on The Morning Program? "One day I showed up and my hosting chair was gone!" With an all-star cast from Tim Allen to Morgan Spurlock, from Anne Meara to David Cross, and contributions from people from all over the country, this book proves it's not the bounce that counts, it's the bounce back.
Firefighting: The Financial Crisis and Its Lessons (Images Of America Ser.)
by Henry M. Paulson Ben S. Bernanke Timothy F. GeithnerFrom the three primary architects of the American policy response to the worst economic catastrophe since the Great Depression, a magnificent big-picture synthesis--from why it happened to where we are now.In 2018, Ben Bernanke, Tim Geithner, and Hank Paulson came together to reflect on the lessons of the 2008 financial crisis ten years on. Recognizing that, as Ben put it, "the enemy is forgetting," they examine the causes of the crisis, why it was so damaging, and what it ultimately took to prevent a second Great Depression. And they provide to their successors in the United States and the finance ministers and central bank governors of other countries a valuable playbook for reducing the damage from future financial crises. Firefighting provides a candid and powerful account of the choices they and their teams made during the crisis, working under two presidents and with the leaders of Congress.
Firepower in Limited War: Revised Edition
by Robert ScalesExamines how the United States can employ its massive, high-tech firepower in an effective manner when future conflicts are likely to be limited and of low intensity.
Fires on the Border: The Passionate Politics of Labor Organizing on the Mexican Frontera
by Rosemary HennessyThe history of the maquiladoras has been punctuated by workers&’ organized resistance to abysmal working and living conditions. Over years of involvement in such movements, Rosemary Hennessy was struck by an elusive but significant feature of these struggles: the extent to which organizing is driven by attachments of affection and antagonism, belief, betrayal, and identification.What precisely is the &“affective&” dimension of organizing for justice? Are affects and emotions the same? And how can their value be calculated? Fires on the Border takes up these questions of labor and community organizing—its &“affect-culture&”—on Mexico&’s northern border from the early 1970s to the present day. Through these campaigns, Hennessy illuminates the attachments and identifications that motivate people to act on behalf of one another and that bind them to a common cause. The book&’s unsettling, even jarring, narratives bring together empirical and ethnographic accounts—of specific campaigns, the untold stories of gay and lesbian organizers, love and utopian longing—in concert with materialist theories of affect and the critical good sense of Mexican organizers. Teasing out the integration of affect-culture in economic relations and cultural processes, Hennessy provides evidence that sexuality and gender as strong affect attractors are incorporated in the harvesting of surplus labor. At the same time, workers&’ testimonies confirm that the capacities for bonding and affective attachment, far from being entirely at the service of capital, are at the very heart of social movements devoted to sustaining life.
Firestarters: How Innovators, Instigators, and Initiators Can Inspire You to Ignite Your Own Life
by Raoul Davis Jr Kathy Palokoff Paul EderBased on interviews with entrepreneurs and leaders in many walks of life, this self-help book gives readers the tools for finding success in their careers, businesses, organizations, and private lives.What is the difference between those bold enough to pursue their dreams and others who never get comfortable enough to ignite their lives? The doers are "Firestarters" and, because of them, the world is a much different, and often, better place. This motivational how-to book provides insights into the crucial difference between people who make things happen and those who only think about making an impact. Based on research from many disciplines and interviews with professionals at the top of their fields, Firestarters creates a complete roadmap to achieve personal success and make an impact in the world.The heart of the book features stories about successful entrepreneurs, CEOs, organizational leaders, and forward-looking thinkers from a variety of professions. They describe the factors and conditions that ignited their lives and helped them become achievers. Some are known to the public; others will be completely new. But all the stories demonstrate how they became--and you can become--a Firestarter.The authors provide pragmatic advice on how individual readers can ignite the qualities that will lead them toward pursuing and realizing their dreams. Self-assessment exercises, checklists, and other tools will help readers apply Firestarter insights to their own lives. Also included are group exercises and discussion guides so the book can be used in business and nonprofit settings to develop the skills that help companies grow.Whether you're an individual seeking ways to realize personal ambitions or a leader trying to motivate your team, you'll benefit from the Firestarter methods featured in this inspirational book.
Firework Humans
by Jessica MeadFirework Humans teaches readers how they can live an extraordinary life full of fireworks and steadily control their own orbit. Founder, CEO, Investor, and Homeschool Mom, Jessica Mead has spent two decades focused on how to spark entrepreneurial instincts in her employees and children. In Firework Humans, she offers a powerful and hopeful perspective on parenting, running a business, and amplifying one’s life. She introduces the Nine Entrepreneurial Instincts that she believes every human possesses and guides readers through the process of developing these instincts into behavioral traits. These nine instincts can be developed through applied education, enabling people to grow more curious, confident, courageous, and convicted with a Growth Mindset, to ultimately become—Firework Humans.
