Wiley okt 2013 (140 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A motivational smack in the face!'Beneath the bluff exterior of the self-styled 'fat bloke from Manchester' is a shrewd business brain.' The Times'.a northern Anthony Robbins!' Theo PaphitisBrad Burton, once a regular in the dole queue, burdened with unbearable levels of debt, is now the MD of a multi-million pound international business. If anyone knows about sorting your life out, it's Brad. But this isn't Brad's story - this is about YOU. Brad is here to share practical, actionable steps - stuff you can actually do - to improve your life, both at home and in business. He's learnt exactly how to motivate yourself, focus on your passion, face setbacks and keep on moving forward - and now Brad wants to share these lessons with as many people as possible. We all have it in us to improve our lives and succeed - we just need a friendly kick in the pants from Brad!Chapters include:\* If your only motivation is money it's not enough\* 2 year plan. Forget it. More like 2 week plan\* No passion. No point\* Buy my stuff\* Eject. Eject. Eject. Ignore. Ignore. Ignore.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Endgame 'This is an extremely powerful, sobering, well-written and highly accessible book. It will demonstrate to you why there are no painless solutions to the mounting debt problems around the world?something that too many people are yet to realize. It will take you on a well-documented journey through the debt supercycle, making stops around the world and at critical junctures. And it is a must-read for anyone wishing to understand the global debt dynamics and ways to protect against its bad consequences.' ?Mohamed A. El-Erian, CEO, PIMCO, and author of When Markets Collide 'No one has thought more creatively about the economy. Mauldin's weekly newsletter is a must-read, and his book is even more important if you want to understand a rapidly changing world.' ?Newt Gingrich, Former Speaker of the House of Representatives 'Successful investors explore all possibilities. You should read this book so you can succeed in case the Endgame is our future.' ?Jim Rogers, author of A Gift to My Children 'I read everything John Mauldin writes. He travels the world and shares his financial stories like a good friend sharing a drink. Mauldin is that rarity?a skeptical optimist?who calls 'em straight and rewards his clients and fans.' ?Rich Karlgaard, Publisher and Columnist, Forbes magazine 'There's clearly something important going on in the world economy. Something big. Something powerful and dangerous. But something as yet undefined and uncertain. We are all feeling our way around in the dark, trying to figure out what it is. John Mauldin must have night vision glasses. He does an excellent job of seeing the obstacles. You should read this book before you knock over a lamp and stumble over the furniture.' ?William Bonner, President and CEO, Agora Inc., and author of Dice Have No Memory and Empire of Debt 'Endgame is not only a highly readable and informative account of the causes of the recent global economic and financial meltdown, but it also provides investors with a concrete investment strategy from which they can benefit while this final act in financial history is being played out.' ?Marc Faber, Managing Director, Marc Faber, Ltd., and Editor, Gloom, Boom & Doom Report. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Simple, effective techniques for developing a healthier attitude toward life and finding the confidence you need to achieve your goalsOffering simple, time-tested techniques for zeroing in on and rewriting negative, self-destructive patterns of thought and behavior that a person can acquire over a lifetime, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a powerful therapeutic approach that has been proven to be highly effective in helping overcome an array of psychological and behavioral problems, from eating disorders and drug addiction to low self-esteem and phobias. Written by one of the world's most recognized CBT therapist teams, this book focuses on one of the greatest barriers to happiness and success at work and in life: lack of confidence.\* Powerful CBT techniques for becoming more confident, motivated and persuasive and for mastering anxiety and low self-esteem\* Comprehensive in scope this guide to CBT fundamentals makes an ideal handbook for people interested in implementing CBT techniques in their personal and professional lives, as well as therapists\* Packed with tips and suggestions for using CBT techniques to improve your everyday life, it helps you identify and 'unlearn' unhealthy thoughts and behaviors in order to achieve lasting results\* Bestselling self-help authors Joseph and Chapman run a world-famous psychological wellness center in London.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A comparison of property versus shares and how to find the right mix for a profitable portfolio Almost every investor eventually considers the question: which is the better investment, property or shares The answer isn't as simple as one or the other, since both asset classes offer different benefits and risks. And if the best answer is a mix of the two, how do you strike the right balance for sustained returns This book takes an unbiased look at these two asset classes, explaining the risks and benefits of each, dispelling stubborn myths, and giving you the facts you need to find what's best for you and your portfolio. Offering a point-by-point comparison of shares versus property, this easy-to-read guide argues that a combined strategy is smartest and safest for most investors. It then goes on to give you the information you need to tailor your portfolio to your own level of acceptable risk versus desired reward. - Offers a simple, in-depth side-by-side comparison of the two most vital asset classes in any portfolio - Peter Koulizos is a popular speaker and commentator on property investing and the author of The Property Professor's Top Australian Suburbs - Zac Zacharia is founder and managing director of financial services company, The Centra Wealth Group, and is a lecturer in share investment, a regular speaker and media contributor - Includes helpful tips on what and when to buy, as well as how to avoid both property and share scams Every portfolio should be different, depending on your own individual goals and needs. With this handy guide, you can find the right mix of assets to achieve healthy and consistent returns.