May 18, 2013
New Arrivals · Business
These titles were recently added to the collection of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
Stewardship : choosing service over self-interest
May 17, 2013
Block, Peter.
xxix, 274 pages ; 24 cm.
Project management for dummies
May 6, 2013
Portny, Stanley E. (Stanley Erwin)
Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley ; Chichester : John Wiley [distributor], 2013.
xvi, 390 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Previous ed.: 2010.
Includes index.
The subversive job search : how to overcome a lousy job, sluggish economy, and useless degree to create a six-figure career
May 1, 2013
Corey, Alan.
223 pages ; 21 cm
Millionaire mudslide -- The resume jungle -- Career test drive -- Making excellent company -- How Jill can out earn Jack -- Brand new branding -- Contractor cash cow -- Recruiter rodeo -- Goal line pay day.
Business school essays that made a difference
May 1, 2013
Gilbert, Nedda.
Framingham, Mass. : Princeton Review ; New York : Random House, c2012.
x, 292 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Start your own home business after 50 : how to survive, thrive, and earn the income you deserve!
May 1, 2013
Bly, Robert W.
xi, 200 pages ; 23 cm
The over-50 entrepreneur -- Home-based business opportunity #1 : freelancing -- Home-based business opportunity #2 : consulting -- Home-based business opportunity #3 : coaching -- Home-based business opportunity #4 : eBay -- Home-based business opportunity #5 : Internet marketing -- Home-based business opportunity #6 : close-outs -- Home-based business opportunity #7 : import/export -- Home-based business opportunity #8 : real estate -- Launching your new business -- Setting up a home office -- Marketing and promoting your new business -- Becoming a thought leader in your niche -- Operating as a virtual company.
The one thing : the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results
April 29, 2013
Keller, Gary, 1957-
Austin, Tex. : Bard Press, 2012.
240 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 22 cm.
Title from jacket.
The ONE thing -- The domino effect -- Success leaves clues -- pt. 1 es : they mislead and derail us -- pt. 2. The truth : the simple path to productivity -- pt. 3. Extraordinary results : unlocking the possibilities within you -- Putting the ONE thing to work
A guide to help you obtain less of what don't want, and more of what you do, and "cut through the clutter, achieve better results in less time, build momentum toward your goal, dial down the stress, overcome that overwhelmed feeling, stay on track, [and] master what matters to you"-- Dust jacket flap.
Newsjacking : the Urgent Genius of real-time advertising
April 26, 2013
Hunter, Grant.
New York : Thames & Hudson, 2013.
224 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Leadership and the art of struggle : how great leaders grow through challenge and adversity
April 25, 2013
Snyder, Steven, 1954-
San Francisco, CA : Berrett-Koehler Publishers, c2013.
xiv, 206 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Using real-life stories drawn from his extensive research studying 151 diverse episodes of leadership struggle -- as well as from his experiences working with Bill Gates in the early years of Microsoft and as a CEO and executive coach -- Snyder shows how to navigate intense challenges to achieve personal growth and organizational success. He details strategies for embracing struggle and offers a host of unique tools and hands-on practices to help you implement them. By mastering the art of struggle, you'll be better equipped to meet life's challenges and focus on what matters most.
Marketplace 3.0 : rewriting the rules of borderless business
April 23, 2013
Mikitani, Hiroshi.
New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2013.
247 p. ; 25 cm.
Includes index.
Introduction : Why rewrite the rules? -- Rewriting the rules of language : our journey to Englishnization -- Rewriting the rules of power : the wisdom of empowerment -- Rewriting the rules of expansion : going global -- Rewriting the rules of acquisition : buying companies -- Rewriting the rules of corporate culture : our five principles -- Rewriting the rules of the Internet : a tool for empowerment, speed and joy -- Rewriting the rules of e-commerce : discovery shopping -- Rewriting the rules of operation : speed, speed, speed! -- Rewriting the rules of giving : the new wave of community involvement -- Epilogue : what happens next : the brand as nation.
