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XENOPHON the Athenian was born 431 B.C. He was a pupil of Socrates. He marched with the Spartans, and was exiled from Athens. Sparta gave him land and property in Scillus, where he lived for many years before having to move once more, to settle in Corinth. He died in 354 B.C. THE ECONOMIST records Socrates and Critobulus in a talk about profitable estate management, and a lengthy recollection by Socrates of Ischomachus' discussion of the same topic.
This is a book for people like us, and we all know who weare. We make our own hours, keep our own profits, chart our own way.We have things like gigs, contracts, clients, andassignments. All of us are working toward our dreams: doingour own work, on our own time, on our own terms. We have no realboss, no corporate nameplate, no cubicle of our very own.Unfortunately, we also have no 401(k)s and no one matching them, nobenefits package, and no one collecting our taxes until April15th. It’s time to take stock of where you are and where you want tobe. Ask yourself: Who is planning for your retirement? Who coversyour expenses when clients flake out and checks are late? Who issetting money aside for your taxes? Who is responsible for yourhealth insurance? Take a good look in the mirror: You are. The Money Book for Freelancers, Part-Timers, and theSelf-Employed describes a completely new, comprehensive system forearning, spending, saving, and surviving as an independent worker.From
“Applicants looking for the competitive edge in gettingaccepted at the business school of their choice may want to perusethis book.” –Security Traders Handbook Every year, thousands apply for a finite number of places inbusiness schools. With similar grades, backgrounds, and goals,sometimes the only thing that can make an applicant stand out isthe application essay. It’s the best chance you have to shine andtip the balance in your favor. Essays That Worked for Business Schools shows that the bestessays are brief, sincere, and personal. Some are off the wall,some are bold, all are unique to their creator. One applicantwrites about starting his own airline. Another tells about thecorruption in his job as a defense contractor. And a third reflectson his license plate. From the thousands submitted each year, theforty essays in this book were considered some of the best byadmissions officers at the nation’s top business schools. As thiscollection demonstrates, with creativity and effor
Watts Wacker and Jim Taylor refuse to paint asimplistic picture of the future; instead, they show where to look for the insightneeded to compete and grow in the years ahead. Authors of the prophetic The500 Year Delta, they now proclaim the Age of the Individual-a world where life has never been more difficult, because it has never been easier. Today, individuals have far more power to claim their own futures than ever before, which means they have to follow four major rules to chart their courses:Know who you are。
Over the course of a forty-year career in the worlds oflaw, sports, business, and politics, Ron Shapiro has worked withand advised an incredible variety of people. What he’s found isthat the secret ingredient for getting into the winner’s circle issimply the discipline of methodical preparation: that old-school,step-by-step way of having all your ducks in a row, whether you arean executive getting ready to do a deal or make a speech; a pitcherstudying the traits of opposing hitters and keeping a meticulousnotebook of their strengths and weaknesses; an international tradenegotiator who knows all about the issues and the people on theother side before sitting down at the table; or a surgeon whorehearses like a classical musician. Deep down, you know you should do it. But how often do you wingit and fly by the seat of your pants because “Gosh, I don’t havetime . . . I’ve done this before . . . I know what I’m doing”? Itis obvious that you have to get ready for whatever game you’replaying
The authoritative guide to making your money work for you from one ofJthe most respected names in the investment community. Whether you want to provide for your golden years or are interested in the shorter term; whether you invest through a broker, a mutual fund, a 401 (k) plan, or on-line; whether you are interested in stocks, bonds, high-risk financial instruments, rock-solid bank certificates of deposit, real estate, or insurance-this book has the information and advice you need to put your money in the fight place to reach your goals. Some of the vital questions it answers are:
B2B presents the first definitive blueprint for creating a profitable business-to-business e-commerce strategy. Showcasing successful initiatives designed by industry leaders such as Cisco Systems and Dell Computer, as well as lesser-known trailblazers such as VerticalNet and eCredit.com, Michael Cunningham clearly identifies the key issues in assessing opportunities, building technological and organizational capabilities, and designing a successful business-to-business strategy using the full power of the Internet.
