Durante más de diez a os, miles de managers de alto nivel y compa ías de la lista de Fortune 500 en todo el país, han seguido la metodología de este libro logrando así aumentar la productividad, la satisfacción laboral y la prosperidad personal. Estos resultados concretos se lograron mediante el aprendizaje de métodos directivos que se traducen en ganancias para la organización y sus empleados, razón por la cual se considera que son la respuesta a la Teoría Z del Japón. El Manager al Minuto es una historia concisa y fácil de leer que demuestra tres métodos directivos muy prácticos. El desenlace de la historia revela estudios llevados a cabo en el campo de la medicina y de las ciencias del comportamiento humano. Explican claramente por qué estos métodos, aparentemente sencillos, funcionan de forma tan eficaz para tantas personas. Al terminar de leer libro usted sabrá cómo aplicarlos a su propia situación. Es por eso que El Manager al Minuto se ha convertido en uno de los libros sobre

Georgia Merkin-a magazine writer and self-sufficient divorcée with a young son-always adored her father, who was her buffer against her cold, fiercely ambitious mother, Dr. Estelle Merkin. When he dies of cancer, secret histories wash up in sorrow's wake-and Georgie must finally find the courage to confront her mother and their years of detachment and misunderstanding. And as her world seems to collapse around her, Georgie may just rediscover an unexpected love and the depth of the roots that define her.

Corporate candy giants Milton Hershey and Forrest Mars builtbusiness empires out of one of the world's most magical,sought-after substances: chocolate. In The Emperors of Chocolate,Jo?l Glenn Brenner--the first person to ever gain access to thehighly secretive companies of Hershey and Mars--spins a uniquestory that takes us inside a world as mysterious as Willy Wonka'sChocolate Factory. Packed with flavorful stories and outrageouscharacters that give the true scoop on this real-life candyland,The Emperors of Chocolate is a delectable read for business buffsand chocoholics alike. Start reading and you'll soon be hungry formore.

This is a brilliant new book from the bestselling author of "The Tipping Point" and "Blink". Why are people successful? For centuries, humankind has grappled with this question, searching for the secret to accomplishing great things. In this stunning new book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an invigorating intellectual journey to show us what makes an extreme overachiever. He reveals that we pay far too much attention to what successful people are like, and too little attention to where successful people are from: their culture, their family, and their generation. Gladwell examines how the careers of Bill Gates and the performance of world-class football players are alike; what top fighter pilots and The Beatles have in common; why so many top lawyers are Jewish; why Asians are good at maths; and why it is correct to say that the mathematician who solved Fermat's Theorem is not a genius. Just as he did in "Blink", Gladwell overturns many of our conventional notions and creates an entirely new model for seeing t

From one of the most dynamic businessmen in the country: amotivational doctrine for those who want to make their mostambitious dreams come true. Emilio Estefan-husband to singer Gloria Estefan and founder ofthe Latin pop legend Miami Sound Machine-is the embodiment of theAmerican dream. He came to the United States as a Cuban refugee andwent on to become one of the most successful producers in musichistory and a self-made entrepreneur. Blessed with an optimistic outlook and an unwavering confidencein himself and his intuition, Emilio succeeds on his own terms, andnow, in The Rhythm of Success, he establishes the guidingprinciples readers will need to start and grow their own businessor climb the corporate ladder. Emilio imparts the basics needed toidentify values, believe in ideas and establish plans that willlast for a lifetime.

The Right Phrase for Every Situation...Every Time Whether you'retrying to come up with a terrific headline for a newspaper ad, asnappy brochure for sales reps, or a slick radio *, every wordcounts. That's why you need "Perfect Phrases for Marketing andSales Copy." Filled with specific methods for writing the kind ofheadlines, body copy, taglines, and calls to action that willcapture customer attention and move people to buy, this book givesyou the how-tos and examples you need to make every ad or marketingpiece succeed. Find out the 23 creative approaches to naming aproduct, service, or business 18 ways to write a great headline 6steps to creating memorable radio and TV ads A must for writers,sales pros, and marketing people, this user-friendly guide tacklesevery style and format, providing winning phrases for powerfulprint ads, press releases, radio and television *s, and muchmore. It's your ultimate resource and one-stop reference forphrases that provoke, phrases that inspire, "phrases thatsell."

