Trust is a mechanism of people's decision-making processes that mediates nearly every interaction in their lives. Identifying and discussing the specific issues or behaviors that increase or decrease one's willingness to trust-to be vulnerable to the actions of others-helps leaders increase their comfort in dealing with today's volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world. Developing fluency in initiating trust conversations helps both leaders...

For Readers of Ray Kurzweil and Michio Kaku, a New Look at the Cutting Edge of Artificial Intelligence Imagine a robotic stuffed animal that can read and respond to a child's emotional state, a commercial that can recognize and change based on a customer's facial expression, or a company that can actually create feelings as though a person were experiencing them naturally. Heart of the Machine explores the next giant step in the relationship between...

Transform your leadership with powerful lessons from the frontline Leading on the Frontline brings humanitarian leadership into the boardroom, giving business leaders a powerful lesson in engagement, motivation, inspiration and innovation. Drawing upon a lifetime of humanitarian work in some of the world's most difficult places, author Linda Cruse shares stories from the frontline that illustrate how to dig deep, inspire, thrive and more. Business...

In a nutshell, doesn't so much of business boil down to whether or not you can persuade others around you? Whether it is a customer, a contractor, a board of directors, or your loyal staff, your ability to persuade others toward your point of view is absolutely essential if you are to find success. Merging research and real-world application, Persuasion Equation reveals what really drives decisions and introduces readers to the key formula for developing...

Legendary leaders change the world by putting leadership at theservice of humanity Humanise is a comprehensive look at human-centredleadership, providing insight and guidance for those who want tochange the world. A deep examination of the concept of moralleadership, this book examines what it is, how it's acquired, andhow it can be applied in business, government, and society. Readerswill gain insight into predominant leadership styles exemplified...

The new edition of the acclaimed guide to strategic decision-making in community planning, development, and collaboration Based on the results of more than a decade of research by the Pew Partnership for Civic Change, Smart Communities provides directions for strategic decision-making and outlines the key strategies used by thousands of leaders who have worked to create successful communities. Outlining seven "leverage points" for decision-making...

The effective use of teams has long been one of the hottest topics in business. Here you will find a variety of viewpoints on this crucial subject, from some of the country's most prominent writers on the subject, including Patrick M. Lencioni and Jon R. Katzenbach. These articles--curated from the award-winning Leader to Leader journal--form a kaleidoscope of ideas and inspirations for how teamwork can be improved in your organization. You'll find...

Learn to identify the social engineer by non-verbal behavior Unmasking the Social Engineer: The Human Element of Security focuses on combining the science of understanding non-verbal communications with the knowledge of how social engineers, scam artists and con men use these skills to build feelings of trust and rapport in their targets. The author helps readers understand how to identify and detect social engineers and scammers by analyzing their...

This book surveys the problems and challenges confronting digital forensic professionals today, including massive data sets and everchanging technology. You will learn the basics of cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin) and the artifacts they generate; discover why examination planning matters and how to do it effectively; incorporate behaviorial analysis into your digital forensics examinations; stay updated with the key artifacts created by the latest...

Written by experts on the frontlines, Investigating Internet Crimes provides seasoned and new investigators with the background and tools they need to investigate crime occurring in the online world. This invaluable guide provides step-by-step instructions for investigating Internet crimes, including locating, interpreting, understanding, collecting, and documenting online electronic evidence to benefit investigations. Cybercrime is the fastest growing...