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It's amazing the misinformation found in most resume books! Scott Bennett has hired hundreds of people in a variety of industries, and he knows firsthand what kind of resume sparks an employer's interest--and which ones fail. In "The Elements of Resume Style," he warns against popular "tricks" that tend to backfire--and instead shows readers how to craft clear, compelling, targeted resumes and cover letters that actually work.

Starting from scratch, simply by picking stocks and companies for investment, Warren Buffett amassed one of the epochal fortunes of the twentieth century--an astounding net worth of $10 billion, and counting. His awesome investment record has made him a cult figure popularly known for his seeming contradictions: a billionaire who has a modest lifestyle, a phenomenally successful investor who eschews the revolving-door trading of modern Wall Street, a brilliant dealmaker who cultivates a homespun aura.

As today's business world becomes ever-more global and virtual, executives and managers are expected to work harmoniously together with counterparts from a broad array dramatically different cultures and backgrounds, often without leaving their desks.

Jessica Bacal interviews twenty-five successful women about their toughest on-the-job moments. These innovators across a variety of fields - from the arts to finance to tech - reveal that they're more thoughtful, purposeful and assertive as leaders because they learned from their mistakes, not because they never made any.

Annie McKee, Richard E. Boyatzis, and Fran Johnston are eminent leadership experts and in-demand consultants. Their innovative techniques have helped millions to excel. Here you'll discover how to implement emotional intelligence, find fulfillment, and sustain belief in your organization. You'll also learn to create and develop resonance in yourself and the people you employ.

Ram Charan shows how top companies approach leadership development as a core competency, recognizing that an adaptable leadership pool is a competitive advantage, and focusing their attention on bringing out the best in the leaders they have.

Gordon presents a powerful business fable about Nancy--the newly anointed CEO of America's Favorite Soup Company. The business has fallen on hard times, but after a fateful lunch experience, Nancy becomes inspired. She then comes up with innovative strategies to turn the company around and get it back on its feet.

Sean O'Neil, CEO of the sales and management training and recruitment company One to One Leadership, teams up with management expert John Kulisek to offer a breakthrough program for managers looking to get the most out of their subordinates. By first identifying the 16 different employee types, O'Neil and Kulisek go on to outline strategies for effectively driving their performance.