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1. |  Stick with It: Mastering the Art of Adherence By: Lee Colan Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publication Date: 13-MAR-2013 Insert Date: 25-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Stick with It: Mastering the Art of Adherence
This groundbreaking book includes Winning Insights from…JPMorgan * The Container Store * Fossil * KidKraft *National Motor Club * Sears * Southwest Airlines *The Hartford * UCLA Health Center * and more!There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all strategy, especially in today’s highly complex and competitive world of business. But there is such a thing as a one-size-fits-all approach to business success . . . it’s called the Artof Adherence.
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2. |  Leadership in Action: Face to Face - Telling the Untold Story - A Conversation with Stella M. Nkomo Publisher: Center for Creative Leadership Publication Date: 01-APR-2002 Insert Date: 30-APR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Leadership in Action: Face to Face - Telling the Untold Story - A Conversation with Stella M. Nkomo
Managing editor Stephen Rush recently talked with Nkomo about her latest work and what it means for leaders. Here are some excerpts from the interview.
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3. |  An Ideas Into Action Guidebook: Managing Ambition Publisher: Center for Creative Leadership Publication Date: 05-FEB-2013 Insert Date: 30-APR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: An Ideas Into Action Guidebook: Managing Ambition
Ambition is a good thing, but too much of it can cause problems. You need ambition to be successful, but if you have too much, it can derail your career. This guidebook will help you determine whether you have a problem with ambition.
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4. |  By: Shirley Taylor; Tina Altieri; Heather Hansen; Tim Wade; Maria Kassova; Li Kin Pang; David Goldwich; Alison Lester; Tremaine du Preez Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 06-NOV-2012 Insert Date: 30-APR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Success 365
How can I increase my effectiveness at work? How can I enhance my productivity? How can I improve my time management? How can I make better decisions? How can I become better at networking? How can I boost my memory? How can I become a better negotiator? How can I learn great interview skills? You'll find answers to all these questions and many more in Success 365. Success 365 contains an idea a day, one for each day of the year, that will give you all the tools and strategies you need to become more effective and successful. Compiled and edited by popular speaker, trainer and author,...
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5. |  By: Richard Maun Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-NOV-2012 Insert Date: 30-APR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Bouncing Back
We live in times of global recession and slow recovery, where millions of people are facing redundancy, failed businesses, or the effects of cutbacks and budget reductions. Bouncing Back is for anyone who has suffered a setback in their career, who wants to make sense of the new world, and who wants to recover and move on quickly.
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6. |  By: Kate Cowie Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-MAY-2012 Insert Date: 30-APR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Finding Merlin
As human beings, we are on a daily journey of growth and development. Encountering change has become almost the one constant in modern-day life. How you undertake this journey, and how you embrace and cope with such change, is the key to successful development and fulfilling your potential in work and life in general. This book, written by two leading practitioners and coaches in human development, provides confidence and a practical roadmap to help anyone find their way along their personal development pathway, overcome change and create a more fulfilling life. Using the vehicle of the...
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7. |  By: Mike Clayton Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-JUN-2012 Insert Date: 30-APR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Smart To Wise
Being smart, savvy and knowledgeable during the early stages of your career is one thing. Being wise, an accomplished expert and someone who is widely regarded as having created something of substance and value is the next level. This book shows you how to take the knowledge that you have and turn it into the wisdom that leads people to regard you as a trusted colleague, partner or advisor. Smart to Wise sets out the 7 pillars that you must master, if you want to move from being seen as "smart" to being truly authoritative and trusted, and which will propel you on to the next level in your...
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8. |  By: David Thompson Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-APR-2012 Insert Date: 30-APR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Small Print of Succes
The devil is in the detail when looking for greater success in the workplace. How to watch the eye contact patterns in meetings to understand who the key players are; what to consider before you meet a crucial contact for the first time; interpreting the dynamics in meetings; how to avoid becoming a victim of politics at work – these are some of the specifics you need to learn in order to get ahead in your career. This insightful, valuable and practical book lets readers in on the finer details that make all the difference in their quest to achieve greater career success. Success at work...
