All Summaries

All Summaries

 
The Art and Science of Communication Perkins, P. S. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2008 Personal Growth

P.S. Perkins’ The Art and Science of Communication informs the reader of the seven types of communication, beginning with the individual and ending on a global scale. Perkins argues that effective...

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Not Everyone Gets a Trophy Tulgan, Bruce John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2009 Diversity, Human Resources, Management

As members of Generation Y enter the workforce in ever-increasing numbers, they bring with them a new set of attitudes that can present unique challenges to their managers, many of whom come from older generations. It...

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Extraordinary Groups Bellman, Geoffrey M. | Ryan, Kathleen D. Jossey-Bass , 2008 Leadership, Management, Productivity, Teams

People take part in group activities in countless aspects of their lives, but truly exceptional group experiences are rare. Groups that can harnesses the energy to satisfy their goals and surpass expectations have a...

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The Communication Problem Solver Carroll, Nannette Rundle AMACOM , 2010 Communication, Management

When employees cannot rely on their manager for clear communication, roles are confused, responsibilities are misunderstood, and trust and authority are undermined. In The Communication Problem Solver...

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The Introverted Leader Kahnweiler,, Jennifer B. Berrett-Koehler , 2009 Leadership, Personal Growth

In an outgoing, Type-A business culture, the introvert may feel excluded, overlooked, and misunderstood. Reticence can be mistaken for reluctance, arrogance, or even lack of intelligence. These impressions can result...

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Social Media at Work Jue, Arthur L. | Marr, Jackie Alcalde | Kassotakis, Mary Ellen Jossey-Bass , 2010 Business Strategy, Technology

Today’s workforce is more diverse than ever, and in order to succeed, savvy businesses are looking to the emerging world of social media to help employees build relationships and solve problems together. In ...

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When Growth Stalls McKee, Steve John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2009 Business Strategy, Marketing

Almost every company in the world will eventually face a period of stalled growth. This phenomenon occurs in every industry, and affects businesses both large and small. Stalled growth affects well-managed companies,...

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Strategic Project Management Made Simple Schmidt, Terry John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2009 Leadership, Management, Productivity

Too many project teams and project managers fail to accomplish their goals because they lack “the right tools to think, plan, and act effectively.” In Strategic Project Management Made Simple, Terry...

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Mindset Dweck, Carol S. Random House , 2006 Personal Growth, Productivity

According to Carol S. Dweck, one of the world’s leading researchers in the field of motivation, there are two main belief systems, or mindsets, that people can possess: fixed and growth. These mindsets strongly...

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The Secrets of CEOs Tappin, Steve | Cave, Andrew Nicholas Brealey Publishing , 2008 Leadership, Social Responsibility

Being a CEO is without a doubt a difficult job. Effective company leaders strive to deal with ever-changing business realities while attempting to find a work-life balance. Steve Tappin and Andrew Cave interviewed over...

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