Do big government debts threaten our collective well-being? Are there limits to debt growth? Can a big, important reserve currency country like the United States really go broke&&&160;–&&&160;and what would that look like?

For decades, politicians, policymakers&&&160;and investors have debated these questions, but the answers have eluded them. In this groundbreaking book, Ray Dalio, one of the greatest investors of our time who anticipated the 2008 global financial crisis and the 2010–12 European debt crisis, shares for the first time his detailed explanation of what he calls the &&&39;Big Debt Cycle&&&39;.&&&160;Understanding this cycle is critical for helping policymakers, investors&&&160;and the general public grasp where we are and where we are headed with the debt issue. Dalio&&&39;s model points toward surprisingly straightforward solutions for dealing with the debt problems that the US, Europe, Japan&&&160;and China face today.

How Countries Go Broke&&&160;also shows how these debt problems are related to the other forces – political within countries, geopolitical between countries, natural (droughts, floods&&&160;and pandemics)&&&160;and technological (most importantly, AI) – that together are causing what Dalio calls the &&&39;Overall Big Cycle&&&39; changes in the world order. By reading this book, you will improve your understanding of what&&&39;s happening now and what to do about it.

Are you a researcher, science professional, or student looking to communicate more clearly and effectively in academia and beyond? The Communicating Scientist has got you covered!

This essential guide consists of three easy-to-navigate sections:

1. Theoretical Framework: Plant your feet into a robust foundation that draws on areas from ancient rhetoric to modern psychology, while incorporating insights from marketing, social media, and journalism. This section equips you with the "why" behind effective communication.

2. Core Skills and Techniques: Build a central toolkit for communication activities of science and tech professionals, along with practical tips and suggestions.

3.  A Practical Recipe Book: Get step-by-step instructions and hands-on tips from experts for 24 specific communication scenarios, as diverse as writing a grant proposal, developing an elevator pitch, doing a media interview, or curating an online presence.

This handbook isn't just another academic communication guide. The Communicating Scientist draws on the knowledge, experience, and tricks of the trade from professional communicators, while remaining strongly rooted in a scientific context. It will help you with scientific peer-to-peer communication, disseminating research to the general public, and collaborating with external partners. Written in a conversational and approachable style, The Communicating Scientist is accessible and appropriate for Communicating Scientists at all stages of their professional journey.

How can leaders learn to embrace humility to foster collaboration? How can gratitude be cultivated to foster an environment of comradery? And how do leaders practice emotional intelligence in different situations to navigate conflicts and make rational decisions?

Blending classical literature and philosophy, this latest book from Professor Santiago Iniguez draws inspiration from Dante Alighieri's "Purgatorio" to explore how leaders can cultivate management virtues to counter the vices that hinder organizational success. Taking readers on a captivating journey, this book contains real-world anecdotes from business situations to offer valuable insights for modern-day leaders.

Beginning with an introduction to "Purgatorio", where the protagonist, guided by the poet Virgil -who in the book is featured as a Chatbot-, ascends the mountain of purgatory, overcoming various vices that symbolize the human condition. Each terrace of the mountain represents a specific vice, and as Dante confronts them, he purifies his soul to achieve the virtues needed to reach paradise. Drawing parallels from Dante's journey, the book delves into the realm of leadership and organizational management, where leaders are faced with their own set of vices in the form of workplace challenges. It explores:

• Pride vs. humility


• Envy vs. gratitude


• Wrath vs. patience


• Sloth vs. diligence


• Greed vs. generosity


• Gluttony and Lust vs. moderation

With real-life anecdotes from different industries, showcasing how leaders encountered and effectively countered these vices through the cultivation of management virtues, the book offers a unique and valuable perspective on leadership, decision making and organizational dynamics.

Santiago Iñiguez de Onzoño is the President of IE University, Spain, Professor of Strategic Management, and a recognized influencer in global higher education. He was the first recipient of the Founders Award by Thinkers50, the prestigious global ranking of thoughtful leaders in Management.

Iñiguez is a founder and board member of Headspring, a joint venture between IE Business School and the Financial Times, offering custom programs for companies. He is the author of The Learning Curve (2011), Cosmopolitan Managers (2016), In An Ideal Business (2020), and Philosophy Inc. (2023). He is also co-editor of Business Despite Borders (2018), and Executive Education After The Pandemic (2021), all published by Palgrave Macmillan.

Iñiguez is a regular speaker at international conferences and frequently contributes in different journals and media on leadership and executive development.