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9. |  By: Frances Kay Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-JUL-2012 Insert Date: 20-APR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: BSS New Job Survival Kit
So you've just started an exciting new job. Now what? Its only natural to feel a little unsure of yourseld, but you can't afford to make a bad impression Your first three months can make or break your future success. With so much at stake, it pays to prepare yourself. That's what New Job Survival Kit is all about. It gives you a step by step guide to: Making the right first impression
? Developing good relationships with your boss, colleagues and staff
? Learning the ropes
? Ringing the changes
Jobs for life are rare these days, so being the new kid on the block is a situation most of us...
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10. |  STTS: Think Smart Work Smarter By: Tremaine Du Preez Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-FEB-2011 Insert Date: 20-APR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: STTS: Think Smart Work Smarter
Your mind produces up to 70,000 thoughts a day—most of which are responsible for the decisions that you make. These decisions also determine your success both professionally and personally. However, we are taught what to think and not how to think. Information overload, short time frames and past failures can make even simple decisions and problems daunting. Do you lack confidence in your problem solving ability? Do you feel anxious when faced with a tough decision, or overwhelmed by lots of alternatives? Do you wish there was a formula for getting everything right? Executive coach and...
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11. |  By: Heather Hansen Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-JUL-2009 Insert Date: 20-APR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: STTS: Powerful People Skills
Do you know people who seem to get along well with just about anyone? People who always have something interesting to say? They close the best deals, land the biggest clients and quickly work their way up the professional ladder. Are these people just born natural communicators with magnetic personalities? Do they have something you don't, or know the secret to being popular and successful? Absolutely not. These people have simply mastered the process of interacting effectively with others—knowing exactly how to click with people from the first time they meet to understanding the...
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12. |  By: Shirley Taylor Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-APR-2009 Insert Date: 20-APR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: STTS-The Email Etiquette
E-mail is one of the greatest inventions of our lifetime - phenomenally affecting the way we communicate. Reading, writing and managing e-mail is taking up an increasing amount of our time. But are we using it right? E-mail can be used to stay in touch whether we are traveling or working from home. Perhaps we can relax standards when it comes to personal e-mails, but e-mailing for business purposes has reached a new dimension. People whose jobs never used to involve writing skills are now replying dozens of e-mails each day. But under such pressure to respond quickly, what happens to the...
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13. |  Réussir l'organisation d'un événement By: Anthony Babkine; Adrien Rosier Publisher: Editions d'Organisation Publication Date: 16-FEB-2012 Insert Date: 10-APR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Réussir l'organisation d'un événement
PrésentationOrganisez un événement qui vous ressemble et apprenez à en tirer le meilleur partiGala, événement sportif, séminaire, inauguration, cocktail, concert, spectacle... : voici un guide complet et pratique pour découvrir toutes les ficelles de l'événementiel ainsi que le rôle de l'organisateur d'événement.Créez et menez à bien un événement attractif en respectant un budget précis : outils, fiches pratiques et conseils de professionnels vous permettront d'avancer méthodiquement.Préparez-vous à vivre une aventure personnelle et professionnelle aussi intense qu'enrichissante !Retrouvez...
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14. |  Leadership in Action: In Focus—Self Promotion—Showcasing Your Talent with Authenticity By: Gina Hernez-Broome; Cindy McLaughlin; Stephanie Trovas Publisher: Center for Creative Leadership Publication Date: 01-OCT-2009 Insert Date: 25-MAR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Leadership in Action: In Focus—Self Promotion—Showcasing Your Talent with Authenticity
You can learn to become a skilled self-promoter while maintaining your ethical boundaries and your authenticity.