Firing Up the Front Line
by Jon R. Katzenbach Jason A. SantamariaFor many organizations, achieving competitive advantage means eliciting superior performance from employees on the front line--the burger flippers, hotel room cleaners, and baggage handlers whose work has an enormous effect on customers. That's no easy task. Frontline workers are paid low wages, have scant hope of advancement, and--not surprisingly--often care little about the company's performance. But then how do some companies succeed in engaging the emotional energy of rank-and-file workers? A team of researchers at McKinsey & Company and the Conference Board recently explored that question and discovered that one highly effective route is demonstrated by the U.S. Marine Corps. The Marines' approach to motivation follows the "mission, values, and pride" path, which researchers say is practical and relevant for the business world. More specifically, the authors say the Marines follow five practices: they overinvest in cultivating core value; prepare every person to lead, including frontline supervisors; learn when to create teams and when to create single-leader work groups; attend to all employees, not just the top half; and encourage self-discipline as a way of building pride. The authors admit there are critical differences between the Marines and most businesses. But using vivid examples from companies such as KFC and Marriott International, the authors illustrate how the Marines' approach can be translated for corporate use. Sometimes, the authors maintain, minor changes in a company's standard operating procedure can have a powerful effect on frontline pride and can result in substantial payoffs in company performance.
Firm Competitive Advantage Through Relationship Management: A Theory for Successful Sustainable Growth
by Bartosz DeszczyńskiRelationship management (RM) is an essential part of business, but its success as a business model can be hard to measure, with some firms embracing a model that is truly relationship-orientated, while others claim to be relationship-orientated but in fact prefer transactional short-term gain. This open access book aims to develop a mid-range theory of relationship management, examining truly relationship-orientated firms to discover not only what qualities these firms have that make them successful at the RM model, but also what benefits this model has for the firm. It addresses questions like how RM-mature companies achieve and sustain competitive advantage, and what determines the scale and scope of these firms, illustrating with case studies. This book will be of interest to scholars studying leadership and strategy, especially those interested in relationship management, business ethics and corporate social responsibility. It will also be of interest to professionals looking to develop their understanding of relationship management.
Firm Diversification, Mutual Forbearance Behavior and Price-Cost Margins (Routledge Library Editions: Industrial Economics #7)
by Allyn D. StricklandConcern over conglomerate mergers increased dramatically in the latter part of the twentieth century. An acceleration in conglomerate merger activity rekindled firms’ takeover fears and swamped trustbusters, and attention focused on the political and economic issues surrounding conglomerate mergers. Of particular importance is the possibility that conglomerate mergers may increase aggregate concentration and eventually create a ‘zaibatsu’ economy. This book, first published in 1984, addresses the issue by examining the mutual forbearance hypothesis. More specifically, do multi-market contacts among diversified firms affect market competition?
Firm Feedback in a Fragile World: How to Build a Winning Culture with Critical Conversations
by Jeff HancherTurn dreaded workplace feedback into opportunities for growth and trust with Firm Feedback in a Fragile World, your guide to fostering stronger teams and a thriving workplace through effective, confident communication.&“We need to talk.&” It&’s a phrase that can fill us with dread. For many, the statement signals conflict or criticism. But what if it didn&’t? What if feedback and conversations in your workplace inspired growth, built trust, and created thriving teams? In Firm Feedback in a Fragile World, Jeff Hancher redefines how we approach feedback in the workplace. Combining relatable stories, research, and practical tools, Hancher offers a roadmap to turn feedback from a source of tension into a powerful leadership tool. As a military veteran, corporate leader, and leadership coach, he provides actionable insights that help leaders and employees alike navigate feedback with confidence and clarity. This book equips readers with tools to— Understand why feedback often fails and how to overcome common fears and resistance. Deliver feedback in various styles, including directive, collaborative, and supportive approaches. Build strong relationships that lay the foundation for effective feedback. Set clear expectations, consequences, and accountability measures for lasting impact. Develop self-awareness and eliminate blind spots to grow as a leader. With reflection questions and hands-on activities, this book empowers readers to create a workplace culture where giving and receiving feedback is no longer dreaded but embraced as a pathway to growth. Transform your leadership legacy by making feedback your gift to others.
Firm Innovation and Productivity in Latin America and the Caribbean
by Inter-American Development Bank Matteo Grazzi Carlo PietrobelliThis volume uses the study of firm dynamics to investigate the factors preventing faster productivity growth in Latin America and the Caribbean, pushing past the limits of traditional macroeconomic analyses. Each chapter is dedicated to an examination of a different factor affecting firm productivity - innovation, ICT usage, on-the-job-training, firm age, access to credit, and international linkages - highlighting the differences in firm characteristics, behaviors, and strategies. By showcasing this remarkable heterogeneity, this collection challenges regional policymakers to look beyond one-size-fits-all solutions and create balanced policy mixes tailored to distinct firm needs. This book is open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 3. 0 IGO license.
