Business and economics

  • The leader's checklist expanded edition 15 mission-critical principles

    Creator

    Useem, Jerry

    Abstract

    "Named to The Washington Post's 2011 List of Best Leadership Books In this illuminating expanded edition of the bestselling Leader's Checklist, world-renowned leadership expert Michael Useem deepens his examination of 15 mission-critical principles for leaders Based on the lessons from astonishing stories, solid research, and years of leadership development work with a wide array of companies and organizations in the United States and abroad, Useem presents today's leaders with 15 guiding principles that form the core of the Leader's Checklist, which will help you

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  • The practical drucker applying the wisdom of the world's greatest management thinker

    Creator

    Cohen, William A.

    Abstract

    "Business gurus come and go. But not Peter Drucker, who remains a towering figure, widely regarded to be the father of modern management and the world's most influential business thinker. Drucker's uncanny ability to codify management practices and predict future trends has ensured his lasting impact. His dozens of books include the landmark Concept of the Corporation and The Effective Executive, which remains a bestseller decades after its first appearance.

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  • Mastering the art of quitting

    Creator

    Streep, Peg.

    Abstract

    "In Mastering the Art of Quitting the authors show us how to let go when we need to and how to start over. A guide to increasing our emotional and mental flexibility, assessing our goals, and knowing when to hang in or bail out, it tackles our tendencies to overanalyze, ruminate, and put a positive spin on situations we actually need to avoid. In a culture which perceives quitting as a last resort, Alan Bernstein and Peg Streep show that it's an essential tool for a happy and successful life.

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  • Fail fast, fail often how losing can help you win

    Creator

    Babineaux, Ryan

    Abstract

    "World-renowned personality expert reveals the truth about something we all want more of'confidence Millions of people are plagued by low self-confidence. But in Confidence, personality expert Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic shows us that high confidence makes us less likeable, less employable, and less successful in the long run. He reveals the benefits of low confidence (including being more motivated and self-aware), teaches us how to know when to fake it, get ahead at work, improve our social skills, feel better emotionally and physically, and much more.

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  • Confidence overcoming low self-esteem, insecurity, and self-doubt

    Creator

    Chamorro-Premuzic, Tomas

    Abstract

    "World-renowned personality expert reveals the truth about something we all want more of'confidence Millions of people are plagued by low self-confidence. But in Confidence, personality expert Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic shows us that high confidence makes us less likeable, less employable, and less successful in the long run. He reveals the benefits of low confidence (including being more motivated and self-aware), teaches us how to know when to fake it, get ahead at work, improve our social skills, feel better emotionally and physically, and much more.

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  • The economy of you discover your inner entrepreneur and recession-proof your life

    Creator

    Palmer, Kimberly

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    "Weary of pink-slip anxiety and the never-ending money squeeze' Join the millions who are starting side-gig businesses, and taking back their financial futures! Do-it-yourselfers and solopreneurs are everywhere, launching eBay stores, artisanal eats, e-books, life coaching services, apps, tutoring businesses'you name it'on top of their regular jobs. They're adding to their incomes, building safety nets, learning new skills, and finding a sense of fulfillment they never dreamed possible.

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  • Miss manners minds your business

    Creator

    Martin, Judith

    Abstract

    A witty guide to managing a real life wisely in a work-centered world. What do your colleagues, overlords, underlings, clients, and customers have in common' Not knowing how much they annoy you. Not to mention how much you may be annoying them. The route from cubicle to corner office is strewn with etiquette landmines. And now that the boundaries that once cleanly separated work from personal life are blurred, even polite people don' t recognize the difference between professional and social manners.

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  • Out think how innovative leaders drive exceptional outcomes

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    Hunter, G. Shawn

    Abstract

    We've entered a new era. Call it the age of imagination, ideation, conceptualization, creativity, innovation--take your pick. Creativity, mental flexibility, and collaboration have displaced one-dimensional intelligence and isolated determination as core ingredients of competitive advantage. But these methods and mindsets needed to drive innovation are only found by tapping into the discretionary levels of passion, creativity and initiative within us. This is where Out Think leadership comes in. In each chapter a key idea, behavior, or mindset shift is presented.

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  • I hear you repair communication breakdowns, negotiate successfully, and build consensus . . . in three simple steps

    Creator

    Ebenstein, Donny

    Abstract

    Birth, death, and conflict-- three things you truly can' t avoid. Whether it' s big or small, conflict eats into productivity and makes people feel stuck. Yet solutions exist for even the toughest situations with the most intractable people. The answer lies in better communication-- not just using different words, but rather learning to think differently. I Hear You supplies proven techniques for stepping outside one' s point of view and seeing things from other perspectives.

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