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15. |  SuperCompetent: The Six Keys to Perform at Your Productive Best By: Laura Stack Publisher: The Productivity Pro Publication Date: 01-MAR-2013 Insert Date: 22-MAR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: SuperCompetent: The Six Keys to Perform at Your Productive Best
In this competitive economy, just being able to do your job is no longer enough. Competence is simply expected in today's workplaces. But you can't be simply competent---you have to be SuperCompetent to get an edge. In this eBook, Laura Stack, The Productivity Pro, gives high potentials proven methods to reach peak performance and achieve breakthrough results. You'll discover the six keys to unlocking your full potential:
ACTIVITY: Determine what you should be working on.
AVAILABILITY: Make time for it.
ATTENTION: Focus on those tasks.
ACCESSIBILITY: Organize the information...
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16. |  Self-Promotion and Self-Presentation Skills: Marketing Yourself for Success By: Laura Stack Publisher: The Productivity Pro Publication Date: 01-MAR-2013 Insert Date: 22-MAR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Self-Promotion and Self-Presentation Skills: Marketing Yourself for Success
The ability to handle yourself properly at a job interview will make you stand out above the competition. Powerful self-promotion and self-presentation skills will help you enhance your perceived value to the hiring manager. Laura Stack, The Productivity Pro, will teach you four important techniques to market yourself powerfully in a job interview:
Communicate Your Value without Bragging.
Shake Hands Properly.
Dress for Success.
Model Enthusiasm and a Positive Attitude.
These tactics will help you communicate your value and project a confident image. You'll feel...
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17. |  Focusing on Your Work: Maintain Your Concentration in an Environment of Distraction By: Laura Stack Publisher: The Productivity Pro Publication Date: 15-FEB-2013 Insert Date: 06-MAR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Focusing on Your Work: Maintain Your Concentration in an Environment of Distraction
So many things compete for our attention in the workplace—background noise, interruptions, drop-in visitors, and email—it's often very difficult to concentrate. This eBook will teach you how to be present, keep your brain sharp, and focus on the task at hand? You'll find out how to overcome distractions from your environment, other people, and your brain.
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18. |  Effective NLP Skills, 2nd Edition By: Richard Youell; Christina Youell Publisher: Kogan Page Publication Date: 03-MAR-2013 Insert Date: 19-FEB-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Effective NLP Skills, 2nd Edition Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) is one of the most powerful communication tools available.
It helps you understand what makes people tick, helps you to influence and persuade people and gives you an insight into what really happens when we communicate.
Effective NLP Skills, 2nd edition, covers all the NLP models, tools, skills and behaviours you need, and teaches you how to channel this knowledge into improving your performance at work. You will discover how to manage yourself and others, how to use language to get what you want, outcome thinking, how to build rapport and how to motivate...
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19. |  Develop Your Assertiveness, 3rd Edition By: Sue Bishop Publisher: Kogan Page Publication Date: 03-MAR-2013 Insert Date: 19-FEB-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Develop Your Assertiveness, 3rd Edition Develop Your Assertiveness offers simple techniques that will help you become more aware of your strengths and weaknesses, so that you can learn how best to modify your behaviour in social and business interactions. Being more confident and learning how best to communicate with your colleagues will enable you to create win-win situations, thus improving your career prospects and enhancing your social life. Packed with examples and exercises, this essential guide covers topics such as: the importance of choice of behaviour; tension control; self awareness and self-esteem; relationships; making...
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20. |  Female Brand, The: Using the Female Mindset to Succeed in Business By: Catherine Kaputa Publisher: Nicholas Brealey Publishing Publication Date: 25-JUN-2009 Insert Date: 12-FEB-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Female Brand, The: Using the Female Mindset to Succeed in Business
Just as individual strengths are based on who we are as people, gender-based strengths for women are essential assets of the female brand. Out of this provocative and challenging assertion, The Female Brand delivers the very latest in gender research into the female brain to debunk the notion that women have to play the “male” game to win in the workplace. With strategies taken from the best of Madison Avenue, branding guru Catherine Kaputa lays out proven techniques to help women across the business landscape leverage their female edge, including honing their empathy and intuition,...
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