High Management

Teamwork, one of the most celebrated concepts in corporate life, is falling short on its promise. Why Teams Don't Work identifies the obstacles (most of them people-made) that prevent teams from achieving their potential, suggests methods to remove those obstacles, and explains how to take care of the team members.

Gary Hamel lays out an innovative action plan for any company or individual intent on becoming and staying an industry revolutionary, for years to come. By drawing on the success of "gray haired revolutionaries" like Charles Schwab, Virgin, and GE Capital - companies that are always thinking ahead and growing in new directions - and profiling individuals such as Ken Kutaragi, one of the pioneers behind Sony's PlayStation, Hamel explains how companies can continue to grow, innovate, and achieve success.

Managing a sales team is one of the most important and challenging positions in a company, and it requires a unique set of skills. Unfortunately, many sales managers spend much of their day putting out fires, and moving from problem to problem. Their days consist of an overwhelming number of activities, including responding to urgent requests from their bosses, resolving customer issues and complaints, and dealing with disgruntled employees.

Thousands of books have been written about leadership and workplace culture, but many rely too much on abstract philosophy and head-scratching jargon. In Jumpstart Your Workplace Culture, Eric Stone breaks through the noise to give listeners a practical road map for fostering a culture that yields results year in and year out. Influenced by his quarter-century of experience with one of America's most beloved brands, the book is loaded with interviews from senior corporate executives as well as real-life examples and anecdotes.

A practical ‘how to’ book showing the world’s anxiety-filled introverts (and anxiety-filled extroverts too) how they can not only survive but also thrive in the workplace, as told by one of their own. The workplace often seems geared towards extroverts and people with high self-confidence, and it can lead to the rest of us putting artificial limits on ourselves.

As a leader, is it possible to be both successful and humble? Studies show that today's emerging leaders not only prioritize achievement over humility but also see the two as mutually exclusive. Does this signal an existential crisis for healthcare - an industry that, at its essence, is supposed to embody humility and compassion? Thankfully, no, according to Intangibles: The Unexpected Traits of High-Performing Healthcare Leaders, which demonstrates that you can embrace humility and still be excellent at your job.

This is the thoroughly revised and updated second edition of the best-selling book Exploring Leadership. The book is designed to help college students understand that they are capable of being effective leaders and to guide them in developing their leadership potential. Exploring Leadership incorporates new insights and material developed in the course of the authors work in the field.

AMPossible is the go-to guide for every amputee from the first day after limb loss to the day they get their life back.

The Startup Checklist is the entrepreneur's essential companion. While most entrepreneurship books focus on strategy, this invaluable guide provides the concrete steps that will get your new business off to a strong start. You'll learn the ins and outs of startup execution, management, legal issues, and practical processes throughout the launch and growth phases and how to avoid the critical missteps that threaten the foundation of your business.

Are you tired of overcomplicating your business ideas? Profit Launch is your fast track to creating and selling a high-ticket offer in just 72 hours—no massive budgets, endless funnels, or guesswork required. Written by Emma Carter, a business strategist who has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs turn ideas into income, this book reveals a step-by-step framework to craft irresistible offers, connect with the right audience, and close deals without feeling "salesy." Here’s what you’ll learn inside: The Secret to High-Ticket Success: Discover why people pay premium prices and how to ...

As companies evolve to adopt, integrate, and leverage software as the defining element of their success in the 21st century, a rash of processes and methodologies are vying for their product teams' attention. In the worst of cases, each discipline on these teams - product management, design, and software engineering - learn a different model.

As president and CEO of Scripps Health, one of America's most prestigious health systems, Chris Van Gorder presided over a dramatic turnaround, catapulting Scripps from near bankruptcy to a dominant market position. While hospitals and health systems nationwide have laid people off or are closing their doors, Scripps is financially healthy, has added thousands of employees (even with a no-layoff philosophy), and has developed a reputation as a top employer. What are the secrets to this remarkable story?

Conquer the ASE L3 Exam: Your Guide to Light-Duty Hybrid and Electric Vehicles is an in-depth study guide designed to prepare automotive technicians for the ASE L3 certification. This guide covers essential topics, from high-voltage battery diagnostics to the inner workings of power electronics, including inverters and DC/DC converters. Each chapter explores key systems within hybrid and electric vehicles, such as regenerative braking, motor-generators, and thermal management. Additionally, the book addresses advanced diagnostics, including CAN bus communication and insulation testing, and ...

The positive discipline method has proved to be an invaluable resource for teachers who want to foster creative problem-solving within their students, giving them the behavioral skills they need to understand and process what they learn. Each tool is tailored specifically for the modern teacher, with examples and solutions to each and every roadblock that stands in the way of cooperative and student-centered learning.

The Kaizen Method: Proven Lean Strategies to Boost Productivity, Eliminate Waste, and Create a High-Performance Culture is your essential guide to building a culture of continuous improvement—one small, strategic step at a time. Perfect for business leaders, entrepreneurs, team managers, and anyone committed to long-term success, this audiobook delivers practical insights and powerful strategies for transforming your organization from the inside out.

Achieve Massive Success with these Amazing Performance Tips! Read This Book for FREE on Kindle Unlimited! Self Help: Golden Nuggets for High Performers for Next Level Success - Goals, Personal Growth & Self Management provides you with a complete introduction to personal growth. You’ll discover the different facets of personal growth, and how they relate to age, as well as the Top 5 Reasons Why Self-Improvement and Development Are So Important! This informative book describes the 5 Key Areas Covered by Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and how it can boost your personal development. You’ll ...

Social Anxiety by Jane Kennedy is your practical guide to understanding and overcoming the challenges of social anxiety. Whether you're struggling in crowded rooms, on dates, or at work gatherings, this book offers proven techniques to help you regain your confidence and feel at ease in any situation.

Sometimes managing a sales team feels like trying to manage chaos, and in a way it is—there are so many unpredictable influences at work in sales. In Nuts and Bolts of Sales Management, John Treace, mining decades of executive sales experience gained from successful business turnarounds, provides managers with proven strategies to build a high-performing sales team that will consistently produce desired results.

The Ultimate Guide to College Success provides actionable strategies to help students stay organized, motivated, and confident throughout their academic journey.

Leadership skills are essential for everyone, and the great news is that they can be learned, meaning that there’s no excuse for poor leadership. This two-book bundle will provide you with concise, powerful advice based on experience and research ranging from neuroscience to social psychology and backed up by statistical data and analysis.