"Legendary movie producer Larry Kasanoff knows firsthand that massive success requires taking big risks-it paid off for him with blockbusters Terminator 2: Judgment Day and Dirty Dancing, and other feature films. Now, he's sharing behind-the-scenes stories and hard-won wisdom to help creatives thrive in any industry. Larry will be the first to tell you that excelling in any creative field requires taking big risks. It means embracing your crazy side:...

"The world tells us that having a good job, owning your own business, money, fame, and influence are all important for a successful life. If we don't have them, we feel like a failure. But even when we achieve them, we still end up unhappy, unfulfilled, or lonely. God wants us to be successful, but His definition of success is not the same as the world's definition. The truth is, God's way of achieving the dreams and desires that truly fulfill us...

Achieve rapid acceleration and transformation with the Value Flywheel Effect. Today, every business is a technology business; every leader is a technology leader. As we enter this new era, organizations must learn to harness technology to drive innovation and power change. In The Value Flywheel Effect, David Anderson, Michael O’Reilly, and Mark McCann enable leaders to create an adaptive organization built upon embracing strategic thinking, team...

Productivity Is Personal! When it comes to your own productivity, the smartest thing you can do is to learn what works best for you. Personal development author Gill Hasson helps you to discover how to manage your time and get things done with less stress and more efficiency. Being productive involves finding your own rhythm and getting things done in a way that works best for you; according to your circumstances, skills, and abilities and the time,...

It's time for female leaders to shine. Women face a double bind, forced to choose whether to be liked or respected, while neither one alone is enough to secure a seat at the table. It is up to organizations to change, but until then, what's an aspiring female leader to do? You, the Leader tackles these obstacles and more as women chart their path to the top, from a lack of credit for their work to feeling invisible to unfair biases. This book will...

Welcome to Audio Learning from Assemble You. If you find yourself feeling stuck, lost or disconnected at work, this lesson is for you. We'll work through a small journey together, reflecting on who you are as an individual. Contemplating what your core values are, we'll consider these in the context of your current professional role and ask - are your values aligned with your life (and therefore work)? Finding your direction can mean just about anything;...

In the face of hardship, you need perseverance and determination. You need grit. But how do you build it? This book explores how you can persist in difficult situations. You'll learn how to convince yourself to do hard things, find support in trying circumstances, and know when you're pushing yourself too hard. This volume includes the work of: Angela Duckworth, Misty Copeland, Shannon Huffman Polson, and Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic. How to be human at...

Lessons in business success from the newest Dragon in town You no longer have to enter the Dragon' Den to get expert startup advice. In Secrets of a Serial Entrepreneur, Shaf Rasul distills his vast experience and knowledge into a practical business startup guide that takes you smoothly and successfully from idea to exit. Are you in? With tips and advice from Shaf, as well as examples and anecdotes from inside and outside the den, you'll discover...

Welcome to our Learning Podcast from Assemble You. Today you'll learn how to adopt an ambitious mindset and how to use it profitably in your career and personal life. To achieve your career goals, you must be willing to work hard, focus, and put in the effort. Ambitious people use these aspects to be successful at work and privately. They have an inner drive and perseverance that keeps them motivated as they work towards their goals. You too can use...

Disruptions in the global supply chain put companies at a standstill. Supply and demand shocks. Labor shortages. International trade wars. As businesses and customers struggle to get the products they need from across the globe, manufacturers must reassess how they operate, from considering domestic suppliers to exploring new technologies. In Supply Chain: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review, articles by experts and researchers will...