Wondering how the most accomplished leaders from around the globe have tackled their toughest challenges? Now you can find out with Lessons Learned. Concise and engaging, each volume in this new series offers 12-14 insightful essays by top leaders in industry, the public sector, and academia on the most pressing issues they ve faced. The contributors share surprisingly personal anecdotes and offer authoritative and practical advice drawn from their years of hard-earned experience. A crucial resource for today s busy executive, Lessons Learned gives you instant access to the wisdom and expertise of the world s most talented leaders. 50 Lessons digital library holds more than 500 individual lessons from over 100 high-profile leaders from industry, the public sector, and academia from companies and institutions around the world.

Business 2.0 magazine publishes an annual cover story called "The 101 Dumbest Moments in Business." Featuring 101 hilarious items about the year’s most unbelievably stupid business blunders, it’s hugely popular with its more than half a million print subscribers—and with the two million people who read it on the Web this year. In The Dumbest Moments in Business History, the editors of Business 2.0 have compiled the best of their first four annual issues plus great (or not so great, if you happen to be responsible) moments from the past. From New Coke to the Edsel, from Rosie magazine to Burger King’s "Herb the Nerd," the book’s highlights include: a Romanian car plant whose workers banded together to eliminate the company’s debt by donating sperm and giving the proceeds to their employer； the Heidelberg Electric Belt, a sort of low-voltage jockstrap sold in 1900 to cure impotence, kidney disorders, insomnia, and many other complaints； the time Beech-Nut sold "100% pure apple

In 1558, Elizabeth I inherited a business in trouble.Burdened by runaway inflation and a debased currency, bereft ofstrategic alliances, torn by internal dissent, and eyed greedily bycompetitors bent on takeover, her business, England, was on thebrink of ruin. Forty-five years later, England was the richest andmost powerful nation in Europe. Softcover.

Star businesses are start-up companies that operate in high-growth areas and quickly become market leaders. In this essential business guide, acclaimed entrepreneur Richard Koch demonstrates the secrets behind riding star businesses to success. Information is provided both on how to establish a star business and on how to invest in and profit from existing companies that are bound for growth. Warnings on avoiding false starts is also included, along with a number of examples of how existing companies established themselves as industry leaders.

This book is all about those moments when we "know" something without knowing why. Here Malcolm Gladwell. one of the world's most original thinkers, explores the phenomenon of the "blink", showing how a snap judgement can be far more effective than a cautious decision. By trusting your instincts, he reveals, you'll never think about thinking in the same way again....

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.

A famous expert reveals his professional secrets. Learn how to build your willpower, how to waste time for pleasure and profit, and how to work smarter, not harder. A practical nononsense guide to managing your personal and business time. Paper.

Two Wall Street Journal beat reporters, who were covering stock swindlers and energy companies far from the analysts, fund managers, and bankers who had been Enron's biggest cheer!eaders, uncovered the off-balance- sheet partnerships that had been used to hide Enron's losses.

An incisive argument proving that current rules of business competition are rendered obsolete by the dynamics of information-age companies The Microsoft antitrust case is, and will remain, an event of historic proportions. It is a case that has very publicly pitted the legal power of the United States government, the free world's undisputed leader, against the legal power of the Microsoft Corporation. Antitrust on Trial presents dramatic and compelling reasons to recast our view of modern monopolies and rewrite the rules of business with regard to the new economy companies that hang in the balance. This groundbreaking book argues cleanly and convincingly that antitrust law-the variety being tested in the current landmark case-is useless in today's landscape where technology is changing the accepted standards of business. The author, a notable economist and professor at the University of California at Irvine, conducted a year-long study of the Microsoft antitrust case as the basis for this book.

What Are Employers Really Looking for? It's Not What You Think. More people than ever are applying for the same few jobs. Surfingjob boards and submitting a dozen résumés a day just doesn't work.The 6 Reasons You'll Get the Job shows you exactly how to tailoryour pitch and stand out from the crowd so that you get hired. Talent alone will not get you the job. The short list ofcandidates all have the ability to do the work, so what makes thedifference? Whether employers know it or not, intuitively they arealways looking for a candidate who meets or exceeds each of sixqualities: ? Presentation ? Ability ? Dependability ? Motivation ? Attitude ? Network These qualities may sound familiar, but you'll be surprised athow employers judge them. You'll discover how to promote these sixqualities to your advantage so employers take notice. You'll alsolearn proven strategies for finding jobs in the Hidden Market whileyour compe