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Master the power of influence and persuasion to achieve more in work and life For business leaders and managers, as well as those who work in sales, the power of influence can be a potent advantage. The ability to persuade others based on what you know about them is the first step to convincing someone to buy your product or buy into your business vision. In The Ultimate Book of Influence, author Chris Helder-a master of communication and one of Australia's most sought after speakers on influence-shares ten essential tools that will enable you to influence others so you win the sale or seal the deal. The tools in this book will show you how to read body language, uncover what's most important to a client, convince others to take action, understand the four essential types of people at your workplace, and much more. - Written by one of Australia's most successful speakers on the art of influence - Includes ten powerful tools that allow you to understand what matters most to a client or colleague and use that knowledge to influence their actions and behaviors - Ideal for salespeople, business leaders, corporate executives, and anyone who must regularly convince others to take action Before you can truly influence people, you need to learn how to communicate effectively. The Ultimate Book of Influence teaches you how to choose the right kind of communication technique for any situation, so when you speak, you know people are listening.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - No doubt the years hunting monsters and saving the universe have had their toll on the Winchesters, but their toughest and most gruesome battles are contained in this book. Think Lucifer was diabolically clever Think again. No son is more wayward than the one who squanders his intellect and academic career pursuing questions as poignant as 'Half-awesome That's full-on good, right ' Gathered here for the first time since the formation of Purgatory, a collection of research so arcane and horrific that it would make even the late, great Bobby Singer blush.Supernatural and Philosophy tackles all the big ideas in the long-running hit show Supernatural, covering thorny issues in a fun and accessible way. Even those unfamiliar with the show will find fascinating insights into Heaven, Hell, Angels, Demons, God, and Lucifer.\* A unique collection of insights into the many philosophical, religious, and paranormal topics in the hit TV show, Supernatural\* Accessible treatment of thorny issues for a general audience\* Written by philosophical fans of the show, for philosophical fans of the show\* Those unfamiliar with the show will still find fascinating insights into Heaven, Hell, Angels, Demons, God, Lucifer, and Good and Evil\* Contributors tackle issues ranging from the biological classifications of monsters, to the epistemological problems of ghost hunting.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An inspiring business book that shows leaders and businesspeople how to turn adversity into innovation, productivity, and profitability When he was just twenty-six years old, Sam Cawthorn's life changed forever. A terrible car accident cost him his arm, left him in a coma, and put him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life-or so he thought. Today, Sam is one of the most successful motivational and inspirational speakers around, addressing some 100,000 people around the world each year, from some of the world's biggest companies. Sam's recovery was more than just a bounce back to where he had been before the accident. Instead, he used his accident as a launching pad to bounce forward to reach even greater heights than before. Now, Sam uses his own story to share the secrets of both personal and corporate turnarounds, how to use adversity as a springboard to greater heights not just for individuals, but also for companies and teams. Sam speaks to bankers, salespeople, leaders, corporate executives, government workers, students, and anyone else who faces challenges and setbacks every day. In Bounce Forward, Sam shares the tools, strategies, and psychology that anyone can use to overcome any obstacle. If Sam can bounce forward from the accident that nearly took his life, there's almost nothing that you can't overcome. - An inspiring and motivational guide to overcoming challenges in life and in business - Ideal for corporate leaders and employees, business managers, and anyone else who needs to motivate themselves or their teams - Packed with the tools, strategies, and secret formulas it takes to turn adversity into success No matter what kind of challenge you face-in the office, at home, or even in your own heart-Bounce Forward gives you the insight you need to climb higher than ever before, in business or in life.