What do Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leonardo da Vinci, and RayKroc, the man who created the McDonald's franchise enterprise, havein common? They have all mastered the skills of creativegenius-essential tools in today's business climate. Having researched the lives and techniques of past and presentgeniuses for this inspiring and provocative new handbook, AnnetteMoser-Wellman helps workers at all levels build and refine theirworking styles. These qualities of creativity-drawn from the therealms of art, science, as well as business-make up the fivedistinct "faces": * Seer-the power to image * Observer-the power to notice details * Alchemist-the power to make connections * Fool-the power to celebrate weakness * Sage-the power to simplify Moser-Wellman shows how we can utilize these creative thinkingstrategies and flourish in the workplace. "It teaches people about the nature of creativity and how tocultivate it." (Fast Company) "Moser-Wellman has given us

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Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth. Have you ever wondered whysome people seem to achieve wealth effortlessly while others workjust as hard but still struggle financially? In this fresh andoriginal book T. Harv Eker explains how you too can master theinner game of money so that you will not only achieve financialsuccess but keep it once you have it. Using breakthrough techniquesT. Harv Eker shows you how childhood and family experiences andinner mental attitudes shape your view of money. Each of us has apersonal money and success blueprint already ingrained in oursubconscious minds, and it is this blueprint that will determinethe course of our financial lives. Eker reveals: Powerful'declarations' that drive new, money-attracting beliefs into yoursubconscious; Dozens of high-income and wealth creation strategies;What truly wealthy people know that others do not; The cause ofalmost all financial problems; How to earn passive income, so thatreaders can make money while they sleep. Armed with insightsprovided in

Put these words to work for you Learn the gift of gab and getcloser to your dream job This latest addition to the bestsellingPerfect Phrases series is a must-read for anyone who dreadsnetworking or who has ever fumbled or frozen during important andpossibly career-changing conversations. "Perfect Phrases forProfessional Networking" arms readers with foolproof and versatilephrases that help them take advantage of virtually any professionalnetworking opportunity. KNOW WHAT TO SAY IN ANY SITUATION Fromcocktail parties to industry conferences, association meetings, andeven unexpected run-ins on the street, this book has all the toolsyou need to feel comfortable striking up a conversation, steeringit in the right direction, and following up effectively. Whetheryou're looking for a promotion, considering a career change, orjust hoping to update that rolodex for a rainy day, this handyresource has you covered--including new-media tactics such ase-mail etiquette, rules for social networking, and the proper way

The book that catches the crest of Web 2.0 and shows how anybusiness can harness its power by increasing whuffie, the store ofsocial capital that is the currency of the digital world. Everyone knows about blogs and social networks such as Facebookand Twitter, and has heard about someone who has used them to growa huge customer base. Everyone wants to be hands-on, grassroots,and interactive, but what does this mean? And more to the point,how do you do it? As one who has actually launched a company using the power ofonline communities, and who now advises large and small companies,Tara Hunt (named by the San Francisco Chronicle, along withluminaries Jimmy Wales and Tim O’Reilly, as a digital Utopian) isthe perfect person to do this book. While The Whuffie Factor will traverse the landscape of Web 2.0and show how to become a player, it is not just another book aboutonline marketing. People see the huge business potential of theonline world and the first impulse is: Let’s throw a bunc

What’s the secret to becoming a millionaire? For years people have asked David Bach, the national bestsellingauthor of Smart Women Finish Rich, Smart Couples Finish Rich, andThe Finish Rich Workbook, what’s the real secret to getting rich?What’s the one thing I need to do? Now, in The Automatic Millionaire, David Bach is sharing thatsecret. The Automatic Millionaire starts with the powerful story of anaverage American couple--he’s a low-level manager, she’s a beautician--whose jointincome never exceeds $55,000 a year, yet who somehow manage to owntwo homes debt-free, put two kids through college, and retire at 55with more than $1 million in savings. Through their story you’lllearn the surprising fact that you cannot get rich with a budget!You have to have a plan to pay yourself first that is totallyautomatic, a plan that will automatically secure your future andpay for your present. What makes The Automatic Millionaire unique: You don’t need a budget

An Apple Store customer asks for the latest iPhone in blackbut suddenly changes to white when he sees others choosing it. Acitizen of a former communist country picks~ a drink at random;soda is soda, he says. A young man and woman decide tomarry--knowing that they'll meet for the first time on theirwedding day. In THE ART OF CHOOSING, Columbia University profes- sor SheenaIyengar, a leading expert on choice, asks fascinating questions:Are our choices innate or created by culture? Why do we sometimeschoose against our best interests? How much control do we reallyhave? What's the relationship between choice and freedom? Drawingon her award-winning, discipline: spanning research, thisremarkable book illuminates the joys and challenges ofchoosing--and shows us how we can choose better, one choice at atime.

Who hasn’t been frustrated by the unnecessary stress andaggravation caused by troublesome co-workers? This hard-hitting desktop book provides all the proven techniquesand strategies to create better relationships with the people atwork who can make life miserable. Conveniently organized in an A-to-Z format for quick, easyreference, Solomon offers practical ways to turn awkward situationsto your advantage. Learn to cope with hostile, presumptuous,manipulative, or critical co-workers, and get cooperation as wellas respect from colleagues.

