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Author
Publisher
O'Reilly Media
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 volume) : illustration
Language
English
Description
Designers of all stripes today are seeking social and civic projects that have a mission to serve the greater good at their core. Part of this growing trend stems from the desire to use skills for their highest potential. But the real payoff is the ability to use new design tools and approaches to help solve usability and communication issues in the social space at scale. In this O'Reilly report, Gretchen Anderson-VP of Product for a national non-profit...
2) The power of others: peer pressure, groupthink, and how the people around us shape everything we do
Author
Publisher
Oneworld
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
xviii, 300 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
The science writer investigates the latest breakthroughs in social psychology to reveal how to guard against groupthink, build better teamwork, identify shared objectives, become more ethical, and survive moments of isolation.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
vi, 264 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Explores the subtle, secret influences that affect the decisions we make--from what we buy, to the careers we choose, to what we eat.
Author
Language
English
Description
Copper Falls, Maine. The local junkyard is burning, and town pariah Lizzie Oullette is dead-- with her husband, Dwayne, nowhere to be found. Detective Ian Bird's inquiries unexpectedly lead him to a swank city townhouse several hours south. Adrienne Richards, blonde and fabulous social media influencer and wife of a disgraced billionaire, had been renting Lizzie's tiny lake house. As her connection to the case becomes clear, so too does her connection...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
413 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Identifies the next wave of trends reshaping the future of business, culture, and politics, sharing recommendations for entrepreneurs and business leaders for making the most of today's dynamic power relationships.
Author
Publisher
Twelve
Pub. Date
2007.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xxi, 425 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Pollster Mark Penn argues that the biggest trends in America are microtrends, the smaller trends that go unnoticed or ignored. One million people can create new market for a business, spark a social movement, or effect political change. In 1996, a microtrend identified by Penn ("soccer moms") helped re-elect Clinton. Now, Penn identifies the new microtrends sweeping the world, from Extreme Commuters and Working Retired to Old New Dads, from Bourgeois...
Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xii, 257 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
We've decided by consensus that consensus is good. In In Defense of Troublemakers, psychologist Charlan Nemeth argues that this principle is completely wrong: left unchallenged, the majority opinion is often biased, unoriginal, or false. It leads planes and markets to crash, causes juries to convict innocent people, and can quite literally make people think blue is green. In the name of comity, we embrace stupidity. We can make better decisions by...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Chris Widener's message about influence is refreshing: that it's not something you "do" to other people but rather something that starts with how you shape and transform your own life. Forget about manipulation and slick fast-talking; true influencers change themselves first.
11) The influentials
Author
Publisher
Free Press
Pub. Date
[2003]
Physical Desc
viii, 353 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Tantor Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
1st edition.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 sound file)
Language
English
Description
In this essential and timely book, behavioral scientists Sanders and Hume demonstrate the astonishing reach of our social networks, and why we need to reclaim their power to effect positive change in our professional and private lives. The rise of social media has sent our social instincts into overdrive, and the impact of our networks has never been greater. But what if we could reclaim the positive power that influences our decisions, to behave...
Author
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Pub. Date
©2012
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations
Language
English
Description
Filled with fascinating case studies; interviews; and insider advice; this essential guide explores how brands are identifying and leveraging the worlds most powerful bloggers; tweeters; and YouTube celebrities to build product awareness; brand buzz; and new sales. --
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Paco Underhill, the author of the hugely successful Why We Buy and Call of the Mall, reports on the growing importance of women in everybody's marketplace—what makes a package, product, space, or service "female friendly." Underhill offers a tour of the world's marketplace—with shrewd observations and practical applications to help everybody adapt to the new realities.
As large numbers of women become steadily wealthier, more powerful,
...Author
Publisher
HarperBusiness, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
272 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Four-time New York Times bestselling author Gary Vaynerchuk offers new lessons and inspiration drawn from the experiences of dozens of influencers and entrepreneurs who rejected the predictable corporate path in favor of pursuing their dreams by building thriving businesses and extraordinary personal brands. In his 2009 international bestseller Crush It, Gary insisted that a vibrant personal brand was crucial to entrepreneurial success, In Crushing...
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
3 DVDs (494 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Joseph Armagh is a poor Irish immigrant who is determined to create a better life for his family. He arrives in America in the mid-19th century. Through personal struggle, heartache and perseverance, he becomes one the the wealthest and most powerful men in the country.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Do you want to make social media your microphone to the world? Maybe you're a trend-setter or a social justice leader. Now is your chance to set out a path to social media domination. Face real-life choices that will help you learn about marketing, messaging, and what it takes to make it as a social media star"--
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