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Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies - Paperback

$19.18

by Jim Collins (Author), Jerry I. Porras (Author)Drawing upon a six-year research project at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, James C. Collins and Jerry I. Porras took eighteen truly exceptional and long-lasting companies and studied each in direct comparison to one of its top competitors. They examined the companies from their very beginnings to the present day -- as start-ups, as midsize companies, and as large corporations. Throughout, the authors asked: "What makes the...

$31.20

by Jack Welch (Author), Suzy Welch (Author)A champion manager of people, Jack Welch shares the hard-earned wisdom of a storied career in what will become the ultimate business bible With Winning, Jack Welch delivers a wide-ranging, in-depth, no-holds-barred management guidebook about the tough strategic, organizational, and personal challenges that face people at every stage of their careers. Loaded with candid personal anecdotes, hard-hitting advice, and invaluable dos and don'ts, Jack expla...

Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth - Hardcover

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by T. Harv Eker (Author)#1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller!Secrets of the Millionaire Mind reveals the missing link between wanting success and achieving it!Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get rich easily, while others are destined for a life of financial struggle? Is the difference found in their education, intelligence, skills, timing, work habits, contacts, luck, or their choice of jobs, businesses, or investments?The shocking answer is: None of...

How Will You Measure Your Life? - Hardcover

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by Clayton M. Christensen (Author), James Allworth (Author), Karen Dillon (Author)From the world's leading thinker on innovation and New York Times bestselling author of The Innovator's Dilemma, Clayton M. Christensen, comes an unconventional book of inspiration and wisdom for achieving a fulfilling life. Christensen's The Innovator's Dilemma, notably the only business book that Apple's Steve Jobs said "deeply influenced" him, is widely recognized as one of the most significant business books...

Great by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck--Why Some Thrive Despite Them All - Hardcover

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by Jim Collins (Author), Morten T. Hansen (Author)Ten years after the worldwide bestseller Good to Great, Jim Collins returns withanother groundbreaking work, this time to ask: why do some companies thrive inuncertainty, even chaos, and others do not? Based on nine years of research, buttressed by rigorous analysis and infused with engaging stories, Collins andhis colleague Morten Hansen enumerate the principles for building a truly greatenterprise in unpredictable, tumultuous and fast-moving...

The Wsj Guide to the 50 Economic Indicators That Really Matter: From Big Macs to Zombie Banks, the Indicators Smart Investors Watch to Beat the Market - Paperback

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by Simon Constable (Author), Robert E. Wright (Author)A wonderfully irreverent and endlessly entertaining guide--with more than 80,000 copies sold worldwide in multiple languages--about the indicators most investors aren't following, but should be In order to make the best possible investment decisions, savvy investors know that they must pay close attention to economic indicators. But while most are looking at conventional barometers like unemployment rates and housing statistics, the smarte...

Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle That Defined a Generation - Paperback

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by Blake J. Harris (Author)Now a documentary on CBS All Access. Following the success of The Accidental Billionaires and Moneyball comes Console Wars--a mesmerizing, behind-the-scenes business thriller that chronicles how Sega, a small, scrappy gaming company led by an unlikely visionary and a team of rebels, took on the juggernaut Nintendo and revolutionized the video game industry. In 1990, Nintendo had a virtual monopoly on the video game industry. Sega, on the other hand, was just a falte...

Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work - Hardcover

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by Liz Wiseman (Author)Wall Street Journal BestsellerIs it possible to be at your best even when you are underqualified or doing something for the first time? Is it still possible, even after decades of experience, to recapture the enthusiasm, curiosity, and fearlessness of youth to take on new challenges? With the right mindset--with Rookie Smarts--you can.In a rapidly changing world, experience can be a curse. Careers stall, innovation stops, and strategies grow stale. Being new, na ve, and...

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by Ken Blanchard (Author), Spencer Johnson (Author)A new edition based on the timeless business classic--updated to help today's readers succeed more quickly in a rapidly changing world. The New One Minute Manager offers a way for you to succeed sooner with less stress in changing times--both at work and at home.For decades, The One Minute Manager(R) has helped millions achieve more successful professional and personal lives. While the principles it lays out are timeless, our world has change...

Executive Presence: The Missing Link Between Merit and Success - Hardcover

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by Sylvia Ann Hewlett (Author)Are you "leadership material?" More importantly, do others perceive you to be? Sylvia Ann Hewlett, a noted expert on workplace power and influence, shows you how to identify and embody the Executive Presence (EP) that you need to succeed.You can have the experience and qualifications of a leader, but without executive presence, you won't advance. EP is an amalgam of qualities that true leaders exude, a presence that telegraphs you're in charge or deserve to be. A...

Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future - Hardcover

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by Ashlee Vance (Author)A New York Times BestsellerIn the spirit of Steve Jobs and Moneyball, Elon Musk is both an illuminating and authorized look at the extraordinary life of one of Silicon Valley's most exciting, unpredictable, and ambitious entrepreneurs--a real-life Tony Stark--and a fascinating exploration of the renewal of American invention and its new "makers."Elon Musk spotlights the technology and vision of Elon Musk, the renowned entrepreneur and innovator behind SpaceX, Tesla, an...