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The fast and easy way to get a flatter belly Tens of thousands of Americans have changed their bodies-and their lives-with the help of the recipes and guidelines developed to eliminate body fat. Flat Belly Cookbook For Dummies includes an overview of the belly fat; grocery shopping and pantry stocking tip; delicious, nutritious, and even kid-friendly flat belly recipes. All 125 recipes are carefully developed by America's Belly Fat Fighter to make sure every meal includes just the right amount of belly-flattening monounsaturated fatty acids (or MUFAs), found in nuts and seeds, vegetable oils, olives, avocados, and dark chocolate, so you can mix and match meals to suit your taste. Explains the importance of replacing sugars, saturated fats, and trans fats with whole grains, lean proteins, and fiber Teaches you how to effectively structure your diet, practice good nutrition, and drop belly fat at the same time Includes 125 flat belly recipes If you're looking to shed fat and tone your midsection through diet and exercise, Flat Belly Cookbook For Dummies has you covered.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How to ignite your passion, live with purpose, and succeed in life and business No matter what you want to achieve in life, the secret to doing it is passion. For people to be happy, they need to find meaning in what they do and in the roles they play in their lives, careers, and communities. When we identify the personal passions that drive us, the byproduct is focus, satisfaction, and achievement. But it's not always easy to find our passions. In this book, Keith Abraham shows you how to ignite the passion in your life, as well as in the lives of your colleagues, employees, and associates. He includes in-depth research, easy-to-understand concepts, inspirational stories, and clear visual models to show you how to find out what's meaningful to you and pursue it with passion and energy. In the process, Abraham shows you what you can achieve when you align your purpose, passion, and personal goals. - Offers effective advice on how to inspire passion and purpose in yourself, your colleagues, and your employees - Written by a Certified Speaking Professional and bestselling author of self-help titles - Ideal for business owners and managers who want to inspire better performance in their teams When you understand the 'why' of what you're doing, the 'how' becomes the easy part. This handy, enlightening guide shows you how to find your 'why' so you can make your 'how' happen.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A proven survival guide for these economically rocky, debt-ridden timesMillions of people suffer financial hardship due to job loss and a variety of other factors. What you need to do in order to take control of your financial destiny includes changing the way you confront and deal with everyday pressures related to shopping, advertising, credit cards, keeping up with the Joneses, and spending money.In Power Up, Howard Dvorkin--founder of Consolidated Credit Counseling Services--draws on his years of experience helping thousands of people overcome devastating financial hardship. He provides you with time-tested strategies and powerful tools to rebuild your financial life on a solid and enduring foundation. Besides discussing guidelines for creating a realistic budget and sticking to it, Dvorkin also shares tips on how to learn to live without credit cards--and love doing it--as well as puts you in a better position to understand the difference between what you want and what you need.\* Filled with effective budgeting tools, worksheets, and other valuable forms\* Provides a look at the tricks that lenders and credit card companies use to make you a slave to debt\* Offers ideas on how to redirect your urge to shop into activities that satisfy your deeper needs and methods to improve your fiscal psychology\* Contains priceless advice on how to educate your kids about money and personal financeDo you want a chance to start over again with a clean slate Do you want the peace of mind that comes with knowing you're in charge of your financial destiny If you answered yes to any of these questions, then it's time to Power Up.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Brains before bullets' - ancient and modern wisdom for 'mechanics and motorcycle enthusiasts'Essential reading for fans of the show, this book takes readers deeper into the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, the Teller-Morrow family, and the ethics that surround their lives and activities.\* Provides fascinating moral insights into Sons of Anarchy, its key characters, plot lines and ideas\* Investigates compelling philosophical issues centering on loyalty, duty, the ethics of war, authority, religion and whether the ends justify the means\* Teaches complex philosophical ideas in a way that's accessible to the general interest reader in order to inspire them to further reading of the great philosophers\* Authors use their deep knowledge of the show to illuminate themes that are not always apparent even to die-hard fans.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Harness social media to land your dream jobFor anyone looking for a first job, exploring a career change, or just setting up for future success, social media sites are proven platforms for facilitating connections, demonstrating passions and interests, and ultimately landing the job. Job Searching with Social Media For Dummies enables you to harness the power of the Internet to research and identify job opportunities, and then create a strategy for securing a position.Job Searching with Social Media For Dummies features in-depth coverage of topics such as: creating effective online profiles and resumes to sell your strengths; maintaining your online reputation and understanding electronic etiquette; using the power of personal branding and building your brand online; avoiding common pitfalls, such as jumping into filling out a social media profile without a strategy; getting to know Twitter, the only real-time job board with literally thousands of jobs posted daily; using social media sites to uncover opportunities in the 'hidden job market' ahead of the competition; and much more.\* Takes the mystery out of Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn\* Offers advice on how to brand yourself online\* Includes coverage of the latest changes to social platforms and websitesIf you're a recent graduate, changing careers, or have been away from the job-search scene for a while, turn to the trusted guidance and expert insight of Job Searching with Social Media For Dummies.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How to leverage the enduring human need for analogue experiences to attract and retain more customers in a digital world. Anything that can be digitised will be digitised. But can the digital-connect ever really replace the personal touch Is word-of-mouse always more effective than word-of-mouth And what of customers' enduring need for analogue experiences (think analogue watches, paperback books and multiplex movie theatres, for example). In your rush to embrace your customers' digital mind are you ignoring an equally valuable asset: their analogue heart Better yet, how can you leverage the analogue heart to provide your company or brand with an unbeatable competitive edge The answer, according to internationally acclaimed futurist, Anders Sormon-Nilsson is Digilogue - the 'translational sweet-spot, the convergence of the digital and the analogue.' A book that will revolutionise how you do business in a digital world, Digilogue provides powerful insights, strategies and tools to help you provide value to digital minds, while connecting with analogue hearts.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Sales coaching tools and strategies to help you sell more Sales executives and business leaders are looking for ways to increase their revenues without major changes to their technology, processes or workforce management. When done effectively, sales coaching can be the catalyst that improves sales results, team morale and employee retention. Sell More with Sales Coaching provides results-proven sales coaching material that includes assessment, exercises and sales coaching questions. As a result of applying the tools and strategies in this book, sales leaders and teams will drive higher revenues and performance by: - Assessing team members' sales capacities - Determining what type of coaching is needed on an individual basis - Identifying sales mistakes being committed by salespeople - Coaching salespeople to avoid committing sales mistakes - Improving the quality of sales conversations - Increasing the quality of conversations within the team - Leveraging the use of CRM during sales coaching The author's company, the Coaching and Sales Institute, has worked with large sales forces and provided training for the launch of the debit card, and one of the fastest-growing divisions of the Royal Bank of Canada.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Practical and proven masterclasses for simple and effective small business marketingThis straightforward, practical book cuts through the morass of marketing theory to reveal the practical steps that small businesses can take to achieve phenomenal marketing results. Presenting fifteen comprehensive masterclasses, marketing expert Dee Blick presents easy-to-understand and easy-to-implement strategies to increase sales, prevent marketing mistakes, and build the foundations of a customer-driven brand. These fifteen comprehensive masterclasses can be implemented immediately, and cover such topics as marketing plans, copywriting, social media marketing, and public relations.\* Written by successful author and marketing guru who has worked with small businesses for twenty-seven years\* Includes practical, effective marketing strategies for every small business\* Appropriate for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and practicing marketing managersWhen it comes to marketing a small business, success means getting a big impact from a small investment. The 15 Essential Marketing Masterclasses for Your Small Business gives entrepreneurs and small business owners proven strategies for effective, profitable marketing.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - More than 250,000 copies sold!The guide to creating simplicity in your world and developing a discipline for life, now in a full-color, expanded editionOne Word explains how to simplify your life and business by focusing on just ONE WORD for the entire year. The simplicity of choosing one word makes it a catalyst for life-change. Clutter and complexity lead to procrastination and paralysis, while simplicity and focus lead to success and clarity. By celebrated authors Dan Britton, Jimmy Page, and Jon Gordon, One Word That Will Change Your Life shows you how to cut through to the core of your intention for the next year. It offers an action plan and simple process to discover your word for the year. It also explains how your one word will impact the six dimensions of your life-mental, physical, emotional, relational, spiritual, and financial. This beautifully illustrated full-color edition includes even more stories demonstrating the impact of embracing the One Word call to action. It explores the legacy of taking a focused approach to your life and outlines six new dimensions to the Action Plan. - Includes additional material on developing the One Word for teams and families, specifically how a group of people can also have a One Word - Demonstrates how to establish a simple, disciplined, and focused approach to the next year of your life Discover how to create simplicity in your world and develop a discipline for life through the power of One Word.