Career Growth

Self-made millionaire Harvey Mackay knows about life at the top--and knows what it takes to stay there. Now, he tells you how to get there too, with dozens of common-sense lessons from all walks of life. Whether you're selling, managing, or punching the clock, you'll find the questions and the answers you need to questions like: Do you do what you love? (The Mackay self-inventory test will help you find out.); Do you love what you do? Do you deliver more than you promise?

Since its inception, the funeral and cemetery business has stuck to the status quo. After all, other than taxes, death is the only sure thing in life. But the world is changing more rapidly than ever. As a funeral or cemetery professional, you have to keep up if you don't want to get buried.

Do you want to reignite your passion for the local church and see your congregation live out the Great Commission by growing and making disciples? If so, implementing the revolutionary Intentional Growth Planning™ operating system will benefit you, your church, and your community! Just as laptops and smart phones have an operating system, the church needs a biblically based operating system where its various programs and activities can effectively plug in to.

Innovation expert Marion Debruyne explains how to become an outside-in organization by constantly connecting with the market to anticipate changes, converting customer insights into actionable change and collaborating with others where their own capabilities fall short. Packed with real world examples from leading global companies, Customer Innovation provides the framework needed to shift from a product-oriented to a solutions-oriented focus and from a transaction-based to a co-creation-based customer relationship.

A powerful new kind of competitive advantage is now possible thanks to technological and social disruptions that are already occurring. These disruptions revolutionize how companies can partner to create new growth. The Reciprocity Advantage shares a model for creating that growth: define your right-of-way (the underutilized resources you already own that you can share with others), partner to do what you can't do alone, experiment to learn, and scale the new business at low risk.

This audiobook shares life transforming tip to change your life and accelerate your growth. The tips and tricks throughout this book will help you expand your awareness, create more abundance, and attract the true life you desire!

Leaving the Base Camp reveals the unconventional growth and management strategies Ilma Tiki used to bootstrap MailerLite from a small Lithuanian startup business to a $90 million exit, building a globally distributed remote team along the way. The entertaining tale is full of practical advice from Ilma’s 10-year-plus journey. You’ll discover the strategies that helped her scale the company while pioneering an asynchronous and productive remote work culture loved by team members in over 35 countries.

Heather Ripley is passionate about helping business owners in the skilled trades embrace the power of public relations to grow. Throughout her career, she’s advised hundreds of contractors in how to effectively boost their visibility and reputation. Now, Heather shares the insight that has made her public relations agency, Ripley PR, one of the most respected and successful firms in the country.

Almost eight million people across the United States and Canada tune in to John Tesh's syndicated show each week to hear him warmly impart "intelligence for your life"—tips on how to earn your boss's trust, fight jet lag, get out of debt, find your life's calling or even discover the power of prayer. As one major city newspaper referred to him, "He's like Oprah, but without the edge." With his staff of 10 full-time researchers, Tesh has uncovered a wealth of practical information and life-changing choices. He now combines that knowledge with some incredible personal experiences for this book.

No one understands better than Joseph Michelli how businesses create and leverage world-class customer experiences. In The Airbnb Way, he shows how innovative leaders have managed to build an unique brand by inspiring and engaging a community of hospitality entrepreneurs - a feat unparalleled in the shared economy.

A young, ambitious advisor, Alex runs as hard as he can until he gets his first client, his second, his third. Finally, he gets to a point that he's got a solid client base but...he's always on. He takes calls at dinner and right before bed and he spends nearly every weekend giving seminars. His relationship starts falling apart, and his quality of life plummets. He can't get off the hamster wheel.

Are you frustrated by the challenges of growing your business organically? Have you ever wondered if there was a way to grow exponentially? Fast? There is a better way but you'll need to break a few rules in your thinking about business. This audiobook shows you how. In Add Then Multiply, author David Horne shares with you the skills, experience and knowledge he has gained in an international business career spanning more than 30 years. Along with many other practical stories, he gives you the inside story of Huveaux plc, where he worked with the Founder to achieve 25x growth in revenue and 11x growth in profit in just three years.

Google gives nonprofit organizations $10,000 per month in free advertising through its Google Ad Grants program. And unlike most grants, Google's has an extremely quick application process and is very easy to get. So why do so few nonprofits participate in Google Ad Grants, and why do existing grantees struggle so much with maximizing its value to grow their organization? What's the catch?

Ever feel overwhelmed by the constant demands of running your own business? Struggling to maintain a positive mindset amidst the daily challenges of entrepreneurship? Desperate to break free from self-doubt and cultivate a winning attitude? If so, "The Affirmation Advantage for Women in Business" by Callie Parker is for you. Imagine having a tool that empowers you to overcome mental barriers and achieve your business goals with ease. Imagine waking up each day with renewed energy, focus, and determination, ready to tackle any obstacle that comes your way.

We are all searching for resolutions to the challenges we face. We all want to help ourselves and others and enjoy fuller, more satisfying lives. The Enneagram may not be able to solve every problem. Still, it can shine a light on why and how so many individuals inflict misery upon themselves, and by extension, others around them. It is time for us all to stop living in the past and realize our full potential. If you want to live an authentic life full of meaning and fulfillment, this book is for you!

Author and entrepreneur Bill McKendry is one of the leading authorities on nonprofit branding and marketing. In Do More Good, he provides incredible insights and tips from his over 35 years of helping nonprofit organizations expand their reach and become more effective in their communication. He shares dozens of examples and stories from his captivating career (including spending a day as a homeless man and shooting a commercial with Mother Teresa). With Bill's helpful advice and unique perspectives, you and your team will be inspired and equipped to do even more good.

In this book, you'll discover the road map to financial salvation with proven steps to make your business more proficient, productive, and profitable. You'll learn how to unlock the proper mindset for success, practice compounding habits, and set authentic goals. You'll also gain insight into building a positive workplace culture, deciphering core values, and recruiting a team of high-achievers. Plus, you'll learn how to set up systems and processes for increased efficiency, establish consistent cash flow, and create a raving fan base.

When the Unthinkable Happens is a fulsome business and leadership field guide that is steeped in practical wisdom from Randy Dewey's 30-year career spanning 32 countries, leading over a dozen management teams, and accomplishing 10 turnarounds in businesses from many different sectors. The audiobook is steeped in examples, real world stories of how to pivot a company. Whether you face cashflow challenges or business strategy constraints, this audiobook provides a practical process to get the foundation right, establish the pillars, and lead your company through the obstacles.

I struggled through the first half of my life thinking I was unlucky and the world didn’t want me to get ahead. I thought owning a successful business was only an unattainable dream and that you needed a college degree to be successful. I thought owning fancy cars and houses required you to be born into money.

The Danger Zone: Lost in the Growth Transition is a book for entrepreneurs who are growing their sales without an increase in cash. Why is this happening, and how can it be resolved?