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Organization Development: The Process Of Leading Organizational Change
Donald L. Anderson - 2009
Incorporating OD ethics and values into each chapter, Donald L. Anderson provides discussion of the real-world application of these theoretical ideas. In-depth case studies that follow major content chapters allow students to immediately apply what they have learned. In today's challenging environment of increased globalization, rapidly changing technologies, economic pressures, and expectations in the contemporary workforce, this book is an essential tool.
If You Can't Wholesale After This: I've Got Nothing For You..
Todd M Fleming - 2017
It's the first book in the "I've Got Nothing For You.." series. This series of books aims to guide you through the process of becoming financially free through real estate investing. If You Can't Wholesale After This was written for people who are fed up with the traditional "rat race" style of living and want to create a new way of living no matter if you have ever been involved in real estate or have any money of your own. This book will guide your mind and actions to building massive wealth step by step. Todd himself completed his first deal with only $11 in his checking account. He believes that anyone can build financial freedom by changing their mindsets and improving their daily habits. This book will change the way that you think about money and the way you think about the opportunity surrounding you each and every day. This book will inspire you to begin your own real estate business and provide a living for your family that you only dreamed of previously.
The Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus: How to Get Big Things Done in YOUR "Workshop" All Year Long
Eric Harvey - 2003
These are the leadership traits of the Santa Claus in each of us! This is truly the gift that keeps on giving!
Called to the Fire: A Witness for God in Mississippi; The Story of Dr. Charles Johnson
Chet Bush - 2013
As the key African American witness to take the stand in the trial famously dubbed the Mississippi Burning case by the FBI, Dr. Charles Johnson, a young preacher fresh out of Bible College, became a voice for justice and equality in the segregated south. Unwittingly thrust into the heart of a national tragedy - the murder of three civil rights activists - Dr. Johnson overcame fear and adversity to become a leader in the civil rights movement. He played a vital role for the Federal Justice Department, offering clarity to the event that led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. And, in a shocking turn of events, Johnson offered a path of reconciliation for one of the convicted killers. A story of love, conviction, adversity, and redemption, Called to the Fire is a riveting account of a life in pursuit of the call of God and the fight for justice and equality.
The Abilene Paradox and Other Meditations on Management
Jerry B. Harvey - 1988
Join Dr. Jerry B. Harvey as he clearly illustrates why no organization wants to find themselves goin' to Abilene. See how group dynamics can keep individuals from stating their true beliefs for fear of isolation and separation, and how that often leads to mismanaged agreement. You'll learn to recognize the warning signs of risky group dynamics and improve decision-making processes throughout your organization.
The Power of Meeting New People: Start Conversations, Keep Them Going, Build Rapport, Develop Friendships, and Expand Business
Debra Fine - 2005
Fantastic Book!
Doing Business by the Good Book: 52 Lessons on Success Straight from the Bible
David L. Steward - 2004
Steward founded his company, Worldwide Technology, Inc., on a shoestring budget and borrowed money, well aware of the high-risk nature of the venture he was undertaking. Despite the fact that he was a novice entrepreneur, he was certain he would succeed. Steward believed intensely that God wouldn't let him down.Doing Business by the Good Book shares the inspiring lessons culled straight from the Bible, that Steward used to build his privately held billion-dollar company into a global information technology enterprise.
How To Get to the Top of Google (November 2012 Edition - Updated for Penguin & Panda)
Tim Kitchen - 2012
You will learn:- How to get your website on the first page of Google- How to get your website showing up multiple times on the first page (one of my websites shows up 6 in the first 7 results!!)- The 3 'Dirty Secrets' that expensive SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) Experts don't want you to know- What you can do for the price of 2 ½ cups of coffee that could have your website ranking top in as little as a day (I have done exactly this and I’ll show you how)- The small things you can do to make a BIG difference- How to analyse your online competition and find their weaknesses- How to pull off the famous ‘Google Leapfrog’- What the recent Google changes mean for people using pre-April 2012 strategies – and it’s not good news!- How to make people click on your website even if it shows up below your competitors!- How to avoid the deadly mistakes that can lead to Google removing your site from the listings- How to survive and thrive post-PenguinWhat most people don't understand is that once you know what to do, it's actually extremely straightforward to rank highly in Google. But there's a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding out there.Tim Kitchen is a Search Engine ranking expert and online business owner currently personally in charge of SEO for over 50 businesses as well as his own businesses in some incredibly competitive markets. He also regularly teaches SEO to more than 2,000 small business owners through his books, courses and videos.In this updated version of the book he shares everything he has learnt from the past 7 years of getting websites to the top of Google.
Winning with Accountability: The Secret Language of High-Performing Organizations
Henry J. Evans - 2008
It is that simple. For over 10 years, Henry Evans has worked with hundreds of organizations around the world, teaching and building accountability. This book offers that same guidance to you, your colleagues and your team to reach new levels of excellence and success. In Winning with Accountability, Henry offers a step-by-step guide to help any organization improve performance by creating a culture of accountability. The strategies in this book are simple, easy to implement...and the results are immediate! It should be required reading for every member of every team. Read, enjoy, and win with accountability!
