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Press Play: Why Every Company Needs a Gaming Strategy

In Press Play, Bastian Bergmann, cofounder and COO of Solsten, shows how visionary companies are capitalizing on gaming's unstoppable rise. Drawing on exclusive interviews and access to forward-thinking companies—ranging from Adidas and Puma to NASCAR and Unilever—Bergmann provides an insider's view of gaming's transformative power.

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Humanocracy, Updated and Expanded: Creating Organizations as Amazing as the People Inside Them

A powerful new edition of the Wall Street Journal bestseller that helps leaders build radically more human—and capable—organizations.

Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini make a passionate, data-driven argument for uninstalling bureaucracy and reinventing management as we know it. In this extensively updated and expanded edition, readers will find new and compelling case studies, the latest research findings, and a wealth of fresh and provocative insights. Humanocracy is a blueprint for building organizations that are as courageous, energetic, and ingenious as the people inside them.

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The Happiness Files: Insights on Work and Life by Arthur C. Brooks

NOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Imagine your life as a startup—how would you lead it to succeed? That’s the premise of The Happiness Files, a collection of essays from The Atlantic by bestselling author and Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks. Drawing on behavioral science, philosophy, and practical wisdom, Brooks explores how to find love, satisfaction, and meaning in work and life. Covering themes from career to relationships, these essays offer inspiration and actionable guidance for building a fulfilling life.

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The world is captivated—and at times concerned—by ChatGPT and other generative AI tools. While it’s clear GenAI will transform business, the timing and scale remain uncertain. Generative AI: Tools for Preparing Your Team for the Future equips you to navigate this shift to help your team understand GenAI’s potential, identify the right projects, and reimagine your business for the AI age.

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