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Cracking the Sales Management Code: The Secrets to Measuring and Managing Sales Performance - Hardcover

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by Jason Jordan (Author), Michelle Vazzana (Author)Boost sales results by zeroing in on the metrics that matter most "Sales may be an art, but sales management is a science. Cracking the Sales Management Code reveals that science and gives practical steps to identify the metrics you must measure to manage toward success."--Arthur Dorfman, National Vice President, SAP "Cracking the Sales Management Code is a must-read for anyone who wants to bring his or her sales management team into the 21st...

The Toyota Way to Lean Leadership: Achieving and Sustaining Excellence Through Leadership Development - Hardcover

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by Jeffrey K. Liker (Author), Gary Convis (Author)The Missing Link to Toyota-Style Success--LEAN LEADERSHIPWinner of the 2012 Shingo Research and Professional Publications Award "This great book reveals the secret ingredient to lean success: lean leadership. Not only is it a pleasure to read, but it is also deep and enlightening. This book is an absolute must-read for anyone interested in lean: it's both an eye opener and a game changer."--Michael Ball , Ph.D., coauthor of The Gold Mine and T...

The Essential Deming: Leadership Principles from the Father of Quality - Hardcover

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by W. Edwards Deming (Author), Joyce Orsini (Editor), Diana Deming Cahill (Editor)The name W. Edwards Deming is synonymous with the most insightful views, ideas, and commentary on management and quality control. Referred to as "the high prophet of quality" by the New York Times, Deming was instrumental in the spectacular rise of Japanese industry after World War II and influenced many of the world's most innovative managers in the ensuing decades. His original ideas led directly to the creati...

Bringing Out the Best in People: How to Apply the Astonishing Power of Positive Reinforcement, Third Edition - Hardcover

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by Aubrey Daniels (Author)Maximize employee performance with this updated edition of the classic bestsellerIn Bringing Out the Best in People: How to Apply the Astonishing Power of Positive Reinforcement, renowned thought leader and internationally recognized workplace expert Aubrey Daniels takes a look at today's rapidly changing work environment, providing a timely update to his seminal book on performance management.As one of the foremost speakers and writers in the human performance field...

Financial Shenanigans: How to Detect Accounting Gimmicks and Fraud in Financial Reports - Hardcover

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by Howard Schilit (Author), Jeremy Perler (Author), Yoni Engelhart (Author)The bestselling classic from the "Sherlock Holmes of Accounting"--updated to reflect the key case studies and most important lessons from the past quarter century.This fourth edition of the classic guide shines a light on the most shocking frauds and financial reporting offenders of the last twenty-five years, and gives investors the tools they need to detect: -Corporate cultures that incentivize dishonest practices-Th...

Work Without Stress: Building a Resilient Mindset for Lasting Success - Hardcover

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by Derek Roger (Author), Nick Petrie (Author)FORGET EVERYTHING YOU KNOW ABOUT STRESS.If you're like most people, you probably think that stress is an inevitable part of life. The truth is: it's not. In a groundbreaking 30-year study, Dr. Derek Roger has discovered that everything we think we know about stress--and how we should "manage" it--is just plain wrong. STRESS IS A CHOICE. It is not a natural response to the pressures of work. It's a choice that you make, consciously or not, to worry ...

The McKinsey Edge: Success Principles from the World's Most Powerful Consulting Firm - Hardcover

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by Shu Hattori (Author)WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A GREAT LEADER?The ultimate guide to managing your career--at every level, through every transition--The McKinsey Edge culls the best practices of an exclusive group of executives and consultants from McKinsey & Company, the legendary consulting firm that services eighty percent of the world's largest corporations. Drawing on his time as an Engagement Manager with McKinsey, Hattori presents rigorously selected, battle-tested tips that will gi...

The Future Begins with Z: Nine Strategies to Lead Generation Z as They Disrupt the Workplace

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Report copyright infringementby Tim Elmore (Author)"A definitive guide to engaging with members of Gen Z in the workplace." --Publishers WeeklyWhat if your greatest challenge could become your greatest solution?Generation Z has entered the workforce and are challenging leaders in ways they have never experienced before. Gen Zers often bring little work experience following college graduation, with parents encouraging them to focus on academics. Plus, having grown up on screens, they frequentl...

So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love - Hardcover

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by Cal Newport (Author) In an unorthodox approach, Georgetown University professor Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice, and sets out on a quest to discover the reality of how people end up loving their careers. Not only are pre-existing passions rare and have little to do with how most people end up loving their work, but a focus on passion over skill can be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job hopping. Spending time with organic farmers...

Cultural Intelligence: Surviving and Thriving in the Global Village - Paperback

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by David C. Thomas (Author), Kerr Inkson (Author)Succeed in Any Culture, in Every Situation In today's global economy, the ability to interact effectively across cultures is a fundamental job requirement for just about everyone. But it's impossible to learn the customs and traits of every single culture. David Thomas and Kerr Inkson present a universal set of techniques and people skills that will allow you to adapt quickly to, and thrive in, any cultural environment. You'll learn to discar...

