"Just imagine being completely denied any feedback whatsoever -- no guidance, no praise, and no constructive criticism for the things you do. If you received no input at all, how much initiative would
If we as Americans want better political leaders, this book argues, than we must become better followers. The way we do that is by becoming more savvy, tough, and questioning and understanding the tri
Describes the impact that technology has on children's attitudes and identities along with advice for parents to help children develop social networking skills, a healthy identity, and a sense of purp
We all know that the definition for success in the corporate world is fairly straightforward. To be considered great, companies first need to turn a profit. For organizations in the social sector, how
Morgan, adoptive parent of a child with Down's syndrome and autism who is now 25 years old, offers practical advice for parents of adults with disabilities or special needs, geared toward preparing ad
Hartley, a former military interrogator, teams with noted author Karinch on this guide to processing information on a subject quickly in order to demonstrate a certain level of expertise. The authors
This self-help book is designed for those who wish to improve their ability to persuade others. Maintaining that these skills can be learned in a scientifically exact way, Mortensen, who has been teac
It’s one of the undeniable facts of life. After we reach a certain age, our bodies change. No matter how fit we may have been at 20, we’re very different people after 40. But growing older doesn’t hav
"In turbulent times, the ability to communicate with power and purpose becomes a crucial leadership competency. Smart executives realize that leadership communication isn’t a matter of ""making nice,"
Anderson, a journalist and host of a radio show called The Career Clinic, brings together first-hand accounts of people she interviewed for the show who have found careers they love. She organizes the
Ruffa describes the concept of lean dynamics for use in improving business during uncertain times, which combines lean manufacturing with initiatives that use internal measures to deal with external c
When it comes to motivating and inspiring employees, there is no better or tougher model than the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In its one hundred-year fight against the ever-changing tactics of or
Trillions of e-mails travel each year through corporate networks—and they're not all work-related. But for organizations wishing to protect themselves from liability, e-mail is no longer the only dang
In this guide, the authors explain how to market and sell products and services in the virtual world Second Life, with details on what Second Life is and how virtual currency works, notable communitie
Provides guidance for organizations in defining and implementing sustainability, including information on employee engagement, overseeing goals, and measuring efforts towards becoming environmentally
As women, we all want to be heard and respected for our contributions. However, a weak or grating voice can sabotage even the most articulate and brilliant ideas. To get her point across, every woman
Baldoni, a noted leadership consultant and author, offers this book on the qualities that define great leaders such as decisiveness, authority, conviction, compassion and the ability to set the right
Scott, a noted author and business consultant, has written this guide to achieving personal and business goals by relying more upon intuition and less upon the "logical" thinking processes that may be