From America’s most authoritative source: the quintessentialprimer on understanding and managing your money Money courses through just about every corner of our lives andhas an impact on the way we live today and how we’ll be able tolive in the future. Understanding your money, and getting it towork for you, has never been more important than it is today, asmore and more of us are called upon to manage every aspect of ourfinancial lives, from managing day-to-day living expenses toplanning a college savings fund and, ultimately, retirement. FromThe Wall Street Journal, the most trusted name in financial andmoney matters, this indispensable book takes the mystery out ofpersonal finance. Start with the basics, learn how they work, andyou’ll become a better steward of your own money, today and in thefuture. Consider The Wall Street Journal Complete Personal FinanceGuidebook your cheat sheet to the finances of your life. This bookwill help you: ? Understand the nuts and bolts

In Hardball for Women, Pat Heim shows women how to breakpatterns of behavior that have put them at a disadvantage in thebusiness world of men. Whether the arena is a law firm, a medicalgroup, a corporation, or any other work environment, Hardball forWomen decodes the male business culture and gives readersstrategies on how to use its rules to get ahead—and stay ahead.Readers will learn to: Be assertive without being obnoxious Display confidence Engage in smart self-promotion Lead both men and women—and recognize the differences betweenthem Use "power talk" language to your advantage

In THE FINANCIALCRISIS INQUIRY REPORT，the facts about thefinancial and economic crises that engulf the world will speak forthemselves. Formed in May 2009, the Financial Crisis InquiryComission (FCIC) is a panel of ten commissioners chosen by the U.S.Congress to explain what happened , why it happened, and what couldhave been done to prevent it. On December 15th, 2010, thecommission will release their official report to the President,Congress , and the World. 金融危机调查报告将合盘托出席卷全球的金融与经济危机的来龙去脉及真相，并让事实来说话。2009年5月由十名专家组成金融危机调查委员会授命于国会，专门负责调查金融危机成因，进而总结教训、提出改进建议。他们就20多项议题展开了重点调查。2010年12月15日美国金融危机调查委员会将向美国总统，美国国会和全世界公布其终的调查结果，并授权美国小布朗出版公司授权以图书的形式向全球发行其官方调查报告。

Leadership books most often cite interviews with high-profile business executives while offering do-and-don't case studies of different corporate initiatives in action. But some of the world's most extraordinary leaders work their magic outside the world of business. Their ability to gain the enthusiastic commitment of their people -- when something other, and perhaps greater, than profit is at stake -- demonstrates a fundamental human connection that their counterparts in the corporate sector would do well to emulate. The Art of Winning Commitment presents the unique perspectives of a diverse group of leaders that includes: * educators * religious and spiritual leaders * heads of not-for-profit social services * an orchestra conductor * a professional storyteller Readers will also learn leadership secrets from former Philadelphia 76ers' executive Pat Croce, former Chief of the Cherokee Nation Wilma Mankiller, and politician and retired U.S. Army General Wesley Clark, and others. I

A game plan for team players in every arena of life--business,family, sports--uses examples from the life of the great basketballcoach to show how any group can combine strengths and talents andbe successful. Reprint. No one knows the dynamics of a winning team better than Pat Riley,one of pro basketball's most successful coaches. The Winner Withinis his game plan for team players in every aspect of life:business, family, or sports. Riley uses his own examples ofsuccess--in and out of sports--to show how any group can blend itstalents to create lasting success. The pro basketball coach and popular motivational speaker presentshis recipe for leadership, personal growth, and control of shiftingdynamics, showing how to forge strong groups that can work togetherto create success

This guide should be the first thing you grab before blazing your career path. Arms you with valuable insights into the B-school world and paints an authentic picture of the recruiting process. Softcover.

This is the story of a One Minute Manager who was so successful in every way that he forgot one important thing: He forgot to stay physically fit. He was so much in demand that he ate on the run, didn't take time to exercise, and all the while saw his weight balloon and his breath grow shorter. He soon discovered success in business was endangering his health. His life was out of balance.For all those busy, achieving people with overcrowded schedules, here is a useful blueprint that shows how to manage stress and make a lifetime commitment to fitness and well-being. By following four important strategies for balancing a complicated life, everyone can get their bodies back into shape and their lives into proper perspective. The One Minute Manager Balances Work and Life offers a way to achieve not only a new, healthier style of living but increased productivity as well. For the millions of readers of Ken Blanchard's bestselling books--including Raving Fans and Gung Ho!--here's invaluable advice for getting the