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This bold, wide-ranging collection brings together some of the most noted military minds, past and present, to examine the crucial role of leadership in combat. Written while Christopher Kolenda was a faculty member in the history department at West Point, it covers both classic and modern concepts of leadership and uses case studies from Alexander the Great through World War II to illustrate principles of leadership in concrete historical contexts.

In business, you need an edge. In every business situation—to get that job, get that promotion, lead that negotiation, make that sale—you need to win people over. In highly competitive situations, you need to stand out, get noticed, and be remembered. The Art of Business Seduction gives you the edge you need. This is a concise personal success plan that teaches you how to make the smart moves and say the right things to succeed in any business setting.

Do you struggle with closing the sale? Don’t worry - you’re not alone. The sales process is more than just a funnel - it’s a staircase. As the salesperson, it’s your job to earn a prospective client's business by moving them from one step to another. That’s where The Selling Staircase comes into play. This book is a five-step approach to move your clients through an authentic sales process. We go through these steps in-depth throughout the book. This framework will bring new awareness about what you’re doing and how to be more effective in the sales process.

Amidst the deluge of advice for businesspeople, there lies an overlooked tool, a key to thriving in today's fast-paced, unpredictable environment: improvisation. In Getting to "Yes And" veteran improv performer, university professor, CEO, and consultant Bob Kulhan unpacks a form of mental agility with powers far beyond the entertainment value of comedy troupes.

The Ho'oponopono: The Art of Forgiveness will teach you that by repenting, having gratitude and taking responsibility, you’ll lead a fulfilled and free life. Ho'oponopono is an ancient art of forgiveness that enables you to discover who you really are and helping you get rid of constricting emotions, thoughts, and memories from the past.

In the first episode of her Bad with Money podcast, Gaby Dunn asked patrons at a coffee shop two questions: First, what’s your favorite sex position? Everyone was game to answer. Then, she asked how much money was in their bank accounts. People were aghast. Therein lies the problem. Dunn argues that our inability to speak honestly about money is our number-one barrier to understanding it, leading us to feel alone, ashamed, and anxious. In Bad with Money, she reveals the legitimate, systemic reasons behind our feeling of helplessness when it comes to personal finance.

High-impact strategies to equip every business owner to reach the right people at the right time with the right message. How do you navigate the digital media landscape? What does your customer need from your website, and does your platform deliver? Which technology choices match your budget and your unique needs? Do your digital ads actually work? In the rapidly evolving world of digital marketing, understanding the answers to these questions can mean the difference between success or failure.

Sabiduría practica en su mas alta expresión, una de las obras maestras clásica de idioma y admirada por todo el mundo. Una colección de 300 aforismos con un llamado a la prudencia y a la sabiduría en todos los aspectos prácticos de la vida, que siguen igual de vigentes casi 400 de haber sido escritos.

Changez de carrière et de vie et prenez les choses en mains dès maintenant ! Vous en avez assez de votre travail actuel ? Vous ne vous sentez pas épanouie ? Vous voulez changer les choses, mais vous ne savez pas comment faire ? Ce livre est fait pour vous !

With the rise of digital media and advertising, a constant barrage of information makes it nearly impossible to be seen and heard. In The Iconist, branding and design strategist Jamie Mustard shows you how individuals, organizations, and brands can break through the noise. The secret to standing out lies in creating content that the desired audience will “lock” onto and remember with little effort - simple, bold ideas that can be immediately understood.

Quantum Negotiation is a handbook for getting what you need using a mindset and behaviors based on a refreshingly expansive perspective on negotiation. Rather that viewing every negotiation as an antagonistic and combative relationship, this book shows you how to move beyond the traditional pseudo win-win to construct a deal in which all parties get what they need. By exploring who we are as negotiators in the context of social conditioning, this model examines the cognitive, psychological, social, physical, and spiritual aspects of negotiation to help you produce more sustainable, prosperous, and satisfying agreements.

Mark Schwartz, author of leadership classics A Seat at the Table and The Art of Business Value, reveals a new (empowering) model for the often soul-shattering, frustrating, Kafkaesque nightmare we call bureaucracy. Through humor, a healthy dose of history and philosophy, and real-life examples from his days as a government bureaucrat, Schwartz shows IT leaders (and the whole of business) how to master the ways of the Monkey, the Razor, and the Sumo Wrestler to create a lean, learning, and enabling bureaucracy.

The Huck Finn of foreign correspondents provides a colorful account of old Honolulu, the island nobility, the City of Refuge on the Kona coast, and the active volcano of Kilauea. These selections of Mark Twain's newspaper dispatches are both charming and informative. The light touch of the great humorist is seldom missing as he reveals the "loveliest fleet of islands that lie anchored in any ocean".

Time is a very precious nonrenewable resource, and this is what you'll hear from people who know the value of it. They say that the more you rush, the faster the time gets, and the more you wait, the slower it gets. The truth is that time will remain the same whether you rush or not. It really depends on the way you manage yourself. That is why self-management is key. It helps you become more organized, punctual, and a more effective person.

Everyone, regardless of their background and training, can improve their storytelling abilities. But what is a story? How can you tell it in a way that delights and informs your listeners? Take a journey into the keys to great storytelling with two of the country’s top experts on story presentation and speech writing.

Optimism is your secret weapon in business and in life. It is custom designed specifically for you, and it is capable of bringing you everything you want. Optimism can overcome financial problems, physical disabilities, and personal challenges. In Jim Stovall's latest audiobook The Art of Optimism, he uses stories, studies, and personal experience to illustrate how adopting an attitude of optimism can change your life.

The Art of War, first written by the great Sun Tzu over 2,500 years ago, has remained relevant throughout history to anyone in a leadership position; be it politics, human psychology, business, or even daily life situations, there is wisdom in Sun Tzu's teachings that is relevant to all. In this book, we will interpret his teachings as they relate to the 21st century business world, specifically the art of negotiation. You will learn that true wisdom is timeless, and that applying the time-tested tactics in this book can propel you to the next level of success.

Most organizations fail to pay their employees properly - not because they don’t want to, but because they don’t approach compensation with a plan. The compensation landscape is changing rapidly. If you don’t pay your employees what they’re worth, not only will your competitors leave you behind, but you’ll also leave yourself open to legal, social, and political backlash. Pay Matters is your go-to guide for demystifying the art and science of compensation.

What is a mentor? Why is having a mentor crucial to success? Or how do you make sure that you're a good mentor? In Mentorship Unlocked: The Science and Art of Setting Yourself Up for Success, veteran entrepreneur and innovator Janice Omadeke delivers an insightful discussion of mentorship, including what it is, how to find a qualified mentor, and how to make mentorship work for you. In the book, she explores the mentorship advice that helped her start a groundbreaking company after studying entrepreneurship and strategic management at MIT and Harvard.

Musicians may just hold the keys to innovation in business. They don’t think like we do, and in the creative process, they don’t act like we do. It’s no coincidence that some of the world’s most respected creators are also entrepreneurs. In Two Beats Ahead, Panos A. Panay, senior vice president for strategy at Berklee College of Music, and R. Michael Hendrix, global design director at IDEO, interview some of the nation’s top musicians and business leaders about how they approach innovation differently.