It’s a big jump from employee to entrepreneur—with a daunting failure rate. Get the inside scoop on what it takes to succeed. Millions of employees parked in cubicles dream about starting their own
With an increasing number employees working remotely, it is more difficult than ever to ensure that team members are working smoothly and productively together. "A Manager's Guide to Virtual Teams" is
Rogers, star of the TV series "M*A*S*H*," has had even more success as a businessman and entrepreneur than as an actor. Filled with insights and engaging stories, "Make Your Own Rules" paints a fascin
Eye-opening new research into an often-overlooked threat to employee engagement and workplace productivity. There are a lot of frustrated people in most workplaces today. We’re not talking about the
In the vein of “An Inconvenient Truth,” a sobering assessment of our nation’s energy policies and a stirring call for change. Dangerous CO2 emissions, massive oil spills, dwindling supplies—the probl
Rethinking the African-American experience—now and in the future. If the name Randal Pinkett sounds familiar, it may be because Pinkett was the first African-American winner on The Apprentice. When h
Discover how you can turn your company’s intangible assets into REAL profit. Whether you call it “harvesting intangible assets” or “intellectual property management,” organizations must make the mos
Whether it's an R&D engineer who consistently develops innovative products, an assembly line mechanic who single-handedly keeps the machines humming, or a gifted salesperson who understands the te
Your reputation can be made or destroyed— in just a few clicks. The Internet is like the Old West—a frontier rich with opportunity and hope, but also a rough-and-tumble land of questionable characte
Hope or Hype is a taboo-shattering look at what drives the American obsession with medical "miracles," exposing the equipment manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies; doctors and hospitals too quic
Carrison, a consultant and former journalist, praises the resourcefulness of Israeli businesses under the threat of terrorism. Through interviews with executives, including the director of the Israel
Call it the digital generation. The iPhone-toting, Facebookhopping, Twitter-tapping, I-want-what-I-want, how-I-wantit generation. By whatever name, marketers are discovering that connecting with today
Finally…a user’s guide for thinking outside the box. Consider some big ideas that have become business and cultural phenomena: how Starbucks transformed a declining coffee market by combining an expe
Some people have the ability to enter a room and draw instant attention, effortlessly exuding charm, radiating energy and a commanding presence. That enviable quality is called charisma]]and those who
Winner of the prestigious PMI David I Cleland Project Management Literature Award in 2007 A comprehensive reference presenting the critical concepts and theories all project managers must master, Th
Risk. It's a given factor in the operation of any organization. From corporate fraud and security issues to technological and other man-made disasters, bad things do happen. And while many businesses
In 1953, South Korea was rated by the U.N. as the poorest country in the world. Five decades later, it is the fifteenth largest economy. Now, South Korea's decisions on how to manage its society and i
Updated and expanded to reflect the latest trends and best practices, a guide to succession management contains 20 percent new material, including chapters on recruitment and retention, as well as upd
How to compete and win in a global economy. The rules are changing. The work we do -- and where and how we do it -- is undergoing a revolution. In order to thrive in the global economy, co
Be cool by staying on the cutting edge of what's hot. What do the iPod, MySpace, and YouTube all have in common? They’re fresh, they’re sexy, and most importantly -- they’re cool. But whil
Avoid the costs and headaches of employee lawsuits. It has become the bane of every employer’s existence: the dreaded lawsuit from a disgruntled employee. Accusations of discrimination, se
Whether in the corporate world or in the government, managing is about accountability and results. Managing government employees presents unique challenges. Government managers may feel that s
When you can see the future, you can profit from it. Foreword by Joseph Coates In the next 50 years, new technologies, shifting global economics, and many other factors will present in
To bring out the best in your employees, remember that performance is only the beginning. At some point in their careers, all managers face a frustrating and seemingly insurmountable chall
"This book's challenge to the marketing community is to wake up and rethink who it is that has control over the economic purse strings." -- From the foreword by Paco Underhill "Forewor
Personal success expert Brian Tracy gives readers a proven action plan for getting the job done when the pressure is on. In business and in life, things seldom go exactly as planned. You'v
The scientific facts that will enable more constructive debate about the stem cell issue. "There has been much recent debate about the merits, dangers, and nature of stem cell research. Some see
Re-energizing a company’s customer service -- and inspiring greater customer loyalty --using the power of kindness. Despite years of focus on the importance of customer service, most busin
For true innovation, you may need to think outside the box -- and outside the company. "Knowledge is good," preaches the inscription under the statue of college founder Emil Faber in the f
How deep and strong is your organization's leadership "bench"? "The key to sustained competitive advantage in any industry is not size, image, or technology. Its talent, particularly a
Learn how to master an elusive but crucial skill from personal success expert Brian Tracy. "As one of the world's premier business consultants and personal success experts, Brian Tracy has devoted hi
One industry has had more impact on life in America than any other before or since. Here is the story of two men and one company at the start of it all. "You couldn't find two more different men
Written by a 65-year-old traditional CEO and his 36-year-old entrepreneur son, this text explores the concept of leadership from the contrasting perspectives of their different generations. The author
Tracy, a personal coach and business speaker, lays out his personal strategic planning process for setting career and business goals, increasing productivity, and growing profits. His rules and the ap
Carreira, a manufacturing and engineering consultant, brings principles of manufacturing to the shop floor in this accessible reference, describing essential tools that can help streamline operations
Innovative strategies to help managers focus on -- and work to increase -- shareholder value. "Recent events have turned the spotlight on the issue of corporate accountability -- especiall
Dossani (South Asia programs, Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center, Stanford U.) traces the political and economic development of India since independence and draws a portrait of its present insti
Are we better off today than we were 50 years ago? Nearly 50 years after the Civil Rights Movement, there is a new crisis of opportunity in corporate America. Based on the author’s groundbreaking st
It can be found in a smile, a handshake, or a friendly chat. Knowing how to influence others is a crucial element of success. We succeed in business and in life when we influence how others think, fe
No matter what industry you're in or what economic conditions you are facing, you can still build a phenomenally successful business. Bestselling business authority Mark Thompson and international suc
