For centuries Machiavelli’s The Prince has inspired spirited debate. To some it is a political primer in ruthlessness. To others, it is a practical treatise on the methods necessary to succeed in a world of treason, ambition, and ego. And now, it is one of the most compelling business books ever. The New Machiavelli mines The Prince for the timeless rules and tricks that can help today’s business rulers survive and prosper in …showed first 75 words of 387 total…

…showed last 75 words of 387 total…to accept the burden of responsibility and are ready to take on the risks necessary to win the war fought on the battlefields of commerce. In the end, whether or not your business prospers or fails is all a matter of how you behave and the decisions that you take. The secret of success, if there is such a simple and singular secret, is the determination to succeed and not the determination to avoid failure.