Firm Internationalization: Intangible Resources and Development (Routledge Frontiers in the Development of International Business, Management and Marketing)
by Sophie Nivoix Christian MarconIn a fast-moving, globalized world, companies need to develop contingent plans. This book, by analyzing the practical aspects of creating and using intangible resources for international development, offers original and relevant insights on this subject. The book offers a comprehensive analysis of the theoretical and practical aspects of using and developing intangible resources when a firm expands its international business operations. The book also sheds light on the understanding of various dimensions of intangible resources and their impacts on the efficiency and sustainability of firms. To investigate these issues, the book addresses topics that have usually either not been given enough attention, hence not sufficiently investigated, or not yet been researched at all. It refers to a broad variety of issues, including theoretical and empirical aspects of the role of intangible assets in firm internationalization. These include the reticular resources implemented by international management, methods of mobilizing cultural resources internationally, as well as the specifics of small and medium-sized enterprises in various country contexts, particularly in emerging economies. Firm Internationalization: Mobilization of Intangible Resources will be valuable reading for scholars, researchers, and academics in the fields of international business and strategic management in particular.
Firm, Equity Asset, and Fixed Income Securities Valuation: Practical Examples and Case Studies for Accounting and Financial Analyst Students
by Vusani MoyoThis textbook begins by introducing the concept of the time value of money and explaining how it is applied in valuation. It then uses practical and easy-to-understand examples to illustrate the application of the time value of money concept in valuing cash flows, annuities, and perpetuities. This is followed by an in-depth discussion of the firm's financing sources and the determination of its cost of capital. The remainder of the textbook discusses the valuation of fixed-income securities, equity assets, and the firm, featuring specific examples and case studies from South Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Equity asset and firm valuation approaches discussed include variants of single and multiple-stage growth dividend discount models, free cash flows, residual income, and multiple valuation approaches. The practical examples and case studies equip students with the tools they need to apply these valuation approaches. Aimed at upper undergraduate and postgraduate accounting and finance students, this textbook discusses in which context each valuation approach is most appropriate. Electronic supplementary materials are available online by chapter.
Firm-Level Internationalization, Regionalism and Globalization
by Elaine Hutson Rudolf R. Sinkovics Jenny BerrillThe current international business environment is characterized by two contradictory but at times mutually supplementary trends. Regionalization is part of the process of globalization, but it can also be a counter force to globalization as stakeholders act to protect their perceived interests. This book expands the debate on this interesting topic
Firm-Sponsored Developers in Open Source Software Projects: A Social Capital Perspective (Innovation, Entrepreneurship und Digitalisierung)
by Dirk HomscheidThis research aims at synthesizing literature on social capital theory and OSS communities to arrive at a conceptual model of social capital and individuals' value creation in OSS communities. Accordingly, it targets at replicating prior research that used social capital to predict diverse forms of outcome by using alternative operationalizations of the different social capital dimensions as well as forms of outcome and includes firm-sponsorship as moderator into the models. As a result of this research, it can be noted that the proven relationship between an OSS contributor's social capital and his created value is affected by firm-sponsorship. Furthermore, it could be shown that the proven relationship between an OSS contributor's social capital and associated individual outcomes is not affected by firm-sponsorship.
Firmengründung in den USA: Ein Handbuch für die Praxis
by Nikolaus Buch Sven C. OehmeVon Praktikern für Praktiker geschrieben: Die Autoren verfügen über langjährige Erfahrungen mit der Gründung und dem Aufbau von Niederlassungen in den USA. Sie vereinen die Sichtweisen von Handelsattaché, Rechtsanwalt und Unternehmensberater, so dass die verschiedenen Aspekte einer erfolgreichen Unternehmensgründung in den USA ausführlich besprochen und analysiert werden. Speziell aufbereitete Checklisten und Fallbeispiele helfen, kostenintensive Fallen beim Start-up in den USA zu vermeiden.
Firms Afloat and Firms Adrift: Hungarian Industry and Economic Transition
by Inderjit Singh Joseph C. Brada Aadaam TeoreokDesigned for various types of college courses, this book discusses the interpretation of statistical data in such fields as the economy, business, demography, housing, health, education and crime.
Firms That Surmount the Knowing-Doing Gap
by Robert I. Sutton Jeffrey PfefferThis chapter provides detailed case studies of three firms--British Petroleum, Barclays Global Investors, and the New Zealand Post--that have been successful at either avoiding the knowing-doing gap or transcending barriers to turning knowledge into action.