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A smart, small book for any manager's pocket.In every manager's career there are moments where decisions need to be made in order to achieve success and this smart, nicely packaged little book can be there to help each time. The trick to succeeding in these moments is to identify each of these situations ahead of time and understand how to act and what to do to reduce the chances of failure. That is exactly what The Little Black Book for Managers has done. The authors have listed a whole host of situations most managers face, based on thousands of personal experiences, and have mapped out how to deal with each situation. The book contains specific examples of words and phrases that can be used as well as illustrations and exercises to analyse your current performance. It is short on waffle and high on practical wisdom. It is designed to be dipped in and out of - reached for whenever a situation arises. This is a practical support tool for managers at all levels, from shop-floor supervisor to main board director.The Little Black Book for Managers explains how to deal with scenarios such as;\* Having a lack of confidence to deal with other people in the way that is needed\* Times when you have to assert your authority more\* Allocating critical work. Who to choose \* Needing to get extra effort from the team when under pressure\* Incentivising\* Delegation\* Having to deal with under-performers\* Personality clashes between work colleagues\* Managing a meeting with senior leaders.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The maths, the formulas, and the problems associated with corporate finance can be daunting to the uninitiated, but help is at hand.Corporate Finance For Dummies, UK Edition covers all the basics of corporate finance, including: accounting statements; cash flow; raising and managing capital; choosing investments; managing risk; determining dividends; mergers and acquisitions; and valuation. It also serves as an excellent resource to supplement corporate finance coursework and as a primer for exams.Inside you'll discover:\* The tools and expert advice you need to understand corporate finance principles and strategies\* Introductions to the practices of determining an operating budget, calculating future cash flow, and scenario analysis - in plain English\* Information on the risks and rewards associated with corporate finance and lending\* Easy-to-understand explanations and examples\* Help to pass your corporate finance exam. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How national culture impacts organizational culture-and business success Using extensive case studies of successful global corporations, this book explores the impact of national culture on the corporate strategy and its execution, and through this ultimately business success-or failure. It does not argue that different cultures lead to different business results, but that all cultures impact organizations in ways both positive and negative, depending on the business cycle, the particular business, and the particular strategies being pursued. Depending on all of these factors, cultural dynamics can either enable or derail performance. But recognizing those cultural factors is difficult for business leaders; like everyone else, they too can be blind to the culture of which they are a part. The book offers managers and leaders eight recommendations for recognizing those cultural factors that negatively impact performance, as well as those that can be harnessed to encourage superior performance. With real case studies from companies in Asia, Europe, and the United States, this book offers a truly global approach to organizational culture. Offers a fresh approach to the effects of national culture on organizational culture that is applicable to any country in any region Based on case studies of such companies as Toyota, Samsung, General Motors, Nokia, Walmart, Kone and British Leyland It describes the origins and nature of the most common corporate crisis and how culture impacts the response to such a crisis Ideal for managers, business leaders, and board members, as well as business school students A welcome response to the flat-Earth fad that argues we're all alike, this book offers a nuanced and practical view of cultural differentiators and how they can enable or derail business performance.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, begin a successful venture, and change the world for the betterWe are living in a world of incredible challenge and changes, and for both the entrepreneur and potential entrepreneur alike, this also means it is a world of ample opportunities. From the fall of the Berlin Wall to the rise of e-commerce and social media, there are now, today, more markets, tools, and opportunities for entrepreneurs than ever before. Even better: we are now also living in a world more predisposed to entrepreneurial solutions than ever, and we need those solutions--not just to create the Next Big Thing, but to solve the Next Big Problem. Every issue that individuals, communities, and nations face offers the entrepreneur the chance to make a difference. For anyone ready to embark on a mission to solve problems, create communities, build businesses, tap technology, and think entrepreneurially, this new world is teeming with opportunities for success.\* Uses real-life examples to explain the full extent of today's global entrepreneurial revolution and its vital importance for our future\* Explains where the emerging markets are and how to tap into them to achieve success\* Offers insights on the global entrepreneurial revolution, the future of financing, the rise of the self-employed army, the transformation of innovation, and the view from the 'bottom of the pyramid'Learn how the worlds' best entrepreneurs are starting profitable businesses, innovating, or creating organizations to alleviate social needs across the globe. Planet Entrepreneur teaches how anyone can develop an entrepreneurial mindset, begin a successful venture, and change the world for the better. This is the Era of the Entrepreneur.