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

The phenomenal follow-up to the bestselling Built toLast Imagine discovering what successful people have in common,distilling it into a set of simple practices, and using them totransform your career and your life. That’s what Jerry Porras,Stewart Emery, and Mark Thompson—leading thinkers in organizationaldevelopment and self- improvement have done in Success Built toLast. Two hundred remarkable human beings from around the world areincluded, notably: Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO, Amazon.com Warren Buffett Bill Clinton Frances Hesselbein, former CEO, Girl Scouts of America Maya Angelou Bill Gates Each shares how he or she harvested victories, learned fromfailures, and found the courage to be true to their passions. Byfollowing a set of simple principles culled from these inspiringinterviews, readers can transform their business and personallives—and discover the true meaning of success.

The last lecture on leadership by the NFL's greatest coach:Bill Walsh Bill Walsh is a towering figure in the history of the NFL. Hisadvanced leadership transformed the San Francisco 49ers from theworst franchise in sports to a legendary dynasty. In the process,he changed the way football is played. Prior to his death, Walsh granted a series of exclusiveinterviews to bestselling author Steve Jamison. These became hisultimate lecture on leadership. Additional insights and perspective are provided by Hall of Famequarterback Joe Montana and others. Bill Walsh taught that the requirements of successful leadershipare the same whether you run an NFL franchise, a fortune 500company, or a hardware store with 12 employees. These final wordsof 'wisdom by Walsh' will inspire, inform, and enlighten leaders inall professions.

First time in paperback from the New York Times bestsellingauthor of Reposition Yourself--the man Time magazine called"America's best preacher." For those dealing with an abusive boss, gossiping coworkers,demanding deadlines, or the sheer boredom of unfulfilling work, T.D. Jakes offers reassurance that God has placed everyone where theyare for a reason. And when people learn to work with Him, they'llfulfill their true purpose- while feeling strength instead ofstress. This is an inspiring volume for those who dread the dayahead, and want to turn their job into a more positiveexperience. With simple, surprising strategies, ranging from Don't expect tobe appreciated to Do not pledge allegiance to cliques and groups toAlways keep your song near you, T. D. Jakes shows readers how tofind true success at work, and extend that Sunday spirit throughthe long work weeks in between.

From the bestselling author of Financial Peace, this companionvolume to More Than Enough is a step-by-step guide to buildingwealth while strengthening your marriage and family. In Financial Peace, Dave Ramsey showed readers how to get out ofdebt. Now he uses the same blend of down-home wisdom and straighttalk to take readers to the next step: building wealth. But successmeans more than money--it means having a happy marriage and family.In How to Have More Than Enough, Dave Ramsey guides readers downthe path to true success. Rather than gimmicks or quick fixes, Ramsey's method forachieving financial and familial stability focuses on ten traitsessential to creating prosperity, teaching children about money,living debt-free, and achieving marital bliss when it comes tofinances. His easy-to-follow workbook illustrates each of thesetraits and allows readers to frequently assess their progress andhonestly evaluate their situation. How to Have More Than Enoughoffers readers and their spouses the c

Problems that "just won't go away" can be settled throughmethods developed by one of America's leading experts in conflictresolution. In clear language, Weeks shows readers how to turnconflict into lasting partnerships and ensure a fruitfuloutcome.

In The Secret Handshake , top corporate consultant andUSC management professor Kathleen Reardon explores and reveals thehidden rules on the ins and outs of corporate politics that youwon’t find outlined in any employee handbook. Based on hundreds of candid interviews with executives at Fortune500 companies who have achieved their goals and joined the innercircle, The Secret Handshake lays bare the unstatedconventions that govern and shape corporate hierarchies. Takingreaders inside boardrooms to learn firsthand how the topdecision-makers view and assess the employees under them, it offersinvaluable advice on such career-building tactics and skills asgetting noticed, networking, persuading others, knowing whichbattles to fight, and mastering the art of the quid pro quo. Forall those who aspire to be part of the decision-making body oftheir organization, The Secret Handshake is the ultimateintelligence report on whom to trust and whom to watch out for, howto manage the inevitable conflicts t

The bestselling guide to seizing opportunity in the workplace,from the woman at the pinnacle of the Hearst magazine empire Every woman dreams of having a wise, funny mentor who understandsthe challenges she faces. Now, Cathie Black—one of Forbes's "100Most Powerful Women" and Fortune's "50 Most Powerful Women inBusiness"—offers invaluable lessons that will help you land thejob, promotion, or project you're vying for. You'll find out how tohandle interviews, which rules to break, and why you should makeyour life a grudge-free zone. Filled with surprisingly candid,personal stories and advice, this is the only career guide you'llever need.

The Useless Information Society’s latest collection, The Amazing Book of Useless Information, will answer questions readers never even knew they had. From space travel to the history of jelly beans, this wideranging, brain-teasing, and altogether useless book will give readers information to out-trivialize even their cleverest of companions. Features such fascinating facts as: There is a town in West Virginia called Looneyville Women can talk with less effort than men Lemons have more sugar than oranges And answers to these life-changing questions: What was the Ancient Roman cure for a stomachache? What is a “buckle bunny”? Where is the coldest place in the universe?