More Than a Pink Cadillac
Jim Underwood - 2002
And it's not just Mary Kay's 800,000 associates worldwide who know it is an outstanding company. From the Harvard Business School to the CIA, organizations around the world are studying and attempting to emulate the incredible success of this powerful marketing machine. More than a Pink Cadillac reveals the leadership and success principles that have made the company a global successand an inspiration to women everywhere. Jim Underwood is the first outside author to have unlimited access to the company's employees and management. Featuring inspirational stories about leaders and associates at Mary Kay, More than a Pink Cadillac imparts nine keys to sustainable success that any leader or independent businessperson can use to inspire others and succeed in business.
The Leadership Contract: The Fine Print to Becoming a Great Leader
Vince Molinaro - 2013
How can we ever get our organizations to succeed if so few employees believe in their senior leaders? The Leadership Contract explains why leadership, and specifically leadership culture, is the only real differentiator between the organizations that thrive and those that fall behind. This book explains how to establish a leadership contract that is fully understood and agreed upon by business leaders to ensure the success of their company.The book lays out the four terms and conditions of the leadership contract and enlists leaders in making a conscious decision to lead, including the understanding that leadership is a decision, entails an obligation, is difficult, and requires a community.Designed for top-level executives, mid-level managers, front-line leaders, and emerging leaders, the book identifies the shortcomings of current leadership methods and explains how to adopt new policies and mentalities to make you a better leader and ensure business success Author Vince Molinaro, Ph.D., CMC is the author of two successful books, Leadership Solutions and The Leadership Gap and is also a Certified Management Consultant Create the contract that ensures your leadership will take your organization to new heights.
How Did I Get Here?: The Ascent of an Unlikely CEO
Tony Hawk - 2010
He's the first to land a 900 (two and a half full rotations). He's also among the richest pitchmen in any sport. And, in a sport that's especially youth-oriented, Tony Hawk, a 40-something father of four, still connects with his audience by staying true to who he is.Moving easily between the ramp and the boardroom, Tony currently runs one of the most acclaimed action sports companies, a clothing line, and video game series bearing his name that has sold over $1 billion worldwide, making it the biggest selling action sports game franchise in game history. He has secured endorsement deals with major brands such as McDonalds, Intel, T-Mobile and Kohl's; started the Boom Boom HuckJam action sports tour; and achieved worldwide acclaim from the ESPN X Games.Filled with Tony's typical modesty and humor, How Did I Get Here? tells the amazing story behind Tony Hawk's unprecedented success from skateboarder to CEO, and the secrets behind his lasting appeal. You'll find out how authenticity has served him well in all his achievements. You'll also understand how his story has shaped many of his fundamental values, including his huge desire to win and his strong sense of realism.Get the inside story of Tony Hawk beyond the skateboard as he answers the question: How Did I Get Here?
Squawk!: How to Stop Making Noise and Start Getting Results
Travis Bradberry - 2008
In this fun, illuminating parable, we follow Charlie the Seagull as he learns that the secret to being a successful boss lies in a deeper understanding of what management really is and how our actions are perceived by those around us.
The Remedy
Pascal Dennis - 2010
The book provides practical knowledge for lean champions, managers, and executives driving toward operational excellence enterprise-wide. The story format, and the presentation of this material was excellent, and the avoidance of lean and operational excellence jargon gives the book a wide appeal...it is a pleasure to read.The Sequel to the Influential "Lean" Business Novel Andy & MeThe Remedy is a compelling a business fable that shows how Lean quality improvement business practices--traditionally associated with manufacturing--can dramatically improve the service areas of your business-including design, engineering, sales, marketing and all processes in between.Written by Pascal Dennis, a leading Lean consultant, the story follows Tom Pappas and Rachel Armstrong, senior leaders at a desperate automotive company as they try to implement a Lean management system across an entire platform, the Chloe, a breakthrough green car. The future of the company is at stake. Can Tom and Rachel, supported by Andy Saito, a retired, reclusive Toyota executive, regain the trust and respect of the customer? Can a venerable but dying company implement Lean practices to every part of their business and learn a new, more effective way of managing?Shows you how to use the Lean quality improvement method to fix not just a manufacturing system, but an entire company, including management, design, marketing, and supply chain Written by Pascal Dennis, author of four books on Lean practices and winner of the coveted Shingo Prize for outstanding research contributing to operational excellence Originally developed by Toyota, the Lean approach to quality improvement has gained a worldwide following and helped turn around enumerable struggling businesses
The Feiner Points of Leadership: The 50 Basic Laws That Will Make People Want to Perform Better for You
Michael Feiner - 2004
Feiner's candid leadership guide cuts through rhetoric and theory and gives managers and executives a "hands-on" approach to dealing with problems in business.