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How to get past the most common myths about creativity to design truly innovative strategiesWe tend to think of creativity in terms reminiscent of the ancient muses: divinely-inspired, unpredictable, and bestowed upon a lucky few. But when our jobs challenge us to be creative on demand, we must develop novel, useful ideas that will keep our organizations competitive. The Myths of Creativity demystifies the processes that drive innovation. Based on the latest research into how creative individuals and firms succeed, David Burkus highlights the mistaken ideas that hold us back and shows us how anyone can embrace a practical approach, grounded in reality, to finding the best new ideas, projects, processes, and programs.\* Answers questions such as: What causes us to be creative in one moment and void in the next What makes someone more or less creative than his or her peers Where do our flashes of creative insight come from, and how can we generate more of them \* Debunks 10 common myths, including: the Eureka Myth; the Lone Creator Myth; the Incentive Myth; and The Brainstorming Myth\* Written by David Burkus, founder of popular leadership blog LDRLBFor anyone who struggles with creativity, or who makes excuses for delaying the work of innovation, The Myths of Creativity will help you overcome your obstacles to finding new ideas.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Examines Wiccan magic, rituals, traditions, and code of conductGet the scoop on this ancient spiritual pathWondering what it takes to be a Wiccan This plain-English guide introduces you to the vibrant world of Wicca and the practices of Witchcraft, describing its ancient origins, dispelling stereotypes, and explaining Wiccan beliefs, ethics, rituals, and holidays. You ll see what it means to live as a contemporary Wiccan -- and how to worship alone or with a group.Discover how to Worship alone or join a coven Perform charms, blessings, and spells Obtain necessary tools and supplies Spot spiritual scams and inappropriate behavior Explore a spiritual path guided by nature.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An employee's-eye view of what makes a great boss--and how you can become oneWhereas most books on managing people approach the subject from the perspective of a manager of an idealised organisation, Becoming a Better Boss takes a real-world approach, looking at the topic from the perspective of an employee in a real-world organisation--dysfunctions, warts, and all. Focusing on the choices individual employees make every day in getting work done, this book reinvents the practice of management one employee at a time.Author Julian Birkinshaw stresses the importance of taking management seriously, reveals where management practice often goes wrong, and dives deeply into the worldview of employees. He then explores the common personal biases and frailties of managers and discusses the vital importance of experimentation to overcome the limitations and idiosyncrasies of a particular organisation. Throughout, he supports his assertions with case studies from a wide and varying range of management experiments and situations at real companies.\* Written by a leading authority on strategy, management, and innovation who is also the author of eleven books, including Reinventing Management\* Introduces a new approach to management focused on real employees and actual situations\* Includes case studies from real organisationsBetween the stress of deadlines and the demands of today's business environment, it's easy for managers to lose sight of the importance of people management. Becoming a Better Boss not only shows managers how to lead effectively, but why doing so is vitally important to every organisation's success.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Solid financial guidance for anyone looking to build and protect their wealthEvery day, nationally recognized financial advisor Alan Haft helps his clients reach their financial goals and increase their standard of living. Now, in You Can Never Be Too Rich, Haft uses his vast knowledge base, highly innovative investment concepts, and entertaining style of writing to create proven investment solutions that will help readers minimize risk and take advantage of opportunities that lead to financial security for a lifetime. With this essential guide, Haft walks readers through the process of building and protecting wealth-and reveals the financial secrets that most investment professionals aren't aware of. You Can Never Be Too Rich clearly focuses on how people-whether they're just starting to work or are well on their way to retirement-can build a sizeable nest egg without getting caught up in market swings, taxes, or poor investment decisions. In this book, Haft doesn't rely on gimmicks or get-rich-quick schemes to help readers reach their goals; he simply offers proven and easy-to-understand-yet highly effective-advice that will allow them to make profitable financial decisions based on their specific situations.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Tackling a host of myths and prejudices commonly leveled at atheism, this captivating volume bursts with sparkling, eloquent arguments on every page. The authors rebut claims that range from atheism being just another religion to the alleged atrocities committed in its name.