The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less - Paperback

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by Barry Schwartz (Author)In the spirit of Alvin Toffler's Future Shock, a social critique of our obsession with choice, and how it contributes to anxiety, dissatisfaction and regret. This paperback includes a new preface from the author.Whether we're buying a pair of jeans, ordering a cup of coffee, selecting a long-distance carrier, applying to college, choosing a doctor, or setting up a 401(k), everyday decisions--both big and small--have become increasingly complex due to the overwhelming...

Jump: Take the Leap of Faith to Achieve Your Life of Abundance - Paperback

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by Steve Harvey (Author)#1 New York Times bestselling author Steve Harvey helps you engage the Divine Spirit within you to find your life's desire and use your own imagination to make your life's vision a reality.At the beginning of each broadcast of his morning radio show, Steve Harvey offers his millions of listeners a few moments of spiritual advice to inspire and guide them. Fans love Steve's wisdom and often share his insightful messages with friends and family. In this essential book, S...

Dollars and Sense: How We Misthink Money and How to Spend Smarter - Paperback

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by Dan Ariely (Author), Jeff Kreisler (Author)New York Times bestselling author, Dan Ariely, teams up with financial comedian and writer Jeff Kreisler, to delve into the truly irrational world of personal finance, blending humor and behavioral economics to help people understand the psychology behind their financial decisions and show them how they can make better ones. He entertains critical questions such as these: Why is paying for things painful?Why are we comfortable overpaying for some...

Blood, Sweat, and Pixels: The Triumphant, Turbulent Stories Behind How Video Games Are Made - Paperback

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by Jason Schreier (Author)NATIONAL BESTSELLER"The stories in this book make for a fascinating and remarkably complete pantheon of just about every common despair and every joy related to game development." -- Rami Ismail, cofounder of Vlambeer and developer of Nuclear ThroneDeveloping video games--hero's journey or fool's errand? The creative and technical logistics that go into building today's hottest games can be more harrowing and complex than the games themselves, often seeming like an e...

Rebel Talent: Why It Pays to Break the Rules at Work and in Life - Hardcover

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by Francesca Gino (Author)"Great stories, great science, and great practical advice about how, when, and why to break the rules." -- Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of GritDo you want to follow a script -- or write your own story? Award-winning Harvard Business School professor Francesca Gino shows us why the most successful among us break the rules, and how rebellion brings joy and meaning into our lives.Rebels have a bad reputation. We think of them as troublemakers, out...

Napkin Finance: Build Your Wealth in 30 Seconds or Less - Hardcover

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by Tina Hay (Author)WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER"An incredible, compelling read. It covers an astonishing amount of ground with basic simplicity and good humor. A masterful starting point for any investor. Tina Hay is a wizard."--Ben Stein, economist, author, actor and commentatorA handy crash course in personal finance, Napkin Finance is the groundbreaking guide everyone needs to help them manage their money and feel more secure.Surveys have found that two thirds of Americans can't pass a ...

Turning the Flywheel: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great - Paperback

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by Jim Collins (Author)"Why some companies build momentum... and others don't."Back JacketA companion guidebook to the number-one bestselling Good to Great, focused on implementation of the flywheel concept, one of Jim Collins' most memorable ideas that has been used across industries and the social sectors, and with startups.The key to business success is not a single innovation or one plan. It is the act of turning the flywheel, slowly gaining momentum and eventually reaching a breakthrough...

Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career - Hardcover

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by Scott Young (Author), James Clear (Foreword by)Now a Wall Street Journal bestseller.Learn a new talent, stay relevant, reinvent yourself, and adapt to whatever the workplace throws your way. Ultralearning offers nine principles to master hard skills quickly. This is the essential guide to future-proof your career and maximize your competitive advantage through self-education.In these tumultuous times of economic and technological change, staying ahead depends on continual self-education--a...

What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20 - 10th Anniversary Edition: A Crash Course on Making Your Place in the World - Paperback

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by Tina Seelig (Author)A revised and updated edition of the international bestsellerInspiring readers all over the globe to reimagine their future, this revised and updated edition of What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20 features new material to complement the classic text. Major life transitions such as leaving the protected environment of school or starting a new career can be daunting. It is scary to face a wall of choices, knowing that no one is going to tell us if we make the right decision....

Elon Musk and the Quest for a Fantastic Future - Paperback

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by Ashlee Vance (Author)"Highly recommended for high school and ambitious middle school readers." --School Library Journal"A valuable addition to STEM-themed collections." --VOYAAn in-depth look into the extraordinary life of the world's most important entrepreneur, Elon Musk. This middle grade book is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It's a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.This fascinating an...

Great Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors - Paperback

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by Blythe Camenson (Author)A liberal arts degree offers abundant job possibities You've worked hard for that liberal arts degree. Now what? Sometimes the choice of careers can seem endless; the most difficult part of a job search is narrowing down your options. Great Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors will help you choose the right career out of the myriad possibilities at your disposal. It provides detailed profiles of careers in your field along with the basic skills necessary to begin a focused...

