All Summaries

All Summaries

 
The 33 Strategies of War. Greene, Robert Viking (Penguin Group) , 2006 Leadership, Leadership Development

It has been a customary perception that peace-loving people triumph more in life. Few realize that this is the very idea that acts as a barrier to...

 
 
The 360-Degree Leader Maxwell, John C. Thomas Nelson , 2005 Leadership, Management, Personal Growth, Relationships

Leaders today face the challenge of influencing people from all sides of an organization. Yet, many managers with leadership responsibilities feel that because they are not the main leader, they cannot influence their...

 
 
The 40+ Job Hunting Guide Birsner, E. Patricia Prentice Hall Press , 1989 Human Resources, Personal Growth

Satisfied employees generally begin a description of their workplace by mentioning its unique or attractive benefits. Quickly, however, their comments turn to descriptions of the atmosphere, or feel, of the work...

 
 
The 48 Laws Of Power Greene, Robert | Elffers, Joost Penguin Group , 2000 Personal Growth

A comprehensive, well-researched synthesis of timeless philosophies-from Machiavelli to Suntzu, as applied in real-life situations by powerful figures in history such as Queen Elizabeth I and Henry Kissinger. Absorbing...

 
 
The 5 Essential People Skills Carnegie, Dale Fireside , 2009 Communication, Human Resources, Personal Growth

Many people feel awkward in certain situations – a handicap that can prevent them from moving ahead personally and professionally. Drawing on almost 100 years of experience by Dale Carnegie Training, The 5...

 
 
The 5 Levels of Leadership Maxwell, John C. Center Street , 2013 Leadership, Leadership Development

In The 5 Levels of Leadership, John C. Maxwell defines leading as a verb, not a noun. Good leadership involves dealing with individuals and their different dynamics, which are continually in flux, and...

 
 
The 5 Patterns of Extraordinary Careers Citrin, James M. | Smith, Richard A. Crown Business , 2003 Human Resources, Personal Growth

Many believe that a successful career is the result of dumb luck, good timing, political savvy, good business and/or social connections, high levels of intelligence, brown nosing, and/or unethical behavior. However,...

 
 
The 51 Fatal Business Errors Muehlhausen, Jim Maxum Communications, Inc , 2003 Business Strategy

The 51 Fatal Business Errors focuses on lessons learned by business owners and CEOs from their successes and failures, and is intended as a practical guide to...

 
 
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Covey, Stephen R. The Free Press , 2004 Leadership, Major Works, Personal Growth

Today's complex and interdependent world is plagued by a myriad of common human challenges. These include fear, insecurity, blame, hopelessness, selfishness, conflict, personal stagnation, and a lack of life balance....

 
 
The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave Branham, Leigh AMACOM , 2012 Leadership Development, Personal Growth

According to conventional wisdom, employee turnover is usually about pay and beyond the control of most companies. But in The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave, human relations consultant Leigh Branham...

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