You didn't see it coming. Or maybe you saw it comingbut couldn't do anything about it. Either way, your job is gone,your paycheck is gone, and your self-esteem has taken a serioushit. You've still you're your hopes and dreams...but you've alsostill got your bills. Now's your chance to turn a crisis into an opportunity.By maintaining both your financial and emotional well-being, you'llbe able to navigate this period of unemployment. Learn what youmust do right away, how much you should trim your budget, whetherto roll over your pension and 401(k), where to find extra moneyright now, whether to get a part-time job while you look for work,and more. With worksheets and charts to help you work through keydecisions, Pink Slipped will help you recover from the shockof losing you job, develop a financial strategy, and land your nextposition-wiser and better off than before!
Book De*ion In his phenomenal bestseller, Emotional Intelligence, DanielGoleman mapped the territory where IQ meets EQ, where we apply whatwe know to how we live. Spending over a year on the New York Timesbestseller list, Emotional Intelligence provided the evidence forwhat many successful people already knew: being smart isn't just amatter of mastering facts; it's a matter of mastering your ownemotions and understanding the emotions of the people aroundyou.Now, in Working With Emotional Intelligence, Goleman shows whyemotional intelligence has become the new yardstick for success forCEOs and junior hires alike. Drawing on both unparalleled access tobusiness leaders and in-depth research, he documents that starperformance in every field depends more on emotional intelligencethan IQ or technical skills. And the impact of emotionalintelligence is even greater at the top of the leadershippyramid.Goleman vividly shows how self-awareness, motivation,influence, conflict management, and team-building pl
With a new Afterword by the author and a new Foreword by MarkCuban In this commanding big-picture analysis of what went wrong incorporate America, Alex Berenson, a top financial investigativereporter for The New York Times, examines the common threadconnecting Enron, Worldcom, Halliburton, Computer Associates, Tyco,and other recent corporate scandals: the cult of the number. Every three months, 14,000 publicly traded companies report salesand profits to their shareholders. Nothing is more important inthese quarterly announcements than earnings per share, the lodestarthat investors—and these days, that’s most of us—use to judge thehealth of corporate America. earnings per share is the number forwhich all other numbers are sacrificed. It is the distilled truthof a company’s health. Too bad it’s often a lie. Alex Berenson’s The Number provides a comprehensiv, brutallyfactual overview of how Wall Street and corporate America losttheir way during the great bull market tha
A successful career in any business field is based on the right training. This clear, concise reference book offers essential information and tips for getting enrolled in the graduate business school or program that suits each applicants needs. Included are: Profiles of 275 nationally accredited business schools and colleges of business in the United States. Up-to-date information on the parent institution and the business school itself, ranging from admission and degree requirements to faculty information How to qualify, apply, and prepare for a business education. Tuition, financial aid, and grant opportunities: how much one can expect to pay--and how to pay for it. Practical information on library and housing facilities, recruitment practices, and Web sites. Information on master's and doctoral programs and special programs. Helpful indexes, including alphabetical, geographical, and by-degree listings A checklist to keep track of applications. Organized in an easy-to-use for
Founder of the McNab's Energy Tabs brand as well as his own publishing house, Pantsula Press, Rupert McKerron knows, as few do, how small dreams can morph into a big life. Not only is he a living example of the kind of success he espouses, his book How to Have a Big Life outlines the keys to that success, in a tone as frank and open as McKerron himself. Filled with clever and inspiring illustrations, as well as the hard-won wisdom and techniques that the author has used, and continues to use, to achieve success, this gem of a book will help people follow their bliss and lead the life they truly deserve.