The CEO of e-commerce giant Rakuten outlines a collaborative model of global business that challenges zero-sum approaches and empowers local vendors, demonstrating how mutually beneficial relationships between brick-and-mortar businesses and e-retailers can maximize customer bases and service capabilities while enabling long-term growth.
Leading firms : how great professional service firms succeed & how your firm can too
April 23, 2013
Kuhlman, David C.
xxvii, 203 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
The unique and complicated world of professional services -- Creating an effective strategy -- The revenue cycle -- Resource deployment -- Profitability -- Execution quality -- Differentiating capabilities separate good firms from great ones -- The growth engine -- Brand synergy -- The performance envelope -- Talent flow -- Practices that create a high-performing culture -- Meritocracy -- Successorship -- Client values -- Alignment -- Afterword.
"Author provides a roadmap for success to professional services firms looking to emulate the great firms in their industry. Covers firm strategy, the disciplines that serve as a foundation for the firm's success, key ways firms differentiate themselves, and ways to create a high-performing culture"--Provided by publisher.
The Maxwell daily reader : 365 days of insight to develop the leader within you and influence those around you
April 23, 2013
Maxwell, John C., 1947-
Nashville, Tenn. : Thomas Nelson, c2007.
v, 420 p. ; 19 cm.
Success secrets of sales superstars : the moves and mayhem behind selling your way to the top as told by 34 industry leaders
April 23, 2013
Farber, Barry J.
[Irvine, Calif.] : Entrepreneur Press, 2013.
xxi, 264 p. ; 23 cm.
Leadership is dead : how influence is reviving it
April 23, 2013
Kubicek, Jeremie.
New York : Howard Books, 2011.
xii, 219 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Death of a leader -- My death -- Why leadership is dead -- The wall of self-preservation -- For me, against me, or for yourself? -- The breakthrough -- Influence is power -- It's all about relationships -- No risk, no reward -- Why you probably won't do this.
Shows that the key to effective leadership is learning how to influence in a way that engenders greater trust, stronger partnerships, and more impactful endeavors.
Generations at work : managing the clash of boomers, Gen Xers, and Gen Yers in the workplace
April 23, 2013
Zemke, Ron.
New York : American Management Association, 2013.
viii, 312 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Introduction: The new economic reality and the cross-generational workplace -- A new chapter in the cross-generational workplace -- The traditionalists : what will the colonel do now--work? retire? consult? -- The baby boomers : retirement postponed -- The Gen Xers : survivalists in the workplace -- The Millenials : be careful what you ask for -- The global workforce : generations around the world -- The ACORN imperatives and three companies that bridge the gaps -- Company best practices and other great ideas -- From the CEO's perspective -- From the trenches -- Here come the Millenials / Ron Zemke -- Younger boss and older worker / Claire Raines -- A field guide to mentoring Millenials / Bob Filipczak -- Emerging media and the workforce / Bob Filipczak -- Appendix: Inventory : how cross-generationally friendly is your work group, department, business, or organization?
The entrepreneur's information sourcebook : charting the path to small business success
April 19, 2013
Awe, Susan C., 1948-
Santa Barbara, Calif. : Libraries Unlimited, c2012.
xii, 285 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Disney U : how Disney University develops the world's most engaged, loyal, and customer-centric employees
April 19, 2013
Lipp, Doug.
xviii, 222 pages ; 23 cm
Note from the author -- Prologue -- Pulling back the curtain : the orientation -- Lesson 1: setting the stage for success -- Lesson 2: capture hearts and minds -- Lesson 3: it takes art and science -- Lesson 4: gather facts and feelings -- Lesson 5: be willing to change or be willing to perish -- Lesson 6: simplify the complex -- Lesson 7: the honeymoon will end -- Lesson 8: keep plussing the show -- Lesson 9: beyond orientation -- Lesson 10: the language of success -- Lesson 11: give back -- Lesson 12: communicate globally -- Lesson 13: work hard, play hard.
The bliss list : discover what truly makes you happy--then land your dream job
April 17, 2013
Hansen, J. P.
xxii, 265 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Monster loyalty : how Lady Gaga turns followers into fanatics
April 16, 2013
Huba, Jackie.
vii, 214 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Boundaries for leaders : results, relationships, and being ridiculously in charge
April 16, 2013
Cloud, Henry.
xvi, 247 pages ; 24 cm.