Your Money: Reimagining Wealth in 101 Simple Sketches

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Report copyright infringementby Carl Richards (Author)This is not a book. It's a conversation grenade.Pull the pin. Toss it on the coffee table and watch the conversations break out. Because: - Money isn't math--it's emotion. - Budgeting isn't punishment--it's awareness. - If you think more will finally make you feel safe, it won't. Through 101 simple sketches and essays, Carl Richards invites you to rethink your relationship with money--not by fixing it, but by seeing it clearly. This isn't...

Boards That Lead: When to Take Charge, When to Partner, and When to Stay Out of the Way - Hardcover

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by Ram Charan (Author), Dennis Carey (Author), Michael Useem (Author)Is your firm's board creating value--or destroying it? Change is coming. Leadership at the top is being redefined as boards take a more active role in decisions that once belonged solely to the CEO. But for all the advantages of increased board engagement, it can create debilitating questions of authority and dangerous meddling in day-to-day operations. Directors need a new road map--for when to lead, when to partner, and wh...

Management Tips: From Harvard Business Review - Hardcover

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by Harvard Business Review (Author)Quick, practical management advice from Harvard Business Review to help you do your job better.Drawing from HBR's popular Management Tip of the Day newsletter, this concise, handy guide is packed with easy-to-read tips on a broad range of topics, organized into three major skills every manager must master: Managing yourself Managing your team Managing your business Management Tips: From Harvard Business Review puts the best management practices and insights...

Everyday Business Storytelling: Create, Simplify, and Adapt a Visual Narrative for Any Audience - Paperback

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by Janine Kurnoff (Author), Lee Lazarus (Author)A practical, easy-to-use guide to transform business communications into memorable narratives that drive conversations--and your career--forward In Everyday Business Storytelling: Create, Simplify, and Adapt A Visual Narrative for Any Audience, visual communication and storytelling experts Janine Kurnoff and Lee Lazarus leverage decades of experience helping executives at the world's top brands--including Colgage-Palmolive, Nestlé, T-Mobile, Med...

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Report copyright infringementby Joe Rando (Author), Carly Ries (Author)Create and run your one-person business with pro advice and strategic tools Solopreneur Business For Dummies offers advice and tools to create, grow, and manage your business when you're going it alone. Unlike entrepreneurs, solopreneurs typically create their businesses to serve their lives--instead of trying to scale as much as possible. To thrive in this lifestyle, you'll need to understand the basics of business operat...

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Report copyright infringementby Athena Valentine Lent (Author), Mykail James (Author)Get your money game started off on the right foot with this easy-to-read guide In Personal Finance For Teens For Dummies, a team of celebrated financial educators walks you through how to handle your money so you can keep your debt low (or pay it off, if you've already got some), invest intelligently, and build the future you've always dreamed about. This is the go-to guide for any young person who gets anxi...

Navigate Your Career: Strategies for Success in New Roles and Promotions

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Report copyright infringementby Shveta Miglani (Author)Increase your impact in your next job and accelerate your career with straightforward and proven workplace techniques In Navigate Your Career: Strategies for Success in New Roles and Promotions, career, organization, and leadership development expert Shveta Miglani delivers an original and exciting new guide to navigating your career. With anecdotes and real-life experiences from leaders at Amazon, the Boston Celtics, Mastercard and Adob...

Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Ambitious Women - Paperback

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by Kate Northrup (Author)A practical and spiritual guide for working moms to learn how to have more by doing less. This is a book for working women and mothers who are ready to release the culturally inherited belief that their worth is equal to their productivity, and instead create a personal and professional life that's based on presence, meaning, and joy. As opposed to focusing on "fitting it all in," time management, and leaning in, as so many books geared at ambitious women do, this boo...

The Student Leadership Challenge: Five Practices for Becoming an Exemplary Leader - Paperback

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by James M. Kouzes (Author), Barry Z. Posner (Author)A brand new edition of the bestselling book that helps students and young people to develop critical leadership skills The Student Leadership Challenge is based on four decades of research on what people are doing when at their personal-best as leaders. With an approach tailored specifically to young and emerging leaders, this guide introduces The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership operating system, incorporating stories of leadership d...

Driverless Finance: Fintech's Impact on Financial Stability - Hardcover

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by Hilary J. Allen (Author)Everyone is talking about fintech, and they're usually saying good things. Driverless Finance provides a balance to that conversation, exploring the threats that different fintech innovations pose for our financial system. With in-depth and accessible descriptions of new financial technologies and business models - ranging from distributed ledgers to machine learning, cryptoassets to robo-investing - this book allows readers to think more critically about fintech, a...

The Upside of Down: A Survivor's Guide to Turning Setbacks Into Success

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Report copyright infringementby John D. Ulsh (Author)The Upside of Down is a powerful true story of resilience, as John Ulsh recounts his journey from a catastrophic accident and a near-hopeless prognosis to overcoming immense physical and emotional challenges--offering readers an inspiring roadmap to rebuilding their lives, embracing adversity, and reclaiming their personal power. One December afternoon, John Ulsh and his family were laughing and looking forward to picking out the perfect Ch...

