Business Elite

On the 27th floor of the Hyatt Hotel in Denver, Colorado, surrounded by the glitz and glamour of an industry conference for wealth managers, Chad Willardson faced a harsh truth: His personal health was spiraling out of control. It was a pivotal moment that ignited a journey of transformation, one that would not only reshape his physique but also unveil the profound connections between health and wealth.

No one is born a leader. But through sheer determination and by confronting life’s challenges, Ant Middleton has come to know the meaning of true leadership. In First Man In, he shares the core lessons he’s learned over the course of his fascinating, exhilarating life. Special forces training is no walk in the park. The rules are strict, and they make sure you learn the hard way, pushing you beyond the limits of what is physically possible. There is no mercy. Even when you are bleeding and broken, to admit defeat is failure.

Sociologist and law professor Kevin Woodson knows firsthand what life at a top law firm feels like as a Black man. Examining the experiences of more than one hundred Black professionals at prestigious firms, Woodson discovers that their biggest obstacle in the workplace isn’t explicit bias but racial discomfort, or the unease Black employees feel in workplaces that are steeped in Whiteness. The Black Ceiling is a vital resource for leaders at preeminent firms, Black professionals and students, managers within mostly White organizations, and anyone committed to cultivating diverse workplaces.

Sales is an art and it is a passion. Closing a sale is a yearn, and salesmen do everything they can to achieve it. Do you know what it takes to be the greatest salesman? John Reger gives us his secret techniques in Don't Talk for Free. John started his first business at age 18 and made millions of dollars. This book is a glimpse into the numerous years of skills he has accumulated and the selling techniques he teaches in his companies. These new tactics and skills will help you refine your sales techniques to exceed your expectations.

A lot of people avoid negotiations. They are driven by the fear of being rejected, ridiculed, or ignored, so they choose not to do it at all. But negotiating is an incredibly useful skill that can be applied to nearly anything in your life - from getting a better price on your car to getting a higher salary, paying lower interest, or landing a huge account. By choosing not to negotiate, you are leaving money on the table. Master the Negotiation will guide you through the steps and strategies of negotiating like a pro.

Welcome to the Attention Economy—where you are the product. In this digital landscape, they keep score with eyeballs and eardrums. Your attention—even for a few seconds—translates into cold, hard cash they’re willing to manipulate and even hack you for. Kary Oberbrunner made it his mission to discover if humans could become unhackable. After an exploration of art, science, technology, education, the military, and business, he emerged with an answer—the unmistakable elixir behind all idea achievement and productivity. This book reveals that answer in 30 daily missions.

The opportunities for driving results can be endless in an organization with a constant expansion of ideas if you are ready. In Building an Elite Career, Don Wenner walks you through the Elite Execution System, a proven system his company and many others have used to drive growth and engagement. It takes the best-of concepts from some of the worlds greatest business and personal growth thought leaders, adds a little Don Wenner sauce, and teaches you how to apply them to thrive in work and life.

Why do salespeople fail to build pipeline, avoid buyer objections and conflict, and convert sales meetings into qualified opportunities? It's not a methodology, process, tendency to challenge, or their product knowledge. They don't know how to sell to people.

Historical recruitment campaigns to become a Royal Marines Commando drew on a harrowing but intriguing narrative: 99.9% Need Not Apply. In 2005, only one in a thousand applications for the Royal Marines were successful in reaching the end of training, earning the Coveted Green Beret - a world-renowned symbol of excellence. Becoming the 0.1% is the first-ever diary account of this training regime, charting the odds stacked journey of a 20-year-old recruit and the psychological underpinnings written by him 14 years later.

In the insightful and engaging book "How to Behave Around the Wealthy" by Jeff Coker, listeners are taken on a comprehensive journey into the exclusive world of high society. This isn't just a guide; it's an enlightening exploration into the nuanced lifestyles, values, and behaviors of the affluent. Whether you're seeking to form personal connections, enhance your professional network, or simply understand the intricacies of interacting with the wealthy, this book offers a treasure trove of wisdom and practical advice.

In crisp prose and sharp detail, Darling offers a moment-by-moment account of a one-day mission to track down and kill Taliban insurgents in the Zabul Province of southeastern Afghanistan. A rare day-in-the-life narrative that captures the mundane realities of deployment - the waiting, the heat, the heavy gear, the 0345 wake-up - along with the high-octane experience of crossing foreign terrain where every turn, every decision might have life or death consequences.

Why this book? How to Lead Like a Navy SEAL provides a blueprint for leadership excellence, fostering accountability and achieving meaningful results. Packed with actionable strategies to enhance your skills and drive your team to new heights.

What separates elite athletes from the thousands of other professional and Olympic athletes in their sport? It’s the relentless pursuit of improvement through a personalized training program to remain at the top of their sport. Elite athletes are the ones who win championships, Olympic medals, most valuable player award or all-star recognition. This drive is also found in musicians, vocalists, artists, chefs and many other professions. The elite performers can usually be identified by Emmy, Grammy, Oscars or Tony awards, as well as best selling, best of show, Michelin awards, etc. Leaders...

Plongez dans l'univers fascinant de la négociation professionnelle, en suivant Marwan Mery et Laurent Combalbert. Confrontés à des situations hors du commun - kidnapping, extorsion, grève de la faim, gourou manipulateur, ransomware, prise d'otages... -, ils livrent leurs secrets et expliquent comment faire la différence en situation désespérée. Pour chaque cas raconté, le lecteur apprendra trois à cinq techniques de négociation. Un ouvrage unique et captivant où le lecteur est projeté dans les rouages des négociations les plus difficiles au monde.

Do you feel like time is passing you by? Are you dreaming of living a more fulfilling life? Does your mind desire something greater? In Burdens of a Dream: 33 Actionable Nuggets of Wisdom for the Creative Entrepreneur, author Craig M. Chavis Jr. guides listeners through the ups and downs of his journey of entrepreneurship through 33 powerful life lessons.

Ever wondered what it takes to rise from near-death to extraordinary success? This book is for anyone looking for inspiration, resilience, and powerful business insights. Uncover the dual journey of Antonio Iozzo, who battled addiction while rising as a visionary leader, providing you with the strength to overcome your own challenges. Get inside the mind of a CEO managing a multibillion-rand empire while facing a crippling addiction, so you can apply these lessons to your personal and professional life.

Here finally the Playbook: Becoming a real estate mogul is beyond thrilling! It's a mastermind game that doesn't happen overnight, but it's overflowing with boundless possibilities for those who are truly committed, always eager to learn, and ever-ready to adapt to market trends. Brace yourself for the mind-blowing knowledge and fantastic tools presented in this playbook because they'll catapult you straight towards smashing your goals and living out your most exhilarating dreams!

Unlock the secrets to building a thriving life insurance agency and achieving financial freedom with Hermie Bacus. Drawing from his journey from immigrant engineer to multimillionaire entrepreneur, Hermie shares his proven system for success.

Imagine how it feels to be the boss every team member wants and every organization needs. This is what having Perfect Bossture will get you. Revealing the framework and strategies consistently found in the best managers, in this, his fourth book for managers, Dr. Grow shares, in his engaging and entertaining way, shares findings from research, personal experience, and case studies to drive home major concepts illustrated throughout the book.

In 2007, fundraising professional Mary Valloni walked through the doors of another nonprofit organization, determined she was going to break the cycle of fundraising burnout and frustration. She wrote on the white board in her new office: "Work smarter, not harder." This is the eye-opening journey of a fundraiser who was looking for freedom and found it after years of successfully creating and implementing these seven steps.