All Summaries

All Summaries

 
Fidelity's World Henriques, Diana B. Charles Scribner's Sons , 1995 Business Biographies, Leadership

This unauthorized account of Fidelity’s world represents a monumental feat of investigative reporting. Henriques deftly probed more than 60 years of documentary records (SEC documents, sworn depositions, personal and...

 
 
Field Tested King, Emily AMACOM , 2012 Human Resources, Leadership Development

Military veterans are some of the most talented, goal-focused, and loyal employees in America. They possess a bevy of skills and perspectives that civilian workers, managers, and job applicants generally lack. Yet...

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Fierce Leadership Scott, Susan Random House, Inc. , 2009 Leadership

In Fierce Leadership, Susan Scott’s goal is to help individuals and organizations abandon those “best” practices that no longer serve a purpose and replace them with superior practices that get the job...

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Financial Self-Defense Givens, Charles J. Simon & Schuster , 1990 Economics & Finance, Leadership

An "arsenal" of 186 Attack and Defense Strategies for combating scams, hidden charges, half-truths, and even lies perpetuated against consumers by the insurance and banking industries; automobile manufacturers, dealers...

 
 
Find Your Strongest Life Buckingham, Marcus Thomas Nelson , 2009 Human Resources, Personal Growth

Women today lead lives in which work, home, friends, hobbies, and special interests are both technologically and physically interwoven, and in which they are expected to do more and succeed more than ever. In ...

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Firms of Endearment Sisodia, Raj | Sheth, Jag | Wolfe, David B. Wharton School Publishing , 2007 Customer Focus, Management

The social transformation of capitalism taking place today is changing the way companies maximize their value to society as a whole, not just to shareholders.

These “humanistic” companies create emotional,...

 
 
First in Thirst Rovell, Darren Amacom , 2005 Business Strategy, Major Works

Gatorade has conquered all its rivals and has ruled the sport-drink industry since its creation more than 40 years ago. If you need proof of this, all...

 
 
First In, Last Out Salka, John Portfolio Books , 2004 Leadership

Would the people who work for you follow you into a burning building? The Fire Department of the City of New York is one of the most effective...

 
 
First Things First Covey, Stephen R. | Merrill, A. Roger | Merrill, Rebecca R. Free Press , 1994 Productivity

In First Things First, authors Stephen Covey and A. Roger and Rebecca Merrill address the frustration and guilt shared by many when they do not have enough time for those things which matter most to...

 
 
FISH! Lundin, Stephen C. | Paul, Harry | Christensen, John Hyperion Books , 2000 Personal Growth, Productivity

In a reality where you may be working at a job that is not exactly ideal, here are ways to learn to love what you do, and make your workplace an energetic, enthusiastic and wonderful place to be. Through the delightful...

 
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