All Summaries

All Summaries

 
The Paradox Process Barrett, Derm Amacom , 1997 Innovation

On the surface, a paradox can appear to contradict common sense and logic. But in reality, it is inherently valid and sensible and has been used by innovators throughout history to uncover wellsprings of...

 
 
The Passion Plan at Work Chang, Richard | Smith, Fred Jossey-Bass Publishers , 2001 Human Resources, Leadership, Management, Personal Growth

Everyone enjoys something, but that "something" is usually not the job. This is unfortunate because a job consumes a large portion of an adult’s life, and spending countless hours toiling at a career that is neither...

 
 
The Pause Principle Cashman, Kevin Berrett-Koehler Publications, Inc. , 2012 Communication, Leadership

Over a long and innovative career in business, Kevin Cashman has concluded that deep, ongoing, calm reflection—what he calls “pause”—is essential for success in both work and life. The Pause Principle...

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The Paycheck Disruption Lacey, Dan Hippocrene Books , 1988 Human Resources, Personal Growth

More than half of us would run out of money in approximately three months if we lost our jobs, yet we still involve ourselves in long-term financial commitments on the strength of the regular paycheck. Job...

 
 
The Performance Edge Cooper, Robert K. Houghton Mifflin Company , 1991 Personal Growth

The Performance Edge is a comprehensive, up-to-date, and thoroughly researched guide to the latest thinking on personal effectiveness and workplace performance. Cooper identifies six pivotal...

 
 
The Personal Efficiency Program Gleeson, Kerry John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2009 Personal Growth, Productivity

The problems of overwork can plague anyone in today's hectic business world where technology has increased both projects and expectations. The paperless society has only half arrived, so many have to deal with an...

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The Phoenix Effect Pate, Carter | Platt, Harlan John Wiley & Sons , 2002 Management

In this unpredictable economy, where corporate crises have virtually become a way of life, Pate and Platt have found that shareholders, employees, and creditors constantly ask, “What went wrong, and what could we have...

 
 
The Pied Pipers of Wall Street Cole, Benjamin Mark Bloomberg Press , 2001 Economics & Finance

Stock traders and buyers beware. The talented talking heads of financial news gathering agencies may be part of today's hyped up age of stocks where the talented talkers of the brokerage firms could be increasing their...

 
 
The Pilot: Learning Leadership Hensley, Bill | Hensley, Colleen Greenleaf Book Group Press , 2011 Leadership Development, Personal Growth

In The Pilot: Learning Leadership, Bill and Colleen Hensley describe the lessons they learned from supersonic jet training and how they transfer beyond the cockpit to everyday leadership. Each chapter...

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The Pin Drop Principle Lewis, David | Mills, G.Riley Jossey-Bass , 2012 Communication

In The Pin Drop Principle, David Lewis and G. Riley Mills share their methods and principles for engaging in effective communication regardless of circumstances. The authors identify the five traits...

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