The Compleat Day Trader: Trading Systems, Strategies, Timing Indicators, and Analytical Methods - Hardcover

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by Jake Bernstein (Author)THE BOOK DAY TRADERS RELY ON TO CAPTURE PROFITS AND LOWER RISK Since The Compleat Day Trader was first published, the tools available to day traders have become incomparably more efficient and effective, thereby dramatically increasing your chances of success. On the flip side, day trading is much riskier and faster paced than ever before. Staying current isn't an option for the serious day trader--it's an absolute necessity. Jake Bernstein has revamped his bestselli...

Rewealth!: Stake Your Claim in the $2 Trillion Development Trend That's Renewing the World - Hardcover

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by Storm Cunningham (Author)Across the globe, developers, investors, planners, civic leaders, community activists, and entrepreneurs are tapping into the $2 trillion market of the 21st century's most exciting trend-rewealth. By renewing what's already been developed and repairing damage done to natural resources, we are turning a 5000-year legacy of depletion and destruction into a $100 trillion worldwide inventory of restorable assets. In ReWealth!, redevelopment expert Storm Cunningham reve...

Opportunities in Technical Writing Careers - Paperback

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by Jay Gould (Author)Write your way to success Get started in a career that has a promising future and is financially rewarding. Opportunities in Technical Writing Careers provides you with a complete overview of the job possibilities, salary figures, and experience required to enter the field of technical writing. This career-boosting book will help you: Determine the specialty that's right for you, from proposal writing to research to manufacturing Acquire in-depth knowledge of technic...

Extreme Risk Management: Revolutionary Approaches to Evaluating and Measuring Risk - Hardcover

$102.00

by Christina Ray (Author)A revolutionary new approach for detecting and managing inherent risk The unprecedented turmoil in the financial markets turned the field of quantitative finance on its head and generated severe criticism of the statistical models used to manage risk and predict "black swan" events. Something very important had been lost when statistical representations replaced expert knowledge and statistics substituted for causation. Extreme Risk Management brings causation into th...

Building Real Estate Wealth in a Changing Market: Reap Large Profits from Bargain Purchases in Any Economy - Paperback

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by John Schaub (Author)Markets change-smart investors adapt. No matter what the state of the real estate market, there is wealth to be made, and the basics of smart investing still apply. In Building Real Estate Wealth in a Changing Market, John Schaub shows you how you can invest and thrive in any market. Change creates chaos, but it also creates opportunity for those who can recognize it and react. Schaub helps you find hidden deals and shows you how to cash-in on the great bargains availab...

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by Duane Knapp (Author)Brand expert, popular speaker, and Fortune 500 advisor Duane Knapp presents The BrandPromise(R), his secret formula for becoming a Genuine Brand. Making the right promise, keeping it, and fulfilling your BrandPromise commitment will transform your business or organization into a "one-of-a-kind" brand that customers, employees, and shareholders will trust and support for years to come. "A brand's promise is the new currency for success," says Knapp, who teaches from pers...

Think Better: An Innovator's Guide to Productive Thinking - Hardcover

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by Tim Hurson (Author)There are thousands of books about thinking. But there are very few books that provide clear how-to information that can actually help you think better. Think Better is about Productive Thinking -- why it's important, how it works, and how to use it at work, at home, and at play. Productive Thinking is a game changer -- a practical, easy-to-learn, repeatable process that helps people understand more clearly, think more creatively, and plan more effectively. It's based o...

Carrots and Sticks Don't Work: Build a Culture of Employee Engagement with the Principles of Respect - Hardcover

$25.79

by Paul Marciano (Author)Advance praise for Carrots and Sticks Don't Work: "Paul Marciano provides a wealth of prescriptive advice that absolutely makes sense. You can actually open the book to any chapter and gain ideas for immediate implementation." -- Beverly Kaye, coauthor of Love 'Em or Lose 'Em "This book should be in the hands of anyone who has to get work done through other people! It's an invaluable tool for any manager at any level." -- John L. Rice, Vice President Human Resources, ...

Marketing Demystified: A Self-Teaching Guide - Paperback

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by Donna Anselmo (Author)The goal of marketing is simple: attract customers who will purchase your product. Getting there, though, isn't so easy. Real marketing success involves a strong foundation in everything from planning, advertising, and publicity to Internet strategies, database management, and more. Enter Marketing DeMystified. Addressing every step of the process in plain English, it helps you master all the tools at your disposal to cultivate strong brand awareness, maximize profits...

Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands, Sales and Marketing: The Essential Cultural Guide--From Presentations and Promotions to Communicating and Closing - Paperback

$19.20

by Terri Morrison (Author), Wayne Conaway (Author)How do you break the ice in the UAE? When do you present a contract in China? How close should you stand to a South Korean? Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: Sales and Marketing is an informative, entertaining guide that shows you what to do--and what to avoid--in any given sales or marketing situation, from Argentina to South Africa. It provides the expert knowledge you need to gather data in diverse cultures, properly present your products, and clo...