Visionaries like Steve Jobs and Richard Branson are the stuff of legend. Yet we still fumble in describing what they do. Drawing on recent insights from neuroscience and psychology, Ten Steps Ahead r
When Hank Gilman started his career, he aspired to be a great journalist, writing about prominent people, important events, and, of course, the largest watermelons in Beaufort County, South Carolina
Some people think Jay-Z is just another rapper. Others see him as just another celebrity or mega-star. The reality is, he is first and foremost a business. And as much as Martha Stewart or Oprah, he
Enchantment, as defined by bestselling business guru Guy Kawasaki, is not about manipulating people. It transforms situations and relationships. It converts hostility into civility and civility into
“The book you are holding will fundamentally change the way you look at the collection, compartmentalization, analysis, distribution, application, and protection of intelligence in your business. J. C
The inspiring true story of Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran--and her best advice for anyone starting a business. After failing at twenty-two jobs, Barbara Corcoran borrowed $1,000 from a boyfriend,
If Rupert Murdoch and Sumner Redstone are so smart, why are their stocks long-term losers? We live in the age of big Media, with the celebrity moguls telling us that "content is king." But for all
"Wise. Relevant. Riveting." -Jim Collins, author of Good to Great Denial is the unconscious belief that a certain fact is too terrible to face and therefore cannot be true. It turns challenges into
The acclaimed author of Ignore Everybody is back with more irreverent wisdom, wit, and original cartoons. "It has never been easier to make a great living doing what you love. But to make it happen
How entrepreneurs find the next big thing-and make it huge. The era of easy money and easy jobs is officially over. Today, we're all entrepreneurs, and the tides of change threaten to capsize anyon
In this landmark guide to organizational culture change, the authors introduce the Results Pyramid model, a simple and memorable methodology for efficiently and effectively changing the way people th
"Harvey Mackay hits the bull's-eye. An important book for important times in our lives. The Shark Man at his very best." -Larry King Harvey Mackay returns with the ultimate book on how to get, and
The familiar adage that "It's a jungle out there" applies to sellers and sales organizations now more than ever. Competitors are hungry for business; decision makers are wary of change; and the marke
After the financial chaos and panic of the last few years, investors are looking to rebuild confidence and learn from the mistakes that led to the crash. In The Triumph of Value Investing, Janet Lowe
Josh Kaufman founded PersonalMBA.com as an alternative to the business school boondoggle. His Web site has introduced hundreds of thousands of readers to the best business books and most powerful bus
"This book is a fantastic read for any investor!" -Jim Cramer Mutual fund managers, day traders, and other professional investors don't like you. They think they're smarter than you. But they have
An authoritative expose of the mysterious and potentially dangerous world of private equity. Marquee private equity firms such as Blackstone Group, Carlyle Group, and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts have gro
The winningest coach in NCAA history shares his lessons on building and coaching teams of champions. For 202 consecutive dual matches over the past eleven years, the Trinity men's squash team has g
The definitive narrative of two decades of folly that led to the financial crisis. "Hell is empty, and all the devils are here." -Shakespeare, The Tempest Before the dust even settled, competing t
Is India ready for superpower status or too far behind China to ever catch up? In his career as one of India's leading journalists and entrepreneurs, Raghav Bahl has often faced this question, and
The New York Times bestseller-an investment book for the coming age of high inflation. On the heels of the most recent economic crisis, America is headed toward another: high inflation and dollar d
How to quickly and effectively reorganize your business around its most profitable elements. Top companies around the world turn to Jonathan Byrnes to figure out where the profit is. He can show th
Traces the career and downfall of the former New York governor, describing his dramatic successes as a prosecutor, attorney general, and promising politician before the scandal that ended his gubernat
The sequel to the groundbreaking and bestselling Wikinomics, with new ideas and applications for mass collaboration. In their 2007 bestseller Wikinomics, Don Tapscott and Anthony Williams taught th
The acclaimed bestseller that's teaching the world about the power of mass collaboration. Translated into more than twenty languages and named one of the best business books of the year by reviewer
One of Harvard Business Reviews's "Breakthrough ideas for 2010". We all want to do our best and do it efficiently. But companies love bureaucracy, their old technologies, and calcified procedures.
A simple, powerful idea that's reinventing the way smart, adaptive companies do business. Most businesses follow the same basic formula: create a product or service, sell it, and collect money. Wha
How government and business can work together to secure our economic futureHow bad will the current recession get? According to Eric Janszen, by late 2009 we could face unemployment over 10 percent;
Secrets of top performers who thrive under pressure and maintain an edge over the competition. Athletes regularly face win-lose situations, but so do business leaders, soldiers, litigators, and eve
A personal finance expert-and full-time college student-shows why everything you know about choosing and financing college is wrong. College costs are rising at twice the rate of inflation-and much
"One of the best leadership books of the year." -strategy+business Leadership is the art of transforming how people think, feel, and act. Though some experts make it seem complicated, it really ha
"This book is game changing in a way I have never seen in a business book. I learned about myself and gained new insights into the work I've been doing for thirty years. It is a spectacular read." -
Insightful and easy-to-read summaries of eighteen books from some of the best minds in sales. There are dozens of sales books published each year, each with a different message. How can readers get
An insider's memoir of the greed, excess, and demise of the high- flying hedge fund and trader lifestyle Magazine entrepreneur Randall Lane had a prime seat at Wall Street's biggest greed fest. The
"With few equals, Amber has and continues to demonstrate a keen insight toward the continually evolving fabric of the social web."-Steve Chen, cofounder of YouTube"Amber is one of those rare people w
There are 168 hours in a week. This book is about where the time really goes, and how we can all use it better. It's an unquestioned truth of modern life: we are starved for time. With the rise of
From his unique vantage point as editor-in-chief of MAKE magazine, the hub of the newly invigorated do-it-yourself movement, Mark Frauenfelder takes readers on an inspiring and surprising tour of the
Understanding the rise of state capitalism and its threat to global free markets The End of the Free Market details the growing phenomenon of state capitalism, a system in which governments drive
"It seemed to me that the bees were working on the very same kinds of problems we are trying to solve. How can large, diverse groups work together harmoniously and productively? Perhaps we could take
The small business guru behind Duct Tape Marketing shares his most valuable lesson: how to get your customers to do your best marketing for you. The power of glitzy advertising and elaborate market
