The Biography of a Dangerous Idea @Books in Blinks ➤ *What is it about?* Zero (2000) is the fascinating story of a number banned by the ancient Greeks and worshipped by ancient Indians. Zero – as well as its twin, infinity – is a number that’s been at the heart of both mathematics and philosophy over the centuries. ➤ *Key ideas in this title:* ⏭ | Introduction to Zero by Charles Seife ⏭ | Zero didn’t exist in the earliest days of math; it first emerged in ancient Babylonia. ⏭ | Philosophically minded ancient Greeks rejected zero despite its usefulness. ⏭ | Ancient Indian and Arabic mathematicians embraced zero and made huge mathematical strides. ⏭ | Embracing zero in the West was theologically tricky, but it yielded a mathematical revolution: calculus. ⏭ | Mathematicians soon discovered that zero and its opposite, infinity, had a complex but enthralling relationship. ⏭ | Zero and infinity aren’t just mathematical concepts – they abound in physics too. ⏭ | Final Summary of Zero by Charles Seife ➤ *Who is Charles Seife?* Charles Seife is a journalist and author who teaches at New York University. He studied mathematics at Princeton and Yale, and his other books include Proofiness, Alpha & Omega, and Decoding the Universe. ➤ *Haven't you subscribed to our channel yet?* https://www.youtube.com/c/BooksinBlinks ➤ *More Hashtags:* #Book | #BookSummary | #AudioBook | #Podcast | #Audio | #BooksInBlinks | #BookAddict | #Bibliophile | #Bookaholic | #Author | #Bestseller | #Writer | #Write | #Reader | #Read | #BookOfTheDay | #Listen | #BestBooks | #BookLover | #BookWork | #BookNerd | #Bookish | #BookShelf | #Library | #Literature | #BookCommunity | #Nonfiction ⬇️ *Let us know what you think about this title, In the comments section below* ⬇️ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG1q3WEfgS4

Leading Your Organization Into the Future ? Buy the *FULL PAPERBACK BOOK* here (if you buy anything through this Amazon Affiliate link, it will support the channel and allow us to make better content!): https://amzn.to/3vuqpyL ➤ *What is it about?* The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking (2024) is a comprehensive guide designed to enhance your leadership skills by focusing on strategic thinking. It identifies six key components of strategic thought: mental agility, pattern recognition, political savvy, problem-solving, systems analysis, and visioning, each essential for recognizing threats and opportunities, establishing priorities, and driving organizational success. Offering a blend of academic insights and practical tools, it aims to develop and nurture your strategic thinking, making it an invaluable resource. ➤ *Key ideas in this title:* ⏭ 00:00 Introduction ⏭ 01:50 Mastering pattern recognition in strategic decision-making ⏭ 04:37 Managing complexity with systems analysis ⏭ 06:58 Enhancing your mental agility in strategic thinking ⏭ 09:32 Unraveling challenges with structured problem-solving ⏭ 12:01 Shaping futures through inclusive visioning ⏭ 15:28 Political savvy, strategic influence, and alliances in organizations ⏭ 18:16 Final summary ➤ *About the Author* Michael D. Watkins is a professor of leadership at IMD Business School and cofounder of Genesis Advisers. He’s renowned for his expertise in leadership transitions and organizational success and has been recognized for his significant contributions to management and leadership, He’s the author of the international best seller The First 90 Days and has also authored numerous influential articles and books on leadership, negotiation, and business strategy. ➤ *Haven't you subscribed to our channel yet?* https://www.youtube.com/c/BooksinBlinks ? Just to remind you that you can turn on subtitles for book summary videos on this channel if you're having trouble understanding what is being said. You can also change the language of the subtitles to *any language* you're more comfortable with. This can be really helpful if English isn't your first language, or if you have difficulty hearing. To turn on subtitles, just click on the CC icon at the bottom of the video player and select your language of choice. Thanks for watching, and I hope this makes the content more accessible for all of you! ? Buy the *FULL PAPERBACK BOOK* here: https://amzn.to/3vuqpyL ➤ *More Hashtags:* #Book | #BookSummary | #AudioBook | #Podcast | #Audio | #BooksInBlinks | #BookAddict | #Bibliophile | #Bookaholic | #Author | #Bestseller | #Writer | #Write | #Reader | #Read | #BookOfTheDay | #Listen | #BestBooks | #BookLover | #BookWork | #BookNerd | #Bookish | #BookShelf | #Library | #Literature | #BookCommunity | #Nonfiction #StrategicThinking | #Leadership | #OrganizationalSuccess | #Management | #CareerSuccess | #MichaelDWatkins | #Entrepreneurship | #CorporateCulture | #ProblemSolving | #Visioning | #LeadershipSkills ⬇️ *Let us know what you think about this title, In the comments section below* ? Buy the *FULL PAPERBACK BOOK* here: https://amzn.to/3vuqpyL So, after you've enjoyed the video, please take a moment to share your thoughts in the comments section below. Tell us what you loved, what you'd like to see more of, or any questions you might have. Your engagement keeps our community vibrant and our channel thriving. Don't forget to hit that "Like" button if you found the video informative or entertaining, and if you haven't already, be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an update from us. Thank you for being a part of our journey, and we can't wait to hear from you in the comments! ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXXXgGkFgic