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Author Patrick Lencioni—noted screenplay writer and sought-after executive coach -- deftly tells the tale of a young CEO who, facing his first annual board review, knows he is failing, but doesn-t know why.

The Naked Leader is the antithesis to the process driven mentality that has wasted so many millions, destroyed the trust between company and employee, and enabled so many companies to at best stand completely still. David is known as the “Naked Leader” because of his extraordinary ability to strip away uncertainty and doubt, and conclusively show that everything we need to be successful, we already have.

In this completely revised edition, Go it Alone! provides essential information for anyone who wants to get out of the rat race and work as a free agent, or start their own business. From the ins and outs of writing a business plan, to how to win customer loyalty, Geoff Burch in his usual provocative and anecdotal style gives the common sense advice we-ve been waiting for.

Indispensable: How To Become The Company That Your Customers Can-t Live Without gets straight to the heart of how market leaders create customer loyalty and market differentiation. The approach of the book is to lay out the strategic and tactical roadmap of how any company, of any size, in virtually any manufacturing, selling, or service endeavor can achieve that market leadership through fierce customer loyalty.

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Building on the knowledge base of their previous books, the third edition of The Leadership Challenge is grounded in extensive research and based on interviews with all kinds of leaders at all levels in public and private organizations from around the world. In this edition, the authors emphasize that the fundamentals of leadership are the same today as they were in the 1980s, and as they-ve probably been for centuries.

Neuro-linguistic Programming for Dummies contains the essential building blocks of NLP as a menu for the newcomer. The main themes centre on the NLP approach to goal setting; how we think - our mental strategies, how we manage emotional states and how we understand the world. For more experienced NLP readers, the book delves into the more advanced thoughts and techniques.

The book begins with the fictional story of a woman who becomes CEO of a struggling, high-profile Silicon Valley company with a dysfunctional executive team and turns things around. Following the story is an analysis of the five corruptions, diagnostic questions to help readers assess their organizations, and a teamwork model giving them action steps to overcome the corruptions.

Yoga For Dummies guides you slowly, step by step, into the treasure house of yoga. It also shows you how to unlock your body-s extraordinary potential and enlist your mind to do so, and in the process strengthen your mind as well.

Arguably the only balanced book on the incredible Richard Branson story on the shelves. Deals with the highs and the lows without falling for any of the myth or hype. From picking on someone bigger than you to moving faster than a speeding bullet, and from making work fun to keeping the common touch, you have in your hands the secrets of phenomenal success.

Six Sigma For Dummies explains the philosophy, principles, and practices of Six Sigma in plain English. It makes the concept and its methods, tools, and technologies understandable for small and mid-size companies that want to implement it, professionals and students who need to understand it, and even individuals who want to apply it to their personal lives.

The thought of meetings makes most business people miserable, but they-re a critical and unavoidable part of what we do. Through fictional narrative, modelling, and practical suggestions, Lencioni shows how to turn meetings from painful and tedious to productive, compelling, and even energizing. It-s a quick, engrossing book that explores the keys to holding meetings that improve the morale, effectiveness, and bottom line of an organization.

In this uniquely readable book, practical advice for business leaders is woven into a captivating tale of two rival business leaders who discover both the perils of an unhealthy culture and the secrets of healthy ones. A special section at the end of the story guides readers in implementing the model in their own companies.

This book creates a pathway to minimize the stress and confusion of seeking the right job. It presents a comprehensive three-stage program for discovering your calling, turning that calling into a career, and sustaining your passion once you-re in the job of your dreams. Grounded in Biblical wisdom, yet highly practical, the book is packed with field-tested advice, worksheets, self-assessments, and creative questions for action and reflection.

This book includes an overview from international marketing guru, Philip Kotler and includes chapters written by individual professors that explore cutting-edge marketing strategy from multiple perspectives.