Professional Services

This essay comes from the NPR series This I Believe, which features brief personal reflections from both famous and unknown Americans. The pieces that make up the series compel listeners to rethink not only what and how they have arrived at their beliefs, but also the extent to which they share them with others.

Ben Cheever was a senior editor for Reader’s Digest for 11 years and has published three novels. In 1995, however, his latest book proposal had been rejected, so he went looking for work. This is his wry account of the dozen jobs he held as an entry-level employee in the service sector. He gained a new respect for the millions of people who work long hours for low wages. Now that downsizing is a permanent part of the workplace, his observations provide a valuable perspective of how our jobs define who we are.

Go to college or learn a trade? For Joey Snider, this common high-schooler’s dilemma was easily resolved. He was going strong as a teenage apprentice plumber. That is, until his parents packed him off to college. But Joey couldn't stay away for long, and after eight years becoming a master in his trade, he bought and built up his own plumbing and water treatment company into a multi-van, seven-figure business.

This is the remarkable story of how a boy from rural Welcome, North Carolina grew up to become an innovative judge, global citizen, and go-to guy for court-building in emerging African nations. Along the way, he organizes the first-ever judicial conference in Tanzania, jogs with children in Lusaka, dances with a python, and has adventures ranging from the harrowing to the hilarious. In the end, he discovers the distance between Welcome and Windhoek is not as great as he imagined, and that both places now occupy adjoining spaces in his heart.

In Soft Skills for the Professional Services Industry: Principles, Tasks, and Tools for Success, renowned auditing professional, valuator, and author Andreas Creutzmann delivers an essential guide for professionals seeking to upgrade and refine their soft skills. From public speaking to problem solving, digital literacy, and intercultural fluency, the author discusses concrete strategies and practical techniques for professionally trained and credentialed experts to expand their skillset, augment their leadership abilities, and even find more fulfillment in their work.

My story is about how I went from a fun, energetic, athletic women to falling into society's trap of believing I was not enough just as I am. This story will give you a glimpse into why I decided to alter my body with plastic surgery, and the devastating effects I suffered from that decision.

Patented in 1917, Piggly Wiggly was by far the most influential self-service store of the early twentieth century. Before 1940 it was the only self-service chain with a national distribution network, but it was neither the first nor the only version. Beyond Piggly Wiggly reveals the importance of Piggly Wiggly in the invention of self-service and goes beyond the history of a single firm to explore the role of small business entrepreneurs who invented the first self-service stores in a grassroots social process.

Conquer the CISP Exam: Your Guide to a Career as a Certified IRA Services Professional is a comprehensive study guide designed to help financial professionals prepare for the Certified IRA Services Professional (CISP) exam. Covering key topics such as IRA documentation, contributions, retirement plan portability, distributions, and retirement planning considerations, this guide provides a thorough understanding of the rules and regulations governing individual retirement accounts (IRAs). The book offers in-depth explanations of essential concepts like Roth and traditional IRAs, beneficiary ...

Introduction for Part Four: Financial Innovation and Global Business Strategy Exploring the Future of Finance and Business Leadership The final volume focuses on financial innovation, emerging market trends, and global business strategies. What You’ll Learn in This Book Technological Disruptions in Finance The rise of AI and automation in financial decision-making Blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi) Corporate Governance and Ethical Leadership ESG investing and corporate social responsibility Strategic Financial Planning for the Future Wealth management strategies for future ...

The Gap is a vivid portrait of the lead-up to Christmas; an unflinching, no-holds-barred look at what happens after the triple-zero call is made - the drugs, nightclubs, brothels, drunk rich kids, billionaires, domestic disputes, the elderly, emergency births, even a kidnapping. Patients share their innermost feelings, and we witness their loneliness, their despair and their hopes.

Jess McDonald was a true crime junkie and Line of Duty sofa sleuth with a strong sense of justice. Under a year later, thanks to a controversial new initiative, she was a detective in the London Metropolitan Police Service. The Met Police's Direct Entry Detective scheme was aimed at turning people with no experience of the police into detectives. No Comment is Jess' candid, eye-opening and often shocking account, exploring the reality of being a detective in the Met and responsible for 'keeping London safe for everyone'.

Life often finds us entangled in its complexities, caught in a web of circumstances that seem impossible to escape. "Stuck" encapsulates this universal experience, exploring the myriad ways in which we become ensnared–be it by debt, past regrets, toxic relationships, or the grip of tradition. With a foundation rooted in Biblical truths and bolstered by academic research, this book offers a roadmap to liberation, guiding listeners through the process of becoming "unstuck."

A dark faerie tale anthology featuring eight short stories by well-received and upcoming authors, delivering new faerie tales and dark twists on inspired tales. Follow a young soldier trying to rescue his parents from the clutches of city enforcers, a talented young artist who is given a quill with magical properties, a princess who joins a team destined to rid the world of its hidden evils, and more.

Idiom Lee is a man alone, millions of miles from home. A chance encounter with an alien shape-shifter sent him into a Cold Cosmos devoid of humanity. After the events of book one, he's established himself in the lowest bar on the moving asteroid Panadaras, gambling and serving as a bouncer. Until a sloth-cat creature he calls Slowhand appears and tells him Ginn is in trouble.

In the quiet corners of our minds, there are short moments that, although quick, make a lasting impact on our lives. These cherished memories mold our identities and forge deep connections to significant experiences, individuals, and places. "Footprints in Time: A Journey of Nostalgia" beautifully captures the essence of cherished memories. As we navigate through life, time races forward, often leaving us in its wake. However, if we take a moment to reflect, we can follow the footprints of our own unique journey. This book encourages us to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the past that ...

Every business has customers, and employers are seeking to hire, retain, and reward employees who have the skills, the knowledge, and the motivation to provide a consistently superior level of service to every customer, every day. No longer is a bright smile and a friendly hello enough to satisfy customers and keep them coming back. Employers and customers want customer service professionals.

Este libro ha sido creado para las miles de personas que inmigran a los Estados Unidos de Norte América y que después de algunos años desean Nacionalizarse.Individuos que quieren hacerse americanos y no lo han podido hacer porque no hablan ni entienden el idioma Inglés.

A fantasy, science fiction, and horror anthology featuring seven short stories by well-received authors. They may scare you, thrill you, and capture your imagination. If you enjoy high-quality short stories that will excite you, then this is for you! E. R. Robin Dover’s “The Trees” (horror): In a remote desert region of southwestern New Mexico, centered along the Rio Grande, is an ancient grove of trees permeated with an evil that has always existed.

For over 20 years, Indigo Cruz has worked the markets of the Texas wastelands, hustling wares, cutting deals, and earning a hard-won reputation as a tough, shrewd trader. In a dangerous, brutal world, she's managed to carve out a comfortable, safe existence. Until the day the Fundamentalist Church of Divine Wrath shows up on her turf, throwing her world into chaos.

"A SERVICE TO HUMANITY: MY LEGACY" BY DR. EPHRAIM NYONGHA TOH This is a story of victory against the odds a medical professional's ascent from an impoverished African village to global recognition. Dr. Ephraim Nyongha Toh's legacy is not just his career achievements but also his indomitable spirit, which resonates throughout "A Service to Humanity." From his humble beginnings to the halls of prestigious international organizations, Dr. Toh's life exemplifies the transformative power of dedication and self-belief.