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If you want to be a successful leader in today’s business world,
you need to think like an activist. If you want to be a successful
leader in today’s business world, you need to think like an
activist. This urgent and essential book shows how to do just that.
The Activist Leader argues that the world needs a new kind of
business leader, one that thinks differently about their role in
today’s challenges. From climate change to inequality, the major
crises facing society have become critical issues for business, and
the world expects companies to step up. This is a pragmatic book.
Jon Miller and Lucy Parker show what it takes to do business in
these challenging times, taking a close look at companies such as
Apple, Mastercard, Nestle, Maersk, JP Morgan Chase and Walmart.
Most people feel powerless when they look at the problems facing
the world – but if you’re a leader in a big business, you’re
not powerless. Whether you’re a top executive or earlier in your
working life, this book shows that thinking like an activist can
have a transformative impact – for yourself, for your businesses,
and for broader society.
Following Battle Royal, beloved author Lucy Parker pens
another delicious romantic comedy about a fake relationship between
a grumpy royal bodyguard and the charming, sunny assistant who
melts his cold, hard exterior. Petunia De Vere enjoys being the
personal assistant to lovable, bumbling Johnny Marchmont. But the
job has its share of challenges, including the royal’s giant,
intimidating bodyguard, Matthias. Pet and Matthias are polar
opposites—she’s spontaneous and enthusiastic, he’s rigid and
stoic—but she can sense there’s something softer underneath
that tough exterior… For Matthias Vaughn, protecting others is
the name of the game. But keeping his royal charge out of trouble
is more difficult than he imagined because everywhere Johnny goes,
calamity ensues, and his petite, bubbly assistant is often caught
in the fray. Matthias hates the idea of Pet getting hurt and he’s
determined to keep everyone safe, even if it means clashing with
his adorable new coworker. When a clumsy moment leads to a
questionable tabloid photo, the press begins to speculate that Pet
is romantically involved with Johnny. To put an end to the rumors,
the royal PR team asks Pet and Matthias to stage a fake
relationship and the two reluctantly agree. But as they spend more
time together outside of work, they begin to wonder what real
emotions this pretend connection might uncover. Especially when a
passionate kiss leaves both of their heads spinning…Â
"Lucy Parker writes deliciously fun enemies-to-lovers perfection!"
- Tessa Bailey, New York Times bestselling author Beloved author
Lucy Parker pens a delicious new romantic comedy that is a battle
of whisks and wits. Ready... Four years ago, Sylvie Fairchild
charmed the world as a contestant on the hit baking show, Operation
Cake. Her ingenious, creations captivated viewers and intrigued all
but one of the judges, Dominic De Vere. When Sylvie's unicorn cake
went spectacularly sideways, Dominic was quick to vote her off the
show. Since then, Sylvie has used her fame to fulfill her dream of
opening a bakery. The toast of Instagram, Sugar Fair has captured
the attention of the Operation Cake producers...and a princess.
Set... Dominic is His Majesty the King's favorite baker and a
veritable British institution. He's brilliant, talented,
hard-working. And an icy, starchy grouch. Learning that Sylvie will
be joining him on the Operation Cake judging panel is enough to
make the famously dour baker even more grim. Her fantastical baking
is only slightly more troublesome than the fact that he can't stop
thinking about her pink-streaked hair and irrepressible dimple.
Match... When Dominic and Sylvie learn they will be fighting for
the once in a lifetime opportunity to bake a cake for the upcoming
wedding of Princess Rose, the flour begins to fly as they fight to
come out on top. The bride adores Sylvie's quirky style. The palace
wants Dominic's classic perfection. In this royal battle, can there
be room for two?
‘A must read for all current and aspiring leaders’ PAUL POLMAN,
former CEO Unilever If you want to be a successful leader in
today’s business world, you need to think like an activist. If
you want to be a successful leader in today’s business world, you
need to think like an activist. This urgent and essential book
shows how to do just that. The Activist Leader argues that the
world needs a new kind of business leader, one that thinks
differently about their role in today’s challenges. From climate
change to inequality, the major crises facing society have become
critical issues for business, and the world expects companies to
step up. This is a pragmatic book. Jon Miller and Lucy Parker show
what it takes to do business in these challenging times, taking a
close look at companies such as Apple, Mastercard, Nestle, Maersk,
JP Morgan Chase and Walmart. Most people feel powerless when they
look at the problems facing the world – but if you’re a leader
in a big business, you’re not powerless. Whether you’re a top
executive or earlier in your working life, this book shows that
thinking like an activist can have a transformative impact – for
yourself, for your businesses, and for broader society. ‘There is
no doubt that the challenges of inequality of access and climate
change are not easy. They need long term solutions, while society
tends to want short term results. The call to action for today’s
leadership is what this book is all about, with some terrific
insights and down to earth advice’ AJAY BANGA, PRESIDENT OF THE
WORLD BANK, FORMER PRESIDENT AND CEO MASTERCARD ‘The Activist
Leader captures the essence of what the public around us wants and
expects: Business as a force for good, while staying true to what
it is – a business, creating value for its shareholders and all
relevant stakeholders. The roadmap for this delicate balancing act
is still under development and this book, which builds on many
specific examples, will serve as an important milestone’ MARK
SCHNEIDER, CEO NESTLÉ
Mr Oak can't help feeling annoyed that everyone just won't leave
him alone and now, to top it all off, a family of rooks have nested
in his branches Kate and Karl had no idea what they were letting
themselves in for when they chose to nest in Mr Oak, but they are
soon warned by their new friends in Acorn Meadow. Will they stay
and befriend Mr Oak? Or will they be forced to leave by his
rudeness and mean tricks? This is an enchanting story of unlikely
friendships and unexpected kindness, ideal to read aloud or for
independent readers.
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