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For the right person, a career in media sales can be glamorous, rewarding, and lucrative. But without the right guidance, it can also be challenging. Author Paul Weyland has decades of experience work
Drawing on 30 years of experience in the field, Weyland (media sales, University of Texas-Austin) shows novice and veteran television, radio, and cable salespeople how to prospect for clients, how to
Writing in a conversational yet informative style a cut above the typical jargon-filled sales propaganda, Mersino, a management consultant, introduces basic concepts of emotional intelligence and show
"Just imagine being completely denied any feedback whatsoever -- no guidance, no praise, and no constructive criticism for the things you do. If you received no input at all, how much initiative would
Discusses the personal qualities and leadership skills of the former president in relation to the challenges faced by present-day business executives, revealing Kennedy's techniques for decision makin
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On the eve of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, Pittsburgh native and graduate student Ben Orbach traveled to the Middle East to experience the region first-hand. Despite having a degree in Middle Eastern st
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For some, a job is just a way to pay the bills. For others -- those whose careers fit their passions and personalities -- it is a source of great satisfaction and success. Career Match is designed to
"On the glorious journey to motherhood, this beautiful keepsake journal is the ideal traveling companion. Moments and Milestones Pregnancy Journal offers the expectant mother a week-by-week guide to
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The rules of battle for tracking down -- and eliminating -- hardware and software bugs.When the pressure is on to root out an elusive software or hardware glitch, what's needed is a cool head courtesy
In the pages of this book, you will meet some of the people whose hard work propels a critical social and economic force - the aviation industry - and who on the morning of September 11th were sudden
"In the three years following the September 11th, 2001, terrorist attacks, the Federal Bureau of Investigation hired 2,200 new Special Agents. But that was out of more than 150,000 applicants, and you
"Decades of research have proven the value of reading aloud to children, and the years between birth and age two are arguably the most crucial for language development. As a parent, it's important tha
E-business consultant Scott Fox explains how all kinds of people can make money by starting their own Internet-based businesses. He identifies the most promising e-business opportunities and offers gu
"Besides the usual parenting challenges, parents of disabled children face added obstacles that can tax the resolve and resources of even the strongest families. Author Peggy Lou Morgan has developed
Power, position, property. That's been the name of the game throughout human history. And the urge to gain new territory -- or keep what's already been acquired -- certainly shows up in our daily work
"No one's children are well behaved all the time. While it may be a thankless task, being a good parent involves knowing how and when to administer discipline. The Discipline Miracle presents a compr
According to Kotler distills the essence of marketing guru Philip Kotler's wisdom and years of experience into question and answer format. Based on the thousands of questions Kotler has been asked ove
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A practical guide to personal management furnishes a collection of the best ideas on how to develop focused goals and plans in seven key areas and addresses such questions as how to balance one's pers
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Written by a software consultant and a diversity education consultant, this guide overviews the web conferencing products available on the market, which applications work best and why, the features an
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A manual by and for manufacturing and retail executives, this book describes the advantages of Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR), outlining the demands of a successful CPFR
Offering advice to human resources executives, this book provides guidance for both serving the company one works for and advancing one's own career. It specifically describes techniques for demonstr
Examines the lives and careers of thirty-two African Americans who have risen through the ranks of American businesses to positions of power, recounting their career trajectories, motivations, support
An award-winning salon owner and expert marketer passes along the concepts and practices that create loyal repeat customers in any business including having superb "front line" people, making each vis
A textbook on the organized movement of goods, services, and sometimes people, that involves individuals or companies in more than one country. The focus is on private-sector transactions, though some
"For decades, AMA -- and every other training organization -- has encouraged seminar participants to fill out a ""personal styles survey"" that focuses on the various ways in which people approach the
Peels away the mystery that surrounds the psychology of influence and reveals how the world's most persuasive politicians, advertisers, salespeople, and spin doctors work their magic. Case studies in
Understanding the natural process of how adults learn is critical to delivering training that's interesting, relevant - and most important - gets tangible results. In Turning Training Into Learning, t