Includes index.
The everything start your own business book : new and updated strategies for running a successful business
April 12, 2013
Harrington, Judith B.
Avon, Mass. : Adams Media, c2012.
302 p. ; 24 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Includes index.
CD-ROM.
Ready, set, go! -- Choosing a business -- When opportunity knocks -- Meet the expert: you -- Researching the market -- Structuring your business -- Crafting a business plan -- Get your capital act together -- Putting a financing plan in place -- Regulations and legal matters -- Locating your business -- Furnishings and equipment -- Getting online -- Selling online -- Product and services management -- Marketing your way to success -- Networking -- Employees: choose well, manage well -- Consulting -- Your tax obligations -- Bookkeeping, record keeping, and administrative tasks -- Insurance -- A winner's checklist.
Here is everything you need to start your own business-- and everything you need to keep it running in the black as well. The book and CD are loaded with business-plan examples, useful lists, sample letters, and accounting templates.
Nice companies finish first : why cutthroat management is over-- and collaboration is in
April 9, 2013
Shankman, Peter.
New York, NY : Palgrave Macmillan, 2013.
245 p. ; 25 cm.
Includes index.
What's so great about being a nice guy? -- The nine warning signs of a hopeless jerk -- Trait #1 : enlightened self-interest -- Trait #2 : the accessibility factor -- Trait #3 : strategic listening -- Trait #4 : good stewardship -- Trait #5 : 360 loyalty -- Trait #6 : glass-half-full POV -- Trait #7 : customer service-centric -- Trait #8 : merit-based competitor -- Trait #9 : gives a damn -- Nice guys (and gals) are the future of business.
I don't want to go to college : other paths to success
April 1, 2013
Hutchins, Heather Z.
ix,180 pages ; 25 cm
It's all about you: what are your skills and interests? -- The career landscape: what are your options? -- Jobs without formal training: where should you look? -- Jobs with formal training: where should you look? -- Jobs with certificates: where should you look? -- Jobs with a two-year degree: where should you look? -- Taking the occasional class: where should you look? -- Applications and essays: how to succeed -- Resumes: showing them what you know -- Interviewing: how to be likable -- Paying for training: estimating costs and applying for financial aid.
Provides career alternatives to attending college, discussing the advantages of entering the workforce without a college education, explaining the value of technical training, and detailing careers that do not require a college degree.
12 disciplines of leadership excellence : how leaders achieve sustainable high performance
April 1, 2013
Tracy, Brian.
xii, 204 pages ; 24 cm.
Includes index.
The discipline of leadership excellence -- The discipline of clarity -- The discipline of control -- The discipline of character -- The discipline of competence -- The discipline of competitiveness -- The discipline of creativity -- The discipline of courage -- The discipline of caring about people -- The discipline of change management -- The discipline of concentration -- The discipline of personal excellence.
The everything nonprofit toolkit : the all-in-one resource for establishing a nonprofit that will grow, thrive, and succeed
March 21, 2013
Goettler, Jim.
Avon, Mass. : Adams Media, c2012.
334 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).
CD includes tax, budget and incorporation documents, plus the latest information on Form 990 reporting.
The top 10 things every organizer of a nonprofit must remember -- Introduction -- Organizer to organizer: let's talk! -- Networking within your community -- Understanding organizations and corporations -- The first organizing meeting -- The initial board of directors -- Articles of incorporation -- By-laws -- Filing incorporation documents -- Record-keeping systems -- Developing a budget -- Bank accounts -- Fundraising -- Board development -- A business plan -- A mission statement -- Publicity and outreach -- Staff -- Finally! The 1023 -- Board liability insurance -- Operations staff and the board of directors -- Personnel issues -- Changing from a for-profit organization to a nonprofit.
Do you dream of starting your very own organization that promotes a mission and provides assistance to a meaningful cause? Goettler guides you through the process from beginning to end, even providing a new, proven case study that's a living example of nonprofit success.
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