Business Process

US Senator Ron Wyden is widely praised for coming up with sensible-sounding ideas no one else had thought of and making the counter-intuitive political alliances that prove helpful in passing bills. In It Takes Chutzpah, he offers a progressive leader’s manifesto for being a courageous warrior during turbulent times. It is an inspirational guide to get important things accomplished with a combination of strong allies, persistence, and attention—that is, chutzpah.

Explore the collaborative creative journey through the eyes of Campanile, an international touring show. Learn from their experiences building a show, a community, an identity, and an artistic family.

Eager to change the world? Learn how you can have a greater social impact through your everyday purchases. Covering topics that range from why not all factories are evil, to how our morning coffee can be the easiest way for us to use our purchasing power for good, Buy the Change You Want to See makes us better-informed consumers.

In the last decade, incompetent leadership has done more to change the face of our world than perhaps in any other time in history. Recent events like Hurricane Katrina and the war in Iraq have proven that blind faith in our rulers is more than foolish - it can be downright dangerous. The world has grown more complicated and more volatile, and making intelligent decisions about the people in charge has never been more crucial.

Thompson and Ware, nationally known consultants in the fields of management and leadership, offer a practical guide that focuses on the skills G.W. Bush has used throughout his career and in the White House. Each useful chapter highlights one of his leadership lessons. From identifying core values to getting results, this clearly written guide is filled with timeless and time-tested advice.

Piraterna De svenska fildelarna som plundrade Hollywood. 1.2 miljoner svenskar säger att de laddar ner film och musik regelbundet. Branschen beräknar att 13 miljoner filmer laddades ner i Sverige förra året. Musikindustrin säger att försäljningen minskat med 40 procent sedan år 2000.

This is the leadership book you have to experience: a barn-storming new take on what makes a versatile, integrated, and effective leader. Using stories and examples from the lives of leaders, from the sports stadium to the White House to the office of the CEO, Nigel Nicholson shows vividly how the capacity of leaders to see what others do not see frames their actions and allows them to transform, build, destroy, or stabilize. Leaders fail through lack of insight - into themselves and into the worlds they inhabit.

In The Prince, it is asserted that a good ruler is one who works for the benefit of the state at all times, even when this requires acting immorally or unethically. Basically, the ends justify the means, even if the means are killing innocent people, blackmailing, and being deceitful. This idea was contentious then and now - many people believe that rulers should act with kindness and lawfulness above all, rather than bending ethics to achieve the ends they want.

The career landscape is rockier than ever, and navigating it takes more than just a resume if you want to find your perfect job. The #PACE Process for Early Career Success is designed to help you unlock the mindset, traits, and techniques needed to plan, apply for, commit to, and evaluate your ideal career path.

This inspiring, nonpartisan guide, authored by longtime staff members of Republican and Democratic house leadership teams provides all the hard-won secrets and strategies you need to build a career in local politics or Congress, make a difference, and ascend from an internship to leadership. With practical tips on how to not only land a job but also create the foundation for a lasting and impactful career in public service, this guide will empower anyone who feels the urge to improve this country with meaningful work.

Wer eine Wahl gewinnen will, braucht eine durchdachte Strategie, eine klare und kluge Kampagne und ein starkes Team. Wahlkampf heißt Ausnahmezustand. Insbesondere in den Wochen vor der Wahl sind die strategischen, medialen und kommunikativen Anforderungen an Kandidaten enorm hoch. Wer hier mit einer strategischen Ausrichtung, mit klaren Strukturen im Team, und mit einer ansprechenden Kampagne in den Wahlkampf zieht, hat den entscheidenden Wettbewerbsvorteil.

Grassroots Rising is a passionate call to action for the global body politic, providing practical solutions for how to survive - and thrive - in catastrophic times. Author Ronnie Cummins aims to educate and inspire citizens worldwide to organize and become active participants in preventing ecological collapse. This audiobook offers a blueprint for building and supercharging a grassroots regeneration movement based on consumer activism, farmer innovation, political change, and regenerative finance.

Descubre los secretos de las empresas líderes y obtén la ventaja competitiva que siempre has buscado. ¡Alcanza la excelencia operativa y conviértete en un líder imbatible en tu sector!

Everett Harper delivers a powerful and pragmatic take on solving complex problems by, and making decisions through, uncertainty. You'll learn to discover insights quickly by experimenting, iterating, then building infrastructure to sustain your innovations in your teams and organizations. The author demonstrates a set of practices, processes, and infrastructure that addresses complex problems alongside a set of methods to systematize, scale, and share best practices throughout an organization.

Corporations are the most powerful entities on the planet. Unfortunately, many have had a long record of unprecedented and unbridled environmental degradation, social transgressions, and governance secrecy. Since by law they are beholden to their shareholders, some philanthropic trusts, pension funds, and other institutional investors have used shareholder advocacy to press for changes in corporate policy. But individual investors have largely been silent, thinking themselves powerless.

Under Joe Solmonese's leadership, the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest LGBT rights organization, became the model other organizations look toward to create effective social and political change. Beginning with a moving story of working with Matthew Shepard's mother Virginia in passing the hate crimes bill that bears Matthew's name, Solmonese shows how he discovered that channeled anger can drive a commitment to change.

What is turnover costing your company? Is your team disengaged? Is the cycle of hiring, onboarding, firing, or replacing employees distracting from your business goals? You know workplace culture is about more than a free coffee mug or wearing jeans on Fridays, but you’re lacking a solid process to assist with creating an environment where employees are invested and committed to excellence.

Sometimes in life, we can’t seem to figure it out. We face what feels like a dead end, unsure of which way to turn—which path to take. It’s a Process was written for those striving to find direction in this crazy world. Dr. Dean uses real-life experiences to inspire thoughtful consideration on how betterment can be attained, and purpose realized.

Political races in the United States rely heavily on highly paid political consultants who carefully curate the images of politicians, advise candidates on polling and analytics, and shape voters' perceptions through marketing and advertising techniques. More than half of the $6 billion spent in the 2012 election went to consultants who controlled virtually every aspect of the campaigns, from polling, fundraising, and media to more novel techniques of social media and micro-targeting.

The importance of social media influencers - or content creators - for businesses cannot be overlooked. They have changed the way we engage with many products and services. But that doesn’t mean that every business that follows this approach gets great results. While some see fantastic returns on their investment, other see little to no return at all. So what makes the vital difference?