The Onion Story: How a Band of Misfits, Dropouts, and Sad Sacks Built the World's Most Trusted News Source

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Report copyright infringementby Scott Dikkers (Author)"Dikkers' comedic voice, so integral to creating the distinctive Onion style, lends to a mixture of journalistic verve and an authentically confessional account of long nights and betting on your own talents. Fans of The Onion will relish revisiting some of its best stories and headlines while witnessing its constant reinvention as the media landscape itself continues to evolve." --Booklist The founder of TheOnion.com and longest-serving ...

The Medium is the Mirror: The Reformation of Truth Reshaping Our Relationships, Politics, and Sacred Beliefs

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Report copyright infringementby Tim Love (Author), Richard A. Gephardt (Introduction by), Dan Lamey (Contribution by) Number of Pages: 186 Dimensions: 0.4 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: October 10, 2025

Team Topologies, 2nd Edition: Organizing Business and Technology for Fast Flow of Value

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Report copyright infringementby Matthew Skelton (Author), Manuel Pais (Author)The 2nd Edition of the widely successful Team Topologies, now updated with new case studies and a new foreword and afterword from the authors. Empowered teams--augmented by technology--are essential for any organization to deliver value continuously and sustainably. But how do you build the best team organization for your specific goals, culture, and needs? Team Topologies offers a practical, adaptive approach for o...

Monopsony in Law and Economics - Paperback

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by Roger D. Blair (Author), Jeffrey L. Harrison (Author)Most readers are familiar with the concept of a monopoly. A monopolist is the only seller of a good or service for which there are not good substitutes. Economists and policy makers are concerned about monopolies because they lead to higher prices and lower output. The topic of this book is monopsony, the economic condition in which there is one buyer of a good or service. It is a common misunderstanding that if monopolists raise prices,...

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by Peter H. Lindert (Author)How does social spending relate to economic growth and which countries have got this right and wrong? Peter Lindert examines the experience of countries across the globe to reveal what has worked, what needs changing, and who the winners and losers are under different systems. He traces the development of public education, health care, pensions, and welfare provision, and addresses key questions around intergenerational inequality and fiscal redistribution, the ret...

The Property Species: Mine, Yours, and the Human Mind - Paperback

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by Bart J. Wilson (Author)What is property, and why does our species have it? In The Property Species, Bart J. Wilson explores how humans acquire, perceive, and know the custom of property, and why this might be relevant to understanding how property works in the twenty-first century. Arguing that neither the sciences nor the humanities synthesizes a full account of property, the book offers a cross-disciplinary compromise that is sure to be controversial: Property is a universal and uniquely...

The Overthinker's Guide to Making Decisions: How to Make Decisions Without Losing Your Mind

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Report copyright infringementby Joseph Nguyen (Author)From the author of the New York Times bestseller Don't Believe Everything You Think comes a companion guide that transforms the paralyzing cycle of overthinking into clear, intuitive decision-making. Your brain is wired to overthink decisions--not because something's wrong with you, but because you care deeply about making the right choice. If you've ever found yourself trapped in endless loops of "what if," analyzing every option to exha...

The History of Money: A Story of Humanity

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Report copyright infringementby David McWilliams (Author), Michael Lewis (Introduction by)In this fresh, eye-opening global history, economist David McWilliams charts the relationship between humans and money--from clay tablets in Mesopotamia to cryptocurrency in Silicon Valley. The story of humanity is inextricable from that of money. No innovation has defined our own evolution so thoroughly and changed the direction of our planet's history so dramatically. And yet despite money's primacy, m...

Strong Ground: The Lessons of Daring Leadership, the Tenacity of Paradox, and the Wisdom of the Human Spirit

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Report copyright infringementby Brené Brown (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Brené Brown returns with an urgent call to reimagine the essentials of courageous leadership. In a time when uncertainty runs deep and bluster, hubris, and even cruelty are increasingly framed as acceptable leadership, Brown delivers practical, actionable insights that illuminate the mindsets and skill sets essential to reclaiming focus and driving growth through connection, discipline, and accountability. Over th...

The New Money Rules: The Gen Z Guide to Personal Finance

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Report copyright infringementby Lillian Zhang (Author)The new rules to save, invest, and grow your money--as seen on CNBC Make It, Bustle, and UC Berkeley Haas NewsThe rules of personal finance have changed. Now, more than ever, Gen Z needs a fresh, empowering approach to thrive. The New Money Rules shows you how to crush debt, supercharge savings, and start investing--even with just $5. From viral money educator Lillian Zhang--a Gen Zer who grew up in an immigrant home, side-hustled through ...

Freakonomics Twentieth Anniversary Edition: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything

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Report copyright infringementby Steven D. Levitt (Author), Stephen J. Dubner (Author)The legendary bestseller that made millions look at the world in a radically different way returns in a beautiful 20th anniversary edition featuring a new forewordWhich is more dangerous: a gun or a swimming pool? Why do drug dealers still live with their moms? What do real estate agents and the KKK have in common?These may not sound like typical questions for an economist to ask. But Steven D. Levitt is not ...