Recommended business books about management and advancement.
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It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership by Colin Powell,Tony Koltz A collection of lessons and personal anecdotes that have shaped the four-star general and former Secretary of State’s legendary career in public service. At its heart are “13 Rules”—notes he accumulated in his career that are now the basis for his leadership presentations. Catalog Link |
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The Art of the Sale: Learning from the Masters About the Business of Life by Philip Delves Broughton A revelatory examination of the elusive mix of talents that sparks successful selling and the essential role of sales in business, religion, romance, art, and every other corner of human experience. Catalog Link |
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Ethical Chic: The Inside Story of the Companies We Think We Love by Fran Hawthorne An award-winning author takes her investigative-journalism skills—honed from two decades as a business journalist—to analyze six company favorites: Apple, Starbucks, Trader Joe’s, American Apparel, Timberland, and Tom’s of Maine to uncover the truth behind the admiration. Catalog Link |
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Wait: The Art and Science of Delay by Frank Partnoy A renowned financial commentator and consultant explains the mysteries and transformative power of the well-time pause, and how delay can improve all kinds of decision-making. Catalog Link |
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Small Message, Big Impact: The Elevator Speech Effect by Terri L. Sjodin In this newly updated edition, Sjodin offers strategies and advice, including outlines, worksheets, a sample speech, evaluation forms, and more. Whatever your goal, you can learn to craft a fresh, brief, convincing message that generates tangible results. Catalog Link |
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Heart, Smarts, Guts, and Luck: What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur and Build a Great Business by Anthony K. Tjan,Richard J. Harrington,Tsun-Yan Hsieh Three entrepreneurs and advisors-turned-venture capitalists delineate the traits in the title as absolutely critical. From their work with hundreds of executives across the globe, the authors found that every one of their subjects possess these attributes in some combination. Catalog Link |
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The Click Moment: Seizing Opportunity in an Unpredictable World by Frans Johansson The Click Moment is about two simple ideas. The first is that success is random. The second is that there are actions we can take focus this randomness in our favor. Johansson uses stories of successful people and companies throughout history to illustrate the specific actions we can take to create more click moments. Catalog Link |
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Sexy Little Numbers: How to Grow Your Business Using the Data You Already Have by Dimitri Maex,Paul B. Brown Shows readers who to market to and how much to spend, with specific information about customer behavior that will help readers find discernible and predictable buying patterns and allow them to execute new strategies at little or no cost. Catalog Link |
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Do Nothing!: How to Stop Overmanaging and Become a Great Leader by J. Keith Murnighan A radical book that urges every reader not just to do less, but to do nothing at all. He pushes leaders to identify team members who are good at particular jobs and become a facilitator for them, rather than a micromanager. Catalog Link |
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Spark & Hustle: Launch and Grow Your Small Business Now by Tory Johnson Based on her phenomenally successful conference series, Johnson breaks down the basics for women who want to start their own businesses, and helps to create a plan for success, with detailed strategies for every aspect of a start-up business. Catalog Link |
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Getting from College to Career Rev Ed: Your Essential Guide to Succeeding in the Real World by Lindsey Pollak Now newly revised and updated, Lindsey Pollak’s Getting from College to Career is the definitive guide to building the experience, skills, and confidence you need to succeed in the job search, offering action-oriented tips and strategies ranging from the simple to the expert. Catalog Link |