Murderbot wasn't programmed to care. So, its decision to help the only human who ever showed it respect must be a system glitch, right? Having traveled the width of the galaxy to unearth details of its own murderous transgressions, as well as those of the GrayCris Corporation, Murderbot is heading home to help Dr. Mensah--its former owner (protector? friend?)--submit evidence that could prevent GrayCris from destroying more colonists in its never-ending...

Facilitation and mediation are important skills in our highly organized world. Holding Change is a guide for attending to both in ways that align with nature, with pleasure, with our best imaginings of our future. It provides lessons for generating the ease necessary to move through life's inevitable struggles and for practicing the art of holding others without losing ourselves. Black feminists have evolved this wisdom, but it can serve anyone

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Wargaming is a big hobby with many diverse factions and perspectives: striking a balance that pleases everyone can be truly challenging! We like to think what sets Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy apart from other historical wargaming magazines is its focus on having fun, no matter what kind of wargamer you are or what your background is. WS&S is a light-hearted publication, that pays particular attention to games themselves and how to play

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"Henry Kissinger, consummate diplomat and statesman, examines the strategies of six great twentieth-century figures and brings to life a unifying theory of leadership and diplomacy "Leaders," writes Henry Kissinger in this compelling book, "think and act at the intersection of two axes: the first, between the past and the future; the second, between the abiding values and aspirations of those they lead. They must balance what they know, which is necessarily...

"A vivid narrative of a life in intelligence and special operations, from the Cold War to the war on terror. In 1984, Michael Vickers took charge of the CIA's secret campaign against the Soviets in Afghanistan. Inheriting a strategy aimed at imposing costs on Russia, Vickers transformed the campaign into an all-out effort to help the Afghans win their war. More than any other American, he was responsible for the outcome in Afghanistan that led to...

Learn how to help leaders understand the best ways to approach gathering, using, and deploying data in a strategic way to achieve business goals. Your organization already has an enterprise strategy, an IT strategy, and maybe digital strategy, too. Why is a data strategy necessary? How does it fit into the other strategies? In this course, instructor Peter High shows you the value and need for a cohesive data strategy for your business. Peter begins...

Learn how to develop a successful digital strategy. Find out how to harness AI and digitize your products, services, and value chain. Digital disruption is changing every business. Only a decade ago, the auto industry was well-defined by players such as GM, Ford, and Toyota. Today, these companies compete with newcomers such as Uber and Lyft, which sell transportation services—not cars. Similar dynamics are playing out in retail, banking, education,...

Most companies today face a fundamental problem: the disconnect between what they aspire to do and what they can actually accomplish. CEO’s are worried about their differentiation in a world that is increasingly hard to compete in. But are they creating strategies without fully understanding what the organization is capable of delivering? Drawing on research, including in-depth case studies on companies such as Apple and IKEA, Paul Leinwand explains...

Learn how to build, adapt, and hone your retail strategy. Today more than ever, crafting your retail strategy for the complexities of the shopping landscape is a must. It's key to build marketing plans that fully address shopper needs, showcase your unique selling proposition, and prioritize purchase conversion. In this course, retail expert Sharon Yourell Lawlor shares how to strategically guide and market to your shopper along the path to purchase,...

In this course, learn how to tailor your marketing for the best mobile experience for your customers. If you’re in marketing, you have to reach and connect with customers and prospective customers where they are. And more than ever, people are on their phones and mobile devices, which means that having an effective mobile marketing strategy is essential to your business. But how do you break through the marketing noise? In this course, marketing...