Africa's subsoil is rich in hydrocarbons, precious and base metals, and rare metals that are particularly strategic for the global transition to a low-carbon economy. In this context, the continent's beautiful, serious, and pressing challenge is to ensure that the exploitation of its immense natural resources takes place in compliance with the best international standards in terms of sustainable development and transparent management. Then, the wealth created can contribute to the significant improvement of living conditions for the populations of the host countries, while ensuring the attractiveness and competitiveness vis-à-vis other major mining regions. The mining industry obviously has a central role to play in this dynamic. Balancing the interests of varying stakeholders and shareholders, including those often seen at odds like profitability and environmental and social responsibility, Unlocking Our Shared Value proposes a sustainable vision for the future of the extractives industry in West Africa. Targeted at an audience of corporate professionals and academics, this text thoroughly examines the diverse concerns and factors at play in responsible mining and corporate practice. For corporate executives, operational managers, and sustainability practitioners, this book will provide useful tools, strategies, best practices, and a roadmap to build, strengthen or realign the sustainability journey of their organizations, while helping investors have the whole picture of the risks and opportunities related to sustainability during their investment decisions. Therefore, this work will set a new level of corporate sustainability strategies within the extractive sector in West Africa and around the world.

A new approach to understanding and improving performance and public value This book presents the Public Service Value Model-an innovative, rigorous approach to defining public outcomes and quantifying results-to help readers understand and improve public service delivery. Filled with in-depth insight and expert advice, this guide will arm public service managers-whether in government, nonprofit, or even for-profit organizations-with a practical framework that can be used to define outcomes and manage trade-offs in public service delivery. Martin Cole (Hartford, CT) is Group Chief Executive of Accenture's Government Operating Group. Greg Parston (London, UK) is Executive Director of the Accenture Institute for Public Service Value.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Brené Brown has taught us what it means to dare greatly, rise strong, and brave the wilderness. Now, based on new research conducted with leaders, change makers, and culture shifters, she’s showing us how to put those ideas into practice so we can step up and lead. Don’t miss the five-part HBO Max docuseries Brené Brown: Atlas of the Heart! NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BLOOMBERG Leadership is not about titles, status, and wielding power. A leader is anyone who takes responsibility for recognizing the potential in people and ideas, and has the courage to develop that potential. When we dare to lead, we don’t pretend to have the right answers; we stay curious and ask the right questions. We don’t see power as finite and hoard it; we know that power becomes infinite when we share it with others. We don’t avoid difficult conversations and situations; we lean into vulnerability when it’s necessary to do good work. But daring leadership in a culture defined by scarcity, fear, and uncertainty requires skill-building around traits that are deeply and uniquely human. The irony is that we’re choosing not to invest in developing the hearts and minds of leaders at the exact same time as we’re scrambling to figure out what we have to offer that machines and AI can’t do better and faster. What can we do better? Empathy, connection, and courage, to start. Four-time #1 New York Times bestselling author Brené Brown has spent the past two decades studying the emotions and experiences that give meaning to our lives, and the past seven years working with transformative leaders and teams spanning the globe. She found that leaders in organizations ranging from small entrepreneurial startups and family-owned businesses to nonprofits, civic organizations, and Fortune 50 companies all ask the same question: How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders, and how do you embed the value of courage in your culture? In this new book, Brown uses research, stories, and examples to answer these questions in the no-BS style that millions of readers have come to expect and love. Brown writes, “One of the most important findings of my career is that daring leadership is a collection of four skill sets that are 100 percent teachable, observable, and measurable. It’s learning and unlearning that requires brave work, tough conversations, and showing up with your whole heart. Easy? No. Because choosing courage over comfort is not always our default. Worth it? Always. We want to be brave with our lives and our work. It’s why we’re here.” Whether you’ve read Daring Greatly and Rising Strong or you’re new to Brené Brown’s work, this book is for anyone who wants to step up and into brave leadership.

Step into a world of self-discovery and transformation with "Touching the Excellence". This book is your compass on the path to achieving greatness within yourself, unravelling the secrets of personal excellence through a simple yet powerful framework - Awareness, Accountability, and Action. Within these pages, you will embark on an extraordinary inner growth and self-mastery expedition. Uncover the hidden treasures of self-awareness as you delve into the first 'A' - Awareness. Learn how to navigate the maze of your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs, gaining profound insights into your true self. As you venture further into the journey, you will encounter the second 'A' - Accountability. Embrace the power of taking ownership of your life and choices, for personal excellence finds its roots in this realm of responsibility. Discover the immense strength that comes from recognising your impact on the world and harnessing it to steer your life towards greatness. But the transformation doesn't end there. The third 'A' - Action, will guide you through the final stretch of your voyage. Unleash the force of action to bridge the gap between aspiration and achievement. Learn how to convert intentions into purposeful strides, as you march boldly towards the life of excellence you have always envisioned.

Are you tired of misunderstandings and failed communication? Do you want to improve your relationships with friends, family, and colleagues? Are you looking to gain a deeper understanding of people around you? This book will help you achieve these goals! By reading "Master the Art of Empathy," you'll discover: 1. The power of empathy - Learn how to put yourself in someone else's shoes to truly understand their perspective. 2. How to identify shared values and motivations - Make deeper connections by finding common ground. 3. The importance of active listening - Discover how to listen intently and respond appropriately to create lasting impressions. 4. How to manage conflicts and avoid unnecessary drama - Use empathy to navigate tough conversations and build stronger bonds. 5. Techniques to improve emotional intelligence - Enhance your self-awareness and self-regulation to better communicate and lead. 6. The art of persuasion - Understand how empathy helps you persuade others more effectively in both personal and professional situations. 7. Enhance your relationships with friends, family, and colleagues - Create better connections and build lasting bonds. 8. Empathy as a superpower - Learn how to leverage your empathy to improve your overall life and career. If you want to understand others better, navigate complex situations, and succeed in your personal and professional life, then "Master the Art of Empathy" is the book for you! Order your copy today!

"Unlock Your Life: Timeless Wisdom for Today's World" is a transformative book that offers profound answers to pressing life questions, designed to enthrall both spiritual novices and seasoned seekers. The book empowers readers to tap directly into the universal Tree of Knowledge, unveiling timeless wisdom and key insights for personal growth, relationships, spirituality, and well-being. By opening its pages, readers embark on a self-discovery journey that transcends time and grants them access to deep truths about our evolving world.

The Ark of Shared Value is a fundamental guide for those involved in designing and implementing sustainable business projects. The Ark is a one-page tool that is easy to use and presents the key elements of sustainable projects.