\* An accessible yet scholarly commentary on hot-button issues in the debate over religious belief\* Teaches critical thinking skills through detailed, rational argument\* Objectively considers each myth on its merits\* Includes a history of atheism and its advocates, an appendix detailing atheist organizations, and an extensive bibliography\* Explains the differences between atheism and related concepts such as agnosticism and naturalism.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover the practical skills for helping others.Whether you are considering becoming a counsellor, have to provide some form of counselling as part of your job, or are simply interested in communicating well, Counselling Skills For Dummies provides the perfect introduction to the practical basics of counselling. Starting with a thorough guide to the qualities, knowledge and skills needed to become a 'listening helper', the book goes on to provide a framework for a counselling session, helping you to successfully manage a potentially daunting process.Counselling Skills For Dummies, 2nd Edition:\* Illustrates how you can create a positive relationship between listener and speaker\* Teaches you how to structure a helping conversation\* Explains how asking the right questions are important to the progression of the relationship between speaker and listener\* Shows how you can better understand yourself, which is a crucial step in ensuring that you break down your own barriers to listening.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A provocative, personal approach to leadership based on in-depth research with hundreds of executives around the worldConfronted by disruptive change and economic turbulence, many of today's leaders find themselves ill-equipped to manage the hazards they now face. They must contend with chronic uncertainty, cynical employees, and personal burnout. Most are poorly served by the prevailing paradigm that obsessively focuses on what we do to produce short-term results while sabotaging who we are as healthy human beings. Few have seen alternatives, until now.Grounded proposes a new approach that's designed for actual humans who must grapple with these forces. This new paradigm speaks to our better selves. Based on the author's Healthy Leader model, it focuses on the six personal dimensions that fuel--and refuel--the world's top leaders: physical, emotional, intellectual, social, vocational, and spiritual health.The book argues that leaders at every level can be more self-aware, develop their untapped potential, and drive significantly better results--for themselves, their teams, and their organizations.\* Shows readers how to build a personal leadership model that works with their values, goals and capabilities\* Features fresh stories from leaders in a variety of organizations including the New York Fire Department, PricewaterhouseCoopers, The Lego Group, and Medstar Health\* Gives leaders practical tools to face their toughest challenges with greater skill, confidence, and impactBy developing themselves and mastering the six dimensions, readers can gain the stamina and strength to not only weather tough times but to achieve much, much more.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How to optimize educational spaces and teaching practices for more effective learningAuthor David Thornburg, an award-winning futurist and educational consultant, maintains that in order to engage all students, learning institutions should offer a balance of Campfire spaces (home of the lecture), Watering Holes (home to conversations between peers), Caves (places for quiet reflection), and Life (places where students can apply what they've learned). In order to effectively use technology in the classroom, prepare students for future careers, and incorporate project-based learning, all teachers should be moving from acting as the 'sage on the stage' to becoming the 'guide on the side.'Whether you are a school administrator interested in redesigning your school or a teacher who wants to prepare better lessons, From the Campfire to the Holodeck can help by providing insight on how to:\* Boost student engagement\* Enable project-based learning\* Incorporate technology into the classroom\* Encourage student-led learningFrom the Campfire to the Holodeck is designed to help schools move from traditional lecture halls (Campfires) where students just receive information to schools that encourage immersive student-centered learning experiences (Holodecks).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Leverage big data insights to improve customer experiences and insure business success Many of today's businesses find themselves caught in a snarl of internal data, paralyzed by internal silos, and executing antiquated marketing approaches. As a result, consumers are losing patience, shareholders are clamoring for growth and differentiation, and marketers are left struggling to untangle the massive mess. Big Data Marketing provides a strategic road map for executives who want to clear the chaos and start driving competitive advantage and top line growth. Using real-world examples, non-technical language, additional downloadable resources, and a healthy dose of humor, Big Data Marketing will help you discover the remedy offered by data-driven marketing. - Explains how marketers can use data to learn what they need to know - Details strategies to drive marketing relevance and Return On Marketing Investment (ROMI) - Provides a five-step approach in the journey to a more data-driven marketing organization - Author Lisa Arthur, the Chief Marketing Officer for Teradata Applications, the leader in integrated marketing software, meets with thousands of CMOs and marketing professionals annually through public speaking and events Big Data Marketing reveals patterns in your customers' behavior and proven ways to elevate customer experiences. Leverage these insights to insure your business's success.…