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Management consulting is seen as a glamorous profession. Behind the mystique are the consultants who put in extraordinary effort, synthesize great problem-solving skills, and display fine personal attributes that enable them to capture the attention and respect of their clients. This book opens up to that world through the story of Samanta Thomas, a character based on countless excellent consultants, through whom we get inside the very mind of a consultant and their journey.

Drawing upon new theories about leadership and the long-term success of change initiatives, and based upon 25 years of experience building learning organizations, the authors of The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook show how to accelerate success and avoid the obstacles that can stall momentum. The Dance of Change, written for managers and executives at every level of an organization, reveals how business leaders can work together to anticipate the challenges that profound change will ultimately forc

In NASCAR, as in life, the difference between winning and losing often comes down to being in the right place at the right time and making the most of every opportunity. Nobody understands that better than Dave Alpern. Dave started his career as an unpaid intern selling T-shirts for the newly formed Joe Gibbs Racing team. Nearly three decades later, he’s now the president of JGR, a multimillion-dollar elite, record-setting racing team with more than 500 employees. In Taking the Lead, Dave shares the wisdom he’s learned along the way.

The inside account of a financial meltdown that reshaped Wall Street. In 1983, Lew Glucksman, then co-CEO of the heralded investment bank Lehman Brothers, demanded the resignation of chairman Pete Peterson, with whom he had long argued over how to manage the company. Shockingly, Peterson, who had taken charge a decade earlier and led Lehman from near collapse to record profits, agreed to step down.

Dialogue provides practical guidelines for one of the essential elements of true partnership - learning how to talk together in honest and effective ways. It reveals how problems between managers and employees, and between companies or divisions within a larger corporation, stem from an inability to conduct a successful dialogue.

Tony Fadell es un mito de la innovación y comparte en estas páginas su experiencia y su aprendizaje en algunas de las más destacadas compañías de los últimos treinta años, como Apple, Nest y Google, en el desarrollo de productos tecnológicos. En este libro, estructurado como una enciclopedia, recoge todo lo que ha aprendido: lecciones sobre liderazgo, innovación, pensamiento disruptivo, emprendimiento, éxito y fracaso, combinadas con historias personales de su carrera y de su trabajo con figuras de la talla de Steve Jobs o Larry Page.

It's time to throw away all your old notions of what financial advice should look like. Because if you're looking for a book to put you on an austerity savings plan that has you giving up vacations and lattes, you're out of luck. But if you're looking to get your finances in rock-hard shape - in less time than it takes to finish a workout - then Alexa von Tobel, founder and CEO of LearnVest, has your back.

An inescapable component of our lives, fear comes in many guises: fear of unemployment; fear of aging, illness, losing beauty; fear of a terrorist attack or natural disaster. In uncertain times, coping with these fears can be especially challenging, but in this indispensable, hopeful book, Harold S. Kushner teaches us to confront, master, and even embrace fear for a more fulfilling life.

“Mi objetivo al escribir Padre Rico y Padre Pobre, así como los otros libros de la serie Padre Rico, fue responder a la pregunta: ¿Qué nos enseñaron en la escuela respecto al dinero? Sabemos la respuesta: no mucho. En su mayoría, las enseñanzas que nos imparten son obsoletas y no funcionan. Nos enseñaron, por ejemplo, a “ahorrar dinero”. Pero ¿para qué ahorrar dinero si los gobiernos están imprimiendo millones de dólares falsos?”

Aguda crítica a los modelos económicos actuales e ideas audaces para enfrentar la crisis económica mundial, el más reciente libro de Robert Kiyosaki plantea además las siguientes cuestiones: ¿Podrá Barak Obama sacar a Estados Unidos del conflicto económico? ¿Cuál es el papel de los grandes inversionistas internacionales en esta coyuntura económica mundial? ¿Hacia dónde se dirigen los mercados financieros?

What's the secret to wowing your customers while maintaining a loyal and dedicated workforce? Drawing upon time-tested strategies that have propelled Enterprise, the nation's number-one car-rental company, from a single location in St. Louis to a $9-billion global powerhouse, noted business author Kirk Kazanjian reveals how your company can consistently outperform and outsmart the competition.

MorningCoach motivational speaker and consultant JB Glossinger thought he had found what he was looking for once he achieved a golden level of corporate success and financial freedom. But even as he relished having conquered the corporate ladder, he felt a strong pull to seek something more. By aligning his mission, values, and goals, JB was able to form an action plan and achieve his vision of a fulfilling career of guiding others toward realizing their inner purpose balanced with his passions of family, golf, and writing - all with a three-hour workday.

Discover the revolutionary world of hydroponics and transform your gardening with Hydroponics in the Greenhouse. Dive into soil-free gardening and reap the rewards of higher yields, faster growth, and the satisfaction of cultivating thriving plants year-round, all within the controlled environment of a greenhouse. This comprehensive guide begins with an introduction to hydroponic gardening, covering everything from the fundamentals of soil-free cultivation to the unique advantages of greenhouse growing. Learn how to select the perfect location and design the ideal layout for your hydroponic...

In this thoroughly revised and updated edition of his now classic book, visionary Mark C. Crowley provides the roadmap workplace leaders the world over are seeking: How to most successfully and sustainably inspire and manage other human beings in the post-pandemic era.

Sometimes the events that seem pivotal are just blips, while the more meaningful cultural shifts are hiding in plain sight. Marian Salzman’s job is to uncover those hidden shifts. So what’s in store for the next two decades? In this acutely observed guide, Salzman, whose past predictions have been heralded for coming uncannily close to the way we live now, unpacks the course of human life from the bumpy turn of the millennium through the pandemic era.

Why do the Yankees always seem to win and the Red Sox fade? Why do companies such as Dell and Gillette never seem to lose their halo? What lessons does Nelson Mandela offer leaders in trouble spots like the Middle East. From sports to business and the most complicated political situations, a common element, a truth, persists: people succeed when leaders give them the confidence to do so.

Nada es más inspirador que una ambiciosa visión que se convierte en una realidad triunfante: el Empire State Building pasó de ser un boceto a cambiar el skyline de Nueva York en tan solo veintiún meses. Sin embargo, la mayoría de las veces las grandes visiones se convierten en auténticas pesadillas: según las estadísticas, un asombroso 92 por ciento de los megaproyectos superan el presupuesto o el cronograma, o ambas cosas. Incluso los esfuerzos más modestos, como emprender un pequeño negocio, suelen fracasar.

Unleash your inner farmer with "The Complete Guide to Raising Yorkshire Pigs". Discover how exciting and rewarding the world of swine ranching can be, perfectly tailored for beginners and adept pig farmers alike! From the captivating history of the Yorkshire pig breed to expert strategies for successful breeding, this comprehensive guide navigates through every aspect of raising Yorkshire pigs. Understand the genetics behind this remarkable breed and learn how to select quality breeding stock. Find out how to transport and quarantine new pigs safely, ensuring their health and wellbeing. ...

Your Blueprint to Financial Freedom: The Ultimate Guide to Rental Property Investing For Beginners! 🚨 Are you tired of trading hours for dollars? Do you dream of generating true passive income, building lasting wealth, and finally achieving financial freedom? The world of real estate investing can seem daunting, filled with complex jargon and perceived risks. Many aspiring investors get stuck in analysis paralysis, fearing that one wrong move could drain their savings or lead to a "money pit" nightmare. But what if you could confidently acquire your first cash-flowing rental property, ...

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.