Business Process

In Words Like Loaded Pistols, Sam Leith traces the art of argument from ancient Greece down to its many modern mutations. He introduces verbal villains from Hitler to Richard Nixon—and the three musketeers: ethos, pathos and logos. He explains how rhetoric works in speeches from Cicero to Obama, and pays tribute to the rhetorical brilliance of AC/DC's "Back In Black". Before you know it, you'll be confident in chiasmus and proud of your panegyrics—because rhetoric is useful, relevant, and absolutely nothing to be afraid of.

Millions of subject-matter experts, functional leaders, requirements gatherers, and problem solvers have opportunities to influence every day. Instead, too often they merely respond to requests and take orders from their stakeholders. By not exercising their unknown superpower, they miss opportunities to break down silos, improve collaboration, and accelerate the best decisions for the organization. This book is designed to help people discover the most impactful approach to influencing without authority, coercion, manipulation or force.

At a time of political polarization and economic turmoil, we yearn for superior leadership. Few have demonstrated this trait better than Captain "Sully" Sullenberger, a man who embodies the core values that are at the heart of America: responsibility, optimism, integrity, loyalty, and compassion. In this follow-up to his best-selling memoir, Sullenberger engages nearly a dozen distinguished Americans to explore the nature of leadership, what it means, what it takes, and how it can be fostered and developed in all of our lives.

Whether you are a start-up, an LLC, or a sole proprietor, this small business taxes guide is a great book for new and aspiring business owners to tackle small business taxes and pay them on time to avoid fines. This three-in-one Taxes for Small Business book will cover the basics, simple methods, and advanced and effective methods of taxes for small businesses.

After revolutionizing the digital desk-log and then running some of the best performing dealerships in the country, Philip Cheatham returns with a step-by-step playbook, taking you on a journey to transform your dealership and accelerate your path to a top-performing store. No matter your product, your dealership size, or how well you're operating, this book will provide the processes to help you achieve your sales goals more rapidly than you ever thought possible.

What if you knew how to sell on the subconscious level? What if you knew the tactics and techniques that allowed you to penetrate through your customer’s conscious faculty and reach them on a deep and influential level? What if you knew exactly how to produce the emotional reaction that would cause them to buy? What if you knew how to read your customer’s body language so well that you could lead them to the decision you wanted, with ease? Listen to find out more.

In "ChatGPT Unleashed: Harnessing the Power of Generative AI and Beyond," embark on a captivating journey into the world of artificial intelligence and natural language processing. This groundbreaking book explores the global phenomenon of ChatGPT and its peers, delving into their unique strengths, weaknesses, and revolutionary capabilities. From the mind-bending possibilities of DALL-E and DALL-E 2, which generate stunning computer images, to the specialized language models of DeepL Write and DeepL Translator, this book presents a comprehensive guide to ten remarkable generative AI tools. ...

In this endlessly fascinating book, New Yorker columnist James Surowiecki explores a deceptively simple idea that has profound implications: large groups of people are smarter than an elite few, no matter how brilliant. Groups are better at solving problems, fostering innovation, coming to wise decisions, even predicting the future.

The methods and techniques shared in this book have been used to help members of The Alternative Board (TAB) since 1990 when I started TAB. Since that time, over 25,000 business owner members have benefitted from the TAB system, which is currently operating in over 20 countries. Based on what we have experienced, it is undeniable that business owners universally face the same kinds of challenges in their businesses and their lives.

This book is a concise study guide designed to help candidates prepare for insurance licensing exams. It covers essential insurance concepts, regulatory frameworks, and policy structures while focusing on the core principles needed for success. Rather than providing a comprehensive, in-depth analysis of all exam topics, this guide serves as a supplement to more detailed study materials and helps test-takers identify areas that require further review. The book explains key insurance concepts, including risk management, policy underwriting, claims processing, and liability coverage. Readers ...

Thinking of using rapid prototyping for your next design project but don’t know where to start? Or have you tried rapid prototyping and been disappointed with the results? “Eight Common Mistakes in Rapid Prototyping” can dispel your misconceptions by explaining what to expect when using this additive manufacturing technique. While “one and done” is what fabricators hope for when using rapid prototyping to develop new gadgets or parts, the first result produced using this method often does not provide the desired solution. What is most likely to go wrong when using rapid ...

Capture business concepts and relationships, align data strategies with business goals, and run effective workshops to identify business needs using proven techniques. In today’s data-driven world, bridging the communication gap between business and IT has never been more critical or challenging. Learn the groundbreaking approach to solving this age-old problem by leveraging the power of stories to build better data models. Rather than diving into technical jargon, we’ll show you how to extract business needs and translate these insights into actionable data solutions. Written for both ...

This book takes you through Lean IA’s 36 steps of the AEIO YOU methodology to scale successfully, discussing tools, techniques, roles, and responsibilities. You will notice that the AEIO YOU method, which you can use to bring RPA into your company, can also be used for introducing any new technology.

Forty-one-year Army veteran General (Ret.) Martin Dempsey and 41-year-old UC Berkeley associate professor Ori Brafman have been friends for almost 10 years. Though they have almost nothing in common, their collaboration has produced a powerful message. Their new book, Radical Inclusion, examines today’s leadership landscape and describes the change it demands of leaders. The nature of power is changing and should not be measured by degree of control alone.

Do you have a problem that you can’t see your way around, no matter how hard you try? You may be looking for the answer outside when the obstacles lie within. We’re all biased. You may have read the above and already your mind is raising its defenses. No...not me. I haven’t got a biased bone in my body. The fact is: You do. So does everyone around you. Cognitive Biases in a Nutshell will help you to identify and correct the cognitive biases you fall prey to in your everyday life.

Everyone’s talking about AI and using automated writing tools like ChatGPT. But what’s really going on when we ask a machine to write for us? And should we be using these tools at all? AI Can’t Write, But You Can takes a deep dive into the implications of ChatGPT and makes a passionate case for the value of human writing in the age of AI. This concise but hard-hitting book covers: How ChatGPT works and what it can and cannot do The many benefits of writing your own text, and how ChatGPT undermines them Why only you can write from your unique experience and view of the world How ...

In this insightful and inspiring live seminar, Dr. Margaret Paul, co-creator of the Inner Bonding Process, will take you through the steps - one-by-one - and not only give you a theoretical understanding of the impact that they can have on your life, but give you a direct experience of their impact through several exercises and guided visualization exercises.

Whether you’re an assistant or a solo agent, the administrative side of real estate requires you to be a dozen different people all at once. In Admin, veteran coach and real estate consultant Brian Icenhower shares strategies, tools, and techniques that will help you master the many components of this demanding but rewarding role. Admin teaches you everything you need to do your job so agents are free to focus on their job - generating, nurturing, and converting leads.

You have a great product. You have top-notch talent. You have a process that’s been carefully mapped out. So, what’s missing? Executive, speaker, and leadership authority Billy Ray Taylor points to a lack of clarity on strategy that makes it impossible for your employees to understand how their activities fit within the company’s overall vision and to take true ownership of their careers. In this groundbreaking guide, Taylor reveals how his proprietary LinkedX Process can help your organization cultivate extreme ownership at every level, from top management to front-line employees.

How to Forgive Yourself answers these questions and helps you find the peace and freedom you're looking for. From addressing the inner turmoil of human emotion to viewing real-life examples, this audiobook will put you on the path to success. Learning to forgive yourself will broaden your awareness of a world you never knew existed. In this world of healing, a new perspective will be born and you'll be able to use it to move forward. Other key takeaways from this audiobook will help you: