Together with the chief editors of MIF we have compiled a list of the most anticipated novelties of the coming year. In order not to miss them, please bookmark the titles you are interested in or sign up for notifications on the books’ pages.
Principles for Changing the World Order
A new book by Ray Dalio, one of the most influential and wealthy men on the planet. In it, the author explores the empires of the past, identifies the patterns of ups and downs of the world’s leading economies, draws conclusions about our present and future, and answers the question of why the times to come will be radically different from the ones we have experienced. For anyone interested in economics and who wants to understand the modern world order.
Tentative release date: June 2022
Cues: Master the Secret Language of Success
Vanessa Van Edwards, author of The Science of Communication and TEDx speaker, reveals the secrets of how to use body language, facial expressions, gestures, and actual communication to achieve success in business, get a promotion at work, close good deals, and influence people.
You will learn what to do if you are interrupted at meetings, if you feel uncomfortable when speaking in public, if you feel that your opinion is not being listened to.
Tentative release date: October 2022
Inspiring sales teams
A new book by Maxim Batyrev and Nikolai Lazarev is dedicated to the system of non-material motivation of employees. It continues and complements the book “Arming of sales departments”: if the first one contains tools that contribute to an increase in sales, the second book tells how to inspire the team to do great things.
Tentative release date: February 2022
Work that energizes.
An illustrated practice book on how to get in tune with yourself so that work begins to bring joy. From the bestselling author of “Never Ever” and “That’s Norms!” Elena Rezanova.
With numerous tests, checklists and exercises, you can change your idea of what work energizes you, get away from the idea of “mine/not mine” and from the notion that the perfect job even exists. And also to find your unique settings, knowledge of which will help you to achieve high results with pleasure.
Tentative release date: March 2022
AI 2041.
In this provocative book, Kai-Fu Li, former president of Google China and author of Artificial Intelligence Superpowers, teams up with celebrated novelist Chen Qiufan to imagine our world in 2041. And to describe the changes that the use of artificial intelligence will bring. Inside are 10 fascinating accounts of possible future scenarios. Plus a roadmap for the next two decades to help prepare for new opportunities and challenges. The Financial Times has already named AI 2041 the book of the year.
Tentative release date: April 2022
The Exponential Age.
A study of how the rapid development of technology is changing business, politics, and society. Azim Azhar, a renowned technology analyst, describes the “exponential discontinuity” theory, according to which technology is evolving at an enormous rate and society simply cannot catch up with it. Azhar offers a set of solutions that can prevent the growing exponential gap. The book takes an in-depth look at all elements of ESG: changing employee-employer relations (social responsibility business), environmental impact, and the role of government in shaping a sustainable economy.
Tentative release date: April 2022
Beyond Happiness.
In some ways, this book is a sequel to the bestseller Delivering Happiness. Its author is Tony Shea’s colleague and associate, Jenn Limm, co-founder of Delivering Happiness. Throughout his career, he has helped various organizations create a corporate culture that takes into account the interests of every employee while helping the company grow and increase profits. In the book, Limm shares practical advice and cites numerous cases and stories from both well-known brands (Starbucks, Toyota, WordPress) and everyday people who find their happiness in companies of all sizes and industries.
Tentative release date: June 2022
The Cold Start Problem.
A one-stop guide to scaling a product from Andrew Chen, head of Uber and partner at leading venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (investor in Twitter, Airbnb, Github, Lyft, Reddit and Skype).
You’ll learn how to solve the “cold start” problem and make the best use of network effects, i.e. attract more people to the product and therefore make it more valuable. The author explores why some large companies manage to maintain viral network effects for years, while others quickly stop growing.
Tentative release date: September 2022
The Power of Trust.
A book about how to gain trust, the most valuable intangible asset of any company. It is based on the results of research conducted over the last two decades and on the cases of well-known companies such as Uber, Jonson&Jonson, Facebook, Volkswagen, Michelin, and others. Harvard Business School professors Sandra Suscher and Shalein Gupta convincingly argue that trust is built from within, and give practical tools for doing so. For entrepreneurs and CEOs who want to understand what customers, employees, and investors decide whether or not a business can be trusted.
Tentative release date: July 2022
Sorry, I’m a millionaire.
A book by successful investor Alexei Chalikov, who earned 220 million rubles for one year on investments with an initial capital of 10 million. Not just about investing, but about life on the background of investments. Alexei is sure that in order to become a successful investor, you must first become a whole person. In order to invest in securities, you must learn to invest in yourself. Under the cover – the principles and tips that allow you to learn to make good money on investments and grow personally.
Tentative release date: March 2022
Impact Players.
Liz Wiseman is a New York Times researcher and consultant who teaches leadership to executives around the world. Her book, Impact Players, is based on interviews with 170 CEOs, including Adobe, Google, LinkedIn, and NASA. Liz reveals the secrets of stellar professionals, explains who the “key players” in a company are, why some employees become them and others do not, and what it takes to become indispensable.
Tentative release date: May 2022
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