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Author
Publisher
Portfolio/Penguin
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
xvi, 267 pages : illustrations, charts ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"You can do marketing that you're proud to put your name on. Over the past quarter century, Seth Godin has inspired millions of entrepreneurs, leaders, and fans from all walks of life. Now, for the first time, he offers the core of his marketing wisdom in one accessible, timeless package. At the heart of his approach is a big idea: Great marketers don't use consumers to solve their company's problem; they use marketing to solve other people's problems....
Author
Publisher
American Management Association
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
xvii, 238 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Social media is having a monumental impact on the world's economy. What does this mean for your business? Coiné and Babbitt give you the tools and information you need to survive--and thrive--in a business climate in which customers hold all the cards. They reveal how to avoid the dangers of insincerity, and teach you how to objectively assess the fitness of your company's current culture and social presence.
Author
Publisher
ALA Editions
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
xi, 138 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Despite their natural kinship, very little has been written about libraries and their gardens, even though gardens have been an important part of the library landscape for more than a century. This book not only introduces library gardens into the professional conversation; it also celebrates the role of gardens in today's libraries. Many of these sites have won national as well as local awards, and all accomplish their goals successfully every day....
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
303 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
A radically new, and easily learned, way to outstrategize your rivals. "The wise win before they fight, while the ignorant fight to win." So wrote Zhuge Liang, the great Chinese military strategist. He was referring to battlefield tactics, but the same can be said about any strategic situation. Even seemingly certain defeat can be turned into victory-whether in battle, business, or life-by those with the strategic vision to recognize how to "change...
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xi, 306 pages ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
"In the military, a field manual provides instructions in simple, clear, step-by-step language to help soldiers complete their mission. In the civilian sector, books offer information on everything from fixing a leaky faucet to developing an effective workout program to cooking a good steak. But what if you are promoted into a new position leading your former peers? What if you don't get selected for the leadership position you wanted? How do you...
7) If you're not first, you're last: sales strategies to dominate your market and beat your competition
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
xiv, 256 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
During economic contractions, it becomes much more difficult to sell your products, maintain your customer base, and gain market share. Mistakes become more costly, and failure becomes a real possibility for all those who are not able to make the transition.But imagine being able to sell your products when others cannot, being able to take market share from your competitors, and knowing the precise formulas that would allow you to expand your sales...
Author
Publisher
Harvard Business Review Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
Updated and expanded [edition].
Physical Desc
xvi, 278 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Since its original release, The First 90 Days has become the bestselling globally acknowledged bible of leadership and career transitions. In this updated and expanded 10th anniversary edition, internationally known leadership transition expert Michael D. Watkins gives you the keys to successfully negotiating your next move-whether you're onboarding into a new company, being promoted internally, or embarking on an international assignment. In The...
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xxii, 228 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Don't be daunted by a challenging economy and fierce competition. Even in the toughest environment, innovative, highly profitable businesses abound. And yours can be one of them with Now, Build a Great Business! This essential success kit from business heavyweights and acclaimed authors Mark Thompson and Brian Tracy is filled with straightforward, powerful strategies to ignite growth in your business. Packed with insights from face-to-face interviews...
10) Nothing to lose, everything to gain: how I went from gang member to multimillionaire entrepreneur
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
xi, 222 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Ryan Blair knows about building a business from the ground up. Like many entrepreneurs he had no formal business education. But he had great survival instincts, tenacity, and, above all, a "nothing to lose" mindset.Blair's middle-class childhood came to an abrupt end when his abusive father succumbed to drug addiction and abandoned the family. Blair and his mother moved to a bad neighborhood, and soon he was in and out of juvenile detention, joining...
11) The prince
Author
Lexile measure
1350L
Language
English
Description
The classic handbook of statecraft written by an Italian nobleman recommends guile and craftiness to attain and maintain political power.
Author
Publisher
Hyperion
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
ix, 284 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"From the ABC hit show "Shark Tank," this book--filled with practical advice and introductions from the Sharks themselves--will be the ultimate resource for anyone thinking about starting a business or growing the one they have. Full of tips for navigating the confusing world of entrepreneurship, the book will intersperse words of wisdom with inspirational stories from the show. Throughout the book, readers will learn how to: Determine whether they're...
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
xxiv, 214 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
So many entrepreneurs experience this, and some have given up the hope of ever finding the money, time, and control they thought business ownership would bring them. But take heart! You can meet the challenges, reclaim your life, and grow your business at the same time. Conquer the Chaos shows you how. A one-stop turnaround plan, Conquer the Chaos lays out a complete path to make your business run smoothly and provide you with the freedom you desire....
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xiv, 249 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Eric Haseltine has applied discoveries about the human brain to his work in fields as diverse as aerospace, entertainment, and national defense. And all too often he has come up against short-term thinking that focuses on putting out fires instead of long-term thinking that can create explosive opportunities and open up new markets.Our brains have let the tyranny of the urgent stifle the pursuit of the important for too long, Haseltine says. It's...
Author
Publisher
AMACOM
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
246 pages : chart ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
For decades, makers, doers, and dreamers have turned to Inc. for help in getting their businesses off the ground. The insanely successful entrepreneurs behind organizations like Skullcandy, Spanx, Elon Musk, and Airbnb learned lessons at every stage, experienced unexpected setbacks, and in the end triumphed wildly. All along, Inc. was there capturing it all so that others could experience even greater successes than these titans of business.
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16) The real-life MBA: your no-BS guide to winning the game, building a team, and growing your career
Author
Publisher
Harper Business, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xii, 242 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
The founders of the Jack Welch Management Institute, a fully accredited online MBA program, present a guide to overcoming modern business challenges, with recommendations for creating effective strategies, leading others, and building a thriving career.
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xii, 283 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Critical insight from the man Fortune called "the world's leading expert on business strategy. "About the only thing a leader can be sure of is that what worked yesterday is unlikely to work today, let alone tomorrow. Never before have businesses faced a more fractured, contentious and dynamic environment. If ever there was a need for fundamentally new thinking about values, competition, leadership, organization talent, and how these things are...