Offers lessons in strategic planning for businesses, incorporating examples ranging from Alexander the Great to IBM and General Electric, with proven ideas for increasing return on investment and maxi
Negotiation is an essential element of almost all of our interactions'personally and professionally. It's part of how we establish relationships, work together, and arrive at solutions for our clients
Writing in a reader-friendly, accessible style, Gallagher, a corporate trainer and public speaker on workplace culture and communication, outlines a strength-based approach, based on the strengths-bas
Scott, a noted author and business consultant, has written this guide to achieving personal and business goals by relying more upon intuition and less upon the "logical" thinking processes that may be
Anderson, a journalist and host of a radio show called The Career Clinic, brings together first-hand accounts of people she interviewed for the show who have found careers they love. She organizes the
Livoti, a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, teaming with Topp, a nonfiction writer and filmmaker, debunks common myths about pregnancy and explains what to really expect. Th
Attitude affects every facet of our lives—from the way we handle stress to how we communicate at work. The way we view difficulties and setbacks can make the difference between success and failure. Ro
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
This critical analysis of the outsourcing of American jobs to overseas competitors warns of the inherent dangers of corporate short term strategies for reducing operating costs, and offers several alt
Why is it that some people consistently seem to get more done than others? The answer is that they know how to set specific, achievable goals for themselves...and then follow through on them. This rev
Conflict, misunderstandings, and contrary points of view are all a part of the workplace -- and employees who can’t effectively deal with these differences may be stunting their career growth. Now, in
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
"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
"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
Everyone has had one a colleague or client who makes going to work a trial and a terror. Scott, a Bay Area consultant, provides chatty guidance for reducing workplace difficulties and improving morale
The Boss and The Assistant. It's a basic business relationship, and the structure is easy: The Boss gives orders, and The Assistant obeys. But there’s an alternative that's better for both assistant a
Any size business can benefit from public relations. You can gain attention for your own small business and help build your company's credibility and brand . . . if you know the tricks of the trade. T
A leader’s most important job is to communicate. Every day, whether in a meeting or a presentation, a water-cooler conversation or a formal speech, his or her ability to craft and deliver a clear mess
