High Management

Today's most successful businesses are storydoers. They create products and services that, from the very beginning, are manifestations of an authentic and meaningful story - one told primarily through action, not advertising. In True Story, creative executive Ty Montague argues that any business, regardless of size or industry, can embrace the principles of storydoing. Indeed, our best-run companie - from small start-ups to global conglomerates - organize around a coherent narrative that is then broadcast through every action they take (from product design to customer service to marketing).

If you are looking for a one-stop shop for a thorough guide on building a high-performing team, here is everything about hiring (both in and out of the US), starting with the job posting and a series of interviews, employing your new candidate with an example hiring agreement, training your employees, and even monitoring and motivating your team for success.

Universities train talented students to develop the most advanced technologies in the world. Graduates sign employment offer letters that promise salaries, bonuses, stock options, and restricted stock units (RSUs) that will make them earn far more than most Americans. Despite this, personal finance remains a taboo among many people, rarely talked about openly and rarely discussed in polite company. I wrote Personal Finance for People in Tech to share what I've learned about managing my finances after nearly 20 years of working in the software industry.

Whether you are planning to start your first business, or are growing an existing business, having a mentor who has been there and done it before is an invaluable tool.

Unlock the secrets to financial success with "Ask the Mailman: A Simple Plan of High-Yield Stock Investing for Uncommon Wealth" by David L. Hawkins, narrated by Michael Hajiantonis, and published by Audiobook Publishing Services. This audiobook is your ultimate guide to mastering high-yield stock investing and harnessing the power of compound interest for extraordinary financial growth.

Did you know that what helps elite athletes and coaches perform better under pressure applies directly to the world of business? The author of this audiobook, Dave “Dr. Dave” Striegel, draws on his experiences with world-class athletes to help you pursue excellence as the leader of a small business. Take Your Shot is about the day-to-day actions and interactions that move the needle. How you mentally prepare to lead, communicate your expectations, and offer feedback are building blocks of leadership.

Organizations face rising costs and increasing competition every day. With Lean Six Sigma, you can combat these problems and grow your business. This audiobook addresses the different ways your company wastes money and resources and how Lean Six Sigma aims to tackle them, and then it’ll give you all the tools you need to start making an effective change in your organization.

Joe Ferreira specializes in spectacular turnarounds. However, none of Joe’s hard-won personal or professional successes prepared him for becoming the CEO of an organization the same week it was threatened with imminent dissolution by the United States government. Faced with a toxic legacy culture and the worst performance metrics in his industry, Joe drew upon his most momentous personal and professional life experiences. A management memoir, the story of Uncomfortable Inclusion will intrigue, infuriate, and inspire leaders who are eager to turn their organizations into world leaders.

President Kennedy did not tell NASA how to design the spaceship to put the United States astronauts on the moon. Instead, his words inspired NASA and the country to develop a plan—a plan to put a man on the moon in that decade.

High-achieving introverts feel the intense tug between the drive to achieve more and the need for solitude, between going out to conquer the world fighting with the desire to simply be alone. And there is an Achilles heel that every high-achieving introvert has: a keen sensitivity to inner critics, those voices telling us we aren’t enough of something - not good enough, qualified enough, attractive enough, smart enough.

The word "Evo" represents a continuous growth toward success. The idea of using Evo in the title was to let people know that the most successful and impactful leaders learn to adapt to this ever-changing world. They are not stuck leading like we did years in the past. They learn people, understand their needs, and evolve to lead in a way that others desire to follow. Whatever level of leader you have had in the past, you can learn the skills to move yourself and your team into that “Super-leader” category.

This paper discusses the value of professional certificates available on commercial basis, as compared to academic education programs. We attempt to answer questions like: are commercial professional certificates sufficient for designation of qualified and knowledgeable individuals? Can commercial professional certificates replace academic education in some fields? Are commercial professional certificates considered an equal education opportunity for people who missed the chance for academic education? What are the negative and positive sides of both paths, and can they be complementary to ...

In today’s high stakes game of business, the players on the team are the competitive advantage for any organization. But, only if they are on the field instead of on the bench. Blue-Collar Leadership® & Teamwork provides a simple, yet powerful and unique, resource for individuals who want to increase their influence and make a high impact. It’s also a resource and tool for leaders, teams, and organizations, who are ready to engage the front line to improve the bottom line.

Organizations and employees now spend an average of $18,000 dollars per year per employee for health costs. These are direct costs, but the hidden costs of time out of the office, distraction, disengagement, and turnover far exceed them. The Healthy Workplace Nudge explains the findings of research on 100 large organizations that have tackled the problems of employee health costs and disengagement in four fresh ways and explains how to create a workplace that is good for people, releases them to what they do best and enjoy most, and produces great and profitable work.

This collection of essays deals with the situated management of risk in a wide variety of organizational settings. The emphasis in these contributions is upon the variety of ways in which organizational actors, in combination with a range of material technologies and artifacts, such as safety reporting systems, risk maps, and key risk indicators, accomplish and make sense of the normal work of managing risk - riskwork.

Maximize your career potential with 'How to Negotiate Your Pay.' This comprehensive guide is designed for professionals at all levels, offering invaluable strategies and insights to enhance your negotiation skills. Discover the importance of negotiation in career growth, debunk myths, and set realistic goals, all illustrated with inspiring success stories. Learn self-assessment techniques, market trend analysis, and objective setting for effective career negotiations.

Is it a core discipline or a topic at a planning retreat? For the most successful among us, innovation is a way of life! Innovative companies are actively and relentlessly hunting for new ways to disrupt their respective markets. Innovative people are literally changing the world. If your company, business or project demands a breakthrough, what would you want at your disposal? Money? People? Technology? Or Innovation? If you really think about it, the answer is clear – Innovation. Jeff Standridge knows that innovation wins the day. It not only wins battles, it wins wars. It fuels profits...

Top performance transforms people, products, organizations and institutions. Top Performers have unique personal characteristics that go far beyond the numbers. While they appear to be laser-focused on results, it is their relationships, professional acumen, and drive to achieve that all work together seamlessly to fuel breakout performance – day in, and day out. Your path to becoming a Top Performer starts here. Jeff Standridge’s amazing insights, based on his 25 years of experience across five continents, will light the path that catapults you beyond your wildest dreams – a life ...

The 11 Immutable Laws of Internet Branding is the definitive text for businesses eager to jump on the Internet expressway.

Talent in the workplace is increasingly identified as a key factor in determining success. If effectively managed it has the potential to be a productive resource capable of adding value and competitive advantage to an organization. The Talent Powered Organization takes a strategic yet practical view of talent. Drawing on research and real-life experiences with clients, the authors provide a series of conceptual frameworks to attract, develop, and retain the best workforce.