Böcker av Kevin Brady

"Superior Southpaws: Inspired by Lefties with the Right Stuff" is a heartfelt and enlightening exploration into the world of left-handed individuals, penned by Kevin Brady. This book delves into left-handers' unique challenges and triumphs, weaving personal narratives with historical accounts and scientific insights. Dedicated to Brady's daughter, Katherine, it celebrates left-handedness, aiming to inspire and uplift those who navigate life in a right-handed world. The book highlights how left-handedness has shaped their journeys and contributed to their successes, from famous left-handed athletes and musicians to pioneering entrepreneurs and scientists. A tribute to creativity, resilience, and the strength found in embracing one's differences, "Superior Southpaws" is a must-read for left-handers and right-handers alike, encouraging readers to see the world through a distinct lens and appreciate the diversity of human experience.

"Beyond the Balance Sheet" focuses on several key drivers that influence a company's value in the eyes of stakeholders and potential investors; these factors often mean higher valuations to those wanting to monetize their business success by obtaining a financial investor or upon exiting the business. This book also stresses the importance of preserving the values they acquire to avoid the risk of a write-down due to impairment to the company. The introduction sets the stage for the book's focus on business valuation, highlighting its significance in mergers, acquisitions, and financial planning scenarios. The book's chapters cover a range of topics: 1. Understanding Business Valuation: Outlines the importance of assessing a company's economic worth and the role of valuation in different business contexts.2. Factors that Drive Valuation: Discusses tangible and intangible elements that influence business valuation, emphasizing the often-overlooked aspects like goodwill and reputation.3. Unveiling the Importance of Goodwill: Explores the concept of goodwill, encompassing intangible assets like customer loyalty and brand recognition, and its impact on a business's market potential.4. Nurturing Your Reputation: Stresses the importance of a solid reputation in business success and its influence on stakeholder perception.5. The Role of Culture: Highlights how company culture affects overall business valuation, affecting employee morale, productivity, and customer satisfaction6. Cultivating Strong Relationships: Emphasizes the importance of building and maintaining strong business relationships, which provide opportunities for knowledge-sharing and problem-solving and contribute to a company's competitive edge.7. Vision and its Impact on Business Value: Addresses how a clear and inspiring vision can guide an organization and attract investment.8. The Perils of Cultural Misalignment: Warns about the risks associated with a misaligned company culture In conclusion, the book asserts that valuing a business is a multifaceted process, considering various factors from financial performance to the more nuanced aspects like culture and relationships. It advises buyers and sellers to thoroughly analyze these factors for a fair and accurate business valuation.

This text presents case studies from around the world based on personal interviews with organizational leaders and focusing on their journeys towards sustainability. Its aim is to provide visions of a more sustainable future, and to shed light on the management processes they employed.