In today’s volatile business world, success requires an edge—afactor that sets you apart from the crowd. Who needs the WowFactor? Executives seeking to reinvent themselves, recent graduatesfacing fierce competition, entrepreneurs looking for funding in aworld where funding is seemingly nonexistent, or anyone who hasbeen downsized, outsourced, or simply blindsided by harsh economicrealities. In this paperback edition, corporate coach Frances ColeJones has added new ways to wow. She shares vital things you must(and must not) do to survive in the current sink-or-swimenvironment, including how to · identify and transform the habits that dull your edge · restore your confidence in these days of “look hungry, gohungry” · target your dream job, outprepare your interviewer, and getyour résumé to the top of the pile · fine-tune the “soft skills” that will amplify yournetwork · perfect your written communications—text, email, snailmail · get the ten worst
You can go after the job you want...and get it! You can take the job you have...and improve it! You can take any situation you're in...and make it work for you! For over 50 years the rock-solid, time-tested advice in this book has carried thousands of now famous people up the ladder of success in their business and personal lives. Now this phenomenal book has been revised and updated to help readers achieve their maximum potential in the complex and competitive 90s! Learn: The six ways to make people like you The twelve ways to win people to your way of thinking The nine ways to change people without arousing resentment and much, much
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The Handbook for Leaders 24 Lessons for Extraordinary Leadership "What makes a great leader?" Thousands of workers in both North America and Europe were asked that one simple question. Their top responses are compiled in "The Handbook for Leaders." This precise, no-nonsense rulebook lists the 24 competencies and guidelines identified time and again as essential for becoming an effective and extraordinary leader, including: Focus on results Cultivate interpersonal skills Lead organizational change Learn from mistakes Develop your people Be open to new ideas Take initiative Build strengths Fix fatal flaws Take a non-linear approach Be accountable The ability to lead is far more than just a natural gift. Study after study shows that leadership is a concrete and learnable skill, one that can be acquired and honed by studying and applying specific proficiencies, attitudes, and habits. Let "The Handbook for Leaders "introduce you to the requirements for effective leadership, then provide you with a systematic progr
Book De*ion Here are money-making secets that can change your life. Inspiredby Andrew Carnegie's magic formula for success, this book willteach you the secrets that will bring you a fortune. It will showyou not only what to do but how to do it. Once you learn and applythe simple, basic techniques revealed here, you will have masteredthe secret of true and lasting success. And you may have whateveryou want in life.
A thorough yet lighthearted guide to online dating, designed primarily to help the over-35 woman browse Internet sites--with confidence, ease, and a sense of adventure--and capture that special someone.Online dating is a national phenomenon, with some 30 million people logging on to dating sites each month. Yet many women over 35 still hesitate when it comes to browsing for a mate.That's exactly how author Judsen Culbreth felt when she found herself single again at age 49, after a 20-year marriage. Overcoming her own trepidation, she decided to take the plunge and post an online personals ad. Not only did she get 84 responses within 2 days, but eventually she found romance and a second chance at love and marriage. Now she draws upon her own online adventures and her vast experience in magazine and TV journalism to provide Boomers and mature GenXers with the guide they need to navigate their way through the three stages of cyber-courtship: defining compatibility, creating chemistry, and closing on commitment.C
Have you ever seen a man dressed entirely in playing cards? Or a girl wearing a lollipop dress? Take a stroll through a most unusual market in this twenty–fifth anniversary edition of a Caldecott Honor Book. "In a delightful and unusual book, a boy trots down Market Street buying presents for a friend, each one starting with a letter of the alphabet. Every letter is illustrated by a figure ingeniously composed of, for instance, apples or wigs or quilts. The notion is original, and the sum total enjoyable and unique." ––Horn Book.
He didn’t work for money. He was willing to walk away. Heinvested his emotions wisely. He did sweat the small stuff. Beyond work, beyond entrepreneurism, there is“spiritreneurism”—work that allows you to do well by doing right.In Jesus, Entrepreneur, Laurie Beth Jones, bestselling author ofJesus, CEO, shows you how to find soul satisfaction in yourwork. Jones shows that there is no contradiction between earning acomfortable living even as you use your job to promote your deepestspiritual and personal beliefs. How exactly is this possible? Bysharing timeless wisdom from the Bible and anecdotes from her ownlife and consulting career, as well as tales from the best andworst work situations in today’s rapidly changing businessenvironment, she reveals how you can inspire yourself and yourcoworkers to use your highest gifts to benefit the bottomline. A genius at making the powerful familiar, Jones offers acommandingly fresh and compelling case for Jesus as a role modelfor modern t
If you're dissatisfied in your current position, fantasizeabout doing something else with your life, or have justunceremoniously been given a pink slip, take heart. It's never toolate to start fresh and forge ahead on a fulfilling new careerpath. Alexandra Levit, career columnist for The Wall StreetJournal, has interviewed dozens of individuals who havesuccessfully switched careers—many of them more than once—andprovides practical, empowering, and action-oriented steps forfiguring out your next move with clarity and confidence. Organizedby the seven major motivations that lead people to seek careerchanges—family, independence, learning, money, passion, setback,and talent—New Job, New You shows you how to ? research careers that best reflect your new direction ? stand out in this competitive job market ? market yourself to a particular (most ideal) position ? create a financial plan to maintain income during yourtransition ? use the power of networking to put you ex
