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Is your job just a way to pay the bills? It doesn’t have to be that way. You’ll find that when your career fits your personality, it becomes a source of tremendous satisfaction and success. Career Mat
When CEOs think about the supply chain, it's usually to cut costs. But the smartest leaders see supply chain and sourcing for what they can be: hidden tools for outperforming the competition. Steve Jo
A science-backed guide sorts through fitness fads and fallacies to provide the best information for a healthy lifestyle, from stretching and workout routines to proper equipment, dietary supplements a
Peel back the cheerful façade that parents present, and you’ll find that many are worried about their teens.Mood swings, impulsiveness, poor judgment, and other problems peak in these years. Add stres
Keeping kids safe takes vigilance. But when your child has food allergies, the challenge is greater and you worry that much more.As a food-allergy mom (and someone seriously allergic herself), author
Demographics not only define who we are, where we live, and how our numbers change, but—for those who can read beyond the raw figures—they open up hidden business opportunities that lie ahead.What wil
Seeks to dispel common myths about the difficulties of starting a business, providing over one hundred examples of start-ups that have overcome setbacks and found success.
Bloggers, influencers, citizen journalists…today’s news landscape is crowded and constantly changing. As a PR professional, how do you match your message to the medium and ensure that it gets heard ab
From Uber to the presidential debates, the gig economy has been dominating the headlines…and for good reason. Today, more than a third of Americans are working in the gig economy—mixing together short
The best companies in the world discover what their customers desire—and then deliver it in memorable and deeply human experiences. How well do you know your customers?What Customers Crave examines ho
As a salesperson, your pipeline is the key to your success. No matter what changes, that remains the same. Top producers prospect—and they do it ALL THE TIME. “But how?” you ask, “In the age of the In
Intelligence, ambition, and skill will start you on the road to success, but without strong communications skills, social savvy, and a sense of appropriate behavior...you won’t get far.The Etiquette E
Like the ocean, the marketplace constantly changes and today's cresting reward becomes tomorrow's crashing risk. Better take a lesson from the experts: big wave surfers. Like successful entrepreneurs,
Is your workplace working for you and your employees? Studies show that unhealthy work habits, like staring at computer screens and rushing through fast-food lunches are taking their toll in the form
It’s an exciting time to be in marketing: The Internet, social media, and content marketing are powerful equalizers, resetting the playing field for businesses large and small. Yet, it’s also a challe
In this text, Fields, a consultant on strategic and financial issues and teacher of the American Management Association's course Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial Managers, draws
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
Why do sales organizations fall short? Every day, expert consultants like Mike Weinberg are called on by companies large and small to find the answer—and it’s one that may surprise you. Typically, the
Imagine what would happen if you could quickly elevate the EQ score of everyone in your organization. Profitability, retention, and customer satisfaction would soar! Studies prove that emotional intel
Exploring dominant personality traits and encouraging parents to understand their own goals and desires, the authors teach parents the art of becoming better problem solvers and advocates for their ch
Reveals how companies are turning to a strategy of sustainability and social good, examining the six key factors green companies share, and explains how to use the proven methods and achieve success.
Pinpoints the personality traits that are common among the most resilient people in the world and explains how these traits can be developed and nurtured.
Presents a nutrition plan for young athletes that explains how to balance meals, choose healthy snacks, and use supplements and performance enhancers, while addressing some of the nutritional hurdles
When people are kept from moving—whether they're sitting through a presentation or stuck behind a desk—they become restless and their attention waivers. Yet most training ignores the innate human desi
Projects—especially complex ones—are inherently risky. Between time constraints, technical challenges, and resource issues, things can easily go wrong—making the identification of potential risks an e
The details of international business are growing more complex by the day—and even the most seasoned professionals can find themselves in need of guidance. This comprehensive answer book supplies read
Explains to small business owners the best way to use crowd funding to finance their ventures, including how to pitch a project to the public, which crowd funding portal is the best to use, and how to
One thing that will never change about the business world is the presence of risk. But risk management has changed dramatically since the 2008 financial crisis. . .and new developments in technology a
This book offers tips and advice on how to increase one's sales potential. The material is appropriate for anyone in the sales field, whether it be car sales on the lot, online selling, or anything in
Examines the elements that are crucial for crafting a successful raesumae or cover letter, from the layout and presentation to where to send it and how to request salary requirements.
Considered a standard reference in the field, this handbook describes the components of facility plans for several timeframes, methods for forecasting budget and space needs, the financial case justif
The author adapts the principles in "The Art of War" for small businesses, teaching them to choose the right ground for battle, strike at competitors' weakest points, and build and leverage strategic
Covering 80 different topics in all—including online bullying, sexting, drugs depression and many other challenges—a straight-talking guide helps parents understand why teenagers behave the way they d
In our increasingly complicated and data-driven world, many new developments are so complex that only experts comprehend their nuances. But what they don't grasp is how to tell the world about them. C
This book compiles 100 tips and techniques for project management processes. Organized alphabetically, they relate to the areas of general, leadership, teamwork, control, scope, time, cost, quality, h
Pagnoni, a fundraising consultant and workshop leader who directs three nonprofit organizations, and Solomon aid nonprofit organizations in enhancing organizational growth and getting to the next leve
Too much debt? Not enough savings? Stop your whining and get to work. It's time to become a battle-ready financial warrior, prepared to tackle any money challenge. Modeled on the Soldier's Handbook, w
Managing people is a tricky business—and managers and small business owners need a clear understanding of the essentials of human resources to survive. The original edition of The Manager’s Guide to H
