Are you wondering what the next killer app will be? Do youwant to know how you can maintain and add to your value duringthese rapidly changing times? Are you wondering how the word lovecan even be used in the context of business? Instead of wondering, read this book and find out how to become alovecat—a nice, smart person who succeeds in business and inlife. How do you become a lovecat? By sharing your intangibles. By thatI mean: Your knowledge: everything that comes from all the books thatI’ll encourage you to devour. Your network: the collection of friends and contacts you nowhave, which I’ll teach you how to grow and nurture. Your compassion: that human warmth you already possess—in thesepages I’ll convince you that you can show it freely at theoffice. What happens when you do all this? * You become a rich source of information to all aroundyou. * You are seen as a person with valuable insight. * You are perceived as generous to a fault

Referring to his first book, It's Not How Good You Are, It'sHow Good You Want to Be, Arden describes himself as "author ofworld's bestselling book," ably demonstrating one nugget of wisdomto be found in his latest: "Great people have great egos; maybethat's what makes them great." Otherwise, the book suggests thatArden is less a great person (or a great author) than a greatformer creative director at advertising powerhouse Saatchi andSaatchi. In the restrictive, often repetitive genre of managementby aphorism, Arden is an original: master of the snappy maxim andeye-catching graphic, Arden advocates unconventional thinking,skipping college, taking risks, being outrageous and failingdramatically. Missing is a page in this book emblazoned "Take myadvice with a grain of salt," or "Triumph for an advertisingcopywriter may be disaster for an accountant." Nevertheless, Mr.Arden's books are a pleasure to peruse. His writing is spare,clever, brisk and pointed. Illustrations are clean and witty. Thinkyou whateve

From the author of the acclaimed book Fierce Conversationscomes the antidote to some of the most wrongheaded practices ofbusiness today. ? “Provide anonymous feedback.” ? “Hire smart people.” ? “Hold people accountable.” These are all sound, business practices, right? Not so fast, saysleadership visionary and bestselling author Susan Scott. In fact,these mantras — despite being long-accepted and adopted by businessleaders everywhere — are completely wrongheaded. Worse, they arecosting companies billions of dollars, driving away valuableemployees and profitable customers, limiting performance, andstalling careers. Yet they are so deeply ingrained inorganizational cultures that no one has questioned them. Untilnow. In Fierce Leadership, Scott teaches us how to spot the worst“best” practices in our organizations using a technique she calls“squid eye”–the ability to see the “tells” or signs that we havefallen prey to disastrous behaviors by knowin

"This is a provocative, persuasive and important book. Eventhose who passionately disagree with its conclusions will come awayenriched and enlightened from the process of confronting itsarguments." —Michael Medved, Nationally Syndicated Talk Radio Host andColumnist, USA Today “In the 21st century 'stay-at-home mom' is neither a complimentnor an epithet, but the latest chapter in the ongoing stories ofwomen, marriage, and careers in America. Megan Basham's fascinatingstudy of women in the oldest and most challenging workplace ofall–the home--is the owner's manual for women and men who look uponmarriage as a genuine partnership, and the key to success.” —Philip Terzian, Literary Editor, The Weekly Standard “Megan Basham offers wise and eloquent counsel for those willingto ignore popular opinion as they pursue family happiness.” —Marvin Olasky, editor-in-chief, World “Meghan Barsham’s book tells us three timely truths you will no

A black swan is a highly improbable event with threeprincipal characteristics: It is unpredictable; it carries amassive impact; and, after the fact, we concoct an explanation thatmakes it appear less random, and more predictable, than it was. Theastonishing success of Google was a black swan; so was 9/11. ForNassim Nicholas Taleb, black swans underlie almost everything aboutour world, from the rise of religions to events in our own personallives. Why do we not acknowledge the phenomenon of black swans untilafter they occur? Part of the answer, according to Taleb, is thathumans are hardwired to learn specifics when they should be focusedon generalities. We concentrate on things we already know and timeand time again fail to take into consideration what we don’t know.We are, therefore, unable to truly estimate opportunities, toovulnerable to the impulse to simplify, narrate, and categorize, andnot open enough to rewarding those who can imagine the“impossible.” For years, Taleb has studie

Benton (Lions Don't Need To Roar, Warner, 1992) hasinterviewed over 100 CEOs for this commonsense self-guide to theexecutive suite and interwoven their salient thoughts throughouther book. There are no mechanistic, murky theories here. Bentonopens with 22 "vital traits," including being honest,detail-oriented, gutsy, and humorous, which are analogous toclimbing tiers on a terraced mountain. She then describes the bestroute to the CEO spot, what to expect when you get there, and whatyou will do. Benton's guide deserves a reading, either to energizeor reenergize the harried executive or new MBA.?Joan A. Traugott,Amityville, P.L., N.Y. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refersto an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

So you're standing naked in front of a classroom. Or you'rebeing chased by a one-legged man. Or maybe you're standing naked infront of a classroom and kissing a one-legged man. Dreams can be mysterious, exhilarating, and terrifying but theydon't have to be confusing. With Field Guide to Dreams, you'llunravel the hidden meanings behind these mysterious subconsciousmessages. Organized by dominant symbol (animal, falling, flying,mother, and so on), each section provides helpful interpretationsfrom Freud, Jung, and other psychologists and dream experts. You'llalso learn when you're most likely to have these specific dreams,and whether you should interpret them positively or negatively.With Field Guide to Dreams at your bedside, you'll never wonder ifthat cigar was just a cigar!

This liberating book refutes the myth that creativity is agift limited to a select few. Ray and Myers provide simpleguidelines for unlocking the creative essence in all of us. 25drawings.

In this extraordinary book Col. Kolditz explains that his research on in extremis leadership, where followers perceive their lives to be threatened, reveals that the leadership lessons and principles in evidence in dangerous settings also apply to leading in business and everyday life. The book shows how leadership literally defines the promise of hope or future life and that extremely capable leaders are needed in all walks of life. The book describes a variety of high-risk situations that are ideal settings to seek and find great leaders, assess how they might be different, and to glean valuable insights for extraordinary leadership in our everyday lives. Through heart-stopping real-life stories of leaders in these extreme situations, Kolditz insists that leaders at all levels can improve their effectiveness. 作者简介： Colonel Thomas Kolditz is professor and head of the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership at the United States Military Academy at West Point. The Leader to