Audio Titles

Audio Titles

 
The Risk Takers Martin, Renee | Martin, Don Perseus Books , 2010 Business Biographies, Entrepreneurship

Starting a business, keeping it going through the inevitable ups and downs of the business cycle, and making it wildly successful are all part of the American Dream. However, being a small business owner is also a...

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Monday Morning Leadership Cottrell, David CornerStone Leadership Institute , 2002 Leadership

Most professionals will encounter obstacles in their careers that cause them to question their ability. Some are fortunate enough to have mentors who can offer insight, support, and help pave the way for growth and...

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Designing Matrix Organizations That Actually Work Galbraith, Jay R. Jossey-Bass , 2009 Business Strategy

While more and more companies are interested in matrix organization structures, they can be challenging to implement. Jay R. Galbraith wrote Designing Matrix Organizations That Actually Work to demonstrate the...

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Y in the Workplace Lipkin, Nicole A. | Perrymore, April J. Career Press , 2009 Diversity, Human Resources, Management

Like it or not, Generation Y (Gen Y) is entering the workplace, and their numbers are too big to ignore. Sporting nose rings and spurning panty hose, listening to iPods and continuously text messaging, the generation...

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Making a Difference by Being Yourself Huszczo, Gregory E. Davies-Black Publishing , 2009 Personal Growth, Relationships

For most of us, our sense of well-being is closely tied to whether or not we have a sense of purpose and of making a difference. Employees who feel they are simply part of a bureaucracy and unable to contribute to the...

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No Boundaries Disselkamp, Lisa John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2009 Management, Productivity

Lisa Disselkamp’s No Boundaries outlines how leaders can use workforce management technology (WMT) to more effectively run their organizations; achieve financial goals and maximize profits; and enhance...

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Speak with Power and Confidence Collins, Patrick Sterling Publishing , 2009 Communication

Knowing how to captivate listeners, explain ideas, and handle tough questions with credibility has become a critical life skill in situations ranging from the job interview, running a successful meeting, or speaking...

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The Purpose Linked Organization Love, Alaina | Cugnon, Marc McGraw-Hill , 2009 Business Strategy, Leadership, Teams

The key to high performance in the workplace goes beyond traditional “hard skills” — passion is an essential element of productivity. Employees who are able to identify a “passion and purpose” in their lives experience...

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Extract Value from Consultants Perchthold, Gordon | Sutton, Jenny Greenleaf Book Group Press , 2010 Business Strategy, Productivity

It has happened at too many corporations, both large and small: a new system or process is under consideration and management hires a consulting firm to tackle the new project. The consultants work for months, use...

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Changing the Channel Masterson, Michael | Tribby, MaryEllen John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2009 Marketing

Multi-channel marketing (MCM) is an integrated form of advertising that allows businesses to reach a wider audience by combining direct marketing with Internet marketing. Changing the Channel introduces its audience to...

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